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Changing Careers: 6 Lessons I Learned at Age 30

March 18, 2016

Changing Careers: 6 Lessons I Learned at Age 30

Ready to dive into your second career? Great! Go for it! (But read this advice first.)

Champagne, but Not: 4 Sparkling Wines that Won’t Break the Bank

March 18, 2016

Champagne, but Not: 4 Sparkling Wines that Won’t Break the Bank

Because it’s pretty much always a good time to pop some bubbly.

Women’s History Month: 8 Inspiring Women and the Products We Named for Them

March 09, 2016

Women’s History Month: 8 Inspiring Women and the Products We Named for Them

At MM.LaFleur, we don’t just make clothes for women of purpose—we also name them after women of purpose. Here are a few of our favorites.

More Straight Talk with a Size 12: Emily on Which Pieces Work Best for Her Body

March 08, 2016

More Straight Talk with a Size 12: Emily on Which Pieces Work Best for Her Body

An MM.LaFleur employee embraces her ability “to fill out a dress like a damn vixen.”

What to Read: 4 Books by Women at the Top of Their Game

March 08, 2016

What to Read: 4 Books by Women at the Top of Their Game

Still searching for your path? Take inspiration from these four women who conquered their respective fields.

How I Learned to Dress for Work (and Still Feel Like Myself)

March 06, 2016

How I Learned to Dress for Work (and Still Feel Like Myself)

A young professional builds her ideal work wardrobe from the ground up. (Tip: Ditch the unflattering button-ups.)

A List of 25 (Aspirational) Things You Should Have By Age 30

March 04, 2016

A List of 25 (Aspirational) Things You Should Have By Age 30

Because you need a real bed, a nice coat, and a go-to karaoke song.

MM in the News: MM.LaFleur COO Narie Foster Talks Workwear on Fox 5

March 04, 2016

MM in the News: MM.LaFleur COO Narie Foster Talks Workwear on Fox 5

Talking pants, Bentos, and machine-washability.

A Brilliant Tip for How to Manage Priorities at Work

February 25, 2016

A Brilliant Tip for How to Manage Priorities at Work

Is your to-do list out of control? Might be time to start a career journal.

Send These Cheeky Valentine’s Day Cards to Your Favorite Co-worker

February 07, 2016

Send These Cheeky Valentine’s Day Cards to Your Favorite Co-worker

This Valentine’s Day, tell your work wife how you really feel.

I Changed My Name When I Got Married—and Now I’m Changing It Back

February 12, 2016

I Changed My Name When I Got Married—and Now I’m Changing It Back

Wait, what’s my name again?

Conquer Impostor Syndrome with 7 Tips from Successful Women

February 04, 2016

Conquer Impostor Syndrome with 7 Tips from Successful Women

Do you ever feel like a total fraud at work? You’re not alone. (And spoiler: You’re also not a fraud.)

Emily Code: Practice Makes Me Think Outside the Box

October 20, 2015

Emily Code: Practice Makes Me Think Outside the Box

“I can finish a New York Times crossword puzzle in eight minutes.”

Black Dresses for Work That Will Make Your Mornings Easier

February 11, 2016

Black Dresses for Work That Will Make Your Mornings Easier

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a busy woman in possession of a good job, must be in want of a perfect black work dress.

Female Lawyers on Leaving Law Behind

January 29, 2016

Female Lawyers on Leaving Law Behind

What if you passed the LSAT, went to law school, scored a great job… then realized you didn’t want to be a lawyer? Well, you’re not alone.

Why We Love Working at MM.LaFleur (We’re Hiring Too!)

October 08, 2015

Why We Love Working at MM.LaFleur (We’re Hiring Too!)

We’ve got a good thing going on.

Ignore Your To-do List: Why Play Makes You More Productive

October 01, 2015

Ignore Your To-do List: Why Play Makes You More Productive

Break out the adult coloring books!

The 5-piece Work Wardrobe: Is It Possible?

September 24, 2015

The 5-piece Work Wardrobe: Is It Possible?

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take five pieces of workwear…

Narie Foster: Practice Makes Possible

September 22, 2015

Narie Foster: Practice Makes Possible

Or how to flail with intention.

Practicing Gratitude: How Five Minutes a Day Made Me More Thankful

September 15, 2015

Practicing Gratitude: How Five Minutes a Day Made Me More Thankful

The unexpected power of the gratitude journal.

Tipping Guide: A Comprehensive List of Whom, When, and How Much?

September 08, 2015

Tipping Guide: A Comprehensive List of Whom, When, and How Much?

From your hair stylist/unofficial therapist to the locksmith who saved you at 3am.

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