Cubicle Chic: Networking in Style

Networking events are important for every career woman. While these events are about making contacts, first impressions are important and your choice of clothing can seriously impact how you're perceived. We all want to be remembered as the well dressed woman with the brilliant start-up or the innovative ideas! This week's Cubicle Chic is about creating fashionable and professional first impressions at networking events. Check out three potential outfits for your next

Beauty on a Dime: TJ Maxx Luxe Beauty Aisle

This weekend I took a trip to TJ Maxx with my cousin and while she was looking at shoes and handbags {her weaknesses!}, I hit the beauty aisle. Besides the fact that I can't buy new clothes and accessories due to my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge, I know the beauty options at TJ Maxx are everything!Though TJ Maxx is known for affordable fashion, here's why you should check out their beauty selection.

Looking Fly on a Dime: Top Brands for Affordable, Quality Denim
Though I'm usually a dress kinda girl {did you see my last Thrifty Threads bodycon dress post!?}, I also love a good skinny jean. They're super comfortable and easily dress up or down.
I've thrifted a few pairs of great jeans, but I always have an issue with finding quality denim that fits. I'm petite {only 5'2"} but I've got a little booty and some thighs, so avoiding the dreaded waist gap is an issue. Oh, and you know when you've been rocking a pair of jeans for too long and they get the dreaded crotch rip? I've even worn designer denim that rip after too much wear.
But luckily, after years of being a skinny jean connoisseur {more than 20 pairs!}, I've narrowed down my top 3 brands for affordable, quality denim. These won't set you back a ton and there's no crotch rip!

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