In December I was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease that’s been an uphill battle. And since I’ve been sick, I’ve struggled with what to wear to work. Yeah, I know that sounds crazy. Me….struggling with style?
For as long as I can remember I’ve been a huge advocate of heels. I LOVE me some cute heels. […]

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You may have heard of designer Diane von Furstenberg (a.k.a DVF) — and by “may have heard of” I mean you definitely know her — this is the woman who brought you the iconic wrap dress, which has come to symbolize “female power and freedom to an entire generation by encouraging women to ‘feel like […]

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A good friend recently emailed me asking about how to build a wardrobe for your career. My automatic response was “dress for success”. But, a) that’s cliche and b) that doesn’t really help if you don’t know what’s right for you.
So, start defining your style by buying the staples. Remember that just because it’s […]

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I recently wrote about the importance of a flawless and personal thank you letter as follow up for a job/grad school interview. Because I am a stationary freak, I went perusing the web for wonderful examples and came up with quite a few that caught my eye. Following you’ll find my top three…but first, […]

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What’s your preferred method of thank you?

Snail Mail, Handwritten - for the ultimate in personalization

Email - instant gratification!

Snail Mail, Typed Letter - formal all the way

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Pictured at right: Kate Spade engraved classic green correspondence cards
$352.00 at Crane

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The art and importance of the thank you letter is often underestimated. I absolutely believe this on both a personal and professional level. This article is specifically for the professional scenario. A thank you letter can be the difference between getting passed over and getting the job; it also makes a difference in graduate school […]

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Tight on storage space? I recently posted about stylish magazine/file storage alternatives. One reader was specifically interested in finding ways to organize magazine clippings - without enough space to save entire magazines, she prefers to only keep the articles that really interest her. The options below aren’t your high school-style binders with the clear EZ […]

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I’m a relatively organized person, but I also happen to be a magazine addict.
Last weekend we were cleaning the apartment and PRD says to me, “We have a magazine problem.” I looked around the living room and sure enough there were piles of magazines everywhere. How had I been oblivious to this? “Can we throw […]

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Laptop skins are a great way to express your sense of style, either at the office or at home. Essentially a large sticker, these skins spice up traditional (read: boring) laptops and bring them to life. My Mac, which is used for all of my writing, has an awesome zebra print on the front (I’m […]

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The final segment on advice for minimizing a large chest at work. This segment’s all about dresses, which are unbelievably hot this season - especially paired with tights, boots, etc.

Anthropologie Clockwork dress, $168, available here; Anthropologie Valentine Dress, $118, available here; Trovata ‘Wilma’ Wrap Dress, $270, available at Nordstrom; Diane von Furstenberg ‘Julian’ Wrap Dress, […]

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