This is one of those situations where it is most assuredly better to err on the side of conservative. Even if you think you will be interviewing with a liberal and artsy type of company, it is probably a good idea to stick with the more natural look. That is not to say nude. There […]
Whether you hit the snooze bar one too many times, or are reeling from the time change this weekend, you need to get out the door! A dry shampoo and a lightly scented body lotion can refresh the rest of you, but to make yourself presentable, here is a quick rundown of the five-minute face! […]
We’ve talked about things to carry in your purse and what to pack in your toiletries bag, but keep in mind that if we work outside the home, we spend most of our waking hours in the office. Besides our stapler and a pile of pens that don’t work, what on earth do we need […]
You can make this as simple or as intricate as you like! But this is a day at home all about you. Here is a basic routine that works well for me. Since you aren’t supposed to file wet nails, I always start with a few manicure steps. I trim and buff my dry nails, […]
While colored gel manicures are all the rage, as are patterns and designs, sometimes the clean and professional look of a buff manicure is ideal. If you are headed to an interview, you might not want to show up with red and blue plaid fingernails, but that depends on where you are interviewing. The buff […]
Are you the driver’s license and lip balm type, or are you the kitchen sink type? Do you carry a purse plus a laptop bag plus a lunch bag? Do you just slip your phone and wallet into your pockets and dash out the door? I’ve always envied the people I see carrying the tiny […]
One of my distinct memories from the seventh-grade dances in middle school was the overwhelming cologne from the boys. As adults, we are still not immune. We have all gotten in the elevator with someone who was way too generous with the spritzer that morning. Not only is it annoying to those around that person, […]
It always seems to happen on the day of an interview or as you are getting ready for that first date — the unwanted appearance of a blemish right in the middle of your face. Do not despair, and do not cancel your event. You can make it out of this alive! Correction: Believe it […]
Even if we use the best brands available, there is still always the possibility of eyeshadow flakes or mascara fall-out that lands on our cheeks after we’ve carefully blended out all of our foundation, concealer, and blush. Most of us rarely have the time to start over, but we certainly do not want to walk […]
It happens to the best of us, especially in winter time. We apply our lipstick normally and through the course of the day, we realize that it has started to look terrible because our lips underneath are dry and flaky, ruining the finish of our color product. Long-wearing lipsticks are one of the worst offenders, […]
