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Ugh, I know. I texted a friend today- "If I see another girl wearing a Lolla bracelet and an adorable sundress, I'm gonna cry! If they have to be having a great time without me, could they at least not rub it in my face by looking cute??"
I just got a sigg bottle at EMS too! But mine is red. I loooved the shiny blue ones, but they only had them in the small size and I need the big one at work because i'm often stuck at my desk for long periods of time.
^^Aww! I wish I were at Lolla! We should go next year. Yes. We're all going.
;D
I love the Sigg bottles too! I'm planning on getting one for my mom for her birthday - she's always been a big water person, carrying bottles with her everywhere, so I think a Sigg would be perfect! Oh and then get one for myself too
EMS offers a 15% discount with a student ID, so I got mine for 16.99. I felt special, despite my embarrassing ID photo.
I figured with the solid blue I can decorate it myself should I get the urge. I'll wait until it gets a little beaten up first though, so I won't feel too bad if I totally mess it up.
Oh, I've seen those before, some are really cute! I like some of the ones for kids too ;D Thanks for the link Chico! Unfortch, I lose stuff too much to have a fancy water bottle like that. I just reuse the same old plastic bottle (I wash it obvi!) until I lose it.
^ oooh thanks for the link I love to play with crazy eye make-up, I have a nice small collection of awesome Mac colors! I never really know what I'm doing though, so this should be helpful!
^ oooh thanks for the link I love to play with crazy eye make-up, I have a nice small collection of awesome Mac colors! I never really know what I'm doing though, so this should be helpful!
I am the same way. I love my MAC collection, but I'm not that great at doing much with it.
Hi ladies. I have a question that I have been struggling with for a week now. Well two I guess. I have an interview for a job, and I want to look nice. Is wearing a black dress too boring, or too night on the town looking? I have a lovely black dress with capped sleeves and it sits right at the knee. The neck line is low but a tank even a colored one would do the trick. My other question is if it is professtional looking to wear your hair down? Keeping in mind that I don't want to look like I am going to a club (which I don't do) with my hair down wearing a black dress. My hair is brown and almost one length that sits around my shoulder blades. I have been trying to pay attention to what other girls are wearing at the interviews, but their style is really not my style. I've been trying to get a job for what seems like forever, I'm in a new city where it seems like image is everything. I'm a little overwhelmed, and have now started to over think the best out fit to wear, to give the best impression. I'm sorry I don't have a pic of the dress, but it's a simple black dress, that ties in the back. Any thoughts would be awesome. Thanks D-
I had an interview this week! So I think I can help. First of all, what kind of place are you interviewing at? Generally, for any office type job, you want to dress conservatively. I always wear a suit. If you can throw a jacket over that dress, you prob should. As for hair, you can wear it down, just do it in a conservative way. I have shoulder length really layered hair that is normally very wild and wavy, but for my interview, I straightened it all and kept it tame. It's still stylish, but a more conservative style. Other than that, do closed toed shoes and very little jewelry-small earings and a wedding ring if you are married, maybe a small necklace.
Now, if this place is a more artsy/alternative/high fashion kind of place, throw all that out the window, and I really have no idea.
It's also helpful to wear something to help you stand out. I'm on the opposite end of things at my job - the one conducting the interview. So something like a bright (but tasteful) necklace or a colorful blouse under your basic black suit.
I think your dress will be fine. Watch that the tank you pair with it doesn't make it look too casual - I'd probably go with white, cream or black. The fact that you're wearing a dress will help you stand out enough.
Watch your shoes. I can always tell the new assistants at my job because their shoes are either too dowdy for their age, just don't go with the rest of their outfit or look like they hurt as soon as they put them on in the store. They can be from Target or Payless and be 3" high, but make sure you're comfortable with wearing them.
Things to keep in mind: - dress like yourself, not a character you think they want you to be - at the same time, dress for the job one or two levels above you - be appropriate for the situation. - wear clothes that fit (not as obvious as it seems)
And last thought - makeup If you don't normally wear it, this probably isn't the time to start. Although a little powder and blush can be a good thing if you tend to get shiny or lose all color in your face when nervous. If you DO normally wear makeup, don't get too creative with it for that first interview. Green eyeshadow to match your green top which matches your green nailpolish only works in certain situations. 9 times out of 10, an interview isn't that situation (and if it is, you'll know it!)
First appearances mean a lot and you want to show respect for the company and the person interviewing you, but you also need to add some of your personality to that look. After all, most companies want to hire a person with individual thoughts and ideas, not just a drone.
