The New Professional Outfits, tips, etiquette and advice for the new professional on a budget.

 [flickr: pursuethepassion]Like I mentioned last month in my freelance update, I've been thinking a lot about direction. Specifically, I've been focusing on a few questions (and some list-making) to help me along, and boy, has it helped! Here's what I've been mulling over.What are you passionate abo

I don't know about where you are, but it is not spring anymore in Miami (it's not full-on summer yet, either, so I'll enjoy the 88 degree/70% humidity weather while I can). Summer in the office can be a touchy balance, but it's no excuse to let your style wilt. I'll be focusing on some summer style

LovesBrilliance New York lipstick in Blaze. I splurged on this baby back in February, and I am so in love. It is bright and fun when first applied, and then fades to a pretty stain. Perfect for summer.MWF Seeking BFF.  New city, 52 friend-dates. If I'd seen her blog while she was doing this project

[Flickr: jennifertomaloff] It's probably one of my least favorite times of the year because of the stress, but the annual review process at work can be a great opportunity to reassess your job and your work goals. Everyone's process differs, but most include a self-evaluation and some sort of review

Sometimes less is more, and I think that is especially true for nails. Clean, well-kept nails are appropriate for any situation, and definitely for the office. Some women have a standing nail appointment to keep their pointers on point, but I prefer a DIY approach.Everyone has their own nail prefere

Last month (just after the internship series on this blog), I was sent a complimentary copy of All Work, No Pay by Lauren Berger (The Intern Queen) to review. If you're a student, chances are you've either secured your summer internship or are in a panic looking for one. Either way, I would pick up

Organized my desk drawers this week. Gotta keep those foamy stress balls handy (and we have a three-hole punch, though I don't believe we own any three-ring binders).If blog posts had subtitles, this one would be called "Brain Fart Friday." I have a screw loose today. Here's proof:I dig out my extra

 [flickr: enggul]If you're doing your job well, chances are someone is seeing it. They may have even commended you on it, or called you out for recognition.Think about the last time this happened: how did you react?Did you look down bashfully and mutter a quick thanks? Or did you try to push the att

Shopping is a marathon, not a sprint. When I want something (really want, not just sort of want), I'll wait it out until I find the perfect item. During my first year on this blog (the shopping diet), I kept a weekly wish list of things I wanted once my year was up. I did a recap halfway through the