Fashion Friday: Interview Wear
Welcome to Hired or Fired Fashion Friday, where today we’re getting into finding the appropriate interview attire. Going on an interview is nerve wrecking, the right outfit will give you the confidence to help nail the position and the side effect is you are going to do it with style!
We have all had bad experiences with job interviews! But, if you are looking right and are backing that up with proper talk then you got it all in the bag.
WHAT NOT TO WEAR ON AN INTERVIEW:
First and foremost ghetto is out of the picture. When I say ” Ghetto” I mean door knockers, big up-do’s ,extremely bright colors, and all that jewelry leave to Mr.T cause boy oh boy ” I pity the fool who wears that jewelry”. Next, NO BRIGHT COLORS, NONE! That clubbing shirt or dress, stop don’t even do it ! Platform heels ? Why would you ? A hat umm, no, just not going to happen. Finally, make up yes it’s fine. Unless interviewing for the next Joker position, please keep the makeup toned and natural. First impressions count and you sure don’t want it to be a bad one!
WHAT TO WEAR TO AN INTERVIEW:
When going on an interview you should feel comfortable with what you are wearing. If don’t own that suit doesn’t mean you can’t put it together. Black slacks are found everywhere pick a pair up or if you own one then perfect. Black pants is just a basic in your work closet. Skirts are okay as long a they are not 4inches above the knee. Blazers, you don’t have to necessarily have one you can always wear a cardigan or V-neck sweater, 3/4 sweater or turtle neck.
As for Blouses ,they should always fit the bust not make it look like that’s your kid sisters blouse. Colors pastels and natural’s always do the trick.
When it comes to hair, nothing wild please! Slick back is perfect because it shows your face as well as your beauty! Having it down it also fine.
Shoes: MY FAVE! a women should always own a good pair of black flats or heels. My opinion, heels it makes you look taller ,thinner more approachable and intimidating. Interviewer want to see that you could put yourself together.
MY TOUCH IS ACCESSORIES ! never over do it.You can wear your lucky charm luck you will need.But pearls make everything look ten times better. Wearing pearl earrings or necklace.I personally nailed my Job because of my $6 pearls.I was running late and my outfit looked boring but the pearls did the trick.
That’s this week brief tips on what to wear to an I interview and What not to wear to an interview.Of course this may all vary within the job criteria you are going for.Normally basic is covered everywhere .
Have a great labor day weekend!
Sephora vs. Ulta
I know…it’s like day seven of 30 of my #beautytimeout but since I’ve done so much shopping this summer I’ve got a lot to write about and update you on. First, Ulta just opened up two stores in my area within the last year. I am such a Sephora addict that I never really stepped foot in Ulta. Funny though, one is located by my house and the other by where I work. So it was only a matter of time I stopped in. And ADM/OMG!! If Sephora and Walgreens had a baby, it would be Ulta. Ulta is like Sephora’s cheaper cousin. What I love about Ulta is that you get things you can find at Sephora like Tarte and Philosphy but you also get things you find at drugstores like Rimmel and Herbal Essences. You can find so many brands in there including OPI, NYX (can’t wait to tell you all about that new obsession!!) and Frieda and Fekkhai. It really doesn’t get any better than this.
So to give you an idea….I can spend $100 easy at Sephora in one trip. Thankfully we only have one store and it’s in a mall located in an inconvenient place. I can buy about the same amount of products at Ulta and spend like $30-$40. So you know hubby’s really loving Ulta too! The only con about Ulta? I can actually step in on my lunch hour! And I have co-workers who’d be so down for that! Which makes this 30 days really hard! I’m almost twitching!!!
Beautify Your Bathroom!
While on my beauty break aka #beautytimeout I have been concentrating on other things such as cleaning up my medicine cabinet in my bathroom. Which by the way, is more full of beauty products than medicine. One of the things I love about my house is that it’s got some great storage. For example, in my upstairs bathroom, I have the medicine cabinet, a drawer in the cabinet under the sink and above my toilet, a huge cabinet. And they are all filled to the point of exploding. I even went and got a small tote that can go under my sink inside that cabinet to fill up with more goodies. Then I realized that it was just out of control. Does anyone need that much stuff? And since I am lucky enough to receive beauty products from companies who like to hear my thoughts I ask myself why do I buy so much stuff? I even give out beauty products to friends (one of my versions of cleaning stuff out) and I giveaway things on the blog (wait to see the goodies I’ve got in store for you guys!) So there shouldn’t be a need for all that. My bathroom started to rival that of a beauty warehouse. So I have purged products and medicine that were outdated (makeup goes bad too chicas!) and given things to friends that may need it. I have re-organized my medicine cabinet and it looks great. It’s got everything we all need (not just me!!) and I know I’m using all the products that are in there. Now to tackle the products in that other cabinet…..
What does your bathroom look like? Are you a beauty addict like me?
On A Beauty Break!
Well chicas, if you’re not following me on twitter you may have missed my announcement. I’m going on a beauty buying break! This means for the next 30 days (until September 20th) I won’t be buying any lip gloss, eye shadow, mascara or anything! This is going to be hard for me as the only thing I’m allowing myself to purchase is shampoo/conditioner and body wash.
So why the break you say? Well I have noticed that this summer my spending has been out of control. I have discovered new stores and purchasing products to do reviews yet I haven’t gotten around to post those reviews. Sad right?? So I’m going to use these 30 days to focus more on natural beauty (fitness, vitamins and such) and catch up on all these product reviews that I have laying around the house. I must say it’s going to be hard because I have friends and co-workers who are die hard beauty and fashion addicts. One of which I will be interviewing just for fun! I will be living vicariously through her shopping habits since I won’t be doing any of it. She’s the one who introduced the shopping bible to me. Trust me chicas, that bible works! Keeps you from buying things you may not need and identifies what you’re really lusting after.
