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LOCKDOWN LOVE LIFE
For someone whose motto is âTrust the Universeâ, Iâm not quite sure how I feel about Covid-19 totally screwing over my zest for living and working in the dreamy, vibey, yet chaotic capital city, halting my plans to explore Europe and my quest to find the best brunch spots. Iâll give Corona credit though, because itâs sure as hell knocked me out of my complacency. You see, once youâve been singleâŠ
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Diversity in agencies: something a black square won't solve.
Diversity in agencies: something a black square wonât solve.
Diversity in agencies: Something a black square wonât solve. Fresh out of doing the IPA Foundation course â better late than never â the question âhow to cultivate creativityâ had me thinking. The perfect example essay response nudges you to detail the classic nuggets of advice: Be curious, provide candid feedback, collaborate, the list goes on. I could bore you with the research findings ofâŠ
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The art of getting a promotion
The art of getting a promotion
Iâm sure you wonât be surprised by this revelation.
Men are four times more likely than women to ask for a raiseâand when women do ask, we typically request 30% less than men do, says Carnegie Mellon University economics professor Linda Babcock, co-author of Women Donât Ask.Â
Doing a great job is arguably pretty easy. Getting paid for what you deserve, a whole different ballgame. Asking for aâŠ
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How to thrive in a broken corporate system
How to thrive in a broken corporate system
âYou should be earning, learning and having fun. And if youâre only doing one of these things, thatâs not good.â There are a plethora of so called workplace norms that I feel really need to be set straight. Joining the rat race, earning, learning and having fun doesnât mean you arenât working hard too. It is possible to be nice and still succeed and to have a great work-life balance and be ableâŠ
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Celebrate my Blog Birthday!
Celebrate my Blog Birthday!
So, it was officially my blog birthday last month â Iâve been M.I.A with the whole blogging thing recently, which does make me sad. Working full-time, living independently and various annoyances in life can often take precedence, draining energy, motivation and time to spend on building this blog and maintaining it. Itâs been a strange, stressful few months and to be honest, Iâve needed endlessâŠ
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Feeling Lonely: how to cope
Feeling Lonely: how to cope
Loneliness has become an epidemic and whilst we live in a world thatâs ever connected, you can quickly and easily Facetime your friend from the other side of the world, or even be surrounded by numerous colleagues, it can still feel lonely. At least thatâs how Iâve experienced things. Recently, the Government have made major steps to tackle this growing problem and I definitely think itâs a goodâŠ
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Sorry, we hired a Robot.
Working 9-5 eh? Have you finished school, survived college, made it through university and landed yourself a dream job that you pinch yourself daily? Think youâre safe and secure? Think again hunnie. Multiple careers Right now itâs a completely different world to the one your parents or grandparents thrived in. They would have landed themselves a job and have had a lifelong career, until theyâŠ
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Network like a Pro
Network like a Pro
Networking is daunting, for sure, especially the first time you go solo. Whether youâve been roped in to attend an event on behalf of work, been coerced by a friend, want to meet new people or need to build your connections, it does get easier the more practise you have. You donât have to attend a ânetworking eventâ as such, to network, establish connections and land yourself a dream job. FromâŠ
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Create Goals & Smash them
Create Goals & Smash them
When the clock struck midnight, turning 2016 to 2017, I bet you reflected on the year past, the ups the downs, the aspirations, the regrets and wanted to make this year your year, right? If youâre like me, you would have written or voiced all the things you want to learn and achieve this year and master them. But how many of those goals did you stick too? How many resolutions have you achievedâŠ
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Redundancy Warning Signs
Itâs been two years since I was made redundant. A lot has changed since then and Iâm now working in a sector which I absolutely love. At the time however, it was not a pleasant period. I was at my lowest, already feeling miserable as I was constantly failing my driving test. My gut was telling me at the time that something wasnât right, but I kept convincing myself of other things. I remember itâŠ
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What you should consider in your career
What you should consider in your career
I recently conducted a poll on my Twitter, not the best sample size but interesting non the less, so thank you to all my followers who participated. Itâs fascinating to see the results on what people prioritise when job hunting or deciding if a job is beneficial. Itâs important to follow your heart, but listen to your head too. Your friends may think money is paramount in a new job or career,âŠ
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Stress less
WE all lead busy lives. I often feel like the sector I work in makes me feel like Iâm running on a tread mill and canât stop or get off. Itâs partly why I love my job, I feel like you have to constantly learn, work and strive to improve your knowledge and skill-set. I aim to work smart, I gym, I socialise, try to blog, read, etcâŠ. but often feel frazzled. A brunch date with a dear friend sidedâŠ
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How to deal with an Office Bully
How to deal with an Office Bully
The Office Bully comes in many different forms. From the slimy snake that steals your sales, to the office gossip who creates rumours behind your back, to the jealous, incompetent one, whoâll do everything in their power to get you fired. And, if you are a new graduate and naĂŻve to the game, or an experienced soul, at some point in your life, whether you like it or not, youâll come across atâŠ
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Ever feel like changing up your hair? Thatâs exactly whatâll Iâll be doing soon, opting for Baleyage. Well thatâs the plan. Like most people wanting what they canât have, Iâve always wanted to have blond hair. Iâve only ever had my hair dyed once before, having pink tips at the end. Itâs fun to experiment right?
