Inspiration with Fashion- My Passion

Today I wanted to share with you a little about my passion. The world today as we know can be a very cold and loveless place and almost each person has experienced some sort of pain in their life. When I reflect on my own life I am not exempt. This made me want to attempt to make a difference so I started a support group for women and yes this is where my passion lies. At the end of the day I am drained but content. Content in knowing that I made someone smile or gave them hope.
I am also actively involved in a few charities that includes assisting children and women who are or have been abused. (www.facebook.com/womenofpurposett.)

Someone once said our deepest pain empowers us to grow into our highest self. I believe that no matter what we may have experienced, with love and support or self-determination we can achieve anything that we want. :)

I do not want any reward or accolades my joy comes from seeing the smile on the faces of these beautiful and amazing individuals. It does not take much to transform or empower someone all it takes is a compassionate heart.

If each of us can take the time to reach one individual then we would have accomplished our objectives. As individuals in particular women let us continue to unite and support each other not just for ourselves but for the future generation.

Be empowered and have an amazing day.

Catherine <3

Inspiration with Fashion- Appropriate dressing for the office party

Office parties can occur at various times throughout the year. The important thing to remember if you are attending, is dress to impress but still maintain your professional dignity. This is very important because when the party is over, you still have to go back to the office and you do not want to give anyone an opportunity to be talking negatively about you.

You want to wear something that is classy but not trashy. Please do not wear skirts that are too short or tops that reveals too much cleavage. Also try not to wear colours that are too bright where you tend to stand out. Wearing darker colours is more appropriate and blends well. Of course you want to wear shoes that are appropriate but comfortable. Keep the flip flops for the beach :)

It is ok to have fun but you still have to maintain your professionalism. Try and avoid clothes that are trending. Not because a famous movie star is wearing something means you have to wear it as well.

Knowing the culture of your company can also help you. For instance if your colleagues are classy, you may want to wear classy  and so on.

Remember 'beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.' Kahlil Gibran.

Be Unique  Catherine <3

Inspiration with Fashion: The importance of proper office etiquette

How many of us have worked in an office or continues to work in an office and are sometimes appalled at the behavior of some of our co-workers?Today I would like to share with you a little on proper office etiquette. I believe that it is very important to carry ourselves and behave in a professional manner at all times. Office etiquette is all those positive values that we bring to that environment. It goes beyond common courtesies like good morning. It is about having integrity and being thoughtful and respectful to others.

Remember you have to' co-habit' with a group of people for eight hours or more so you want to ensure that there is a good 'harmonial' relationship in order to achieve the company's objectives. I know sometimes this might be a bit challenging because you have to work with individuals of varying personalities and there may be times when they can get on your nerves. However once you do what you have to you would be amazed as to how others would respect and support you.

One of the things you do not want to do is show up late for work. This tends to indicate a lack of respect not just for others but also yourself. Also by showing up late may have others questioning your reliability as it pertains to the job.

Another thing you do not want to do is use inappropriate language. It is really distasteful to hear swear words in an office environment or any environment for that matter. Please do not shout across the office as though you are in a field. Use soft tones to communicate.

This is the one that gets me the most. Inappropriate dressing. Please keep the dangle earrings, flip flops, too short or extremely tight attire out of the office. You want to dress in a manner that is professional. A manner that reflects good leadership qualities.

Therefore maintain your focus and complete the objectives.

"Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you." Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Remember to dress with Fi-nesse.. Be unique. Catherine <3