Monthly Archives: January 2012

quotes: the road to your dreams

…you know the roads to your dreams are not paved with yellow brick; in-fact, they may be paved with rejection letters. if you have to cry go outside – kelly cutrone

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cube dwelling: if you have to cry go outside…

i recently read kelly cutrone’s, ”if you have to cry go outside”, for the 2nd time. it’s an insightful read for those entering the fashion biz as interns or new employees. i wanted to share 3 of her top 10 career … Continue reading

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quote: know first who you are…

Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly. Epictetus (via anntaylor)

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my closet: orange delight

discovery: in keeping with my resolution to wear more color during the winter, this is how i’m workin’ orange into my work wardrobe: 2011: orange blouse – old navy, white turtle-neck – joe fresh, black cropped pant – attitude, sears, … Continue reading

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dknyprgirl: The Office. Week 1

dknyprgirl: The resume is perfect. You nailed the interview. You get the offer and then the panic sets in. The office. The people. How will it be? How should you act? What should you wear? It’s the first week at … Continue reading

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my closet: satin & silk

discovery: a silk blouse I purchased recently to act as my interview shirt (an alternative to the white or blue button-up/down shirt) that adds a bit more personality to my suit but still remains very professional and sharp.   2011: … Continue reading

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quote: when you aren’t handed the pass…

when you aren’t handed the pass of physical beauty, you have to mine other talents, and sometimes that makes your more interesting. marc jacobs – vogue

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my closet: trench coat + layering

discovery: a pendant i haven’t worn in years that will ‘work’ well with a bow blouse and cardi for a classic look for the office: 2011: classic trench coat – banana republic, white cardi – mango, bow blouse and belt– … Continue reading

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how to work: the basic black trouser and white button down

glamour: Back to work!

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my closet: in the black…vintage winter coat that is

discovery: a lovely black coat at ‘cabaret vintage’ on queen street west (luv that store).  it was made lovelier by the fact that it cost me less than $100. *happy dance* 2011: boot – geox, ring – fragments jewelers 2011: … Continue reading

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