But don’t worry, Gee will be here every Friday for her fabuloso Fashion Friday posts and I will still be perusing magazines and adding to that bible so you will see lots of posts from me! Also I’m happy to announce that I have been chosen to be a blog ambassador for Jennifer Lopez’s new fragrance, Love and Glamour! So check out my tweets as well as face book posts with the hashtag #loveandglamour!
Also, hubby just gave me my hashtag for my beauty break. #beautytimeout so don’t forget to check that out!
Fashion Friday: I’m a Shopaholic!
As I go on my thirty day shopping freeze, Gee covers her shopping tendencies in today’s post! I am all about a few of these stores and must say I have the Forever 21 app on my iTouch. That I can’t use for at least 30 days. Keep your fingers crossed! Ok enough about me, let’s here about Gee!
This week on Fashion Friday we will be covering my top 5 stores, and where to get the most bang for you buck. Now, I did say we’d be using our Metro Cards this week, so let’s get to it!
First Stop Forever 21 : I’ve got to say that that this store has surprised me throughout the years. You can find one in all the five boros in NYC as well as outside of NYC, they now carry Men’s and Children’sattire. What more can you ask for? Forever21 always has affordable jeans, tees, dresses, sock, accessories, inmate wear, shoes, hats, scarf’s, unisex glasses you name they probably have it. Now this store is my top 5 store that MommaGiee shops in. If you can’t reach the store you can always do your shopping online, and they also have a clothing line for the curvy and more to love momma’s. IPhone now offers a Forever21 APP.
Mami’s Note: Love this store too and it now carries maternity online. I advise not to buy pants online before trying them at the store. But the tops and accessories are to die for!!
Next Stop Century 21. This store isn’t that easy to reach since its only in the New York area and theirs only a certain location of them in New York at that. Century’s is more of a bargain store. To be honesta they say it’s “fashion worth fighting for”. They also have great prices for high priced items. They have international wear, kids dept, men’s dept , house dept, fragrance dept as well and nothing but less they have a large selection for shoes for all ages. So if you in the New York area might want to check out Century 21. For store listing check out the site.
This stop consists of several stores within one block: Broadway Nassau (financial district)
This area I have got to be honest Is my favorite. They have cute boutiques such as Dor la’dor, which has a great shoe collection for less, purses and accessories. I just love this store, and they always have the latest must have looks. Just the scenery of the store makes me want to shop, but if that’s not enough they also offer frequent buyers card. You can be find them on Facebook. Be sure to mention that Gina sent you.
Within ten feet is DeJaneiro which offers an affordable work attire of some last minutes things like bra’s, underwear, PJ’s also large selection of cami’s and tights (leggings) this store is pretty reliable just in case of a wardrobe malfunction. DeJaneiro also has a shoe store right across the street where you can always find cute shoes for less.
And last but not least there is Know Style this store is more of my night life store. They sure can help you find your night life outfit. And if you need some Gotti jewelry they sure can hook you up.
So that was my list of top 5 stores Now go check them out! Shopping is suppose to fun not drastic CAUTION IT CAN BE ADDICTING! stay tuned for next week’s post the first impression is key .So I’ll be helping you put your interview outfit together.
Product Review: Hint Water
I’ve tried the crystal light or other packets (even with caffeine in them!)
I’ve put a lemon in them.
And my favorite….I pop candy/gum in my mouth and then I can drink the water. It’s the perfect hint of flavor for water without it being overbearing like those packets can be.
It’s the funniest thing though. This hint water tastes just like that hint of flavor I get when I pop that candy or gum in my mouth. It’s perfect. Also I actually drank it all within a few minutes and didn’t even realize it! To top it off, it’s 0 calories!!
You may not like this if you like the strong flavors of other flavored water or of those packets. It’s definitely a very light flavor. I tried the mango-grapefruit flavor and it was yummy. Just enough to make me drink water without turning my nose up. Click to find it at your favorite store. I still can’t find it around me but the site states that they are available nationally at all Starbucks and Whole Foods. Check it out! Have you tried this water? What do you think about it?
New Redbook iTunes App
Hearst’s REDBOOK has launched its first application for the iPhone called One Stop Shop.
The One Stop Shop app contains REDBOOK editor’s picks of the hottest fashion, beauty and home buys, as well as styling tips, decorating advice and recipe ideas.
You can download the One Stop Shop app today for free on iTunes. And for those of us that have the iTouch it may work with that as well. You already know, fashion beauty home buys and a free app! I’m all over that! If I can only get my iTouch to work in my home would be a different story…..
Target Tote Giveaway Winner!
Thanks everyone for participating! Another giveaway will be posted soon!
Target Tote Giveaway Winner!
Thanks everyone for participating! Another giveaway will be posted soon!
The Bamboo earring remixed!
Do you remember bamboo earrings? These earrings take me back to the 80′s when I was growing up in Brooklyn. Designer Seville Michelle Anastos has remixed by wrapping it in leather. I kind of like it! If you’re the kind that cares if celebs have worn this design….Singer Ciara was just spotted sporting the earrings in LA and P Diddy’s new band Dirty Money wore the earrings at the recent BET Awards performance. Alicia Keys is currently wearing her designs on her world tour.
I do think it’s a cool take on the classic bamboo earrings and it comes in different colors. It’s funny I remember blogging about the bamboo earrings a few years ago.
The earrings were just picked up by the Patricia Field store in New York City and are available
online at www.sevillemichelleanastos.com
So what do you think about these earrings?
