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I’m pretty sure that I’ve failed as a blogger over the last couple of months because school took up the majority of my time.

I’m excited to report that as of the other night, I’ve officially completed my web design program!

Now that I’m done, I have a lot of stuff to start to figure out. I need to determine whether or not I want to freelance, or work as a designer at an agency. There’s pros and cons to both types of work environments, but regardless of which path I end up taking, I need to start by building a portfolio. In any creative field, the only way you can realistically expect any work is if you have some way to show off previous projects.

If prospective clients can’t see the work that you’re capable of, then how will you receive any business? That’s why showcasing your portfolio is of the utmost importance and something that should be done as soon as possible. In fact, someone that my friend knows has recently started her own business and is looking for someone to design a website for her and opted to enlist the help of a seattle website design agency because she could see from their website the designs they have produced for other companies. She loved how they looked and ultimately felt like they were the best fit for her business website. I was a bit disappointed not to get the business but this has just given me the push I need to create my portfolio.

The obvious place to showcase my portfolio is online, so I need to build my own site. It’s actually more daunting to build a site for myself than it is for a client! Over the coming days and weeks, I will get a better sense of what I plan to do (and how), so I’ll be sure to keep you posted. Choosing a domain name, colour scheme, fonts, etc are all tough decisions, at least for someone as indecisive as I am. So I might think about starting to read this article on domain name generators so I can finally decide on a starting point and get the website underway!

In the meantime, summer is starting to wind down, so I’m trying to get in a few last wears of some of my obnoxiously summer pieces. I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to my neons just yet…

Neon pink shift dress and a denim jacket

Neon pink shift dress and a denim jacket

Neon pink shift dress and a denim jacket

Neon pink shift dress and a denim jacket

Neon pink shift dress and a denim jacket

Neon pink shift dress and a denim jacket

Neon pink shift dress and a denim jacket

Neon pink shift dress and a denim jacket

Neon pink shift dress and a denim jacket

Neon pink shift dress and a denim jacket

Photography by Jeff

What I’m Wearing:

Dress – Gap (Similar)

Jean Jacket – Gap (Similar)

Watch – c/o Jord (Same)

Purse – Gap (Similar)

Shoes – Target (Similar)

Hairband – Aldo (Similar)

Have you packed away your summer brights?

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Comments

    • Jackie says

      Thank you so much. I’m very excited, but it’s a lot of work to build a portfolio, since I don’t have much to put in it just yet. I’ll be sure to share updates as I go.

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  2. andréa says

    look at us “matching” on our blogs today! lol love this pink on you and that is so exciting about starting your career. i think i may want to pick your brain about some stuff 🙂

    -Andréa

    A.Viza Style

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  7. Nikki says

    Congrats on finishing! That is exciting. Love this look! That dress is too cute. And your hair looks adorable!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  10. Rach says

    Congrats on finishing then program! I can’t wait to hear what you will do next and see your work!! So exciting!! I am also loving this look! I love the hot pink t-shirt dress. The pairing with the denim jacket is so spot on. Such a perfect transitional look!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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    • Jackie says

      Thanks so much Rach! I’m just in the early stages of designing a portfolio site. After all, it took forever to even decide on a NAME to get a domain. Lots of work, but I’m excited about it!

      Reply

  12. Kathleen says

    Congratulations on finishing your program – that’s so exciting! You look fantastic in neon and pink is my favorite color so I’m kind of in love with this outfit 🙂
    <3
    katsfashionfix.blogspot.com

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  15. Amy Ann says

    Congrats on finishing your program!! I am excited to see what you do. I love this pink on you. It’s fun to see you with your hair up too. It looks great on you.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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    • Jackie says

      I don’t know about a leg up, but I will definitely be reworking my blog design, once I get my portfolio site up and running 🙂

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  20. Wendy says

    Look at those legs! Courtesy of all that summer softball? 😉 Love this bright pink on you and that denim jacket really pulls it together. And oh my gosh, that little bow on the bag. Adorbs!

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  21. Shalyn says

    Congratulations! This post hits my heart a little bit, I have this exact dress and spilled chocolate on it on a road trip to Osheaga 2 years ago, tried to spot treat it at the time and ended up leaving 2 patches where I wore away the bright colour of the fabric. It’s down low near the hem so I can’t even hide it with my denim jacket/vest. Don’t suppose you have any tips? Great look!

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    • Jackie says

      Oh no!!! That’s actually so upsetting! Have you tried baby powder on it? Google taught me that it can help lift stains out…but if they’ve set for two years, that’s a bit tough 🙁

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  24. Deborah says

    Congrats on completing your program! What an exciting time for you! Can’t wait to see the completed website!
    I am also super adoring your outfit – that dress is so flattering and the color is so pretty and summery! I really like the headband as well – so cute!

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