Modern Corporate Girl

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-11-14T06:51:00.001-08:00

Casual Friday is here again and we are matching up a pair of skinny jeans from Old Navy with a Banana Republic blouse and some heels from Piperlime.com. Can't ask for any more comfort and style than this! The accessories are courtesy of Forever21 of course!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-11-12T06:46:00.001-08:00

We know this is a little bit different but we are simply loving this pencil skirt jumper from Ny & Company. We paired it off with some low booties from Payless and a great watch from Forever21.com.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-11-11T06:35:00.000-08:00

We just love the vest look for Fall. We found this great black vest on NY & Company website for 20 bucks! Can't get any better than that! The blouse and pants are also from NY & Company. They have a great sale going on right now for Wear to Work clothing. The handbag can be found at Forever21.com.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-11-10T06:38:00.001-08:00

We found this great blouse at Forever21.com ($22.00) and paired it off with a great pair of pants from Old Navy, and some tri color shoes which can be found at Target. No outfit would be complete without a great pair of earrings and a fabulous watch courtesy of Forever21.com. The watch itself is on sale and its a great find!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-11-07T08:29:00.000-08:00

Today in honor of casual Friday we went with a cute striped purple sweater from Forever 21 and a pair of skinny jeans from Old Navy. The boots are from Payless and the purse is a great find from Target.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-11-06T07:34:00.001-08:00

Red and Black are the colors for the day!! We paired off this Romantic Lace top with a red pencil skirt and some cute double strapped mary jane shoes. We added the perfect flowered earrings and a cute red handbag. You can get this whole outfit at www.forever21.com.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-11-05T07:16:00.000-08:00

We are simply loving this new Isaac Mizrahi dress from Target. The combination of colors and style is just perfect for work. You can get this fabulous dress are www.target.com and its only $34.99!!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-11-03T05:42:00.000-08:00

We chose this great skirt suit today from Target. It is just the right combination of class and style.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-10-31T04:13:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween!! In honor of this day we are going with a great orange themed outfit for casual Friday. We paired off a n Old Navy Scoop Neck Tee shirt ( $15.00) with a pair of their Low Rise Skinny Diva Jeans ( $29.50) and a pair of Rampage Berlynn boots ($80.00) found at Piperlime.com. We threw in this funky orange ring from Forever 21 along with the perfect orange and black scarf from Forever 21 as well. Hope you all have a great and safe Halloween!!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-10-30T04:44:00.000-07:00

Ann Taylor did it for us today!! This cute combination of yellow with black and white is gorgeous! You can get the full outfit at www.anntaylorloft.com. The blouse runs for $39.50, the yellow sweater runs for $24.99, and the skirt runs for $69.00. The shoes are from target and run about $30.00. You can also find a similar style of skirt at Target for $24.99 (http://www.target.com/Isaac-Mizrahi-Target-Printed-Corduroy/dp/B001ALMVGO/qid=1225367372/ref=br_1_30/182-2499737-8880618?ie=UTF8&node=13161001&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=13161001&rank=-product%5Fsite%5Flaunch%5Fdate&rh=&page=1).

Cute and affordable hand bags!

2008-10-29T08:50:00.000-07:00

We have been in awe over how stylish and affordable these new bags from Target are. Check them out!

This first bag is the Perlina black double handle satchel and runs for $42.99.

This bag is the Mossimo® Distressed Tote - Tan and runs for $32.99

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-10-29T04:13:00.001-07:00

We found this great buttoned sweater on gap.com along with the perfect style khaki pants from oldnavy.com. We paired this outfit with some cute strappy shoes from Piperlime.com and a beautiful grey coat from the Victoria's Secret website.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-10-28T08:14:00.001-07:00

Grey and burgundy is one of our favorite combinations. They always look classy and stylish! The shirt can be found at http://www.oldnavy.com/ along with the pants. The shoes are from http://www.piperlime.com/. Bag and scarf can be found at http://www.forever21.com/.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-10-27T04:43:00.001-07:00

In honer of Halloween we are rocking Orange this morning! We paired it off with some great wide leg brown pants and some croc print heels!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-10-24T04:42:00.001-07:00

This is the perfect outfit for Fall. We are loving the combination of colors. You can get this whole outfit at the Gap!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the day.

