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Business and the Beach: #inmyMM with Lawyer Cayce Greiner

May 01, 2016

Business and the Beach: #inmyMM with Lawyer Cayce Greiner

San Diego-based lawyer Cayce Greiner might start her day with an open-water swim at the beach—followed by a client presentation five states away. Here, the Colorado native (and former child pageant champion) talks us through her career path.

Maureen Sherry’s “Opening Belle” Examines Wall Street from a Woman’s Perspective

April 30, 2016

Maureen Sherry’s “Opening Belle” Examines Wall Street from a Woman’s Perspective

From astronomical year-end bonuses to butt-grabbing co-workers, a woman on Wall Street tells her story.

How Waitressing Taught Me to Be a Stellar Employee

April 27, 2016

How Waitressing Taught Me to Be a Stellar Employee

In classic New York tradition, I spent my early twenties working in restaurants to pay the bills while I chased my dreams of being a performer. What I didn’t expect was how much those waitressing gigs helped my career.

The Samantha Stories: An Epic Tale by MM.LaFleur

April 26, 2016

The Samantha Stories: An Epic Tale by MM.LaFleur

Mansplainers. Lunch ruts. That feeling of being “unsuitable.” Samantha weathers it all with enviable style.

Lou Doillon Takes the Stage

April 23, 2016

Lou Doillon Takes the Stage

Actress. Model. Singer. It girl. Lou Doillon is impossible to pin down, but is thoroughly (and thoughtfully) enjoying the ride.

5 Dresses to Get You Through Your Summer Associate Job

April 22, 2016

5 Dresses to Get You Through Your Summer Associate Job

Summer associates, we hear you: You need a few great outfits that will carry you through what is essentially a ten-week job interview.

How Women Really Say No at Work

April 21, 2016

How Women Really Say No at Work

We’ve all heard the lectures about setting boundaries in the workplace. But when push comes to shove, how do women really say no at work?

Wardrobe Staples for Lawyers: 10 Outfits to Get Through the Week

April 16, 2023

Wardrobe Staples for Lawyers: 10 Outfits to Get Through the Week

Lay down the law in these 10 professional pieces.

Book Clubs That Are So Much More Than Just Reading

April 14, 2016

Book Clubs That Are So Much More Than Just Reading

Remember the book club that turned into wine club? Or wedding club? Or just fizzled awkwardly because two members got in a mysterious fight? You know who you are.

#inmyMM: How Ad Strategist Christine Medina Found Her Professional Calling

April 12, 2016

#inmyMM: How Ad Strategist Christine Medina Found Her Professional Calling

Talking career, chocolate, and “professional pants” with MM customer Christine Medina.

How To Work Remotely, Effectively: A Guide

April 10, 2016

How To Work Remotely, Effectively: A Guide

Free yourself from the office—without falling prey to the siren song of watching TV on your couch—with these four tips for working remotely.

#inmyMM with the Coolest Woman in Finance, Danie McHugh

April 08, 2016

#inmyMM with the Coolest Woman in Finance, Danie McHugh

Investment advisor Danie McHugh, 40, is quick on her feet—literally. In college, she got her first taste of finance as a “runner” at the Chicago Board of Trade.

The Billion-dollar Idea: 5 Tips for Originality

April 08, 2016

The Billion-dollar Idea: 5 Tips for Originality

What makes the special sauce in a billion dollar idea? Wharton professor Adam Grant investigates the sources of originality.

Ampersand Women: How the Founders of Fairygodboss Are Making Workplaces More Female-friendly

April 02, 2016

Ampersand Women: How the Founders of Fairygodboss Are Making Workplaces More Female-friendly

When you’re interviewing for a job, there are certain questions you’re expected to ask. And then there’s the stuff you REALLY want to know, but can’t ask outright. For those questions, there’s Fairygodboss.

#inmyMM: Petite Power Moves with Consultant Katherine Vasbinder

April 02, 2016

#inmyMM: Petite Power Moves with Consultant Katherine Vasbinder

The key to dressing for a small frame? Solid colors, strong posture, and a big brain.

4 Ways to Own Your Mornings

April 01, 2016

4 Ways to Own Your Mornings

Mark Twain once gave this piece of advice: “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.”

MM in the News: Talking with Fast Company, CNBC, Crain’s, and Entrepreneur

March 31, 2016

MM in the News: Talking with Fast Company, CNBC, Crain’s, and Entrepreneur

It’s been a wild week here at MM.LaFleur! Take a moment to read our latest press.

Ask a Stylist: What Should I Pack for a Six-day Business Trip?

March 25, 2016

Ask a Stylist: What Should I Pack for a Six-day Business Trip?

You’re a carry-on kind of woman, but you’ll be on the road for six days. Pack these six pieces, and you’re good to go.

Ways to Tie a Silk Scarf: The Secret to Making a Look “Your Own”

March 25, 2016

Ways to Tie a Silk Scarf: The Secret to Making a Look “Your Own”

The silk scarf is often touted as the secret to making a look “your own.” That sounds lovely, but wait a minute: How do you actually tie this thing?

#inmyMM with Lawyer Bridget Kane & Longtime MM Customer

March 22, 2016

#inmyMM with Lawyer Bridget Kane & Longtime MM Customer

We met up with lawyer (and longtime MM customer) Bridget Kane to talk workday rituals, her weekly uniform, and her favorite stress-relieving strategy.

The Search for Cooler Workwear: 7 Fresh Alternatives to the Classic White Shirt

March 18, 2016

The Search for Cooler Workwear: 7 Fresh Alternatives to the Classic White Shirt

We love a white button-up as much as the next professional woman, but sometimes, we all need to flip the script.

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