Dear People Living On Your Own For The First Time:

Dear people living on your own for the first time:

Here’s some advice I wasn’t told from the myriad of posts before that I wish I’d been given before

Wash the OUTSIDE of your pots and pans as well as the cooking surface. I’ve had a few roommates now who have only cleaned the inside and I’ve had to replace a $150 set of cookware twice.

“its only one time, how bad could using metal on nonstick cookware really be?” very bad. don’t do this.

Buy a rice cooker. Buy the middle tier rice cooker. Cheap ones will burn your rice, high tier ones are too expensive. Rice is good and cheap and, really, you don’t actually have to wash it if you don’t care about making gourmet food.

Buy band-aids. You don’t think you need band-ads until you need a band-aid, and by then it’s too late. (if you don’t follow this advice, a paper towel and some tape is an acceptable solution while you go get real bandages and neosporin)

You are on tumblr, which means you probably spend most of your time in one spot on a computer or phone. if this spot doesn’t have a trash can in arm’s reach, put one there.

 I spent 4 years piling trash on my desk in increasingly precarious ways until I had a designated area to put it. Trash cans can and should go anywhere there is a frequent generation of trash, typical locations be damned.

If you live with one or two roommates, discuss placing empty boxes in the back of your fridge and freezer. You probably don’t need all the space that the standard 5-person-family fridge provides, and tupperware will be shoved back there and left to stink up the entire appliance.

Get a wall calendar, put it somewhere communal, and have everyone put their household-relevant schedules on it. Communication is by far the weakest link with roommates (even good ones!) and having something to reference for appointments is always good

{ MASTERPOST } Everything You Need to Know about Getting a Job, Raise, or Promotion • Bitches Get Riches

You were told never to enter the crypt… told that the sacred knowledge buried there would break the minds of the weak-willed. You were told… and you disobeyed. Now, as you creep your way forward, guttering torch in hand, you wonder if you’ve made a fatal error. The cobwebs hang thick before you, obscuring your …

Getting a job:

Ask the Bitches: What the Hell Else Can I Do to Get a Job?

How to Write a Resume so You Actually Have a Prayer of Getting Hired

How to Write a Cover Letter like You Actually Want the Job

How to Frame Volunteering on Your Resume When You’ve Never Had a Job

Prep Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: Getting Ready for a Job Interview

Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them with the Confidence of a Mediocre White Dude

10 Questions You Should Never Be Asked in a Job Interview

What to Wear (and What Not to Wear) to a Job Interview

What to Do When You’re Asked About Your Salary in a Job Interview

How NOT to Determine Your Salary

How to Find Remote Work: On Getting the Elusive Work-From-Home Job

High School Students Have No Way of Knowing What Career to Choose. Why Do We Make Them Do It Anyway?

The Actually Helpful, Nuanced, Non-Bullshit Way to Choose a Future Career

Myers-Briggs Personalities and Income

I Just Applied for a Job. How (And When) Should I Follow Up?

Freelancing and side jobs:

Should Artists Ever Work for Free?

Stop Undervaluing Your Own Work, You Darling Fool

Romanticizing the Side Hustle

The Ugly Truth About Unpaid Internships

Freelancer, Protect Thyself: The Importance of a Fair Contract

Ask the Bitches: My Boss Won’t Give Me a Contract and I’m Freaking Out

Workplace benefits:

Workplace Benefits and Other Cool Side Effects of Employment

Your School or Workplace Benefits Might Include Cool Free Stuff

Take Advantage of No-Copay Medical Care

Dafuq Is a Retirement Plan and Why Do You Need One?

How to Save for Retirement When You Make Less Than $30,000 a Year

Navigating the workplace:

My Secret Weapon for Preparing for Awkward Boss Confrontations

Are You Working on the Next Fyre Festival?: Identifying a Toxic Workplace

Woke at Work: How to Inject Your Values into Your Boring, Lame-Ass Job

Looking Weird at Work

Short Hair DO Care: Why Is Short Hair Still Controversial?

How to Successfully Work from Home Without Losing Your Goddamn Mind (Or Your Job)

Episode 001: “Should I Tell My Boss I’m Looking for Another Job?”

Accepted a Coworker’s Social Media Friend Request? Yeah, You’re Gonna Regret That.

