Here are some amazing metallic themed office supplies I'm currently crushing on and hope to get in the near future!
Check out my past post see more of the metallic, affordable but chic pieces I have grabbed for my new office so far.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
HOW TO MAKE YOUR CUBICLE CUTE - FOR LESS!
If you work 40 hours a week, you're spending about a quarter of your time in the office. If you're like me and work in a cubicle, you know how depressing those things can look and feel. When I started work a few weeks ago, I knew I had to dress it up a bit. If I'm spending so much time there, then I want to make it a place I enjoy that feels welcoming and homey. For the past few weeks, I have been picking things up here and there to jazz things up and I wanted to share some of what I have gotten here. Not to mention I took a little over a month off after school before starting work, so I don't have much moolah to work with for now. I found everything at such great prices!
Dabney Lee Gold Foiled Folders (T.J.Maxx, ~$5, Lookalike)
C.R. Gibson Note to Self Marble Notebook (T.J.Maxx, ~$4, Lookalike)
Glass Candy Jar (HomeGoods, ~$10, Lookalike)
C.R. Gibson Memo Boxes with Notepads Inside (T.J.Maxx, ~$4 each, Lookalike)
Lady Jayne Supplies Organizer (HomeGoods, ~$5, Lookalike)
Roobee by Mara-Mi Tape Dispenser (T.J.Maxx, ~$7, Lookalike)
Roobee by Mara-Mi Pencil Holder (HomeGoods, ~$7, Lookalike)
I was lucky to find this matching pencil holder at HomeGoods a few days after I found the tape dispenser!
Printed Photos of Family & Friends (& Dog) (Kanvess, 30 prints for $10.95 including shipping)
Mini Mason Jars (Dollar Store, $1 each)
Gold & Silver Thumbtacks (Dollar Store, $1 for 300 tacks)
C.R. Gibson Notepad Set (T.J.Maxx, ~$4)
Thirsty? Water Bottle (JustFab, free with Reward Points)
White and Pink Coffee Cup (Dollar Store, $1)
Gold & Silver Tassles (T.J.Maxx, ~$6, Lookalike)
I know HomeGoods and T.J.Maxx can be tough because you can't find exact items, but look around at your local stores because they are bound to have cute stuff! I tried to link lookalike items to what I found and the original brands's websites, which are a little bit pricier than at T.J.Maxx or HomeGoods and unfortunately sometimes only sold in wholesale.
I'm also going to pick up a few plants for my desk, as it's been proven that being in the presence of plants can decrease stress and increase productivity! Click here to check out my current office supplies wish list!
Happy cubicle decorating!
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
NEW APARTMENT DESIGN IDEAS
So I'm moving into my first big girl, non-campus located apartment at the end of the month and I have been having so much fun planning how I will decorate! I'm living with my boyfriend, but let's get real, he doesn't exactly have much say in the decor (oops)! Before buying anything, I created an inspiration board to gather my thoughts and ideas. I know if I didn't I would end up buying everything, and to be honest when it comes to design, I become a little bit obsessed!
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To sum up what I'm going for, my palette consists of white, gold, and multiples shades of grey. The style is nature infused chic with a hint of traditional. Clearly, I have had a hard time trying to explain it until I stumbled upon the style quiz on Z Gallerie's website and found out my style type is Naturally Luxe. Doesn't that sounds exactly like what I'm going for? By the way, if you don't know what Z Gallerie is, it's a home furniture and decor website with the most AMAZING stuff ever. The only problem is it's way out of my budget (and probably a lot of people's budgets) so I have been finding cheaper versions of their pieces I have been crushing on on more affordable websites. My current favorite stores to find affordable AND amazing furniture and decor are Joss & Main and Wayfair.
Using the measurements from the building's website online, I created a rough 3D model of the apartment in Google SketchUp. Did I mention I go a little crazy when it comes to design? I know how to use SketchUp from work, so I decided to model it with an estimation of furniture layout and size to make sure I knew what kind of space I would be buying for.
Those windows, though! I absolutely cannot wait to move in. Now that I have developed what I know I'm looking for, I'm going to start buying. I'll continue to make updates throughout this apartment design journey!
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
BEAUTY FAVORITE OF THE MOMENT - BUXOM FULL-ON LIP POLISH
I cannot describe how in love with this lip polish I have been recently! The absolute best thing about this gloss for me, which is unfortunately is the opposite for some people, is the lip tingling sensation it gives. I know some people hate that feeling, but I personally LOVE it and am sure a lot of other people do too. I heard Jaclyn Hill mention it in one of her videos or snapchat so I gave it a try and now I'm obsessed!
I have two shades but need to get more ASAP: Sandy and Olivia. Sandy is a pinky/peachy nude and my go-to everyday lip gloss. Proof: I've had it for a few weeks and the bottle only has 1/3 left! Olivia is a hot pink which is great for when I'm looking for color. The shades I'm currently eyeing are Dolly Eva, Sophia, and a few others. My only set back is I don't like glitter in my gloss, so I go for the shades that are high shine or have shimmer with unnoticeable or small glitter specs.
