Ever since I started working, I found out that regardless of how much time I spend at my workplace, how I connect with the people in it has so much to do with my emotional and mental well-being. It's one thing to be physically stressed from work; it's another thing to get stressed from the people you work with. Let's face it, we can't control our coworkers' personalities. That being said, not everyone's going to be your cup of tea, and you're not always going to be somebody's favorite person either. However, we can always work on how we can communicate with them and maybe build a connection that is both genuine and lasting beyond office hours.

👩 💼👨 💻Gear Away from Unprofessional Practices 👩 💼👨 💻

We all love to be treated professionally, with respect and dignity. That’s not an impossible thing to achieve, especially when you know that you are doing your job well and that you try to act professionally while you’re at work. One way to achieve that is by steering away from doing things that would make you look unprofessional. It could be being on your phone, watching movies, or taking a nap during work hours. Taking aside emergency calls, try your best to check your phone during breaks. It’s really cool to hang out with your coworkers over a new film, but that could also wait until after your shift or during long breaks.

While nothing’s wrong with what was mentioned, there’s a perfect time for those. Doing such practices during work hours would not only make you look unprofessional to your coworkers or superiors, but it might also affect your job performance.

👩 💼👨 💻Avoid Workplace Drama 👩 💼👨 💻

       Being connected with your coworkers is amazing. However, try not to fall into the trap of sharing and spreading gossip, especially if you know that what you’ve heard is untrue and simply none of your business. Sometimes, gossip is fun; I know that from experience, but it has something to do with what you are gossiping about. Gossip about a new fashion trend, a new drama series, or a conspiracy theory you’ve heard on YouTube, but try your best not to gossip about somebody at work.

Another way of getting away from gossip is to not overshare things that are not work-related. Separate what should be kept personal and what you could share with your coworkers. At the end of the day, any form of drama at work won’t only create possible disagreements; it also won’t make you any better at your job.

👩 💼👨 💻Don't Be Bossy if You're Not the Boss👩 💼👨 💻

        I don’t care who needs to hear this, but if you are working with other people, you have to learn how to work with them. Learn when to compromise and determine the greater good for everyone at work, even if you’re not in the same echelon—let’s say you’re in a managing position. That doesn’t mean that you have to stop managing people, but if your method of leading others doesn’t get you or your workmates anywhere better, think of the things that you have to adjust. It could be your attitude or your personal preferences.

     I must say that good communication begins with mutual respect. In the workplace, it’s especially true regardless of your work position. Any negative situation arises from bad communication. How we communicate builds our relationship with our coworkers, and it is our relationship with them that determines the work culture of the company. As I grew older, I learned to focus on the work culture of a company rather than its monetary benefits. Although the latter is important, our emotional well-being matters more. Work is just part of our lives; it shouldn't be our life.

In a situation where it cannot be helped, and conflict arises at work, try to deal with it in a proper way. Refrain from posting about it on Facebook. Lol. The best way to do that is by listening to both sides and focusing on what you can learn from the not-so-good situation.

👩 💼👨 💻Participate in the Company's Activities 👩 💼👨 💻

     Do you want to work with a slacker? I hope not. Try to work not only for yourself but also toward the success of the company you are working for. Participate in the company's efforts in building a strong relationship with you and your coworkers. If needed, don't hesitate to share your knowledge, talents, and skills. Trust me, it will not only benefit your company. It will also help you in becoming a valuable asset to your company and hone whatever skills you have. Chances are, those skills may come in handy outside your workplace or when you grow out of your workplace. Moreover, participating in your company's activities will give you the chance to learn something new and have fun with your coworkers.

      I've always been fond of collecting small things that spark joy to my soul. It started with paper dolls and stickers when I was younger, but I guess I never got older since I still collect some of those items. Though I've already graduated from collecting paper dolls, I added more items on my collection and those are fashion accessories. It started with rings, then with necklaces, and now with earrings. I thought I no longer care for necklaces, but then recently, my mother gave me one with a heart pendant and so my love affair with the accessory started all over again. 

      My mother just celebrated her birthday and I'm thinking of getting her a new necklace. There are so many necklaces to choose from and mom has a good number of them already. This time though, I would like to make it more meaningful so I browsed over several magazines, and of course, the internet for some dose of inspiration. Since uniqueness is what I'm looking for, the first thing that gushed into my mind is a customized necklace. I saw several really good ones online like the ones sold by getnamenecklace which comes in several varieties.

        I saw some that caught my attention and it would be too selfish for me not to share it to you, so I'll be featuring some of the best that I've found at get name necklace. These are some which as the style that I would like to have in a necklace. I have to warn you though because you might end up buying all of them. I'm saying that with no bias. I'll let the photos speak for it. 

