I bought the popular Ted Baker Wool Coat (US, UK, NL) four years ago. At the time, my fashion budget used to be tight as I was paying student loans and saving for a home. Retrospectively though, I’m glad that I budgeted to spend a little more on this coat instead of something cheaper that…
View PostAs much as style gurus would have us believe otherwise, majority of fashion investments provide no investment returns like traditional financial investments for e.g. retirement accounts. I wanted to get this out of the way before proceeding further because I strongly believe women should pursue investments with solid returns over inconsequential fashion investments. That being…
View PostI have always struggled to disconnect from work, but more so since the pandemic started last year. In March 2020, work seamlessly transitioned online. However, under lockdown restrictions, the life bit of the work-life balance equation lagged behind. In such a situation, it is easy to get sucked into a dangerous cycle of working 24/7…
View PostI have been a (mild) capsule wardrobe enthusiast since 2018. I say mild because I do not dedicate much time and energy to organizing my capsules in an aesthetically pleasing way for my socials. Nor do I obsesses over the exact number of pieces or styles I need to have season after season. Capsule wardrobes,…
View PostI am surprised anytime a friend or colleague tells me they did not negotiate a job offer because they were “lucky” to receive one in the first place. I would not lie that I, too, felt this way about the first job I received after college. The work permit uncertainties, first in the US and…
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