Structured skirts are a great way to spice-up an office look. Rather than your typical pencil skirt, it may be a good idea to opt for a structured skirt. Especially as the weather gets warmer, a structured skirt gives your legs room to breathe. Many designers have created structured skirts, but this trend can easily […]
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With so much competition nowadays in virtually every industry and career field, getting a job right out of school with no real work experience to cite on your resume has become rather difficult. This is especially true for the fashion industry as many positions call for practical and applicable skills that could only have […]
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To any fashion hopeful who is just starting out in his or her career, having a mentor is one of the best ways to gain invaluable information regarding the industry. Whether it’s interview advice, insider knowledge about what employers look for, or tips to succeed in your personal endeavours, speaking with a seasoned veteran will […]
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When we were younger, we all had our own aspirations as to what we wanted to become. Perhaps a doctor, a director, an astronaut, or even a princess; yes life was simple back then. As our childhood slowly transitioned into adulthood, we became increasingly unsure of what we wanted to do with our […]
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For many individuals that are just starting out in their careers, one of the biggest mental hurdles to overcome is not being afraid to express opinions openly and transparently in the face of management and professional networks. To clarify, the opinions which I speak of are purely professional in nature and relate directly to […]
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What does it truly take to succeed in your career, no matter the industry that you are a part of? For many of us, we’re not too certain where we will wind up unless we first experience various trials and tribulations. But for Christie Lohr, the founder of fashion job website Style Nine to Five, […]
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Gifts for the Sartorialist Recently I was feature in the The Westender: Growing up in Port Hardy (pop. 5,000) Christie Lohr always imagined something bigger. After undertaking her fashion marketing certificate at Kwantlen, studying broadcast journalism at BCIT and interning at MTV Canada and FASHION Magazine, the Vancouver transplant founded Style Nine to Five, a […]
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Before becoming a contributing blogger for Style Nine to Five, I used to come to this website every day. It was my one stop shop for job postings and interesting, fashion related blog posts. After landing a position representing Style Nine to Five at a fashion camp in Toronto, I got to know the mastermind […]
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Last week, Style Nine to Five Founder, Christie Lohr, answered your fashion career questions on Twitter. Here they are! 1. Question: @stylererouted “Any advice for making it past the intern job title? #SNTFCareerChat Answer: @StyleNineToFive “Work hard and be nice because they will remember you for when an opening comes up! Oh and intern experiences are amazing […]
Read more We want to know what your ultimate fashion dream job is! In return you could win the chance to receive Style Nine to Five and Beauty Nine to Five founder, Christie Lohr’s expertise in how to land it. If you are chosen, Christie will look over your resume and cover letter, giving you a comprehensive […]
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