Getting a raise:

Salary Range: Are You Asking for Enough?

A Millennial’s Guide to Growing Your Salary

The First Time I Asked for a Raise

You Need to Ask for a Fucking Raise

Should You Increase Your Salary or Decrease Your Spending?

Getting a promotion:

Santa Isn’t Coming and Neither Is Your Promotion

How I Chessmastered Myself into a Promotion

Job Hoppers vs. Career Loyalists: I Want to See Numbers!

The Fascinating Results of Our Job Hopping vs. Career Loyalty Poll

Confession: I Hate My Job and I Don’t Know How to Leave It

A New Job, a New Day, a New Life, and I’m Feeling Good

Episode 009: “I’ve Given up on My Dream Career. Where Do I Go From Here?”

Freestyling 💌

What do you call placing yourself in a position that aligns with your goals? Well AI calls it “Strategic”. You’re being strategic when you place yourself in an environment where the kind of men you want to date frequent.

I’ve seen videos on TikTok saying how it is “desperate” to go to upscale restaurants, bars, lounges and coffee shops in upscale neighborhoods with the intention of meeting a man. When in reality it is the smartest thing you can do to take control of your love life. When people say things like “love will find you when you least expect it”. Can the same be said for a job that you want? Is it desperate to apply for jobs better yet should the employer just hire a random person they found on the street? It doesn’t work that way sweetie. This often will be said by people who are already in long term relationships or who want you to stay single or settle or want you to buy their course.

Place yourself in an environment to be found by the kind of man that you want. That is the best way to get what you want. Do your research. Use google to find out the information that you want to know.

1. Only go to places that you would want to be taken on a date to. Don’t go anywhere that you don’t like.

2. Order a single non alcoholic drink and if you get hungry order an appetizer, side or dessert. It will be very cheap. Or just wait until a man comes over and offers to buy you a drink and then order whatever food that you want since he is paying.

3. Be open, friendly and smile. Don’t forget to make eye contact.

How else do you expect to get the life that you want if you don’t place yourself in a position to receive it?

Style Resources!

Learn how to build a summer capsule wardrobe!

Learn how to build a feminine capsule wardrobe!

Learn how to look chic on a budget!

Learn how to choose accessories!

Learn how to style a scarf top!

Learn how to style Levi's!

Learn how to style jeans femininely!

Learn how to build a feminine wardrobe!

Learn how to style your body type!

Learn about the Kibbe Styling Method!

Learn how to dress femininely!

Learn how to begin dressing femininely!

Learn how to style a midi skirt!

Learn how to style a silk slip!

Learn how to style a white shirt!

Learn how to style white jeans!

Learn how to look expensive on a budget!

Learn how to style yourself elegantly in cold weather!

Learn how to look even more feminine!

Learn how to find feminine fashion!

Learn how to style yourself for a summer date!

Learn about feminine clothing choices!

Learn how to style winter coats!

Learn how to style feminine fall dresses!

Learn how to choose undergarments!

Learn how to style yourself for work!

Learn about Veja Sneakers!

Learn about Louboutins :(

Learn about Manolo Blahniks!

Learn about feminine shoes!

Learn about feminine high heels!

Learn about comfortable designer heels!

Learn about Aquazzura heels!

Learn how to choose a designer purse!

Learn how to style feminine and casual outfits!

Learn how to style athleisure!

Learn how to style neutrals!

Learn about evening gowns!

Learn how to mix sneakers and dresses!

Learn how to wear a strapless and backless bra!

Learn about replica designer purses!

Learn how to build a jewellery collection!

Learn how to choose between gold and silver!

Learn about the Cartier Love Bracelet!

Learn how to style thigh high boots!

Learn how to style a power suit!

Learn about Kate Middleton's style!

Learn about Queen Letizia's style!

Learn how to copy Monica Bellucci's style!

Learn about Meghan Markle's style!

Learn how to capture a vintage aesthetic!

Learn how to dress for an semi-formal event!

Learn how to begin a handbag collection!

Learn about Yves Saint Laurent purses!

Learn about functional designer purses!

Learn how to build a wardrobe from scratch!

Learn how to build a classic capsule wardrobe!

