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Essentials of a Corporate Girly
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items I just recently changed careers from a fast-paced retail position to a corporate office role for the same company. I went from wearing the same uniform and workboots daily to needing a new wardrobe and a whole new set of rituals and routines. Here ar...
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Get yourself a water bottle!! Doesn't have to be this color, doesn't have to be this brand. If I am anything, I am hydrated. It is also a great excuse to get up and walk around to refill it and go to the bathroom.
Owala 24oz FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Misty Meadow
A travel mug!! My office has free coffee and tea and I don't want to use one of their mugs, so its really nice to have. Again, doesn't have to be this brand or this color but sooo convenient to have.
Owala 20oz Stainless Steel SmoothSip Slider Coffee Tumbler - Very Very Dark
I love these zip up boots from Target, I dont typically buy shoes from Target because I am very sensitive about my feet lol but these are so cute and comfortable, it took maybe a wear or two to break them in, but now I could walk miles in them (not t...
Journee Collection Women's Haylinn Inside Zip Block Heel Booties Black 11
Heels are cute, but sometimes you're just not in the mood for it. I love these loafers, they look professional and they are the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn.
Shoes: Women's, Men's & Kids Shoes from Top Brands | DSW
I love these Mary Janes, I like that they don't have a back because I am prone to blisters, but these don't irritate me at all.
Naturalizer Annika Mary Jane Flat
A simple black dress you can dress up or down, and can be professional for all seasons. You can wear a belt or a cardigan over top, or a long sleeve and tights/leggings underneath.
Womens Shift Mini Dress | UNIQLO US
Definitely check out UNIQLO for basics, they are my favorite for simple dress shirts or slacks, or a basic sweater. At my office we can wear jeans, and this top over some jeans is such a simple statement.
Womens Cotton Oversized Shirt | UNIQLO US
I have pin straight hair that doesn't like to hold a shape, so Bobby pins are a must for any kind of cute style I want for the day. Great to keep a pack in your work bag for emergencies.
scünci Metal Bobby Pins - Light/Dark Brown - All Hair - 50pcs: Hair Styling, Solid Pattern
Essential for in-office days, and easy to hide behind hair. Listening to music or audio books while working is the only thing that gets me through the day, and sometimes my floor gets way too loud when im trying to focus on a task. If I forget my ear...
JBL Vibe Beam 2 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
Having a fun lunch bag makes me want to bring my lunch to work so I dont get fast food or get too many snacks from the break room.
Vera Bradley Women's Outlet Lighten Up Lunch Crossbody Bag Pink Lemonade
Work From Home
This is the desk me and my fiance both have in our home offices. We both have to have two monitors as well as our laptops, so the L shape is a must for all those screens. Love the storage under the L as well.
Costway L-Shaped Computer Desk with Power Outlets Adjustable shelf Heavy-Duty Metal Frame Brown
I dont always use my walking pad. I got mine second hand and it only goes up to 3.8mph so sometimes I get bored on it. But if you actually need to pay attention in a meeting or wake yourself up, its great for keeping you in place (ironically).
SereneLife Portable Walking Pad - 2.5HP Electric Digital Low-Speed Fitness Treadmill with Smart Speed Control for Home and Office - SLFTRD14
When my sister had a corporate offixe job she ended up with really bad wrist pain and even got a ganglion cyst a couple times because of the lack of support, so of course when I started my corporate career I took precautions!
MP50 - Ergonomic Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest
My favorite chair!! Im the kind of person that has to change positions every 10 minutes so this chair is perfect for sitting a ton of different ways.
JIONJOY Criss Cross Armless Cross Legged Office Desk Chair, Adjustable Height 360°Swivel Wide Seat Ergonomic Chair for Home Office Vanity
Gotta have a good power strip. I have two screens at home, as well as laptop chargers and other miscellaneous things I need to plug in for my home office. Regular outlet is not gonna cut it
3' 6 Outlet Indoor Power Strip White - Dealworthy™: 15A 1875W Extension Cord, 14 AWG, 3ft Cable, 1 Year Warranty
I wouldnt say this is essential, and a microwave will do the trick too, but i am extremely guilty of making a coffee or tea and forgetting about it for hours. So nice to have something to keep it warm when I eventually remember I made myself a hot dr...
Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer Black: Metal Cup Warmer with Non-Skid Feet, Indicator Light, 17W, Includes Manual
Can never have enough pens, and these are my favorite. Plus, they come in a lot of fun colors so even if you bring some to the office you can tell if someone takes one of your pens lol
Sharpie 4pk S-Gel Pens Ocean Fog Barrel 0.7mm Tip Black Ink
Having a bunch of loose cables around my desk stressed me out and I have a habit of accidentally pulling them out so these come in handy
Wrap-It 20pk 5" and 8" Storage Self-Gripping Cable Ties: Multicolor Cord & Cable Organizer, Cable Management Solution