Halloween Inspiration

One of my favorite holidays is only 8 days away! I love Halloween,scary movies, dressing up, going out, and eating lots of candy. I'm really looking forward to the days after Halloween because of the discounted candy and Halloween decor, I love a good deal! I'm still not sure what I'll be doing for Halloween or what I'll be wearing but it's been fun looking around. While looking up costume inspirations I've came across some very clever and unique costumes. Here are the best homemade costumes I've seen so far.

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Baked Mac N' Cheese

Mac and cheese is one of my all time favorite childhood meals. The warm, creamy, cheesy, carb-filled dish has always been able to comfort me. I have a deeply hidden secret and once I say what it is you got to promise not to think I'm a monster. I....prefer....boxed powdered mac and cheese. It's what I grew up on and it's so good mixed up with tuna, peas, and crumbled potato chips on top. I understand how some like the baked real cheese kind and I do too; I just love the baked aspect of it. To gather the best of both worlds, I've created a mashup recipe of the powdered and real mac and cheese and it's super good.


Ingredients
1-2 Cups veggie spiral pasta (or your favorite kind of pasta)
1 Packet of powdered cheese (from the Kraft box)
1 Cup shredded parmesan and monterey jack cheese
2 Cups of broccoli (or your favorite vegetable)
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 Tsp garlic powder
1/4 Tsp onion powder
Salt and Pepper for taste
Optional: tuna without mayo or cooked shredded chicken

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Boil water and add salt 
3. Boil pasta and veggies for 7-8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
4. In a large bowl mix in the rest of the ingredients with the cooked pasta and veggies.
5. Grease the casserole pan and pour in the mixed pasta.
6. Baked for 15-20 minutes.
7. Enjoy!

Step 5

Step 7

What's your favorite childhood dish?

How To Dress For An Interview

In the past two days I've had three interviews, it's been hectic but productive! I don't know about the rest of you but the first thought that crosses my mind after an interview has been is what am I going to wear?! The most common interview style tips are to stay covered (agreed), minimal jewelry (agreed) and choose dark colors like navy and black (BORING!). Unless you're interviewing for a stuffy conservative firm, you can tastefully showcase your beautiful personality through your outfit. Like Elle said in Legally Blonde, "No more boring suits or pantyhose, I'm [done] trying to be somebody I'm not". 

My interview outfit

Outfit Tips

• Consider the company, it's values, and potential position when deciding your outfit.
• Pair a neutral or dark color with a brighter hue.
• Invest in a few high quality and tailored pieces; nothing is more off putting than an interviewee in too big or too tight clothing.
• Closed heel and toe shoes are professional and always a winner!
• Jewelry should be minimal e.g. earrings and a ring OR earrings and a necklace; avoid pieces that make noise and/or get in the way of a handshake.
• Avoid showing too much skin, you want the focus to be on your words, not arms and legs.  Long-sleeve blazers, knee length skirts and dresses, tailored pants, and simple dark tights are all viable options.
• If you must bring a handbag along to the interview, a simplistic small bag will do.  
• Two professional hairstyles: hair down, low bun (not messy), or low ponytail. Leave the braids and other fun styles for when you get the job or for a creative position/company.

Camel +Magenta

Day Dresses
Boots

Cobalt Blue+Gray+White

Longsleeve Tops
Pumps

Turquoise+Black

Sleeveless Tops
Pumps

Beige+Bright Pink

Sleeveless Tops
Pumps

Black+Teal

Black Dresses
Pumps

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General Interview Tips

• Arrive 15-10 minutes early. If you arrive too early, the interviewer might be put off and feel uneasy.
• Bring along (written or memorized) questions to the interview to be asked at the end. This shows that you've put thought into the position and are really interested.
• Forgo the perfume, the interviewer might be allergic.
• Pop in a breath mint but spit out that gum!
• If the interviewer asks you if you like a glass of water or tea, politely decline. Secretly, they don't want to fetch you a drink and it wastes time.
• Bring along an extra copy of your resume and pen; it'll show that you're prepared.
• Think of answers to common questions beforehand but stray from making them sound rehearsed.
• Even if you don't have direct experience to the position you're aiming for, take situations, tasks, and skills needed for your previous job and apply to the new.

What's your go to interview outfit?