Showing posts with label work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label work. Show all posts

Friday, December 16, 2011

FiveThingsFriday: Newspaper

Since I'm in the newspaper industry and have piles of inked pages piling up at home, these are some great projects for me to get working on:

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1. Glass ornaments covered with newspaper and sparkly glitter
2. DIY newspaper art
3. Gift bags
4. Gift wrapping
5. Gift trimming

What are your uses for newspapers (besides subscribing and reading them religiously ;) )?

Thursday, November 17, 2011

GiveThanksThursday: Interviewing an idol

I know a lot of people who complain about their jobs. I, however, am thankful that I am doing what I love and all of the amazing people I get to meet along the way.












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Last week I interviewed Bob Woodward, probably the greatest journalist alive right now, and I say that with no hyperbole. As a journalist, I interview a few people a day, but I have to admit this was the most nerve-wracking ones I've done. It was an incredible experience that reminded me how lucky I am to do what I do.

What are you thankful for today?

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

WardrobeWednesday: Work essentials

As a young professional, I sometimes struggle with feeling my age at the same time as looking the part of someone who wants to be taken seriously. Our workplace doesn't usually require full-on professional suit attire, but looking like you mean business is a must.

So I present what I classify as work essentials. Money is often tight when you're just starting your career, so going with a Target or H&M version of something is totally acceptable, in my book. I try to stick with neutral colors and dress it up to make it my own with scarves, jewelry or bright shoes or a colorful cami.

Work essentials


V neck dress, $30
Banana Republic cashmere sweater, $198
GAP knit top, $50
GAP knit top, $50
GAP long sleeve top, $60
Alice Olivia cap sleeve shirt, £188
Tulle Clothing peter pan collar blouse, $53
Agent Ninetynine stripe shirt, $30
Top, 249 SEK
Gap blazer, $98
J Crew cropped pants, $20
J Crew wool pants, $148
ASOS pencil skirt, $63
ASOS White short skirt, $63
AK Anne Klein pointy pumps, $38




Stop back next week for my tips on adding some fun and color to your work wardrobe.