THE REFINED GAZETTE — Refined Vanguards

Now that we are officially in the Fall. Those crisp mornings and mild evenings command a different approach to selecting your outfit. The weather can be inconsistent (depending on where you live). One minute it’s chilly and the next warm enough to rock a tee. This can be a little frustrating but don’t worry, we have a few ideas to help pick the right fit for the job.   Look One: Simple Layers  The weather can be more deceptive than than person you had a disagreement with. You think everything’s cool until they apply the heat when you least expected....

  There are plenty of reasons why you’re on a job search. Maybe you have seen a significant salary increase for your same position in the market, a career switch, or unfortunately, toxic work, or downsizing could lead you to a job search. After beating the ATS or your resume caught the attention of HR, you finally have an interview for your dream job. If you haven’t been through the interview process in a while it can be overwhelming but don’t worry here are a few tips to help it go smoothly.   DO YOUR RESEARCH I know you’re like...

Summer is officially here and that means plenty of adventures are on the horizon. It’s the perfect time to enjoy some festivals, trips, and get-togethers with friends and family. With that being said it can be difficult to create an outfit that says “It’s me” while trying to remain cool and comfortable in extreme temperatures and (or) weather conditions. The task to get fly can be downright daunting resulting in you just wearing white tees and shorts all summer (which can be quite boring) and let’s be honest unless you’re a cartoon character in a sitcom who wants to do...

We thought it would be cool to create a playlist inspired by late night radio segment. The playlist featuring songs from yesterday and today. Whether your cleaning up or “entertaining company” these tracks are sure to put you in a chilled, romantic mood. Enjoy! 1. Maxwell - Welcome 2. Xavier Omar - Stuck  3. Barry White - Playing Your Game, Baby 4. Curtis Mayfield - You’re So Good To Me 5. Karriem Riggings - Tom Toms 6. Lonnie Liston Smith - Bridges Through Time  7. Snoh Aalegra - I Want You Around 8. NxWorries - Wngs 9. SiR - D’Evils...

 We all need to refresh our style sometimes. A lot of pride and care is taken when developing our style but keeping the same look over a duration of time can start to feel outdated and boring. Making an update on your closet can be overwhelming, difficult, and time-consuming. Thinking about some changes to your wardrobe? Well here are three style ideas for the new year.             1. Look One: Kimono Ivy When looking to enhance our style it usual involves stepping out of our comfort zone. The best way to do this is try incorporating new...