6 Reasons Not to Send Professional Emails After Dark


Updated 05/31/11 9:48 AM · Posted by · 15 comments

Should I Send a Work Email Late at Night?

We've all been there before — it's midnight when you suddenly remember a work email you promised to send at the end of the day. You're tempted to send an email right then and there because you either have a deadline, or you don't want to forget to send it again the next day. Before you make any rash decisions, stop and consider the situation. Unless the email is an emergency and you actually Read more

Savvy Professional Tip: Be Nice


Updated 12/11/10 7:56 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Tips For Success

This simple tip is guaranteed to get you ahead: be nice. Don't scoff at this till you hear me out. I've come across many people in my life, and the "nice" quality is something that sets some apart from the rest. Throughout your life, people will help you get to where you are, and it's really touching to see successful people who haven't lost sight of that. This was something I realized over the Read more

Would You Wear Fancy Flip Flops to the Office?


Updated 09/13/10 10:16 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 13 comments

Offices Shoes

My friend has a beautiful flip flop collection that she often wears to work. She feels that when the sandals are not made of rubber, they look appropriate enough for work. Keep in mind that this all depends on what kind of company you're working for. Can you get away with wearing schmancy flip flops to work or do you think it's a big professional no-no? Source Would You Wear Fancy Flip Read more

11 Inspirational African-American Female Role Models


Updated 02/13/12 3:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

African-American Female Role Models

In honor of Black History Month, we're celebrating some of the most influential and professionally powerful African-American females. From novelist Toni Morrison to the multitalented Beyoncé Knowles, we admire these 11 women for their hard work and strength, as each has become a leader in her industry. Take a look at our some of our favorite African-American female role models, then share your Read more

Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Valentine's Day Camera Phone Tips


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Camera Phone Photo Tips

Amore is in the air, and if you plan on spending Feb. 14 with your current flame, you'll of course want to capture all the best moments as they happen. The good news is, with camera phones being as handy (and powerful) as they are, you probably don't need to tote around a full-featured digital in order to post an album's worth of mushy kissy-face pics on your various social networks. Keep up Read more

Drew Barrymore Photographs Her Muse, Up-and-Comer Shailene Woodley


Updated 02/10/12 3:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Drew Barrymore Photographs Shailene Woodley For Vs Magazine

Drew Barrymore photographed Shailene Woodley for Vs. magazine's latest issue. It was Drew's first cover shoot, and she personally handpicked the young Descendants star, Shailene, for the project. For her part, Shailene graces the first in a trio of issues that Drew shot for the publication. It's not the first time the pair have teamed up on a project, since Drew also directed Shailene in a music Read more

On Our Radar: Amanda Teal Design


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Interior Designers in San Francisco Bay Area

You may have spotted Amanda Teal's styling prowess in Matchbook magazine's garden party spread, but you may not know about her burgeoning design firm, or the serendipitous path that led her to the industry. As the daughter of a famous jockey, Amanda inherited a love of horses and spent her early twenties as a professional equestrian. A riding job lured her to San Francisco where she met fellow Read more

A Celebration of Black Female Athletes


Updated 02/08/12 8:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Top Black Female Athletes

History is marked with talented black athletes who asserted their civil rights and defied segregation to play professionally. To celebrate Black History Month, here is a look at noteworthy black female athletes who have risen to the top and the women who helped pave their way. Read more

Nikon D800 Flaunts the Future of Digital Video


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Nikon D800 1080p Video Camera

Vintage photographs may be the trend right now, but when it comes to video we want cutting-edge high definition. Announced this week, the Nikon D800 HD-SLR video camera has the professional-grade imaging capabilities of a camera twice its price. Available in late March for $3,000, the D800 is still an investment piece, but for working photographers and videographers, it makes sure to pack Read more

Best Work Pants For Your Body


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Best Pants For Your Body Type

Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story on getting the right fit for your work pants from our friends at Lucky! By definition, they’re not going to seem as fun as your red jeans or printed pants. But sensible and professional as they might be, there's no reason your work trousers shouldn’t be every bit as Read more