What isnât so fun is experimenting and having to trial and test so many various hair products to find ones that actually do what they promote on the box. My hair, although thick and voluminous, is a pain to style and straighten properly due to its natural kink. Oh and did I mention how quickly it can frizz up in the humidity?!
I have recently managed to tame my hair, having a new haircut helped but also sticking to a fairly good hair regime has made my hair shine more, feel glossy and neat. I thought I would share with you the few things I use as they have been an absolute game changer. So listen upâŠ
Natural World: Charcoal & Mint*
After reviewing Natural Worldâs Argan Oil range, of which I absolutely loved, I was lucky enough to have been sent their Charcoal and Mint Shampoo & Conditioner, thanks to the lovely PR! I gave it a try⊠uh-mazing. If only you could smell the products. They are so refreshing and perfect for summer, revitalising my dull hair instantly. Infused with Activated Charcoal & Certified Organic Mint, with Rosemary, Lemongrass, Orange & Ylang Ylang essential oils; these products are 95% derived from natural products. They are also pretty affordable, available Tesco. Once Iâve finished with these bottles Iâll no doubt be stocking up.
Aquis hair towel & Ojon rare blend oil
The Aquis hairwrap and the Ojon Oil were products found in a Sheerluxe & Latest in beauty edit box, my review here. I have used hair oils in the past, but have found this one to be the best. Itâs not the cheapest but then again, it lasts ages, as you only need a pea size amount. I apply a few drops of the oil onto my hands, rub and then rough up my hair, through the tips and blow dry. Works a treat. And, forget drying your hair with your normal towel, invest in this innovative Aquis hair wrap, designed to dry your hair quickly, without damaging hair.
What are the hair products you swear by?
Love Career Girl
XO
 PS â This item was gifted to me for promotional purposes, thoughts are all mine!
Hair Regime feat: Natural World Ever feel like changing up your hair? Thatâs exactly whatâll Iâll be doing soon, opting for Baleyage.
Who doesnât love dancing, shaking and sweating to pumping music in a beautifully air-conditioned, light and dreamy boutique studio?!
And that right there was the reason I jumped at the chance to review BARRE:toned. After attending a Barrecore class, I knew what to expect, which made it a whole less awkward. I knew it would be intense, that I would be expected to wear tight gear such as leggings and wear socks, to relax, have fun and, more importantly, to go at your own pace.
Last weekend, on a relatively sunny, fresh, late morning I was finally able to review BARRE:toned. I hopped off the tube at Notting Hill Gate and 10 minutes later arrived at the boutique. I was greeted by a lovely lady who, as it was my first time at the studio, gave me a tour around. Bright daylight floods into the almost all white rooms. Thereâs a very friendly yet calming atmosphere, it feels like youâre hanging out at a friendâs house, the staff are wonderful and instantly put me at ease.
You can chill-out easily before your class, or after even after, with options to perch on the mini sofas with cushions, sip chilled bottles of water and read Womanâs Health mag. Downstairs are well catered and thoughtfully decorated changing rooms, showers and lockers, with cute quotes like âembrace the shakeâ. To ensure I wasnât late and allowing enough time to change into my workout gear and quickly refresh, I arrived quite early. It gave me a chance to soak up everything before my class with Catherine at noon.
