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the entrepreneur’s “grind”

So people will call it a grind but there’s a large part of me that thinks it’s a grustle [grind + hustle]. People ask why I’d work 80 hours per week vs. 60 per week elsewhere. The answer is simple: every hour I’m putting in is like giving to myself! 20 years ago I would have said, “No way!” and now you couldn’t get me to give it up… Today (figuratively), I help people align and perfect their visual resume, show up

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Tougher Than Metal

I don’t even know if any of my male readers ride a bike buts if they did, this lock would be IT! There are cheaper ones; there are definitely more functional options; there are locks with less savoir faire; and there are even locks that had more features but…… This Alexander Wang bike lock ($145) of matte black metal and faux snakeskin is a standout! It might actually warrant a lock to lock up the lock — definitely not a

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Alexander Wang’s T by Alexander Wang Line Expanded for Men

Alexander Wang is on fire right now — the designer can do no wrong!  So, to continue capitalizing on that success, the designer is broadening the offering of his hugely successful T by Alexander Wang line to men: he’s adding tees, shirts, and sweat clothing for men that will be available at Opening Ceremony and Saks Fifth Avenue. Style notes: the tees are amazingly comfortable but….we’re not sure softness and comfort are the main goals to be achieved during sweat-garnering

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Winter White Style Tip

I love winter white, but wearing the hue from head to toe can leave some looking like Ms. Marshmallow Fluff.  Stylists’ advice is to keep it light on top and wear a darker tone on the bottom (see picture).  Throwing a white or cream-colored boyfriend blazer on top of several short layers is a great way to wear white without accumulating too much volume.  Platform pumps worn with tights in the same shade help slim and elongate the silhouette, and a leather shopping

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