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Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here's what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. |
One year ago…
- What NOT to Wear as a Summer Associate or Intern
- How to Keep White Blouses White
- Tool of the Trade: Shopping Notes (I still love this service!)
- How to Wear a Black Blazer as a Separate
Two years ago…
- The Corporette Guide to Cardigans
- Can Younger Women Wear Colorful Suits?
- The Feminine, Professional Digital Watch
Three years ago…
- Our guest poster, CityGirl, offered some tips on summer makeup.
Four years ago…
houda
Early threadjack
Hello ladies;
This year again, I am going to the annual celebration of independence day at US consulate.
This year surprisingly, I already know what I will wear to the barbecue.
I got a cream dress with muted pastel streaks (think discreet animal print) and a delicate white crochet cardigan both from LOFT.
Dress is more understated and more formal than this : http://tinyurl.com/77fmh37
I will wear a small wristlet from COACH which looks like this: http://tinyurl.com/d943xsl
Now to the question:
I had promised a colleague that I would take him with me this year to the Independence day barbecue.
I noticed most of the people who come bring their spouse. I am not in a relationship with this person but he would really love to go.
How do I go about RSVP to the organizers saying I am bringing someone who is not my husband .. do I just not mention his role?
Dear Mrs. Jones
Thank you for the invitation.
It is my pleasure to confirm attendance on XX july 2012.
I will be accompanied by Mr. “Houda’s Colleague”.
Best regards
Houda XX
HereThere
I think that sounds like a boyfriend/SO. I would say “I will be accompanied by my colleague, Mr. X.”
AIMS
This, exactly.
Have fun!
Houda
Thanks ladies. Noted
This time I hope more people will dance (I’ll start practicing on country music as of now)
Ms. C
Corporette, You should bring back the 360 Reviews. Olivia Pope would make a great subject.
Lawlala
I was just about to say the same thing… the 360 review of Veronica Palmer was how i found to this blog in the first place :)
Ashley
I’m having a tough time choosing between Olivia Pope and Annie Walker from “Covert Affairs”! Both of those characters are AMAZING, and totally warrant the Ellen-style caps.
engaged but employed
The “you might like” box linked me back to Kat’s article on diamond rings at work.
My fiance is in biglaw and I’m in media. Needless to say, there’s quite a salary differential. He bought me a dream of an engagement ring, which I do wear to work.
I’m wondering if it squandered my chances for a raise: my formal reviews have been glowing, but when I recently asked for a raise, I was basically told “don’t hold your breath.” Does my boss think I don’t need the money?
I’m looking for a new position anyway, and won’t be wearing the ring to any interviews, but it makes me wary of how I present myself. Aside from the ring, I do carry quality but not over-the-top handbags (think Brahmin), and wear quality, polished workwear (Ann Taylor, things from Nordstrom’s sale, etc). Should I dress “poorer”?