The sun disappeared for a bit today, so I decided to lighten up the gloom with this all-white outfit. Just like an all-black outfit, this chic look screams class.
In honor of Thrifty Thursday, this jacket is actually from Nordstrom Rack. It was originally $180, but I snagged it for just $67! I love finding deals like that – it’s the best feeling.
Preparing for an interview intimidates even the most qualified candidates. Researching the company, fine-tuning your resume and cover letter, and arriving on time are just a few of the many important things you have to remember.
What many people forget is that first impressions can make a world of a difference in an interview. A candidate can have the perfect resume and all of the experience in the world, but if they do not hold themselves with confidence and dress appropriately, they will be denied the job.
Don’t leave getting dressed as an afterthought. Your appearance says far more about you than you think. You want to show the employer that you put in effort to making yourself presentable and professional – that you care for yourself. This proves that you can care for job responsibilities.
Unfortunately, not all job interviews are created equal. Some jobs foster a more creative or casual environment whereas some are strictly pantsuit-only. Have no fear, I have created a guide to help you navigate exactly how to dress for different types of job interviews!
Don’t let the formal tone of a corporate interview trick you into think it’s difficult to dress for. This is the easiest one of them all, I promise! All you need is:
You can add a pop of color in the blouse if you want, but don’t have any crazy prints. It’s really hard to mess up this look. However, there are a few guidelines you should follow when dressing for a corporate or formal interview:
This is the most common type of interview. This is very, very similar to the corporate interview outfit, but you have more room to play around. Here’s what you need for a classic interview outfit:
The key here is that all of these items can be colored! I like to have one statement piece that makes me stand out from the crowd at a typical interview. For this outfit, I added the colorful statement necklace. You could switch it up and add a colorful blouse, blazer, shoes, or bag. While you have a bit more flexibility here, stick to the following guidelines:
Interviews for creative positions or more casual interviews are fun because you can play around a bit more. However, keep in mind that you can never be over-dressed, so don’t get too carried away with this one.
This kind of outfit is the hardest to define, so here are some guidelines to follow:
I love dressing business casual! I scored this gorgeous navy and pink dress at T.J.Maxx the other day for just $14.99. What a steal! I seriously wear it all the time and it would look even more professional paired with a navy blazer.
I’ve been on the hunt for a camel floppy hat and cute destroyed boyfriend jeans for the longest time and FINALLY found the perfect ones at Forever 21. SO EXCITED!
I love this look because it’s super comfy and casual, yet looks very put-together and polished. These pieces are all very versatile as well, so they’re worth the investment.
Thank you for all those who have stuck with me as I’ve been so busy this year. I know I’ve been a bad blogger and haven’t posted much but that will change soon. Don’t give up on me quite yet!
Spring is finally in the air! Temperatures have been in the 40s and 50s lately in Pullman and it’s been great!
Everything I’m wearing in this post is courtesy of Necessary Clothing – a super trendy, affordable, and modern retail and online store. This is seriously the cutest outfit I’ve ever owned. I really don’t think I’ve ever been this obsessed with a single look in my life. From the pop of color in the shoes and bag to the casual and chic dress, this outfit is effortless and trendy. I can’t wait to take these killer heels out on the town.
PS – my hair extensions are from Luxy Hair and I am IN LOVE! They are the most natural and low-maintenance extensions you could imagine. If you’re considering buying extensions, I highly recommend these.
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This pink blazer from Annabelle’s Southern Boutique is to DIE for! With distressed denim and sexy stiletto’s, this is the perfect business casual outfit.
If you love this outfit as much as I do, you’ll be happy to hear…
This necklace from Carrie Grace Shop and part of the Necklace Club collection also adds a little bit of sparkle to the look. The Necklace Club is essentially a monthly subscription service where you receive a beautiful necklace in the mail each month! Find out more information about it here.
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Annabelle’s was established just last year in April 2014. Based out of Chelsea, Alabama, the store started on Facebook and Instagram. When it outgrew those platforms, they created a website and business has been booming ever since! I love hearing about new stores like this that have had so much growth and success.
I love dressing up a bit everyday since I go straight from class to work, so this outfit is perfect. The vest is dressier than others I have, so it really polishes off the whole look.I also adore this sassy scarf from Lemon Drop Boutique. I posted some pictures of a necklace I got from there on Tuesday as well. And guess what….?
A little bit from Sarah, the owner of Lemon Drop Boutique….
“I am your typical 23 year old girl with a love for fashion and online shopping. I work as a Marketing Specialist at an online retailer full time and run Lemon Drop Boutique in my spare time. I never planned on starting my own business, but had a light bulb moment one night and decided I needed to start an online boutique! Lemon Drop Boutique is my way of combining everything I am passionate about and connecting with others who share a love for jewelry and accessories.”
I absolutely adore these leopard print wedge booties from Filly Flair! My boyfriend and I went to a delicious dinner for Valentine’s Day last Saturday, so I wanted to dress cute, but not too fancy. To add a little edge, I wore distressed denim and then to soften it all up, I wore a lovely rose colored long-sleeve tunic. For the bling, I threw on this gorgeous pastel statement necklace from Lemon Drop Boutique!
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I am absolutely in LOVE with Pantone’s Color of the Year, Marsala. It’s so beautiful, rich, and versatile. This Brandy Melville dress from Pac Sun looks great in it. I layered on a chunky knit scarf from H&M and a long necklace from Charlotte Russe to liven it up a bit and then topped off the look with this gorgeous hat from Forever 21. I also paired the look with some cute booties from Guilty Soles.
Have you worn the color of the year yet? Let me know how you’ve styled it!
