The Pros and Cons of Flair for Your Phones
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The Pros and Cons of Flair for Your Phones

Do you jazz up your iPhone or Android with a fashionable case, ringtones, and more? Do you think there are pros and cons to doing so? Reader M wonders what the best iPhone cases are, but I think there’s a broader question here. I am planning on buying the new iPhone but don’t know what…

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Are Scarves Professional Enough?
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Are Scarves Professional Enough?

Update: We still stand by this discussion of whether scarves are professional enough for conferences — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of how to wear scarves to work.  Are scarves professional enough for conferences? Are there some ways of wearing a scarf that are more professional than other…

Good Grammar Costs Nothing

Good Grammar Costs Nothing

Update: We still stand by the advice below, but do check out our latest discussion of grammar rules you absolutely, seriously must know. I’ve seen a lot of fun grammar roundups lately, such as The Oatmeal’s breakdown of who versus whom, and this Buzzfeed roundup of grammar jokes. So I thought we’d have a little discussion:…

How to Change Makeup as You Age (And: A Few Great Natural Makeup Tutorials)
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How to Change Makeup as You Age (And: A Few Great Natural Makeup Tutorials)

How do you change your makeup as you age? And which are the best makeup tutorials for professional women? Reader E wonders… You’ve had all sorts of posts about makeup to wear when interviewing/commuting/etc. I’m wondering if you could offer some resources that step back even further. I’m in a career (and life!) transitional phase….