2008-10-23T08:16:00.000-07:00

Beige and black is our style for today! Hope you enjoy it!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-22T08:14:00.000-07:00

Grey and black is always a great back up combination. Perfect for those days when you just don't have time to get too creative.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-21T04:42:00.001-07:00

We are LOVING this skirt and tuxedo shirt combination today! Looks absolutely fabulous for the office!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-20T06:36:00.001-07:00

It's Monday again and we are all struggling to get back on track at work. Today we picked a simple pink sweater with black slacks and peep toe heels. It's all about comfort and style this morning!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-17T06:56:00.001-07:00

It's casual Friday again! This time we opted for some skinny jeans topped with a purple knit sweater and some lovely boots! Of course we can't forget about the scarf...it's getting cold out there!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-16T04:45:00.001-07:00

Today's outfit is a great combination of classy yet comfortable. We paired off a yellow Old Navy Sweater ( yes we love OLD NAVY!), with some brown pants and cute flats. We are really feeling this outfit today!!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-15T04:02:00.001-07:00

This is a great way to shift a sweater dress from Fall to Winter. We are loving the belt!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-14T03:45:00.000-07:00

Today's look is your classic black and grey combo. Stylish and classic is always a good combination.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-13T08:41:00.001-07:00

Today we picked a cute polk a dot shirt dress from Old Navy. We have to take advantage of the warm weather while it lasts!

Hats and more hats!

2008-10-12T04:34:00.001-07:00

Winter is right around the corner and it's time to bust out those winter accessories. Yes that means, scarves, gloves and HATS!!! Here are a few of our favorite pics for hats this season.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-11T12:14:00.000-07:00

It's the weekend but we still need to look our best so we are sticking with the favorite color for this season...purple!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-10T03:58:00.001-07:00

It's casual Friday!! Jeans are coming out today along with some cute brown heels and long sleeved beige top.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-09T04:03:00.001-07:00

We are keeping it simple today for you ladies. A nice pair of black pants coupled with a burgundy color blouse. Sexy yet classy look for the office.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-08T03:48:00.001-07:00

Bow tie neck blouses are going to be extremely popular this Fall. We paired up a turquoise colored blouse from Banana Republic with a pair of grey Banana Republic pants.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-07T03:04:00.000-07:00

We are stepping it up today! A classic vest is a must for any wardrobe this fall.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-06T03:26:00.001-07:00

We went with an old time favorite combination today, black and beige. These colors always give you a classy and sophisticated look for the office.

Sweater Dresses

2008-10-05T05:17:00.000-07:00

Fall is all about chunky sweaters and sweater dresses. There is nothing more comfortable yet sexy looking than a shapely sweater dress paired off with some boots. Below are some of our favorite sweater dresses!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-04T04:11:00.000-07:00

The weekend is officially here and we still want to look fabulous while running our errands! We threw together a simple green sweater with some faded jeans and a FANTABULOUS bag!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-03T03:18:00.000-07:00

It's casual Friday! That means we get to pair up our jeans with a cute sweater and some heels. Nothing better than looking good while being oh so comfortable at the office!

Stylish Fall Jackets

2008-10-02T16:50:00.001-07:00

Fall is here so it's time for a new Fall jacket to go with those great clothes you rock every day to the office! We found a few affordable and stylish jackets which every modern corporate girl should own!! We love how colorful this Fall is going to be.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-02T07:22:00.001-07:00

Old Navy has really been on the ball for this Fall! Check out the purple sweater with their new Perfect Fit Khaki pants and plum heels (Piperlime). Guess we are not the only ones loving purple this season!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-10-01T06:42:00.000-07:00

Grey is the way to go today! We paired up a cute dress from Forever 21 with some tri colored heels from target and a great bag from Charlotte Russe!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-09-30T06:54:00.001-07:00

Yellow is our color of the day today! We are loving this color for the fall as well. What colors are you feeling for this fall??? Let us know!

Weak Economy = Weak Job Market

2008-09-29T07:34:00.000-07:00

The weakness of our economy has taken a tremendous toll on the current job market, making it difficult and next to impossible to land a good job. This is especially frustrating for most recent college graduates who are out there competing with laid off workers with years of experience under their belts. As frustrating as it may be you can't give up on your job search simply because you are not getting any feedback. Before you decide to throw in the towel and run back to school for another four or five years make sure you take a second look at the steps you are taking in searching and applying for your perfect job.