   My first choice is this rose gold necklace with a customizable nameplate and crown pendant. My mother has been so fond of all things rose gold or old rose in color lately, so I'm pretty sure that she will love this one. The crown in the nameplate is a very good metaphor for our moms are the queen in our lives. My mother is my personal queen as she did so much for me and for that, she deserves anything made for queens. This GNN custom name necklacecheap in rose gold is just one of those.

    I have mentioned on my blog not so long ago that my sister just became a mom of a wonderful last year. My nephew is going to turn one real soon and aside from giving him a cute little gift, I would also like to give my sister something that she can treasure for being a good mom. This footprint engraved necklace is just too cute and I'm also pretty sure that moms, especially new moms would love to have it! My sister is no exemption.

     Another rose gold get name necklace that I'd like to hand over to my mama is this double necklace which could also be customized with her name. I love engraving necklaces as one way of customizing it. How the necklace was formed is also very unique and having this in pair is such a huge bonus! 

    What I love most about personalized gifts, especially when it comes to accessories, is that it became more meaningful. I want my gift to be meaningful in a way that it would bring a smile on my mother's lips and could possibly evoke positive thoughts on her. Once I laid my eyes on this heart necklace decorated with birthstones and names, I instantly thought this could be the one. This is also perfect as I have four other siblings that could share the other spots with my name. I want my mom to think not only of me, but to all of us, and how great she is as a mother. 

       A personalized necklace is just one of the many options for you to show your love to your mom. If you are thinking about where to have it nice and pretty, go get one at getnamenecklace, and choose from their many options. Let me know which one of my picks would you consider giving to your momma. 

love lots,

Tin

    Hello beautiful ladies! I'm sorry if I haven't been to your blogs recently. I'd like to let you know that I just started working for a new company. Yes, as blissful as it is, I can't deny the fact that it is also making me busier than usual. 

    Summer is definitely over for me, but I still try my best to dance in the rain. My new job entails wearing something formal. Not just with clothes, but also with my accessories. Bye bye dangling earrings for me on workdays. On the bright side, I am welcoming new babies on my wardrobe. Specially, I've looks for good shoes and bags that I can wear to work. I browse for some inspirations online and did some shopping via my trusted mobile apps for shopping. I just can't call it a day without having a crossbody bag for myself and I made sure I have one. What I love about women crossbody bags is that they are so versatile that you can actually wear them anywhere, yes, including when you are going to work. In such case, I have hear some really good yet oh-so affordable crossbody bags that I'm sure you'll also love to own. 

    First up is this beautiful blue crossbody bag. What I love most about this is its structure. It has two main components which includes card holders which is perfect for your business cards as well. Its classy and elegant look makes it a perfect choice for everyday work, shopping, and special dates! Aside from the fact that it has detachable shoulder strap, I also admire that it doesn't look bulky. 

   Another charming bag that I fell in love with the moment I laid my eyes on them is this pretty gold-colored bag from FYY Store. Its added metal buckles and pearl handles make it even more classier and party perfect! It looks beautiful, but it is also durable, practical, and multifunctional. 

    As this looks like a perfect gift for someone special, I'm actually considering giving this to my momma who will be celebrating her birthday next week. What do you think? I think she'll be on a cloud nine! 

   Last thing on my list is this adorable red crossbody bag. Lately, I've been falling in love with the fiery color and as a matter of fact, I did buy myself a red-colored satchel bag recently. I don't mind having another red bag especially when it looks like this. The touch of gold on its buckle and straps make it much attractive. I can see myself wearing this on dates and other formal parties which I have to attend for work. 

      One of the most versatile fashion pieces one could ever have is sunglasses. It is not only a summer staple, but it is also great in giving your overall look more extra. Not to mention, it is also a great cover up if you're hitting the streets without your concealer on. That's just some of the reasons why even celebrities invest a lot of dough in looking for the perfect sunglasses. 

        I used to go for any sunglasses as long as it has dark lenses. However, I learned that I should also consider my face shape in choosing one that could make my whole look flattering. I learned that the most flattering ones are those that could provide both balance and contrast to one's face shape. For such reason, it's advisable that you know your face shape before purchasing any sunglasses. I obviously have a round shape. There's no right or wrong face shape, but if you're still confused on what's your face shape, you may learn via this free quiz online. Don't get me wrong, regardless if your a gal or a guy, taking your face shape into account in buying sunglasses really works. 

         When shopping for sunglasses whether it's in a personal or in an online shop, look for shops that provide a vast array of sunglasses that you can choose from. What I love from the brand Jupitoo is that they have hundreds of frames and styles of women's glasses. Aside from that, they also have a vast array of promotions together with the right prescription to give you the sunglasses that you need. Super convenient right?

