Back to School Series: What's in my backpack?

The Pumpkin Spice Latte and Back-To-School sales have made it pretty clear, it is time for school again! A successful school year means being prepared for any occasion, so we're here to list some of the things you should always make sure to have on hand. First and foremost, you need to have something to carry all of your books and study materials around in. Here’s a sample of what is out there! 

These bags were chosen for their ability to hold laptops because it is hard to keep up with your professors unless you are able to type out all of your notes. The upper right bag is a Vera Bradley backpack that allows you to carry your laptop but is still the typical backpack style while the rest are messenger bag style.

The next thing you need to be a successful student are study materials!

For those of you taking math/science/or even some Psychology classes, you will need a scientific calculator! You will also need plenty of pens and pencils to take down notes, calculations, and/or class assignments and of course notebooks or paper to write things down! Highlighters and notecards should be two key staples in your study materials! Notecards are essential for reviewing test material and highlighters help you keep track of important information that could potentially be on your future tests. Last but definitely NOT least we included a coffee mug because caffeine IVs are not legal...yet! ;)

The last thing we thought was important to include is something that helps you stay on top of all your studying, assignments, and even sorority or other club events.

The agenda! They come in the basic style you can usually get at the bookstore (featured in the upper right) to the very popular Lilly Pulitzer and Kate Spade agendas which come in a myriad of prints and styles! Our personal favorite is the TFIOS planner (bottom left) because some infinities are shorter than others :) Plan them well so you can enjoy them!

With hope for your back to school success,

Mariah (PR Manager)

Back to School Series: Outfit Ideas

As you know, back to school is right around the corner...some of you may have already started but that's okay. We're here to give you some outfit ideas for your first day of school....or just what to wear to school in general if you've already begun.

This first outfit is a bright Lilly Pulitzer tank dress in the print Sea or Be Seen. To add to the bright theme, we paired this dress with a neon pink Michael Kors purse. So the outfit does not completely blind you, a pair of platinum Jack Rogers works perfect with this dress and basically any outfit.

This second outfit is a little more casual for back to school. The black and beige chevron shorts add a bit of a pattern to the otherwise all black outfit. The black tank is cute but simple because the shorts are so out there. The casual black sandals are comfortable to walk in but still stylish and appropriate for school. This black quilted crossbody bag from Michael Kors adds a classic touch to this outfit. You can also add a cardigan to this outfit if a tank top is not appropriate at your school.

This third outfit is perfect for the stylish girl who prefers to rock a pair of pants. This coral and white chevron top paired with white jeans is perfect for back to school. The brown Tory Burch Miller sandals and the beige Michael Kors purse are just an added bonus to an already fabulous outfit. You'll be super summery and cute with this look and your classmates just might envy you for your impeccable style.


We hope that you liked some of our outfit choices. Let us know what YOU are planning on wearing on your first day of school!

Love Always,

Jenny of B&G Designs

Happy Birthday, Kaili!

Today is our wonderful photographer Kaili's birthday! She is feeling 22 today.

Kaili is currently studying Business Administration at Western Washington University. She is aborad in Europe on vacation with her family right now. What a fabulous way to spend your 22nd birthday! Am I right?

We are wishing you a very happy birthday, Kaili. You deserve it!


Love always,

B&G Designs

Ambassador Spotlight: Julie McGlinchey

Julie McGlinchey

Birthday: 

February 24, 1994

Where do you go to school? 

Northern Kentucky University

Why did you choose your school? 

Close to home.

Major/minor? 

Elementary education and special ed.

Where do you hope to be in ten years?

Teaching in GA.

What are some of your favorite things to do?

Horseback riding and going to the beach.

What is your go-to fashion accessory?

Rings.

If you had to pick one food to eat forever, what would it be?

Blueberries.

What is your favorite part about B&G?

How easy going and committed everyone is.

Why did you decide to apply to B&G?

Wanted more responsibility and bring out my girly side.

If you could be best friends with one celebrity, who would it be and why?

Only one? I can't just pick one so I'll do Blake Lively because of how easy going and fun she seems and Carrie Underwood because I mean what girl wouldn't want to have that fit body?! They're both gorgeous!

What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?

In the end always make sure you're happy, you're the one who has to live with it in the end.

What’s one thing that will always make you smile?

Being with children.

Three interesting things about yourself:

1.I'm from GA.

2. I'm Irish.

3. I've always wanted to own a horse

Job Series: Interview Tips

Lately I've pretty much become a pro at job interviews so here are a few tips on how to rock your first (or maybe your 5th) interview.

#1: Be knowledgable about the company.
This is one of the most important tips. Most employers will ask you to tell them what you know about the company and that can be an issue if you haven't done your research. So be sure brush up on the company history prior to the interview so you are not left stumped by this oh so common question. While browsing through the company's history, pick out a few things that really stand out to you whether it's some of the company's recent accomplishments or even how long ago they were founded and go from there. Also, make sure to review the job description of the position that you are applying for because they may ask you why you believe you are qualified for the position. If you're not one hundred percent sure what the exact position does, it can be a pretty tough question to answer.

#2: Dress appropriately for the job you're applying for. 
How you decide to dress for your interview all depends on what type of place you're interviewing for. If you're interviewing at a retail store, wearing a nice dress and some flats will suffice. You can also wear slacks and a blouse if that makes you feel more comfortable.
If you're interviewing at a corporate business place, then you should dress more formal since their everyday attire is typically business attire. A pencil skirt or a pair slacks paired with a blouse would work for this type of environment. You can even throw in a blazer if you'd like.

#3: Practice some common interview questions beforehand.
If you do this prior to your interview, you will be less likely to get caught off guard when the employer is asking you a string of questions. It is best to practice this with another person and have a "mock interview" to get a feel for how it will be on the day of your actual interview. (Sometimes there are multiple interviews present to ask you questions). If you rehearse your answers a few times beforehand and get a feel for what you are going to stay, you will be more confident in yourself and in turn will deliver your responses with ease.

#4: Eye Contact. 
Eye contact is key during an interview. It lets the employer know that you're confident in yourself and interested in what they have to say. A lack of eye contact will make an interviewer think that you are bored or uninterested in getting the job. They also might take that as you being too shy to look them in the eye. Make sure to be confident and look your future employer in the eye as much as possible. This is one of the hardest things for people to become comfortable with, but once you have this down and are confident in your answers, you'll conquer practically every interview you go to.

#5: Ask Questions.
Not only is your employer wanting to know about all about you and your qualifications for the job, but you should want to know about what they can offer you as well. Pick some questions to ask at the end of the interview such as "Where do you see this company going in the next 5 years?"or "What are the every day duties for this position", etc. They will appreciate that you seem interested in knowing more about the position and their thoughts on things and that could possibly help seal the deal.

We at B&G Designs hope that these tips will be helpful to you in your job search. Happy hunting.


xoxo,
Jenny
B&G Designs