Pistachio is the power color of the moment celebrities love

Pistachio is the power color of the moment celebrities lovePistachio is the power color of the moment celebrities loveWhat a celebrity wears after a very public breakup is alfruchtwein as important as winning an Oscar when it comes to how society will now respect them. You could either go the route of Ben Affleck and gain a bunch of weight, enter rehab and agree to star in Batman Vs. Superman (and kill an entire franchise in the process) or you could go the way of Irina Shayk. The supermodel is the star of the summer after breaking up with her partner Bradley Cooper in May.The sartorial choices she would make in the immediate days after the breakup were of the utmost importance as the world had cast her in the role of the beautiful victim that had lost her man to the talented temptress that is Lady Gaga. But no, Shayk would not play that role. Instead, she power dressed her way out of the scorn woman role through various outfits. She wore Burberry to meet up with Cooper (somehow matc hing him in the process which is a mind game if there ever was one), an oh-so-of-the-moment no-nonsense khaki jumpsuit that conveys the perfect amount of Dont mess with me because if I had to I could put together a tractor engine and then somehow managed to pull off a feminine white dress with combat boots and a clutch in the shape of a book in a look I call grunge-pastoral chic.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraIts nutsBut her most notable outfit was this pistachio ensemble as Shayk wore the power color of the moment. It is an unlikely color to be labeled powerful but yet it is subtlely strong. Shayk wore ashirred mini dress in the green shade byFaithfull the Brand with matching sneakers. And she isnt the only notable person embracing the pistachio look. Rihanna, Kendall Jenner and all the Instagram influencers are all about this minty green shade. Marc Jacobs, Jil Sander and Sa lly La Pointe also featured it on their Fall 2019 runways. So if you think this is just a fleeting summer trend you would be wrong as this will be the color to wear while sipping on your Pumpkin Spice Latte.Lysteven saw that pistachio and sage greens were seeing spikes in searches on the internet since last October.The why and howSo why is it having such a big moment? Well, green, in general, is having a moment. Green is associated with wealth and growth, both good things.Psychologist and authorCarole Kanchiersaidof the color green that it suggests security, abundance, love, growth, luck and balance. She also noted, Wear green when you want to see things from a different perspective, need to feel grounded, calm, generous. Dont wear it when youre confused, feel stagnant, want to be alone.Now pistachio is a bit more delicate than a bold green which actually can make it trickier to pull off. So if you are looking for how to wear it to the office try one piece at a time. According to Ni amh Crawford-Walker of The Style Edit, pairing pistachio items with mossy shades for a head-to-toe green ensemble, more subtle takes on the trend can be channeled through committing to one green item per outfit. This may take the shape of a pair of pumps, a mini handbag or a soft knit.

How to Know If a Hiring Manager Is Stringing You Along

How to Know If a Hiring Manager Is Stringing You AlongHow to Know If a Hiring Manager Is Stringing You AlongYou sent off your application to a company and even had an in-person interview. It seems like the process is moving along and your next role is within your grasp. You eagerly refresh your email and wait by the phone as the days drag on with no word. You send an email follow-up, and they claim to still be interviewing and will make a decision next week. The following week arrives and you receive the same disappointing response still interviewing. Now its your turn to make a decision. How do you really know if the company is stringing you along and whether its time to move on and keep looking for other jobs? Read on to equip yourself with the insight to understand if youre being strung along and how to handle the situation.How do you know if a company/hiring manager is just leading you on?Its difficult to know whats really occurring in a company during the hiring process. If you dont hear back from companies on the designated date, or if they continue to claim they are interviewing, you should notlage immediately assume the worst or jump to conclusions. Hiring can feel like a strain for employees. The process can take a while because the company wants to explore a number of candidates, and then the stakeholders must talk or sometimes debate over whom to hire. If you feel confident about the interview and havent heard anything, be proactive and reach out.Also, there can be signs that the company is like a bad date leading you on. If the hiring manager or recruiter schedules mora interviews with you and fails to attend or cancels at the last minute, this should raise a red flag. Also, if you fail to hear from the company after months and consistently try to reach out, it is safe to say you should search elsewhere. It should raise a red flag if a hiring manager or recruiter fails to return your calls and emails. While the communication is lacking on their end and you may feel helpless, you are not completely powerless in this situation. You should use this lapse in communication as an indicator of whether this is really a company you would like to work for. While open position can be put on hold or delayed, an honest hiring manager or recruiter will inform you of this.What if they keep asking you to come in for more interviews or do a project?Just one more interview five interviews later. Interviewing you multiple times requires effort and the use of individuals time who certainly have other priorities in their roles. If you were not actually being considered for the role, you would not interview with additional people. Some companies really need a strong confirmation before hiring you. More interviews are usually a good sign that you are a promising candidate. Sometimes a hiring manager will ask you to do a small project to evaluate your thought process, skills and work quality. This is also a good sign. As long as the project does no t sound like it would require days of work or is designed to steal your free ideas, consider more interviews and projects a promising sign of nearing the end of the process. Youve decided youre being strung along or, alternatively, the company is simply slow in its decision-making. What should you do?If you know youre being strung alongTake a deep breath, take a few minutes to express your disappointment and move on. There is no sense in dwelling on what could have been. Continue considering other opportunities and searching for jobs on Simplyhired.com. If the company is dishonest and deceptive in its hiring practices, consider whether you would have enjoyed working there. Do not be discouraged with your job hunt simply because one company strings you along. It does not reflect on your abilities or chances at obtaining a role.If it is just taking forever to make a decisionThere may be a way to speed up the process. If you really prefer this company and have multiple job offers, you can expedite the decision by making the company aware of your other offers. But if you dont have multiple offers, how do you express a sense of urgency? Remain consistent with your communication. While following up every single day can become annoying, dont let too much time pass without follow-up. Be open about your timeline and let them know there could be a risk of you not waiting. You dont necessarily need to say you dont have other offers, but let them know you are actively looking but really like the company. Only express this sentiment if you are fairly certain you will accept otherwise you become the one playing hard to get. While you may not yet know the salary, if you are truly interested in the company, patience is a virtue, and follow-up and communication are the keys.While you are interviewing and waiting, ensure you have a backup plan and continue job hunting. The company is considering all of its options, and you should too. It is to your advantage to continue your jo b search on Simplyhired.com to be able to weigh competing offers and find a job you love.