Linsi <3

I turn 30 next month so here’s what I learned in my 20s:

—don’t work for startups, they’re always one ‘innovative idea’ away adding ‘sell your kidneys on the black market’ to your job description.

—keeping a collection of basic OTC medicine on you will save your life one day. I recommend Advil, Imodium, and TUMS.

—those little single-use glasses cleaning wipes are 1000% worth the money

—overly self-depreciating jokes just make people uncomfortable, wean yourself off of them

—you can buy dehydrated mini marshmallows in bulk online and they’re a godsend for hot cocoa

—people don’t care if you have fidget toys on your desk they just want to play with them

—try to go to bed BEFORE the existential ennui kicks in

Video Resources <3

Etiquette!

Learn your basic etiquette skills!

Learn your daily etiquette skills!

Learn how to fix your standing posture!

Learn how to fix your sitting posture!

Learn how to host a dinner party!

Learn how to be a savvy hostess!

Learn about the Vienna Ball Season!

Learn how to write a thank you card!

Learn how to write a letter of condolences!

Learn about dining etiquette!

Learn about afternoon tea etiquette!

Learn how to ace a job interview!

Learn how to give and receive gifts!

Grooming and Skincare!

Learn how to thread your eyebrows!

Learn how to thread thick eyebrows!

Learn how to tweeze your eyebrows!

Learn how to shape your eyebrows!

Learn how to tint your eyebrows!

Learn how to do your own eyelash extensions!

Learn how to apply Lashify!

Learn how to use Lashify!

Learn how to dermaplane your face!

Learn how to do a facial lymphatic massage!

Learn how to use a Gua Sha!

Learn how to begin a skincare routine!

Learn about The Ordinary Skincare!

Learn how to get rid of hyperpigmentation!

Learn how to do glass skin!

Learn how to do microneedling!

Makeup!

Learn how to apply false lashes!

Learn how to apply false lashes underneath!

Learn how to apply dewy makeup!

Learn how to apply glowy glam makeup!

Learn how to apply minimalist makeup!

Learn how to apply simple glam makeup!

Learn how to do a daily makeup look!

Learn how to apply cocoa brown makeup!

Learn how to apply business casual makeup!

Learn how to apply IG baddie makeup!

Learn how to highlight and contour!

Learn how to style blue eyeshadow!

Learn how to apply smoky winged liner!

Learn how to overline your lips!

Learn how to apply nose contour!

Learn how to apply eyeshadow!

Haircare + Styling!

Learn how to curl your hair!

Learn how to wash your sew-in!

Learn how to sew-in a closure!

Learn how to go without baby hair!

Learn how to go with baby hair!

Learn how to install a closure wig!

Learn how to relax your hair!

Learn how to install a frontal!

Learn how to blow your hair out!

Learn how to do a bouncy blow dry!

Learn eleven lovely natural styles!

Learn how to condition 4C hair!

Learn how to wrap your hair!

Learn how to do box braids!

Learn how to do medium sized box braids!

Learn how to do jumbo box braids!

Learn how to do knotless braids!

Learn how to do jumbo braids with beads!

Learn how to do passion twists!

Learn how to do short passion twists!

Learn how to do long passion twists!

Learn how to do Bantu knots!

Learn how to cornrow!

Learn how to use Olaplex!

Learn how to revive a wig!

Learn how to do my favourite hairstyle!

Learn how to cut curtain bangs!

Nail Styling!

Learn how to shape your nails!

Learn how to file your nails!

Learn how to strengthen your nails!

Learn how to paint your nails!

Learn how to give yourself a french manicure!

Learn how to choose a polish!

Learn how to apply press-on nails!

Learn how to apply acrylic nails!

Learn how to do easy acrylic nails!

Learn how to master acrylic nails!

Learn how to do gel nails + tips!

Learn how to use gel polish!

Learn how to do a gel manicure!

Learn to give yourself a pedicure!

Learn how to cut your toenails!

Learn how to shape your toenails!

Learn how to do acrylic toenails!

Learn how to do easy acrylic toenails!

Learn how to do a white gel pedicure!

Learn how to do a gel pedicure!

Learn how to remove gel polish!

Learn how to remove acrylic nails!

Linsi <3