The Boardroom: Risk Takers, Quick Fixes, Confidence Boosters + More | CorporateFashionista.com

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How To Become A Master Negotiator Using Heidi Roizen’s Handbag Theory | CorporateFashionista.com

Did you know your savvy shopping skills can have a direct, positive impact on your salary and overall job satisfaction?

According to acclaimed Silicon Valley venture capitalist, Heidi Roizen, they can!

The trick is to harness your masterful shopping techniques and apply them to your business negotiation strategies relating to salary, promotion possibilities, special projects, teams that you want to be on, work hours, etcetera.

I was recently watching Heidi Roizen speak at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business Women in Leadership Conference and my ears perked up when she shared a handbag analogy that I think you’ll appreciate too.

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The Ultimate Summer Bag And Shoe Shopping Guide For Professionals | CorporateFashionista.com

I love handbags.

I love, love, love shoes.

The challenge is finding just the right ones to support a busy life with a demanding career…I mean a girl only needs so many weekend and cocktail options.

Sound familiar?

Plus, it’s extra tricky finding work appropriate bags and shoes to wear during the warmer months. Since daylight lasts longer that means more social engagements after work requiring extra room in your already over-stuffed bag; and shoes, well, they need to allow your feet to breath to cool your body temperature while still complying with company dress code policies, be budget-friendly and versatile, feel comfy and, of course, look super stylish.

I know the shopping criteria list is a mile long, so you can imagine my excitement when I found several options. I got a little carried away, but I know you’re crunched for time too and we need all the help we can get!

Here’s a collection of some of my favorite, office-friendly bags and shoes currently available to jumpstart your summer shopping:

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Okay, I know what you’re thinking…not exactly the type of career style recognition you were looking for, right? But there is much more to learn here than meets the eye.

Danielle from We Wore What looks adorable in her whimsical striped tee. It’s fun. It’s flirty. It’s perfect on her. And it’s part of her job to take fashion to its limits. She’s a personal style blogger and in order to stand out in her chosen field she must visually provoke her audience. There are a million and one shots on blogs of girls wearing stripes, but Danielle was extra savvy in her choice, allowing her to separate herself successfully from the masses. Her style strategy worked…tweets, shares, pins and repins…connections galore are plentiful certain to lead to increased opportunities in her career.

You need to do the same at work!

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