I wish i may, I wish i might tres- accepted prostitution edition

I've had my fair share of interviews,and I've had alot this week.
When your going to an interview (either office,retail,anything-) your representing your self,the way you dress, your make up and the shoes you wear really do make a difference. It's all well and good that you went to one of the best schools in your area,have a fantastic UAI, were school captain,or have gushing recommendations from your previous jobs-but if you dress like you don't care,or don't want to be there..They wont care and wont want you there.

Its socially accepted prostitution.

You are the product, the product design team, the spokesperson and the company. You have to sell yourself in person as well as paper.Other wise you don't even have a chance of securing the job.

This past week i had a group interview for a major department store- the dress code was business wear-preferred black. This store is high class and the people that are fortunate enough to afford to shop there are high class- and they expect to be greeted and served by well dressed people.The people that recruit for this store expect the same.Astounded i watched as one girl not only walked in 10 Min's late,but was sporting stone wash denim jeans,ugg boots,a white (see through) t-shirt, and a black bonds hoodie. Need i say more?...

My do's and dont's =]-
trust me i've seen it and i might have done it...maybe. =P

- Black,white,gray and ONE colour.
Colour takes the harshness out of the business look, the key to this is to use muted pastels,(example in picture) it gives you a "life" out side of work but still keeps you professional. This is best used in cardigans-especially if your under 30.
White is best as your top colour and black as your skirt or pants.

-Shoes.
NO- Pep toes,strapy sandal heels, or colour! (sorry its just business! ;P )
Shoe colours that are okay- nudes, black and gray. (ask me about white shoes and ill kick you back to the 60's they don't flatter anyone!{strapy heels are a different story})
NO- Heeled boots. just no.
NO- studs,different coloured heels then the shoe..platform,cork heels,wedges,dimonties,glitter, bows or ribbons. If you get the job and you are in the environment to wear heels all day then you can wear what ever you like.

-Jewelry
Your best safest bet is pearls. No skulls,butterfly's,hearts or dog tags (please no dog tags!!!!) Simple nice everyday jewellery. (I'll explain the necklace in the picture later) No rings that could be mistaken for a real flower, butterfly, or space junk.NO BIG EARRINGS! eg getto hoops-no!

-Handbags.
your not shopping so no country road bags (the big ones) your not clubbing so no clutches. you are though trying to land a job..>> BLACKKKK!!!! Medium sized normal bags. yes they notice-trust me!!!

-Make up.
Nude colours the only harsh colour on your face should be mascara, (black...again) eye liner and your normal eye colour (not red cat eyes)browns,silvers,golds,and nudes-perfect!(example in picture)

-Hair
I'm not going to tell you to dye your pink streak back in the hope of getting a job-but there are always hair styles that cover it. you know what they are.

-nails.
Bad= bright blue,bright green,bright yellow, fluro anything and patterned anything,glittery anything..And i hate this one No black nails...=[
Good= red,clear little silver.
Better= nothing or french tip.

And people this should go without saying but unfortunately...not always.
SHOWER, deodorant,mints and clean hands. its really not hard.




In somewhat lighter vibes- This weeks "I wish i may,I wish i might" tres-work/interview addition

Dorothy Perkins pencil skirt-I love the ruched panel detail on this skirt.. perfect of girl who wants to appear more...bootylicious! =] hehe.. it comes with a matching suit jacket as well i love these skirts cause you can dress them yp for a night out or wear them around causal visit- dorothyperkins.com
White tank top-
Do i need to say anymore? its simple. have to have a black one and a white one. =]

Long boyfriend cardie-LOVE LOVE LOVE! my cardies =] seriously there are the best! neeed tooo haavvve themmm. =D

Mary-Jane's-I love my Mary Jane's! =] they go perfectly with everything! and mine were $20 from target. lol

Chanel pearls-
AHHHH i love them! and want them! i guess its my deep desire to dress like (and look like) Marissa cooper from the O.C =] Money where are you?

Chanel classic tote-medium-
I love this bag. its simple classic,chic,Chanel. no glitz,or chains or white or pink..just plain Chanel glam! ..and L.c Has it..lol the best thing she got outta Jason. =]

Nude lipstick-
I love it-it gives a nice matte finish that looks natural(not 10x lighter then your face!- Note- the key to this is to match it perfectly...don't buy it by yourself- take an honest friend..or better go to a make-up counter or Napoleon Perdis store, or Myer/David Jones..they are professional make up artist and can match it to your skin tone perfectly! =]

So until next time.
Go the Socceroos. =]

love.x.