The {first} Internship Review

Every girl who's interested in a career in the fashion industry dreams of that first glamorous internship inside a fancy office with loads of free goodies and everyone walking around in Louboutin stilettos  Well, let me break it down for you. Not ever first internship is like that. I mean a girl can dream right? I sure did. My first and current internship happens to be remote. It's not necessarily a bad thing; working from home at my own flexible hours and getting to sleep in and not having to wake up at the crack of dawn certainly has it's benefits, but the lack of physical and spoken interaction between my boss and co-workers sometimes makes me wish I was inside an office. Technically I am getting the same experience and doing the same work I would if I was inside an office but it's still not the same thing. But anyways, I'm not here to talk about the downside of my internship, though I'll get to that in another post when the Summer officially ends and I head back to university. So let's get to the good stuff and what I actually do...

1. I work for a stylist network which I'll reveal at the end of my internship.
2. My official title is Social Media/Marketing Intern. (sounds pretty fancy and cool huh?)
3. I work on projects and e-mail and talk on the phone with my boss pretty much everyday.
4. I actually do work. I mean I research thoroughly on the projects I'm given and make sure to send updates everyday day so my boss can know I'm on track .
5. My job is fun! At least to me it is, I get to help manage the company Facebook, assist with marketing ideas and pitch marketing strategies to promote company events.
6. My boss rocks. She gives me real work to do and is always friendly and gives me constructive criticism.
7. I can tell this company values their interns to some degree despite the job not being paid. I don't get stuck answering boring e-mails or doing menial work. I get to work on actual projects and seeing my work displayed on company websites and social media platforms makes me proud!
8. I've already learned how to be more professional despite I've been at this internship for a little less than a month.

So there's my review of my first (almost) month of interning. These are just my experiences I want to share with you guys. I know how hard it is to find an internship and how sometimes hearing about other's experiences can help you find the right internship or do better in one. I'll be giving monthly reviews of my job and one last one in August. I want to hear about yours! Leave questions and comments below please! Or tweet and and I'll reply too :).

XO's
Tiff

Father's Day Gift Guide: 2013

1. This cute Daddy Deer Mug from Oliver Bonas is the perfect for holding his morning coffee.

2. Timex has a sophisticated Flyback Chronograph Watch that'll look great for any occasion.

3. Got a Dad with a sweet tooth?- Satisfy his craving with Sharffen Berger Chocolate! They make some of the world's best chocolate (in my opinion of course).

4. CK one will always be my Dad's favorite scent, maybe it can be your Dad's too

5. A cute Ralph Lauren Bow-tie will make him feel young and stylish again- especially in these fun colors.

6. Every Dad needs a pair of comfy and cozy slippers to slide into after a long day at work and these Derek Rose slippers from Mr. Porter look oh-so-inviting.

7. Fountain pens are timeless and always a classy addition to any office- especially this Parker Fountain Pen.

8. Give your dad the gift of a luxurious and close shave with the Art of Shaving's Unscented Shaving Cream- I guarantee he'll look forward to adding it to his shaving routine.

Summer Sandal Crave

When it comes to Summer...I'm obsessed with wearing sandals! Attending school in the Midwest keeps my toes buried in flats and boots for most of the year so I like the set my toes free once warm weather arrives! I picked some of my favorite sandals for this season. I love the detailled embellishments and bright colors! They can add a pop of color to any outfit and are perfect for everyday wear in the Summertime. Let me know what you think of them. 

1. Banana Republic Mariah T-strap Sandal
2. Pink and Pepper Sandals from Macy's

3. Nine West Issina Sandal  

4. Belle Sandal by Sigerson Morrison

5. Sperry Top-Sider Carlisle Thong

6. Nine West Weslie Sandal 

7. Steve Madden Swinger Sandal

Memorial Day Weekend: Austin

This past weekend, I took a road trip down to Austin with a couple friends to celebrate Memorial Day! It was a weekend filled with laughter, good food, and good company. We spent our time in kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, eating out way through downtown (check out a post soon for the best restaurants in Austin!), and shopping at unique local stores. I feel so blessed that I got to spend Memorial Day weekend with friends and I'm grateful for the men and women who serve this country. Hope you guys had an awesome weekend too!

Bronze Beauty: Summer 2013 Beauty Essentials

{Images via fashiongonerogue (DV Mode Magazine),  Polyvore,  & Sephora}

1. Korres Lip Butter in Mango

2. Bumble and Bumble Surf Shampoo and Conditioner

3. Bare Minerals Bronzer

4. Kate Somerville Tanning Towlettes

5. Josie Maran Argan Oil

6. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreen

7. Smashbox CC Cream

8. Smashbox Heat Wave eyeshadow palette

frolic in floral

Somehow, whenever the weather gets warm, I find myself going back to a very cliche yet classic trend- florals. “Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.” as Meryl Streep would say in her stone cold yet bad-ass female fashion editor role in The Devil Wears Prada. I know, I know, florals have been around forever. But this season I find myself wearing them in a very different way than I usually do. Forget the skirts and chiffon tops and bring in the trousers. Floral print on pants is a great way to brighten way up simple tops and plain work outfits if worn the right way. I’ve picked some of my favorites below for you guys! Enjoy and let me know what you think!

(left to right, top to bottom) 

1. H&M trousers 

2. 3.1 Philip Lim pants 

3. Topshop trousers 

4. Zara floral pants 

5. MSGM floral print trousers

6. VDP floral print pants

Excuses, Excuses

Hello all, I know I haven't blogged in a very long time, and I really don't have any excuse for why. So, I just wanted to let you guys know that in the next three weeks I'll have 2-3 new posts coming up! My life has been a little hectic since I've been back from my 3-week long trip (expect vacation photos btw). Anyways, I've have so much to-do in these next few weeks and I've put off enough errands during the 2 weeks I've been back so, it's time to get up off my lazy bum and start checking things off my to-do list! I hope you guys have been well and I'll see you guys in a week or so!

Summer 2012 Playlist

I'm a firm believer in that good music makes everything better. Whether you're on a road-trip, swimming in the French Riviera, or tanning by the pool, music is essential to a good Summer. Earlier today I was scrolling through my iTunes getting ready to make my Summer playlist and I thought I'd share with you guys a handful of songs/albums that I'll have on repeat for the next few weeks. So if you're in need of some Summer tunes, look no further! I think all these albums are amazing, but below I just listed my favorite songs from them. These are all from my own personal playlist and can all be found on iTunes. Enjoy! (Artist- Album: Songs)

1. Jukebox the Ghost- Safe Travels: Don't Let Me Fall Behind, Somebody 

2. Regina Spektor- What We Saw From The Cheap Seats: All The Rowboats, Don't Leave Me (Ne Me quitte pas), The Party

3. Vacationer- Goner: Trip

4. Kimbra: Settle Down

5. Metric- Synthetica: The Wanderlust, Breathing Underwater

6. The Lumineers- The Lumineers: Ho Hey, Flowers In Your Hair

7. Fun- Some Nights: Some Nights

8. Fiona Apple-The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do : Every Single Night

9. Marina and The Diamonds- Primadonna

Breakfast Break

Mother's Day breakfast 2012. Made by me :) -Tiffany