Post by BellaBella on Aug 14, 2008 14:53:50 GMT -5
Thanks Clairity and dcbee! I feel much better after reading your posts. Thanks for the help. the job is for a Front Desk/Concierge job at the Palms in Las Vegas. I wanted to wear black to help tone down my personality. I'm not a wild child, but I guess you could call it more of a firecracker personality. So I though IF I showed up looking all put together, then it would look like a full package. Clarity I think you are right with the straight hair, maybe I'll pull half of it up with a clip. Make- up , I'm good with. neutral colors, little blush and some gloss. Shoes will depend on the outfit, but I'm not worried. I like heels, but not not high, and not too cheap looking. maybe for color I should go for a skirt and blouse combo? I have til Tuesday, so I could change the whole idea. Clarity good luck with getting the new job! dcbee thanks for the inide info, you hit it on the head when you said that I want to show respect for myself and the company, that's the goal. I've never worn jackets or balzers and wouldn't know how my petite fram would look like. Shold the jacket be form fitting? I may be freaking out over this outfit, b/c they also ask you to wear a swim suit under, so they can take a picture. It's so lame out here in Vegas, they want head shots or they want to wear a swim suit under for most of the food and beverage jobs and front desk/Concierge jobs. So maybe I should be concentrating on what swim suit I wear! HA HA.
Oh - yeah, when I started reading your post I was thinking "you'll probably want to up the glam factor a bit for this position."
I wouldn't worry about your dress being too low-cut then. if you're not showing half your chest, you'll be fine. I also think I'd wear my hear all down. Definitely wear heels.
For jackets, shop in the petite department so it will fit you and not bunch at the waist or have too-long arms. You should get something form-fitting, but not scary tight.
Post by BellaBella on Aug 14, 2008 15:52:24 GMT -5
I'm totally afraid of looking like a box. Most of the ladies have been wearing anything from a jean skirt (which I wouldn't do) to a dress that they would wear to a club. So maybe I should go glam as dcbee suggested. I just want to to be taken seriously, I want this job to be a stepping stone to a biiger future in the hotel industry. That's why I'm willing to go through this all this silly red tape of bikini's and hair NO NO WORD!!!! tests! So I can have this big name peoperty on my resume and get a really fun rewarding experience!
Bonna2009, if you can make a look that is glam but still tasteful, I think it will show that, while you fit the position, you also take yourself & the job seriously. If women interviewing for this job are wearing denim skirts & clubby dresses, if you go too far in the opposite direction, they might think you aren't a good fit for this position. So I agree with dcbee- heels that are a little sexy but still comfortable (you don't want to totter!) & your hair down with some put-together makeup & your black dress should be perfect. There's no reason to hide your "firecracker personality" too much- maybe that's just what they need! I think it would be a good idea, also like dcbee said, to add a small colorful necklace (for some reason I'm envisioning coral or turquiose). If your dress has a V-neck, that could look really pretty and make you stand out a bit without being too casual.
I'm sure you will make a great impression! Good luck with your interview!
Oh, and: I am a big dork and got that Here Comes The Sun t-shirt I linked a little while back, from Gap Kids... (in an XXL of course haha). Here it is:
I had to contort somewhat to get my face in the frame... I thought it would be weird if I was decapitated! I wanted to be extra super dorky and make it my avatar but the pic didn't turn out that good
Post by Free Spirit Alessia on Aug 19, 2008 13:52:50 GMT -5
Hey girls... I was in Old Navy yesterday and immediately thought of some of you girls when I saw this dress... it's $29.50 if any of you are interested.
Post by plasticpepper on Aug 19, 2008 15:01:15 GMT -5
Hey girlies... I haven't been around for a while for some reason.
herecomesthesun, you look ADORABLE in that picture...I LOVE LOVE LOVE your hair...I don't think I realized it was all awesomely wavycurly like that.
But girls, I am depressed. My mom and I went to the mall yesterday to see Wall-E and do some shopping...and I was really looking forward to blowing a TON of money...and I got NOTHING. Well, I got two bras, but that was only because I had a $10 coupon at JC Penney and I didn't want to waste it. But I couldn't find anything else I liked. SO FRUSTRATING. I really want to get some new goodies for fall or whatever, so I think I'm going to have to go out again and maybe hit up Target and hope for better luck there. I did find one shirt at Delias that I LOVED but they only had one left and it was a small and I really need an xs...argh. So I was thinking I would order it online, but when I got home and looked for it...they don't have it on their website! NOOO!