      Now let's dive in to which sunglasses would suit your face shape best. It's good to consider things like the shape of your face, but at the end of the day, make sure that you're having fun shopping and wearing the sunglasses of your choice.

     Having a heart-shaped face means that both of your forehead and cheekbones are wider than your narrow chin. With that lovely face shape, cat sunnies would look amazing on you because they would compliment your bone structure. 

   If you have a round face like me, honey, it's all about sharp lines, edges, and angles for us. We don't want to look rounder obviously, so we have to gear away from glasses with round rims. Rather, we should stick to square-shaped or cat-eye glasses.

   If your face shape is oval, you're very fortunate. That's because any sunglasses shape would work and look good on you. Your pretty slim face could allow you to play with so many choices from the classic to the more playful ones. Go ahead and fill in your sunglasses collection to the brim.

That's about it. Do you beautiful creature take your face into account when buying a pair of sunnies? Get a lovely pair and don't dull your shine. I hope this post is useful.

love lots,

Tin

    It wasn't that long since I've once again tried some lipsticks from Maybelline. I did love some of their products before, but I wasn't particularly fond of their lipsticks. I have tried some of their lipsticks and I didn't have good moments with them. However, when Maybelline put their SuperStay matte liquid lipsticks in the market, I got so curious about it. It's all probably because I idolized one of their celebrity endorsers or maybe because of a promising review that I have read about them. Nevertheless, I made the decision to buy one of their SuperStay lipstick products while shopping online and it turned out to be a good decision.

The lipstick came in a vacuumed plastic seal. No boxes. No drama. The material that holds the product is all made out of plastic but it's fine. I don't have any issue with how it was packaged and I find the product very sleek and easy to store.

I bought mine from an online shop in the Philippines called BeautyMNL and it costs 299php ($5.81). On their website, it costs around $9.00 plus their shipping fee. I would say that the price is good and just fine for a drugstore lipstick.

    Maybelline's SuperStay lipsticks come in so many different shades which could be overwhelming. But, they are all really lovely and interestingly, Maybelline gave each of them creative names. Unfortunately, I didn't like the shades of the lipsticks which has the name of my liking so I decided to get the shade that would suit my skin tone. I also wanted something that I could wear daily that without being too bold, too dark, or too light. I eventually ended up getting the shade 245 which is named "Seeker". Interesting name right?

💐PRO's:

🌹Available in so many shades 

🌹Very pigmented

🌹affordable and can easily be bought anywhere especially online

🌹lasts long (the product doesn't bleed or budge once it has settled on the lips)

💐CON's:

🥀None so far :)

    Hello, lovelies! One of the best things that are about to unfold to me this weekend is the homecoming event at the university where I graduated. I'm always grateful for the things I've learned in our school and meeting the wonderful people that had made my school days so much brighter once again is pure bliss. 

        I definitely cannot wait for the event and even though I could not just contain my excitement, something about it makes me feel nervous. It's not meeting my university batch mates and professors, it's the dress code! I know. Sometimes, dress codes can be a little bit more daunting especially if you do not have the luxury of time in choosing them. The great thing, however, is that there are now countless online shops where you can stop non stop for the dress of your choice. 

         The dress code for our event aside from something formal, we need to wear either floor-length or cocktail dresses. I love dressing up and online shopping is actually one of my stress relievers these days, but, I still find it a bit more challenging looking for a dress that suits me and my budget. On the bright side, I have the internet as my best friend that helps me picture out or visualize the dress that I want. Anything else needed is shopping for a dress of similar fashion and of course, you can't miss good accessories. Here are some of my quintessential homecoming short dresses, and I hope that my choices would delight you as well. 

     Even though my favorite color is blue, I fell in love with this red dress. I find this Length Knee Sweetheart A-Line Off-the-Shoulder Homecoming Dresses as something very appropriate for the event. Aside from it being formal, I also find this dress' structure so charming that I feel that I need to own this.

      This is another red dress that I fell in love with. There's just something powerful about red-colored dresses regardless of their styles. This   Off-the-Shoulder A-Line Hi-Lo Sweetheart Homecoming Dresses is perfect for countless events such as a homecoming. It may look low-key, but this is definitely the type of this that I would love to purchase.

Wearing something fancy surely makes me happy. Which is why I super adore this Elegant Off-the-Shoulder Appliques . Is it just me or something with laces and appliques just look more elegant and fairytale-like?  I would die having this dress. I know that I can wear this not only to a homecoming event but also to something special such as weddings.

I hope you love my choices! Have you guys been to a homecoming event? I would love to hear your experiences in the comments section below!