Self
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The Sex and The City Effect
After a 3 month stint in the far west suburbs, I’m all moved back into my fabulous Chicago apartment. The views from my apartment ... -
The Story Behind Crescendo Apparel: Clothing for Pear-Shaped Women
After having forged a decade-long career as a successful financial analyst, Kathryn McKechnie traded in her spreadsheets for fashion spreads in 2008, when she ... -
If you want to be a professional, please write back.
Today I’m writing about a personal pet peeve of mine: those who do not respond to emails. I’m sure this happens at all age and career ... -
Why I love (and what we can learn) from Bitter is The New Black
I just finished reading Jen Lancaster’s first book, Bitter is The New Black, today. I’m not sure WHY it took me so long to start reading ... -
Come to Soho’s Naked Biz Growth Seminar
If you are a social media, marketing, advertising or PR person who wants to learn more about social media and its role in business, I ... -
Blogging Requires Balls
I’m writing this post at 4.30 in the morning. I couldn’t sleep and decided to check my Blackberry only to find one of my ... -
Why I think Entrepreneurship is a way of giving back.
Let’s be real. When you think about a successful entrepreneur you instantly imagine someone like Donald Trump or maybe even Paris Hilton: eccentric, self-centered ... -
The Real Cost of Crappy Clothes
As featured on womenco.com! Girls: Tell me the truth. What do you do Friday after work when you know you have a jam packed ... -
How to Rock a Business Suit According to Ms. Erin Carpenter
Erin Carpenter answers this week’s fashion question! “Hi Erin, My work dress code requires me to wear a suit every day. I love my ... -
Iowa Approves Gay Marriage!
It’s official: Iowa is the first state to break the Midwest’s stereotypically old-fashioned and conservative views! Iowa has approved gay marriage! Check out the New York Time’s ...