 Entering the upstairs studio with daylight flooding in (the roof is half glass) was lovely â I detest artificial lighting! The studio itself was fairly small, not necessarily a bad thing, it provided an intimate setting, fitting around 15 or so women comfortably. Surrounded by mirrors and of course the barre, it brought back memories of when I did ballet regularly. This particular class involved use of the barre, the ball and straps. Heart rate was instantly up thanks to doing the plank, thighs were shaking to their limits and my body was put through its paces. I was thankful for the stretches which signalled the class was drawing to an end!
It was a brilliant class with an awesome instructor who motivated everyone and ensured every member was working out in the correct form, maintaining the right posture by helpfully, yet subtly adjusting to achieve maximum benefit. I think this is a really good indicator of separating a mediocre class from a great one. In my opinion, this is an obvious aspect of workouts and classes, yet itâs surprising just how many instructors neglect doing this or have a bad attitude. Especially for first timers who are unsure of whether they are doing a series of exercises correctly, this is massively important!
Now itâs not a case of if Iâll be back, but when! I highly recommend the class, instructor, the studio and the facilities. Oh, and Sunday morning my body felt the wonderful effects of the workout. I definitely want to make this a regular addition to my fitness regime. With consist attendance I bet after a few month you can easily expect to notice tangible improvements in flexibility and stamina and achieve an overall toned body.
Have you tried out classes or studios like this? What would you recommend?
 Love Career Girl
   *This opportunity was gifted to me for promotional purposes but thoughts are mine!
Embrace The Shake At BARRE:toned Who doesnât love dancing, shaking and sweating to pumping music in a beautifully air-conditioned, light and dreamy boutique studio?!
Reflections: 1yr Blog Birthday!
Reflections: 1yr Blog Birthday!
YAY! ITâs officially my blog birthday â my Career Girl blog has been established for 1 year now, how exciting?! Initially an impulse decision, I thought I would start a blog on WordPress. I choose the free plan as I desperately wanted an outlet for my creativity, of which I have endless amounts of! In fact, I could kick myself I didnât stick with Art and have always loved the subject Graphics,âŠ
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After having a lovely catch up with some blogger babes at the wonderful Blogosphere Valentines Tea Party and meeting the man behind the Glo&Ray makeup brand, I was kindly invited to the palmer//harding London Fashion Week presentation.
Now, although I wouldnât say Iâm a fashionista, I do love so many different aspects of fashion, from the history, to the designers, the models and the media frenzy. I find it so intriguing and so loved the chance to explore what itâs like from seeing the presentation to chillingbackstage.
I first discovered Glo&Ray as their orangey lipstick was featured in a rather dreamy Sheer Luxe & Latest in Beauty collaboration beauty box a few years back. The show solely used Glo&Ray cosmetics, such as their lipstick, eyeliner, etc. My current favourite, apart from their lipsticks, is their brow pencil, which also features a brush, perfect for shaping my eyebrows.
The model on the left is sporting the look created by Glo&Ray, influenced by the designers youth, aspects of goth with pop colour. Right is the lovely Nancy â go check out her blog!
Head to my Insta to watch a snippet of the show!
The presentation was a frenzy whirlwind. The creative installation was influenced by nature, the designerâs childhood, 80âs and 90âs rebellion and goth-glam. We were able to check out backstage, chat to some of the models and makeup artists, and catch the stylists preparing for the show. The actual presentation was set to a soundtrack of grungy trance with all the models snaking around the room. Unlike a catwalk, this presentation was super intimate, allowing you to get up close and admire all the details of the clothes.
Known as the âshirt boysâ the designers excel at creating shirts with a difference. In fact, shirts, dresses and coats were all beautifully cut and draped on the models effortlessly. Some items were cut simply, others had a more elaborate construction with gorgeous open back detailing. They were pieces I instantly fell in love with, would wear and they wouldnât date. In my opinion, the style was androgynous with subtle hints of feminine qualities. The palette was timeless with easily wearable shades of white, nudes, and darker natural colours reflecting bark, grass and all forms of nature.
xxx
Thanks so much to the guys at Glow&Ray for having me and to Palmer for taking the time to chat about the presentation and inspiration!
Excuse the blurry photos! I hope you liked this post, let me know your thoughts in the comments,
Career Girl xo
 LFW palmer//harding with Glo&Ray After having a lovely catch up with some blogger babes at the wonderful Blogosphere Valentines Tea Party and meeting the man behind theâŠ