The first and most important step is reviewing your resume. Dust it off and revamp that sucker! Make sure you are not selling yourself short. Ask yourself if there are any skills you have not listed? Any academic achievements you can elaborate on? Groups or associations which you held positions in? Summer jobs which could be relevant to the type of position you are currently looking for? Relevant coursework? All of these sections are often overlooked in resumes and therefore make you less of a marketable candidate.

The second step is drafting a well thought out cover letter. Do you send out the same generic cover letter to each job you apply for? This shouldn't be the case. While it is good to have a generic cover letter ready, it should only be used as a starting point for the specific and more detailed cover letters you should be sending out. Make sure to include specific examples of work related situations which demonstrate a quality that is desirable for the particular job you are applying for. It is also important to mention what makes you the most qualified candidate for the job. What qualities you will bring to the position that will make you stand out above all the other candidates.

The last step is the job search itself. How are you going about your search? The Internet is obviously the most powerful source you can tap into for your search. You need to be looking at job posting sites such as careerbuilder, monster and hotjobs. Aside from the obvious and most popular sites there are a few other less recognized sites such as telecraig and oodle. Another resource to tap into is recruiting firms. I know we all cringe at the thought of having to walk into an office full of recruiters and go through these "skills" tests in order to be placed into a temp job somewhere. As dreadful as it sounds these recruiting offices have access to a large amount of jobs that are not always posted. Sending your resume out to a recruiter is a great way to maximize your search because you have another person out there looking out for you. What about searching the old fashioned way and grabbing a newspaper? Yes they still print those! You should make it a habit to browse through the classified sections as well. You never know what you might find. Another great resource are your family and friends. Send them your resume and ask them if there are any job openings in any of the companies they work for or if they can pass your resume on to someone else. Word of mouth is one of the best forms of networking!

I hope these tips have been helpful to all the job seekers out there. If there are any other tips or suggestions you have for our readers feel free to send them in and we will post them!!

Good luck and happy job hunting!

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Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-09-29T02:59:00.001-07:00

Today's outfit is all about combining some nice fall colors. The brown belt over the green sweater adds the perfect touch while giving you a shapelier look. What do you think ladies? Is this a yes or a no for work???

Rain boots anyone?

2008-09-26T06:55:00.001-07:00

I looked outside this morning and realized it was time to dig out the rain boots. While I am not a fan of rainy days I do have to say that I love the fact that I can ditch the heels for one day and instead rock some killer rain boots! There are so many choices for rain boots out there that you can pretty much get a few pairs to match with your style. Below I posted a few of my favorite pairs. Enjoy and stay dry!!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day

2008-09-25T06:57:00.000-07:00

This perfect little Fall dress can be found at Banana Republic along with the bisque colored pumps. We are loving this combination for Fall!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day

2008-09-24T06:39:00.001-07:00

It looks like Fall is finally here so it's time to bring out the fall colors and scarves! Black and white is always a great classy look for any season.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day

2008-09-22T09:31:00.001-07:00

Purple is the color of the day ladies! As well as the color for the fall! We are pairing off a great purple sweater with a black skirt and some cute Black heels from Old Navy. Don't forget to bring out the perfect purple handbag as well!!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day

2008-09-19T07:05:00.000-07:00

Beige and creme are the colors for today! This fabulous creme colored blouse looks great with beige pants and some hot brown boots!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day

2008-09-18T14:04:00.000-07:00

We are loving this turquoise blouse with brown pants and beige shows. What do you ladies think? Is it doable for work??? Let us know!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day

2008-09-17T05:35:00.000-07:00

Ladies this dress is a wonderful addition to your wardrobe! It can be worn now in the Fall and also in winter with some tights and boots!

We couldn't help ourselves!

2008-09-16T09:49:00.001-07:00

We ended up finding even more boots that we just had to share with the rest of you! Enjoy!

Boots and More Boots for Fall!

