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Fashion industry explained! Have you ever wondered what it means to work in the Buying Office, whether for a brand or a retailer? You’ve come to the right place! Discover the ins and outs of the role below: The career path varies from company to company, but it would be something like the below: My […]

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Here are 8 ideas to help you fall asleep: Sleep is crucial, but difficult for me to settle down and have a good nights rest after getting home from a full day of work and attending an after-work event. I’m still keyed up and thinking about my day, what’s on my to-do for tomorrow & […]

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Tip: Slut Your B(usiness) Card One of the best pieces of advice I have received has been, “slut your business card”. Once you have a card, give them out to anyone and everyone. Always have them on hand, because you never know who you’ll run into (grocery store, plane, art gallery, etc). When I attend an […]

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Will I be an assistant forever? I gave myself specific timelines as to how I thought my career would play out would play out. However, once my job began, I realized there is SO MUCH to learn! I hit the ground running, asking as many questions as possible, taking non-credit courses and soaking everything up […]

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This is important especially at work! “It takes a good many deeds to build a reputation, and only one bad one to loose it” -Benjamin Franklin The fashion industry is EXTREMELY small. People constantly move around, and it is imperative to establish and maintain a strong reputation. The connections you make at your current company […]

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Want to set yourself up for success each day by having a calm and peaceful morning instead of a completely stressful scramble? Here are my top tips on how to get organized in advance to avoid being late.

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One way is to nurturing egos. This is difficult, but worth it!! Respecting those in positions above you will lead to the best possible work experience. When I started my career, it was of interest to me who held each position. For example, why were some people in executive roles younger than those below them? […]

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Deborah Lippmann has been a trailblazer in the nail industry for over 15 years. Her polish lasts a long time and I love the names (each polish is named after a song because Deborah is a singer) & colors. It’s a family-run business, where Deborah works alongside her brother and husband. I’ve had the honor of working […]

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What is the reason for this & how to make it go away?? Stress tummy is a term I coined to explain the tight feeling I often have in my stomach. The main reason for this is my Type A personality. I experienced this during high school while eating breakfast thinking about the day ahead, but […]

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