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Death of the Business Suit
After ten years of being a stay-at-home mom, looking for a job became necessary. Resume submissions over the past eight months have yielded few results. Eventually, I was called for an interview at a social media company. Years of working in a corporate institution has engrained in me the need to look like a polished professional. My wardrobe as a stay-at-home mom has left much to be desired. I assure you... I own more than one pair of the ubiquitous "black legging." Sort of the "mom uniform," leggings and yoga pants have become a stay-at-home mom's best friend. Need to run to the grocery store? Black leggings and sneakers! Need to meet a friend for lunch? Black leggings and ballet flats! Need to shovel the snow off the front walkway? Black leggings and snow boots! Meeting friends for a drink on a Friday evening? Black leggings, knee high boots and some lipstick!
By ERICA VICENTE7 years ago in Journal
10 Things You Should Never Wear to Work
One of the harshest things about being an adult is realizing that you can't dress any way you want to dress and still be taken seriously. Sadly, it's a truth that everyone has to get used to, especially if you want to be gainfully employed.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Journal
Hats and Heels 👠
Uniform, why does it mean so much to us? I wanted to write this article after a conversation I had with my other half two nights ago, about how we as a culture perceive the symbol of a uniform. It’s an integral part of each and everyone of our lives, even if we don’t notice it.
By Anna Andrews8 years ago in Journal
Off-White: A Brief History
Off-White: A Brief History Pyrex Vision was a company at the genesis of the luxury streetwear industry. After graduating from university, the fashion brand’s creative designer, Virgil Abloh, began interning in 2009 at Fendi in the same class as the rap musician, Kanye West. Placed in the company's office in Rome, Italy, the two artists began a collaborative relationship. A year later, West appointed Abloh the creative director of his creative agency, DONDA. In 2011, West asked him to serve as the creative director for the 2011 Jay-Z/Kanye West album Watch the Throne. In 2012, Abloh launched his first company, Pyrex Vision, a small boutique of couture streetwear. Abloh purchased deadstock clothing from Ralph Lauren for $40, screen-printed designs on them and sold them for prices upward of $550. For Virgil Abloh, the company was the conceptualization of a larger societal allegory to the dialogue of Chicago streets; pyrex being associated with drug use, and ‘23’ being the basketball number of the legendary Chicago Bulls all-star, Michael Jordan. He closed the company down a year later as he did not intend it to become a commercial enterprise but an artistic experiment, however incendiary, Pyrex Vision was merely a stepping stone.
By sunny boy8 years ago in Journal
What Is Business Casual for Women?
What is business casual for women? This question is often asked when it comes to trying to abide by the rules of this somewhat confusing dress code. With more freedom than you think, business casual attire has a lot of opportunity for styling.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Journal
Tattoos and Piercings
I was recently looking through some articles for some inspiration to write, and came across an article about tattoos and piercings in the workplace. This has long been a controversial topic, and here's why.
By Ilana Weiss8 years ago in Journal
My T-shirt Business Idea
No discussion on my business ideas is complete without discussing my t-shirt business. I have printed out a “Denial is not just a river in Africa” t-shirt. This has gotten some interesting looks and my Pagan recovery group flat out laughed at it because they thought it was hilarious. That’s what I’m going for. "Bill W. sent me" is a subtle t-shirt to wear around an alcoholic just to make them a bit crazy, in particular those alcoholics who are unaware of how much they pound it. I have now found a made-in-the-U.S.A. cotton supplier. This is a first step to producing t-shirts. Now I need to find somebody who can make t-shirts.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Journal
Best Business Casual Shoes for Men
Many of us want to look our best at work, because not only does it affect what we do, but it gives off a professional appearance. Of course, we want to dress to impress, so we pick our best outfits every morning. However, the only downside to dressing appropriately is staying in it all day. I'm talking about wearing a fitted suit or dress for nine hours. Sometimes, it gets uncomfortable while working.
By Greg Bond8 years ago in Journal
Must-Have Wardrobe Staples For Your Next Interview
A wise man once said, "You need to dress for the job you want." It's true, and a classic bit of advice for people who want to get ahead. We live in a society where people judge others by the way they look — especially when it comes to job interviews.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Journal
'Disabilities' are all around us!
Everyone just thinks the Word "Disability" is just a word people use to describe themselves when they believe the worst of a situation. It's not, the Word disability is a word filled with different categories I.e. Mental Health; Physical disabilities, although they have their very own categorised disability it all comes under the one word. I, Myself who has lemming difficulties find it difficult living everyday life! I have come from a school that I wasn't supposed to' a school called Braidburn' Complex needs school: where lots of different categorised Mental Physical and learning needs. People have this feeling that because many different people are disabled that means they can't apply for jobs and it makes me sick because of this I find it disgusting, Disabilities aren't to be treated as an act not to work: my name is Ryan Cuff and I am trying to get people to spread the word about disabled people in the world; the government have failed for ages to prioritise the needs of disabled children and adults in the world and I object to that rule as the government I think should be more thoughtful to what they are doing and the people they are attending to I am trying to get the government to oversee what they have done and demand a fix. if you think this sort memo is true please share this to the world and let the word out;
By Ryan9 years ago in Journal
The Blue Nail Puzzle
It’s sandal season. I’ve been trying to understand why so many women are wearing blue nail polish this summer. It feels as if, all of sudden, everyone got the word and embraced a new color palette. Do you ever wonder how things get popular and reach scale quickly?
By Danny Flamberg9 years ago in Journal
Charles Tyrwhitt – Official Review
I have to push myself to be honest in this review. As much as my initial impression of this company was very good, the end was not.
By Jacob Phillips9 years ago in Journal