Summer is in full swing, and with that comes scorching high temperatures and the need to meet corporate wardrobe etiquette while still wearing easy and breezy pieces. If there is one rule that you should live by this summer, it’s that the expectation for dressing professionally doesn’t just drop because the temperature rises. Planning an HR approved outfit that keeps […]
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Fun dresses are a summer wardrobe essential, but can sometimes be tricky to transition into workwear. Between the high hemlines, flashy prints and slinky straps, it can be hard to find the perfect summer dress you can still look professional in. When choosing a dress to wear during hot months at the office, look for […]
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Having a fashion blog is undeniably one of the newest ways to showcase your style and also a new way to make an income. Fashion blogs can be a fun way to share your style diaries, and some have even made a very successful career out of it. Regardless of which direction you choose to […]
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Summer is a great time to introduce colour and pattern into your wardrobe, especially at work. From florals to stripes and everything in between, there are plenty of fun prints out this season to try. When wearing prints at the office, ground them with neutral accessories and stick to just one. Even if you love […]
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Style Nine to Five had the pleasure of sitting down with social media maven Camilla De Cesare. Coming from Europe to attend UBC in beautiful Vancouver, Camilla has had great opportunities in the fashion scene in Vancity. From being a part of the Grand opening of Nordstrom’s Vancouver as their social media specialist, to growing her […]
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The most important way to build relationships with professionals in your field is to attend networking events. Great, you’ve gone and met individuals with passions similar to yours and collected dozens of business cards, but what’s next? Read on for 5 things you need to do after networking: 1. Update Your Accounts Chances are the […]
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When looking for tips and tricks of getting into the fashion industry, there is a 99% chance that you’ll read the word network at least once. The key to shimmying your way into the fashion industry? Network, network, network. Now that you know that you need to network, how exactly do you network? Follow these […]
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Everyone always goes on about the right things to do during an interview – do your nails, give a good handshake, and be prepared. But what shouldn’t we do? Here are the top three things to try and avoid when being inquired for a position. 1. Don’t Forget About Body Language A huge part of […]
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The life of a fashion student is all but glamorous. Usually consisting of late nights, early mornings, copious amounts of coffee, hard work and dedication, you truly do have to have a love for the industry to appreciate all of these things and make it worth it. While attending John Casablancas studying Fashion design and […]
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So you’ve finally made it through your program at post-secondary and just graduated, excited for the road ahead. But now what? Many new grads these days find themselves eager to start a career, but are having a hard time finding a job in their field. It can be especially hard for fashion grads, who are […]
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