WORK STYLE - BEING A FASHIONISTA IN AN INDUSTRY THAT COULD CARE LESS ABOUT FASHION
Working in a business casual office in an industry that (for the majority) could care less about fashion can be tough. It can be intimidating to wear trendy outfits and discouraging to be surrounded by people that don't. It can almost feel as if you don't belong in your industry. Notice, I'm talking about the majority here (shoutout to the 1% of people who look amaze at my work!!). I know a lot of people out there feel the same way as I do. But, what we have to remember is we do belong! Who says an engineer or a financial analyst can't be fashionable?! Keep on keeping on girls, because I'm sure it doesn't go unnoticed. In fact, if I ever see someone killing it at work or around the city during my lunch break, it inspires me. So put on your culotte dress pants and deep colored lip sticks and let's agree to inspire ourselves and others.
Of course we all have our lazy days every once in awhile, but try not to lose your love of fashion or beauty in the midst of your non-fashion/beauty career. It's important to feel good and personally, if I look like crap then I feel like crap too!
ADOPTABLE PUP OF THE WEEK - FIONA
Meet Fiona! She is a gorgeous grey pit bull mix and almost 2 years old. Okay, I'll admit it, I may have a soft spot for her because she looks just like my dog. But come on, how adorable is she?!
She appears to be pretty small for a pit bull - what I like to call a pocket pitty. If you are interested in learning more about Fiona, she is located at Saved Me Adoption Center in Northern Liberties, Philly. This shelter is near and dear to my heart, as I volunteered there multiple times in college and organized a large donation from my sorority and other fraternities and groups on campus. To learn more about Saved me: visit their site here. A direct link to Fiona on petfinder is here.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
ADOPTABLE PUP OF THE WEEK - RILEY
Meet Riley! She is an adoptable puppy through The Riley Rescue (I think the name is just a coincidence) in Bellmawr, NJ. She is a female Redbone Coonhound & Lhasa Apso Mix.
If you are interested in learning more about Riley, please visit her petfinder page, here.
As always, if you have any questions about dog adoption, feel free to email me at tcastonguay24@gmail.com
DOG ADOPTION/ MY PUP
As I have stated before, I am absolutely obsessed with dogs. Not only am I obsessed with dogs, but I am also obsessed with the idea of rescuing dogs. My biggest pet peeve in the world is when people buy dogs from pet stores and breeders instead of rescuing them from shelters. Hundreds of thousands of perfect pups are put down every year just because they can't find a good home while people are paying breeders to breed more dogs. My personal favorite website to search for adoptable animals, which is where I found my pup, is petfinder.com. Here, you can search for different types of adoptable animals by location, age, breed, size, ect. Shelters around the country add their adoptable dogs to this website to make a really user-friendly and easy way to find your perfect new pet!
My baby, Millie, was rescued as a puppy from a shelter in Scranton, PA. Her mom came into the shelter pregnant and had her litter there. She is a blue nose pit bull and super small for her breed, so I think she was the runt of the litter. We rescued her when she was around 9 weeks old. This is extremely common, so if you are looking for a puppy, you can definitely rescue one! Also, pit bulls are an extremely understood breed, so they are extremely common shelter dogs. Please remember that no dog is born mean and they behave how they are trained to be. But if you are not open to adopting this breed, there are so many breeds available from poodles to golden retrievers. So next time you are thinking of getting a pet, be sure to adopt!
Being an advocate for pet adoption, I thought it would be a cool idea to do a "pup of the week" post on my blog where I would show a dog in my area that needs a home! So look out for my "pup of the week" posts! I have helped multiple people
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Monday, February 1, 2016
SELFIE SHAMING
I just had to post about something I've been thinking a lot about recently: selfies! Lately, I have been hearing a ton of girls poking fun at others for posting a lot of pictures of themselves. It makes me so sad! When a girl posts a selfie, it means they like the photo and feel confident in the way they look. I love when I see that and I think all girls should support each other instead of putting each other down.
My friends will have great photos of themselves, but be afraid to post them because there's this stigma against it. I used to feel this way, as well, until I came to this realization. If you have a photo you like of yourself - post it! If girls are going to be nasty about it, it usually means they are just jealous or negative people. We should all love ourselves and not be afraid to show it!
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Anyone who knows me is aware that I'm mainly obsessed with three things: beauty, fashion, and dogs. I'm a lover of all things makeup and my favorite thing to buy is shoes. I'm a huge advocate for rescuing pets from shelters and the best gift I've ever gotten is my beautiful pup Millie (above) my boyfriend adopted from a shelter.
Beyond that, I just graduated from Drexel University in Philly with my bachelors and masters in architectural engineering. I currently work in the city at one of the top engineering/architecture firms in the country as a mechanical engineer for large scale buildings. I'm proud of my accomplishments and even more proud to show how women can love math AND makeup.
I decided to make a blog to chat about the things I love and meet other people that share my same interests!
Feel free to contact me: tcastonguay24@gmail.com
Instagram: @tcastonguay
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