Hi, I’m Cassandra, Photographer, