my hair is getting longer and longer, so i tend to wear it up, in a ponytail, a bun or a loose braid. to fresh it up a little, this week i'm going to try some new things. i found those cool tutorials on youtube and plan to try them starting tomorrow.
the first tutorial, a japanese bun, should take about a minute and is perfect for a busy mornings. the second, a bow, should take about 3 minutes and make a great accessory. the last one, a french fishtail braid, takes a bit longer, around 10 minutes, but the result is gorgeous.
what's your favorite hair style at the moment?
Nov 15, 2010
Nov 13, 2010
Looking Bad Is Not An Option
last week i went to a job interview. actually a went to several interviews, last week, but this one was really important. i really want this job and have a nice chance to get it.
the evening before the interview i couldn't decide what to wear. the job is at a big international company and i couldn't chose something to crazy, fancy or colorful. eventually i decided on a dark skinny jeans with silk grey blouse and a long, stripy, black and white cardigan. i also decided on a minimal amount of accessories - the usual pearl earrings and necklace. as for the shoes i went for black heels. classy. but a bit to boring for my taste. so i changed into my new irregular choice heels. crazy. but much more me.
when i sat at the reception, waiting to the interview, 2 ladies came in. they sat next to me and began talking about the presentation that they prepared for the meeting. a few minutes later a woman came in and called them in, so the women followed her. but then the older lady turned back an said to me: "i love your shoes. where did you get them? i would love to buy a pair for my daughter". i thanked her and told her the name of the store.
needless to say, that a compliment, from a complete stranger at 8:54 in the morning (in my world morning can last until 12:00 at noon), is a great booster. my confidence increased. my eyes were shining and i had a big smile on my face. the interview went great and now i'm waiting for their answer. i really hope it's a yes.
so what is the lesson of this story? always look good and feel good about your look. add your touch to everything you do and be true to yourself. if you cant wear your favorite clothes for work use small accessories, to lighten up you day. wear funny underwear or socks. change hair styles. anything that work for you. find it and do it. as you feel better about yourself, everything in your life will improve. your mood will get better and you will become more approachable and likeable. your work will improve. your loved ones will become happier and good things will happen.
and this is why, looking bad is not an option!
the evening before the interview i couldn't decide what to wear. the job is at a big international company and i couldn't chose something to crazy, fancy or colorful. eventually i decided on a dark skinny jeans with silk grey blouse and a long, stripy, black and white cardigan. i also decided on a minimal amount of accessories - the usual pearl earrings and necklace. as for the shoes i went for black heels. classy. but a bit to boring for my taste. so i changed into my new irregular choice heels. crazy. but much more me.
when i sat at the reception, waiting to the interview, 2 ladies came in. they sat next to me and began talking about the presentation that they prepared for the meeting. a few minutes later a woman came in and called them in, so the women followed her. but then the older lady turned back an said to me: "i love your shoes. where did you get them? i would love to buy a pair for my daughter". i thanked her and told her the name of the store.
needless to say, that a compliment, from a complete stranger at 8:54 in the morning (in my world morning can last until 12:00 at noon), is a great booster. my confidence increased. my eyes were shining and i had a big smile on my face. the interview went great and now i'm waiting for their answer. i really hope it's a yes.
so what is the lesson of this story? always look good and feel good about your look. add your touch to everything you do and be true to yourself. if you cant wear your favorite clothes for work use small accessories, to lighten up you day. wear funny underwear or socks. change hair styles. anything that work for you. find it and do it. as you feel better about yourself, everything in your life will improve. your mood will get better and you will become more approachable and likeable. your work will improve. your loved ones will become happier and good things will happen.
and this is why, looking bad is not an option!
my new lucky shoes :)
Nov 10, 2010
5 things that make me smile
cardigans!!! in all shapes and colors. vintage and new.
cardigans are my favorite winter item.
this cutie i s from etsy.
steamy chuck and blair action on gossip girl.
this season is so good!!!
yoga, yoga,yoga
makes me smile, gives me strength and energy.
i need to practice more often.
morning tea in cute mugs.
this one is from modcloth.
listening to taylor swift in my car :)
love her in this photo from t magazine.
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