Wednesday, September 28, 2011

BlaqBerree Consultants: Chic places to shop when you only have a $100

BlaqBerree Consultants: Chic places to shop when you only have a $100: ***All content is in the opinion of the writer and places I have personal connections to*** In today's world, almost everyone is shopping ...

BlaqBerree Consultants: Ways to Market yourself when you're looking for a ...

BlaqBerree Consultants: Ways to Market yourself when you're looking for a ...: You're out of work and feeling hopeless. I am going to tell you some simple ways to market yourself while looking for work. Always be Prep...

Ways to Market yourself when you're looking for a job

You're out of work and feeling hopeless. I am going to tell you some simple ways to market yourself while looking for work.

Always be Prepared:
  • Dress to impress: Meaning look neat and clean at all times even if you're going to the grocery store. You never know who you're going to meet. Ladies wear your make-up and men shave.
  • Business cards can always come in handy. You can get 500 business cards from Vista Print for $10. Inexpensive yet very professional looking.
  • Resume ready and prepared.  Today smarts phones are great because you can download files on them. I once emailed my resume from my smart phone. This not only shows an future employer your ready but it shows you tech savvy.
Go the Extra Mile
  • Volunteer Work always looks great to employers. Tutor a kid at an after school program, join a program like Big Brother Big Sister or neighborhood cleanup. It's good to get involved and you never know who you're going to meet.
  • Sign up for some classes to brush up on your skills.
  • Go to local or community networking events.
Go the road less traveled
  • Take a PT retail job. It brings in some cash and you get to talk to so many different people. For example:
    •  ( While in grad school a former classmate worked as a sales representative at Belks. She had a customer who frequent the store and knew she was in school. After graduating the customer offered her a job in the HR department of a Fortune 500 company.)
    • I also worked PT at H&R Block when one of the DM had a church member looking for someone in his Investment firm. Shortly after graduating I got the job.
  • Temp Jobs can also bring in cash and if the job suits you and the employer they may hire you on permenately.
These are some steps to Market youself to your future employer.....
Tell me something you done to help get your job.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Chic places to shop when you only have a $100


***All content is in the opinion of the writer and places I have personal connections to***
In today's world, almost everyone is shopping on a budget. However, that doesn't mean you have to compromise on your style in order to minimize your budget. My blog today is going to tell you some great places to shop that still fits into your $100 or less budget.


Old Navy is a great place for the woman on a budget. They are notorious for their weekly sales and the price on their Denim hardly goes over $40. They also carry regular and plus-size clothing, which goes to show that Old Navy is very chic and stylish for all women.
www.oldnavy.com


As an average consumer you never want to pay top dollar on trendy pieces because styles change year after year. This is why New York & Company is a great place to shop on a budget. They have great trendy clothing and chic accessories, you can also be add to their mailing list which can offer savings up to $20 to $30 off purchases over $75 or more. How is that for savings?
www.nyandcompany.com


Lane Bryant has been a staple in the plus-size market for over 2 decades. Lane Bryant offers trendy and staple pieces for plus-size women. They have everything from their Right-Fit denim/wear-to-work pants, stylish tops and great lingerie. The plus-size diva couldn't ask for any thing more however, their is more to LB then their clothes. They also have a great mailing list with savings of $25, and $50 for purchases of $150 or more. Who said plus-size divas are not stylish?-Not me
www.lanebryant.com


TJMaxx/Marshall's is one of my all time favorite places to shop. You can find brand name clothing and shoes along with great ideas for your home. If you love to shop and don't mind going through hundreds of racks to find that right blouse or those perfect shoes then TJMaxx/Marshall's is just the place to go.


Kohl's is great for designer brands such as Vera Wang, Jennifer Lopez and now new clothing line for men by Marc Anthony. There is no other place you can go to find top designers for less than $100. When you walk in the door you're wowed. Kohls also has a mailing list with saving of 10% to 50% off  your purchase and their no question return policy is an added benefit to your shopping experience.
www.kohls.com


These are places that I love to shop. What is your favorite place to shop? What do you thing about my favorite place to shop under $100.?