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Stella & Dot!
Confession: I’m totally obsessed with Stella & Dot jewelry. I think my love for accessories started while I was working in Commercial Banking and had to wear a black suit every day. There were no rules about accessories, so I spiced up my work clothes with jewelry, shoes, belts, etc. Even though I don’t have a “dress code” these days, I still love a plain black outfit or a crisp white shirt with a statement necklace. I hope you’ll enjoy the pieces in the Stella & Dot collection!
Be Blissful’s Mandy Tote
love this work bag in part because it was created by a real Chicago twentysomething who was sick of ugly and limiting work bags and decided to do something about it! I have always had a hard time finding a stylish work bag that doesn’t kill my back but fits my lap top, kindle, paperwork, etc. I can honestly say I like this tote better than my Coach messenger bag. The Mandy Tote is made out of the softest leather and can be worn over the shoulder or as a cross-body bag. BUT, my FAVORITE part about this tote is that you can put belts, long necklaces, scarves or brooches on the bag to change up the look! It is shown here with a belt and brooch but creator Mandy switches it up all the time. It also has 5 interior pockets, a swivel hook for keys, a pen slot, 2 exterior pockets, satin lining and it measures 16 x 16 x 11. Made in the USA!Click here for more information or to order the Mandy Tote!
Create Your Smart Exit Blueprint
Whether you’ve been reading Ms. Career Girl for 3 years or 3 weeks, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I believe every woman should have two things: 1. a side hustle and 2. a plan for when things at your day job don’t go as planned. After I realized I was working in a job I didn’t love, I made a plan and worked VERY hard at it in order to transition into marketing from finance. Goal achieved. After my transition to marketing, I very unexpectedly lost my job a short time later and yet again it was time to fall back on my side hustle and my plan. Do YOU have a plan?! I sure hope so. Even if you love your job, company or industry there are no guarantees in life! The economy is shaky and so is job security. EVERYONE should have a back up career plan. That’s why I’m endorsing long-time Ms. Career Girl reader Farnoosh Brock’s “Smart Exit Blueprint” course. Thanks to her own “smart blueprint,” Farnoosh left a very lucrative career at a Fortune 100 company to pursue her dream of entrepreneurship – now she’s teaching others how to do it. Farnoosh will take you through this 6 week course with videos, action sheets, case studies, inspirational interviews with people like Pam Slim and Dan Miller, weekly coaching calls & emails and of course a completed blue print.
