The Best Gift Guide For Valentine’s Day

As an adult, Valentine’s Day might become a bit of a burden. But if looked at from the perspective of purely being viewed as confirmation to your relationship’s significance, whether that relationship is work relation, personal, or simply to show admiration to those that matter in your life, the validation you show is what truly matters to people around you.

Here are some amazing gifts to treat someone with, making him or her feel quite special this Valentine’s Day:

Minted

Modern romance makes a bold statement this year with styled photography prints. Take a client’s logo or photo to have matted down on premium paper with an aesthetically pleasing frame. You can add text to your company’s logo or add a date to your gift, possibly referring to when the company was originally established. You can also create a blur around the existing text for some visual fun!

Heated Travel Mug

Did someone say thank you? I think I heard a whisper of gratitude for the ease in the morning commute. This coffee mug gizmo highlights style through professionalism with a retro style and glossy finish while sipping warm caffeine to jumpstart your day. Ditch your microwave; this is the sip of the future!

Spotify Premium

After trying Spotify for your 30-day free trial, you will experience its limitless music platform! Who doesn’t have a playlist running when concentrating intently? If you haven’t found your little piece of heaven yet you will now! Experience no advertisements (meaning no breaks in your focus), the option to play any song from any artist, download and listen to music without Internet connection as well as the option to listen to your favorites in high definition! Stay tuned into your work through Spotify!

Tip: Try these stations for optimal focus: tranquil with a beat, creativity boost, peaceful piano, or electronic study music.

Wooden Watches

Nobody can be a “master” if he or she cannot master the time! Knowing if you will you have arrived in good fashion is told by the time of your literal entrance. Never be late with a classic, wooden watch, while also sparking up endearing conversation with your handmade and authentic timepiece!

Tip: This watch is a unisex timepiece that will not only catch the attention of anyone, but men. Nice tip to being viewed as an equal as well as support the arts!

Valentine’s Day is not about receiving gifts of high quality, but quality items that will make you feel unique, no matter the relationship. Give a gift this Valentine’s Day … I bet that person you gift will remember the gesture in the future.

How To Dress For Your Work Environment

For those of you who are unsure of the typical in-the-office etiquette on corporate to causal swag, this post is for you! What makes an outfit acceptable or not isn’t what is physically being worn, but how people perceive you when wearing a certain item.

Corporate Attire

A 2-piece dark suit in a classic cut with pinstripes or another simple pattern is your safety, go-to outfit. Accompany your suit blazer with a white, crisp dress shirt. Traditional patent leather shoes are a solid wear for men and patent leather pumps for the ladies. You can never go wrong with neutral colored makeup and neatly styled hair.

Business Attire

Similar to corporate attire, a 2-piece blazer and dress pants also works under this dress code category. The exception? Throw some flair out there with colorful prints and patterns! You can use a wide range of styles here so go for it!  Shoes and makeup should remain neutral, unless your outfit is neutral, then spunk it up with some eye-catching shoes and a belt. Jewelry and nail polish is also a nice personality popper, still trustworthy to sport in a conservative work environment.

Business Casual aka Smart Casual Day

Big question when it comes to casual Friday! Let me lay down the law ... jeans are appropriate as long as holes, tears, stains or any other demeaning spot is obviously noticeable, as well as the condition that clients are absent from the office. Cardigans, vests, and flats are also allowed.

Note that women and men have different style guidelines to follow … like how men can wear shorts and women probably should avoid wearing shorts, even if allowed. Under some circumstances, shorts may quite possibly be appropriate if they are on the longer, baggier side, with stockings or leggings underneath to hide all visible flesh.

It is a good idea to see if your company has a strict dress code policy and if you are still unsure, it never hurts to ask! When it comes to your professional image, always be play the safe hand as you only get one shot to ruin your reputation.

Fun fact: If you work at an advertising agency, anything Star Wars related might earn you some brownie points on your higher rank’s personality!