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By Leila Brillson, Refinery29

.When looking for a job in a corporate environment, those people who have visible tattoos generally decide to cover them up. It is a general approach because, anyone who has tattoos can tell you, walking into a suited-up office with a lot of ink isn't exactly a comfortable experience. Often its because of judgement, but it can also be because, hey, those people who opt for a lot of tattoos tend to not exactly be office-made. And apparently, those inked individuals who fancy themselves desk jockeys have a good reason to feel a little self-conscious.

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According to The New York Times, "...a certain number of the tattooed work in sectors where it is considered undesirable, if not downright inappropriate, to wear your art on your sleeve." They then go on to cite that 61 percent of human resource managers at the Center for Professional Excellence at York College of Pennsylvania negatively view job

By Erin Phraner, Refinery29

We know eggs are the key to a quick, cheap meal at home - they keep in the fridge for ages (according to the USDA, up to five weeks from the date stamped on the carton, to be exact) - but scrambled eggs for dinner again? You deserve better! So, swap your ho-hum ovums for these three easy egg dinners that are every bit as classy as you are.

.Feeding a crowd (or just yourself) is effortless and affordable with this tapas-inspired frittata. Store leftover wedges in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to five day for an instant meal - it can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature. Want to class it up ever further? Make an easy garlic aioli (read: garlic-spiked mayo) for dipping and/or smearing.

Roasted Red-Pepper-Machego Frittata
Serves: 4

1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 bell peppers (red and/or yellow), seeded and thinly sliced
8 large eggs
1 cup grated manchego cheese (2- to 3-ounce piece)

By Natalie Hughes, Refinery29

Sunshine, where are you? Because frankly, it's getting a bit silly now. Judging by the (even more) sour expressions (than usual) on the London Underground, this extended winter is making us miserable, prompting even the cheeriest among us to invest in an S.A.D. lamp and extend the hibernation period.

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But, even if you can't control the weather, there are a few easy ways to put a spring in your step even on the dreaded morning commute. And it starts with your diet. Research has shown that the foods we eat have an impact on mood, proving you really are what you eat. Here's the sciencey bit: "Serotonin is commonly known as a 'happy hormone' produced to control our mood, emotions, and sleep," says Zoe Copsey, managing director of Lomax Food & Nutrition Planning at Lomax Bespoke Fitness, Nutrition & Wellbeing. This can be processed effectively by consuming

By Hayden Manders, Refinery29

.Picture this (if you can): You wake up minutes before your alarm feeling rested with a clear head ready to tackle the hours before you. You take your shower, brew some coffee, pick out a great outfit, and even sit down for breakfast. For most of us, this kind of morning is a dream. Rahul Gursahani, a representative of belVita Breakfast, told The Daily Mail the, "demands on people's time in the morning means breakfast is often sidelined," and as a result of this, four in ten women are at a risk of gaining weight. Yeah, that extra 15 minutes spent browsing the web in bed could be forcing us to go without grub.

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It's old news skipping breakfast corresponds to weight gain, but new research says the time that could be spent fueling your body is now spent on e-mails, Tweets, and updating Facebook status. The Daily Mail reports that one in four people log on to Facebook before starting their day, and one in three

By Kelsey Miller, Refinery29

.There's something about this almost-warm weather that makes us long for the languid days of summer more than we have all winter. Yacht parties, fizzy drinks, life-changing love affairs with wealthy and doomed gentleman of leisure... Well. We can dream. But, at least the fizzy-drink part is doable.

In celebration of The Great Gatsby film's upcoming premiere, mixology guru Jim Meehan teamed with Moët & Chandon to craft this bubbly blend - The Moët Imperial Gatsby. A twist on the classic Champagne Cocktail (a roaring-twenties favorite), this drink adds green chartreuse and a twist of lime in reference to the characters' preferred spirit, and that ever-present green light, illuminating their garden parties.

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The drink is available exclusively at The Plaza hotel - but we've got the recipe right here. Step up your cocktail hour with this

By Lexi Nisita, Refinery29

If you've been interested in fashion for more than about .0001 milliseconds, you know it's all cyclical. Sure, things get updated, infused with current pop culture - but at the end of the day, we're often just trying to reinvent the wheel in the most creative way possible (unless you're Martin Margiela, in which case, please disregard). So, with that in mind, what do we think about belly button rings?

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For the more squeamish, it's a fad many hope will never return. And yet, it does have a certain appeal in a late-'90s hot-girl kind of way - the same girl who had a million crop tops featuring a bejweled ladybug, was the first one in her class to get low-rise jeans, probably had (or has) a belly button ring. Her, and Beyoncé. Queen B showed off her still-there ring in her H&M ads, leading us to speculate - is this trend on its way back? Fashionista, for one, has noticed a number of other recent iterations of the

By Connie Wang, Refinery29

You're smack-dab in the middle of the week, stuck at your desk, and that alfresco margarita you've been dreaming about seems so far away. You know what gets us through it all? A little retail therapy, of course.

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We're not talking about getting irresponsible now, but if you're looking for something that'll give you a little more of a shopping high than a 5-cent gum ball, $50 is that magic number. For that amount, you'll get something new and shiny (that won't fall apart on you) - that won't send you to the poorhouse. Need to see it to believe it? Ahead, 22 under-$50 finds that'll make TGIF come ASAP.

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By Gina Marinelli, Refinery29

There are few other phrases that strike fear into the hearts of women quite like "swimsuit season." And to that, we say: No more! Sunny, 90-degree days are fast approaching and, instead of stressing, we're putting your endless search for feel-good, look-sensational swimwear to rest - with a guide to styles perfectly suited for you.

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With a little help from Everything But Water's fit expert Audrey Jimenez, we've rounded up 12 trends that will flatter every curve and body type. Trust, there's nothing but smooth sailing ahead.

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