Phyllis Lee

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2018: Thank U, Next

Trench Coat: Burberry | Sweater: Theory | Skirt: Express Hat: Goorin Bros | Loafers: Tods | Purse: Prada I am a bit late, but Happy New Year! 2018 was certainly a year of growth. I learned so much about the world, myself, and how a 5’1 ...
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Stress, Long Hours & Weight Gain

Today’s post is about physical health, something I have been struggling with for almost two years, while in consulting and now banking. Throughout my career, I often felt like my health in general was going in a downward spiral: leaving ...
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3 Lessons from Year 1 in the Real World

September 1, 2017 was my first day of work. This day last year, I was getting ready for my first day in consulting. I was more relaxed than ever after a three-month vacation in Seoul but also incredibly nervous to start my first job out of ...
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Boyish Chic

I had plans to go to Soho to buy work clothes but woke up with extreme bed hair that just could not be fixed without a fresh shower. Lazily, I decided I would just cover it up with a hat. What to wear with a hat? One of my favorite go-to outfits ...
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Consultant Turned Investment Banker

Goodbye, consulting. Hello, investment banking! Blazer: Theory (similar) | Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg (similar) | Shoes: Sam Edelman (similar) After eight months of consulting, I am excited to start the second chapter of my career as an ...
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Stronger

As April comes along, I want to reflect on some thoughts that ran through my head a lot in March, which was an incredibly busy yet productive month for me. Trench Coat: Burberry | Blouse: Club Monaco | Jeans: Rag & Bone (old, similar) ...
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