[Anonymous]

Just started my new job and after looking around at what everyone was wearing, I feel I need to step up my business casual attire! Does anyone recommend any good places to get work clothes that won’t break the bank?

[sbarkerACPA]

@CPAbirthday I am also pear shaped so dresses are the best…

@CPAdilemma I normally wear a cardigan everyday!!

I don't wear foundation because I found it to be too time consuming…I do wear light blush to add color and mascara. Both are Mary Kay products and don't irritate my skin.

BEC: 74;81
AUD: 77
REG: 71; 80
FAR: 78
License for CPA----APPROVED
CPA Class of 2013

[neika822]

@sbarker- I wish I could get away without foundation! My skin is pretty blotchy (and gross), and I'd feel naked without it.

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[neika822]

@sbarker- I wish I could get away without foundation! My skin is pretty blotchy (and gross), and I'd feel naked without it.

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[nbad311]

ATTN:

WILL TRADE LIFELESS, COMPLETELY STRAIGHT MEDIUM-LENGTH DARK BROWN HAIR FOR ANYTHING WITH VOLUME/CURLS.

Seriously, the grass is always greener on the other side when it comes to hair! The only way I can get my hair to keep curls is if I roll it in foam curlers while wet, sleep with them overnight, and have them be completely dry in the morning. But then when I take them out, it looks like this

https://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/62941/Shirley+Temple.jpg

REG - 65, 70, 80!
BEC - 35, 62, 79!
AUD - 73, 75!
FAR - 65, 73, 70, 75! DONE.

[nbad311]

ATTN:

WILL TRADE LIFELESS, COMPLETELY STRAIGHT MEDIUM-LENGTH DARK BROWN HAIR FOR ANYTHING WITH VOLUME/CURLS.

Seriously, the grass is always greener on the other side when it comes to hair! The only way I can get my hair to keep curls is if I roll it in foam curlers while wet, sleep with them overnight, and have them be completely dry in the morning. But then when I take them out, it looks like this

https://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/62941/Shirley+Temple.jpg

REG - 65, 70, 80!
BEC - 35, 62, 79!
AUD - 73, 75!
FAR - 65, 73, 70, 75! DONE.

[Anonymous]

My skin is so-so…I do wear foundation because I have hyperpigmentation and unevenness…there was a time I didn't wear any one summer and my skin looked really good (if i do say so myself) I had time to treat my skin with exfoliants and masks 3xs a week and made sure I washed my face morning and at night before bed. I also used a serum by Ole Henrikson (all natural brand) that helped combat my hyperpigmentation. I love Ole Henrikson face products! …AND I drank tons of water throughout the day…

I plan on getting back on this healthy skin care regimen “after I finish my last exam” The thought of not using foundation is a great one!

[Anonymous]

My skin is so-so…I do wear foundation because I have hyperpigmentation and unevenness…there was a time I didn't wear any one summer and my skin looked really good (if i do say so myself) I had time to treat my skin with exfoliants and masks 3xs a week and made sure I washed my face morning and at night before bed. I also used a serum by Ole Henrikson (all natural brand) that helped combat my hyperpigmentation. I love Ole Henrikson face products! …AND I drank tons of water throughout the day…

I plan on getting back on this healthy skin care regimen “after I finish my last exam” The thought of not using foundation is a great one!

[WhatAccrualWorld]

New York & Company!!! Can't rave enough about them. I get all of my business clothes from that store. They have amazing deals if you subscribe to them by e-mail.

[WhatAccrualWorld]

New York & Company!!! Can't rave enough about them. I get all of my business clothes from that store. They have amazing deals if you subscribe to them by e-mail.

[sbarkerACPA]

@nbad311 if you run your hands through them just to loosen the curls it will look adult-like and pretty.

BEC: 74;81
AUD: 77
REG: 71; 80
FAR: 78
License for CPA----APPROVED
CPA Class of 2013

[sbarkerACPA]

@nbad311 if you run your hands through them just to loosen the curls it will look adult-like and pretty.

BEC: 74;81
AUD: 77
REG: 71; 80
FAR: 78
License for CPA----APPROVED
CPA Class of 2013

[neika822]

I like the Shirley Temple look 😉

I'm jealous of all the women who can just let their hair air-dry and not straighten or blow dry. That is my DREAM. And with the keratin treatment, I can get away with that for a few weeks. It's not even the (ugly) wave my hair does, it's the frizz and fly-aways.

And same goes for the women who can get away without foundation.

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[neika822]

I like the Shirley Temple look 😉

I'm jealous of all the women who can just let their hair air-dry and not straighten or blow dry. That is my DREAM. And with the keratin treatment, I can get away with that for a few weeks. It's not even the (ugly) wave my hair does, it's the frizz and fly-aways.

And same goes for the women who can get away without foundation.

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[txcpa13]

I just read every single post on this thread!

My favorite places to find affordable work stuff (and by affordable I mean not Neimans or Nordstrom) are:

– Asos.com – Asos was really big while I lived in the UK, and now they do US shipping and returns for free! You have to sift through it a little to weed out stuff that just isn't professional, but I've found some great blouses on there on sale.

– Topshop.com – Also big in the UK while I was there, they have a handful of brick and mortar stores in the US now, but none in Dallas, so I buy stuff online. I got a few great pairs of leather ballet flats on here for $25 each – SO much comfier than heels, so I alternate heels and flats on working days.

I also really like H&M but I've found that their selection is much better in bigger cities, so I wait until I'm in New York or San Francisco to really do some damage there.

🙂

AUD - 99 (5/2013)
BEC - 93 (5/2013)
FAR - 97 (7/2013)
REG - 94 (8/2013)

[txcpa13]

I just read every single post on this thread!

My favorite places to find affordable work stuff (and by affordable I mean not Neimans or Nordstrom) are:

– Asos.com – Asos was really big while I lived in the UK, and now they do US shipping and returns for free! You have to sift through it a little to weed out stuff that just isn't professional, but I've found some great blouses on there on sale.

– Topshop.com – Also big in the UK while I was there, they have a handful of brick and mortar stores in the US now, but none in Dallas, so I buy stuff online. I got a few great pairs of leather ballet flats on here for $25 each – SO much comfier than heels, so I alternate heels and flats on working days.

I also really like H&M but I've found that their selection is much better in bigger cities, so I wait until I'm in New York or San Francisco to really do some damage there.

🙂

AUD - 99 (5/2013)
BEC - 93 (5/2013)
FAR - 97 (7/2013)
REG - 94 (8/2013)

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