2008-09-16T09:43:00.001-07:00

With the arrival of Fall we set out to find some boots to pair off with those really cute leggins you obviously own in every color as well as some warm Fall skirts. Below are some of the ones we liked the best.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-09-16T03:40:00.000-07:00

Check out today's Outfit of the Day! We combined brown with a rust colored blouse and some sexy brown heels! This outfit can be easily turned into a night outfit by simply removing the jacket. Another great find from Old Navy and Target!

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-09-15T07:05:00.000-07:00

We are really feeling purple for the fall!! This cute little dress is a great transition into fall. The peep toe shoes add just the perfect touch to this dress. To top it all off this whole outfit is less than $70 dollars! Goes to show you can look good and still save some money.

Modern Corporate Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-09-14T10:22:00.000-07:00

Here is the Outfit of the Day! Let us know what you think ladies! Yes or no?

Sunday Afternoon Blues or should I say Black?

2008-09-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

It's that time of the weekend where I sit here thinking about what I am going to wear tomorrow to work. I am sure thousands of you go through this same thing every weekend. Trying to figure that out shouldn't be a hassle but yet it is. Why is that?

We spend thousands of hours looking around our closets hoping to find something that we can live with for the 8 hours that we are at the office. Something classy but comfortable, form fitting but not too tight and modern but not too flashy. We want all of these things wrapped up into one wonderful outfit but when we try to find something that truly encompasses all of these things we can't ever seem to find it ( well not in our closets that is!). That's when panic sets in and we decide to just blow it off and wait until Monday at 7:30 a.m. to frantically pick a blouse and a pair of pants and run out the door. I know because I have been there many times!

I am here to try and make that process a little less painful by giving you ideas on some of the pieces you can pair together that you probably already have in your closet.

Let's start with a basic black blouse. A black blouse is one of the most essential articles of clothing you can own. It goes well with just about everything. You can pair it off with a creme colored skirt and some sexy leopard print heels.

You can also pair it with a pair of grey pants a red belt (wide or skinny depending on the blouse) and a pair of red heels (or flats).

The possibilities are endless with black blouses so run to your closets and start playing around with some of the things you already have. You will be surprised how far a little creativity can go. Get creative and save yourself some money in the process as well!

Modern Girl Outfit of the Day!

2008-09-13T18:10:00.000-07:00

Looking for something cute and sexy to wear to the office? How about pairing together a red puffy blouse with a grey skirt and black pumps?

Would you rock this outfit to the office?? Let us know what you think!

Looking fabulous and stylish at your interviews.

2008-09-13T09:14:00.000-07:00

Interview etiquette is constantly evolving and so should your interview wardrobe. Showing up in your traditional black suit is fine but what's wrong with adding a little pizzaz and a touch of your own personal style to it? Absolutely nothing! Showing off your personal style is part of being a Modern Corporate Girl! Just keep it stylish and classy and you will be sure to impress with not only your savvy skills but also your personal style.

We have heard it all, from don't wear pant suits to make sure to keep your colors dark. While some of this information still holds to be true this doesn't mean you can't look stylish while interviewing for that perfect job. Take a look at how you can update or perhaps establish your stylish interview look.

Traditional Black Suit with a Twist

Feeling a bit hesitant about breaking away from the traditional black suit?? No problem! This wide belt black suit is just perfect for you! While the style tries to follow in the footsteps

of the traditional suits, it adds a touch of style by adding a wide belt to the top. Absolutely perfect for the Modern Corporate Girl! Don't worry it won't cost you and arm and a leg to look this good. You can get this suit at Target and still have enough money left over to grab a few more pieces to add to your wardrobe collection.

Skirt Suits/Dresses

Not in the mood to wear a pant suit? Want to go for the ultra traditional skirt suit or black dress?

This skirt suit is perfect when coupled with a white or cream colored neck bow blouse. These blouses are the perfect addition to a suit and absolutely essential for your fall wardrobe.

This black dress adds a little twist to the traditional by adding a wide belt along the lines of the suit above. Big wide belts will be great accessories to carry over from summer to fall. Yet another fabulous Target find for the Modern Corporate Girl.

Feel like trying something a little different for your interview? How about some of these styles?

These are just some examples of how you can modernize your interview wardrobe and still look classy and stylish. All of these styles offer a great blend of traditional and modern styles which are sure to help you make the absolute best first impression and nab that job!