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African Print Attire is Boosting Self-Images in the Office

July 9, 2020 Violette W.
African print, African fashion, Office attire, corporate outfit, formal attire, quarantine, work from home

Wearing African print has been associated with Black pride but also with unprofessionalism. Find out why and how, as this narrative could be coming to an end.

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In Style Tags Coronavirus, black-owned business, retail industry, Fashion, office attire, corporate attire, formal attire, work from home, African print, African fashion, business casual, Quartz magazine, South Africa, cultural prints, Black Culture, Identity, African, Diaspora, Afrocentric, African pride, black pride, facemasks, Self-esteem, self-image, quarantine, black business
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3 Lessons Attending the Black Diamond Ball Taught Me

March 7, 2020 Violette W.
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Every year Black History Month brings the Black Diamond Ball to Toronto and I attended for the first time this year. Here’s a recap of what you missed and the lessons learned from attending the event.

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In Entertainment, Style Tags Shawn Cuffie, Black History Month, Black Diamond Ball, black carpet, Golden Globe, black community, Culture, Black Culture, Celebrate, Ball, ball gown, dress, Prom dress, Little Black Dress, Fashion Nova, Charity event, New Edition, TheRecipee Band, BET, After party, Black Canadian, Black Canadian Women, Know Your Customer, Mindset, Black success, Vanguard Gala
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5 Interesting Things The Ivy Park Launch Taught Me About Business

April 17, 2016 Violette W.
Beyonce, Ivy Park, athleisure, running, branding, collaboration

I can't help but be amazed at how Beyonce's level of influence knows no bounds. And after giving it some thought these 5 things about business and launching came to mind which I hope will be beneficial.

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In Style Tags Beyonce, Ivy Park, Business, Business launch, Collaborating, Queen Bey, Sir Philip Gree, Topshop, Arcadia Group, Dorothy Perkins, Branding, Personal Branding, Professional, Story, Share your story, Your Story, Simone I Smith, LL Cool J, Expectation, Buzz, Connection, Know Your Customer, KYC, Business Tips
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Just Asking Can Present More Opportunities Than You Think

February 16, 2016 Violette W.
ask for opportunities

There are opportunities galore out there waiting to be seized, but how do actually find them? I learned that a simple thing as asking can present more opportunities than you think.

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In Style Tags Motivation, Christine St. Vil, Moms 'N Charge, Ask, Opportunity, Grammys, Kendrick Lamar, Red Carpet, Tori Kelly, Lalah Hathaway, MC Lyte, Sanaa Lathan, Dresses
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What You Can Learn From The Ugly Christmas Sweater Obsession

December 18, 2015 Violette W.

I'm sure you've caught on to the fact that "ugly" christmas sweaters have been all the rave the past couple of years, and that they actually aren't that ugly anymore...

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In Style Tags Ugly Christmas sweater, Beyonce, Fashion, Trend, Dabbing Santa, Style
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Why A Role Model Can Help You Through The Struggle

November 20, 2015 Violette W.

Winnie reveals in the video below that she didn't have the same confidence growing up although they were both subject to bullying and verbal abuse. Another great distinction is that Winnie didn't have a role model that looked like her to look up to. 

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In Style Tags Confidence, Self-esteem, Role models, Winnie Harlow, April Star, Vitiligo, America's Next Top Model, Runway, Ebony, Model, Black Model, Hardship, Struggle
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