8 Tips for Getting Off the Couch and Chasing Your Dreams

8 Tips for Getting Off the Couch and Chasing Your Dreams8 Tips for Getting Off the Couch and Chasing Your DreamsGetting trapped in a rut happens easily. Like quicksand, it can suck you in almost instantaneously and leave you little chance to escape.At Forte Strong, we strive to get young peoplesuffering from failure to launch back on track. We teach them valuable yet basic life skills that allow them to gain confidence, clarity, and eventually independence. While this may seem like a very specific audience, the lessons we teach can apply to people in varying stages of life.Grab Hold of Your FutureAt some point or another, weve all been lulled into complacency we accept life as good enough even if evidence points to the contrary. We stay at the same job out of comfort we dont strive for something greater because its too hard or because of some past setback.Settling is much easier than struggling. But sooner or later, good enough will no longer suffice, and that comfortable groove will give way to restlessness. Theres always a way out of a funk. In order to get off the couch and departure following your dreams again, you just have to be willing to put in the work to do it.A study by CPP, Inc. reports that 80 percent of respondents claim a vibrant career will bring fulfillment and enjoyment to their lives. The same survey notes that 53 percent believe their careers ultimately define them as people. In the end, a healthy outlook on the job can trickle down into other aspects of your life.Something those we teach eventually learn is that the best place to find passion, energy, and motivation is through the work itself. These eight tips will make you the best version of yourself, both professionally and personally. Nobody owes you anything. A survey by the Workplace Accountability Study estimates that 91 percent of respondents believe accountability is one of their organizations top development needs. Playing the victim is often easier than taking responsibility. But it wont get you very far, regardless of what has happened in your life. Learn to hold yourself accountable, and youll already be ahead of the pack. Mistakes happen. Youre going to make mistakes, so come to terms right now with that fact that theyre part of life. The cool thing is, mistakes are usually your best teachers, and they indicate that youre trying at life instead of resting on your laurels. Fear is a liar. Fear has its place, but you should never be beholden to it. If you let your fear control you, it will stop you from progressing and will weaken your resolve to try new things and to become a new person. You are stronger than you think. Human beings are capable of extraordinary things. Theyre also capable of convincing themselves theyre not. Its your character - not your failures - that ultimately defines and illustrates your value. Use that untapped potential to rise to the occasion. Responsibility is empowering. Make no mistake responsibility can be terrifying at firs t, but the mora you take on, the more capable youll feel and the more youll believe you can accomplish. Skills can be learned. Very few things in life cant be taught If you dont have a skill, chances are pretty good you can learn it. The key is figuring out what you want to accomplish so you know what skills to acquire. Once you know, the path becomes much clearer. Persistence pays. By that same token, youre not going to learn everything overnight, so dont feel you have to. Most skills are cognitive processes that become stronger each time you use them. I was once told by successful entrepreneur Peter Voogd that only 5 percent of the worlds population actually writes down goals. Those 5 percent make more than the other 95 percent of the world combined. Which group would you rather be part of? Dont take yourself too seriously. Feel free to laugh at yourself sometimes Life is what you make it - whether its fun and exciting or peaceful and serene, its yours to enjoy. If you dont, who else will?Its easy to get discouraged. Its easy to make life easy. But if something doesnt challenge you, it doesnt change you. Putting the aforementioned methods into place both at work and at home will make those challenges less daunting.So dont get caught in the trap of a downward spiral toward emptiness and pity. Get off the couch, and get on with life.Matthew Arrington is the executive director and co-founder of Forte Strong, the worlds first failure-to-launch program for men who struggle to leave their parents homes or find it difficult to become independent. Forte Strong uses a proprietary coaching model to help students find purpose and direction, guide parents and families in empowering their sons, and ultimately create healthier family dynamics. Matthew resides in sunny St. George, Utah.