Monday, June 11, 2012

Raseri raises money for Feed Lucas County Children

Raseri, Inc team members raised almost $120 Friday night during a 50/50 raffle benefiting local nonprofit organization, Feed Lucas County Children.

Account managers put their sales experience to use for a good cause while having fun at the Blarney Irish Pub in downtown Toledo. In just two hours, they raised more than $100 for FLCC, and one lucky Blarney patron won $105 in the process!

They had so much fun putting it on that they will be holding another on June 22 at the Bronze Boar, another well-known downtown establishment. The next raffle will be held from 10pm from midnight again, but this time, there will be two winners. Patrons must be present to win, so to give those who do not want to stay that late a chance to win too, there will be a drawing at 11pm and then another at midnight.


The account managers' fun-filled, competitive spirit will be put to work again to out-do themselves from the last raffle and raise much more for the community organization.

Feed Lucas County Children provides hot, well-balanced meals during the summer months to children in the Toledo area who do not have access to the same quality and nutrition of the meals they get during the school year. They partner with various organizations to combine the lunches with day camp-like activities, such as sports or bible studies.



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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

What Not to Wear to the Office

With summer creeping closer, many recent college graduates are right in the thick of interviewing for their first "real" job. Not only are they planning out how to make it sound like they have experience when many only have school and a part-time serving job under their belt, but they also have to decide what to wear.

Traditional business professional attire for men is a suit and tie, making the choice a little easier. But for women, there seems to be a little more grey area surrounding "business professional."

As most professional women know, the end goal is more about being taken seriously than simply the latest trends. So what's a high-heel-loving girl to do?

To help a sister out, the website, "Shine," from Yahoo offers an insightful article on appropriate and fashionable interview and office attire for women, written by Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor, Joanna Douglas. 

Make sure to check out the helpful video at the bottom from the editors of the popular fashion site, "Who What Wear."


Tight mini skirts are inappropriate for most office environments. Photo by ThinkstockAs dress codes loosen up and temperatures rise, we've noticed women pushing their work attire to the limit. We started wondering: are tank tops fair game? And how can you tell if a skirt is too short? Every office environment has its own set of fashion rules, so we checked in with Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr, the ladies behind the popular fashion site "Who What Wear" and the helpful new handbook, "What to Wear, Where" to get the scoop on general wardrobe guidelines for the work place. Here are their seven fashion don'ts for the office.

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1. Nightclub shoes
"We always say not to wear anything to the office that you'd wear to a nightclub--that includes extreme platforms or overly edgy shoes. Keep it timeless with a modest heel in classic shapes like a peep toe, pointy toe, or even a wedge, which can be easier to walk in. If you want to play with trends and your office environment calls for a more creative style, go for color or print, but just keep the shape conservative."

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2. Wrinkled or stained clothing
"We believe that every working woman should own a steamer. It's a game changer. No matter how late you are, make sure to take a moment and check your garments for wrinkles and stains. Nothing is worse than seeing a gorgeous, powerful woman in a shirt that looks like it was picked up off the floor or from the back of a drawer and put on her back."

3. Excessive makeup and/or perfume
"The office is not the place to try out the latest beauty trends, so skip the extreme eye makeup and cakey lipstick. If you love a bright lip, go for one of the many great, slightly transparent bright shades, instead of something super chalky or glossy that should be reserved for night. Too much eyeliner and shadow will only start to bleed and smear as the day goes on (and who has time for touch-ups?) so use eye makeup sparingly. We love a wash of light color on the lid, and a great mascara. For our lower lashes, we use Clinique's Bottom Lash Mascara, which only comes off with warm water, meaning it doesn't smear during the day at all!"

4. Chipped nails
"We'd rather you remove your polish altogether than wear a manicure that's past its prime. There are many great on-the-go polish remover products; have one on hand if you didn't get to the nail salon over the weekend."

5. Short skirts
"A good test is to make sure your skirt is at least the length of your fingers when your arms are stretched down to your sides. Fingers straight! Depending on your work environment and the length of your arms, you may need to adjust accordingly, but ultimately it's always best to err on the more conservative side."

6. Ill-fitting suits
"It doesn't matter how much it costs: if it doesn't fit you properly, it won't look good. We are always shocked to see how many women ignore the fact that their suit should be tailored to fit them perfectly! This means sleeves that are the right length, darts falling in the right place, and hemlines that work with your office shoes. Buy a suit (or suit separates) based on how they fit your largest areas, then have the other areas tailored. Also, remember to take your work shoes with you to the tailor or when you go shopping so you get the ideal pant or skirt length."

7. Tanks and halters
"Depending on how corporate or conservative your office is, a tank top is probably a no-no and a halter is completely off-limits. We've noticed that women have a tough time acclimating to summer weather when it comes to office attire. Make sure you invest in blazers in spring and summer fabrics like linen or a cotton blend, or go for lightweight cardigans over your bare arms."

Have more questions about office attire? Check out Katherine and Hillary's new "What to Wear, Where" video on appropriate job interview outfits below.


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