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)

Eccolo 18 Month Planner (T.J.Maxx, ~$10, Lookalike)

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!

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!