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Yen
Oct 9, 20224 min read
Time Management: A week in the life
Prompted by the episode “Taking Control of Your Time” on Hidden Brain (current favorite podcast), I wanted to reflect not only on how I spen
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Mags
Nov 28, 20213 min read
Whose rule is it anyway? Written and Unwritten Freedoms in the Academy
I’ve recently been involved in a lot of talks about rules. This has been mostly with other academics; each one opining what the rules...
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Mags
Oct 26, 20213 min read
Caution: Academic Job Market Success May Cause Side Effects
Yen has done a beautiful job explaining the academic job market. In case you missed it, go check the @ivoryclassofficial IG highlights....
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Mags
Aug 30, 20213 min read
Relocation, Reinvention: All the Possibilities of Ourselves
Quitting my job (2009), moving to Paris (2010), quitting my job again and going back to school (2011), applying to graduate school...
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Yen
Aug 17, 20213 min read
Curating a capsule wardrobe
A capsule wardrobe isn’t just a portable version of your closet, it’s a set of key items that capture the essence of your style, and of you.
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Mags
Jul 26, 20214 min read
You Deserve Nice Things: Shopping at the Clearance Rack
Disclaimer: I don’t buy anything at retail price! Last week’s blog by Yen made me think about my own shopping habits. Seriously y’all, I...
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Yen
Jul 20, 20214 min read
A personal guide to meaningful thrifting
I’m sharing a few pointers that I’ve had to clandestinely learn, things that make thrifting meaningful...
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Yen
Jul 5, 20214 min read
Botox or Notox? (2 of 2)
I’ve collected some FAQs around Botox and in addition to a bit of my own research, also solicited the expertise of my childhood friend...
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Yen
Jun 29, 20213 min read
Botox or Notox? (1 of 2)
Clearly there’s a theme this year. We’ve shared skin care products and talked about self-preservation strategies in the work place. Now,...
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ivoryclassofficial
Apr 5, 20213 min read
Let's talk skin+care
Skincare is ultimately the external gauge of our physical and mental health.
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Yen
Mar 14, 20212 min read
So, I haven't worn foundation in a year.
Ever since masks became a regular face accessory, I've decided to stop wearing foundation. Turns out, it actually became a skin detox opp...
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Yen
Feb 28, 20213 min read
Does this outfit match my CV?
How do we go beyond the C.V. and disrupt those conclusions already made about us in those limited lines?
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Mags
Feb 22, 20213 min read
Zoom Wear: Don’t get caught in your décolleté
Disclaimer: this is not what you think. I will not be taking my cue from Kristie Kiser who published her prescriptive piece “Instructors,...
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