Dressing up for the weather

It’s raining, obviously, and even though it is driving me to the point of insanity (umbrellas hate me and I have no waterproof shoes) I am holding out hope for a great British summer.

Dreaming of BBQs, picnics and beer gardens is a great way to whittle away the hours at work but can only lead to one thing, shopping. 

Luckily for us the high street is full of neon brights a lovely pastels to get you inspired. 

Even when the sky is grey I can’t help but lust over shorts, sunglasses and sandals- because you never know! 

Here are the things I’m going to be spending my overdraft on…

 

Happy shopping!

Maeve xoxo



Bikini- Urban Outiffers, Shirt- Zara, Dress, Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses and Skirt- Topshop

Dressing up- your internship

We’ve said time and time again how difficult it is to get a job (No, I still don’t have one) but it is almost as difficult to offer your services for free (Yes, really) in the form of an internship. 

I’m sure many people have had similar experiences since leaving university and I am currently on my fourth internship since last September, these days I am writing about the oh-so glamorous world of caravanning. Vogue- it is not- but nevertheless I am writing everyday and learning how publications work so no complaints here.

My, rather rambling, point is this; any experience is good experience and something to add to that CV so try not to be too picky. Smaller companies generally give you plenty to do and actually publish your work and they most certainly do not make you put flyers on cars (Sunday Times I am looking at you). 

So what are you waiting for? Get out in to the world of aspiring writers/lawyers/teachers/stylists and offer your services for the cost of a travelcard. 
Enjoy!


Maeve x 

Treat your knowledge like your wardrobe

I have come to realise that although I may have a degree and know what the latest trends are according to Company Magazine, my knowledge of current affairs is extremely lacking.

This isn't because I don't want to know what is going on in the world, for example I have downloaded both The Independent and Guardian apps on my phone to read on the way to work and I even subscribed to The Economist. I think my wardrobe and fascination with the Zara work wear range has simply taken priority.

Regularly shopping for work, party and dinner date outfits is ridiculously good fun but it also takes up a lot of time! We are all guilty of over buying, even though it feels good going to work in a new killer dress, the time spent picking it out could have been used reading about the latest developments in your industry. A lot of research goes into wardrobes, from season to season it needs constant updating, so why not apply this attitude to your knowledge?

There are positives to spending your spare time reading, the most prominent being that it will probably give you an edge over the competition at work by giving you a more informed view of your work. 

Now don't you agree with me that if the same amount of effort you put into your clothes was put into keeping up with current political and economic issues, we would all be a little more clued up? 

If Tyra Banks can get a business degree from Harvard and still work as a Supermodel, we have no excuse. 

Making the most of your weekend

After working the standard 5 day week, I always get that Friday evening feeling. By this I mean I get a silly rush of happiness that I can stay in my bed that little bit longer and that for two days I don't have to stand next to that man on the train with the awful breath. 

There is a danger to this feeling though and that is wine. I tend to get so excited about the prospect of a work free weekend that I end up enjoying a Friday night out a bit too much and spend the Saturday nursing a hangover. 

Well I have recently had a eureka moment (this came after the usual 'why do I drink?' moment), from now on, I WILL MAKE THE MOST OF MY WEEKEND. 

Yes one glass of wine on a Friday night is justifiable but as long as it doesn't affect the rest of my weekend. Those precious two days should be spent doing something productive, whether that is sorting out a week's worth of wardrobe mess, doing a bit of extra research for work, exploring a new city, or just relaxing. 

So this is my 'Spring Resolution', to simply spend less time nursing a wine headache and more time ticking off my bucket list. 

(As an extra note, I recommend spending your next weekend checking out Zara's Spring Collection, it is absolutely gorgeous... )

Accessorising your CV

Over the past few months I have learnt that although it's important to kick start your career, it's also vital that you have a life whilst doing so. 

I have made my very own 'bucket list' i.e. everything I would like to do before I die. It includes the standard seeing the world, skydiving, going on an archaeological dig and living abroad in another country for a while. For most of us merely writing the list is adventurous (and tiring!) enough but for the few that actually take the risk and leave their lives behind to travel, I salute you. 

You may be passionate and hard working at work but guess what? Employer's like their employees to have full social lives too. 

I have decided to go skydiving in May to raise money for a good cause, my old University's Law Clinic needs a new building and mooting chamber. I am extremely scared but I am also excited to be focussing on something that isn't career related but will hopefully be one of the best moments of my life. 

And the small cherry that comes on top of the very tasty cake? It looks great on your CV; it accessorises your academic and professional achievements with a fun aspect of your life and something to discuss with both clients and future employers.

So the moral of this post is to just do everything that you want to do, whether that is jumping off a mountain top or learning to drive, it's important to keep your life balanced.  So remember... 

Never wear a killer dress...

without accessorising ...