New Year. New Silk to Adorn.

So here we are in a brand new year. The resolutions are strong and the gym memberships are on fire!

I'm pushing forward on the journey to begin my passion. A career that allows me to be involved in fashion and PR. As I'm writing this post I think about how far I've come since my high school graduation.

Accomplishments seem to line up as I recount my past years in college. Yet, being the perfectionist I am, I still have so much more to do. In 2013 I hope to accomplish professional growth and more hands on practical experience.

As I move forward with a new internship I tell myself my dream is a whisper away. I crave to release my creativity which stems from the designer in me, I want to be involved in the making of incredible things. Nothing brings me more joy...it's like being wrapped in silk.

You didn't get the job.

Well. You didn't get the job. You weren't sent a rejection letter nor were you denied on the spot. You just have not heard from the interviewer in two weeks after being told you would hear a decision by end if the week (the interview was on a Monday).

Of coarse you were on fire about the position but after careful consideration you have come to the conclusion that maybe this company wasn't the place for you. You are destined for something greater.

The next step when dealing with job rejection is to simply pick yourself up and moving forward. Something greater is waiting for you. Persistence is key. As the new year comes around remember that your dreams are moments from coming true. Never sell yourself short!

My First PR/Social Media Job Interview

On Monday Dec 17, 2012 I went into my first interview for a full time paid position. I was more excited and anxious than nervous. I arrived early. Not because I was trying to brown nose but because I was genuinely happy to be there. I got a glimpse of another job hunter interviewing for the same position and realized the competition was real. I found the lion within and decided this job would be mine. I was hungry...hungry for success and happiness within my work environment. PR does this for me. In the interview the VP received me with a sturdy hand shake and a smile. We discussed the brands direction as pertaining to social media and what exactly I would be doing should I come on board. I explained my experience in Pr and social media and why I was the person for the job. I left feeling great like I'd already received the job. I was told I would be contacted with a decision by the end of the week. The VP thanked me for coming in as she walked me out the door.

I was offered the internship!

So two days after the internship interview I received an email offering me the job! I accepted of coarse! I was ecstatic. Moving forward and remaining relevant was a part of my plan for success in 2013. I knew the interview went well and that the internship was in the bag. Call in cockiness but it is shear confidence! I was born to work in PR. I am set to begin in January and I could not be more excited. Work hard and follow your dreams. They will come true.

High Split Skirts

The most amazing trend this year would have to be the high spilt maxi skirt. This piece is ultra sexy yet reserved. What makes it amazing is how easily it transitions into the spring and summer.
Pairing said skirt with your leather jacket this fall was fun but pairing it with your favorite camisole or tube top and open toe Geoffrey Campbell's this spring is beyond chic! Here are a few of my favorite options from this amazing trend.

A Change in the Wind

On Monday, December 10, 2012, I received what seemed to be endless blessings. A contact on Linkedin reached out to me in order to recruit me for a re-branding project, which was for an Austrian brand that was looking to create a US presence. Later on that evening I received an email from a fashion company looking for a PR Assistant. Tuesday morning when I got to work there was a note from a client I helped with a jewelry purchase. This customer said she was so pleased with her shopping experience that she wanted to bring me on board to assist with the PR.

At this point I was overjoyed, six months of planning, hard work, and prayers brought me to this moment and I cannot begin to tell you how gracious I am. Hard work and determination really yields returns. Speak to everyone you can about what it is you want to do or accomplish and be yourself. My Linkedin contact saw the determination in my resume and email etiquette. From this determination she saw I could be of great help to this client. The fashion company that I am interviewing for this Monday reviewed my application for a completely different job than what I applied for, knowing that my strengths were really strong in PR. Finally, my customer who could potentially be my new boss has never seen my work or my resume but she knew my abilities just through shopping with me and seeing the passion I had for the products I was selling.

Hard work is what will make your dreams come true. Push on!

Interviewing for a PR Internship

Dec 7, 2012-- On my way to an interview for a PR intern position in the big Apple. Surprisingly I am more anxious than nervous. It shocks people when they hear I'm looking for another internship right after finishing one. But my hunger to work in this industry is more than enough to make me over look my pride and focus on the dream.

Today my attire is serious but not boring. I didn't throw on a basic suit in order to appear serious but I chose a look that would showcase my personal style and ability to be taken seriously not only by a future employer but the ability to show clients that I am the one for the job. I am confident that my résumé is more than enough to lock this position down so it is up to me to sell the interviewer on my personal brand.

Although this is just an internship I treat it as if it were a job interview. Meaning showing up early, putting on a smile and letting the interviewer into my world and perception of the industry I aspire to be a part of. It's so important to showcase your ability to sell (yourself) when interviewing especially for positions that require you to pitch and sell ideas to perspective clients.
This time around I'm going to be a part of a PR agency as opposed to an in-house PR team and I believe this experience is needed to make my brand desirable. Notice how I've already claimed the internship without knowing whether or not it's mine. This is all a part of branding and making sure your future employer knows your intentions and confidence in your abilities to deliver.

Be genuine and let them know your ready to go all out and be the very best at everything you do whether its packing boxes or pulling samples for a shoot. Have a positive attitude from day one because you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.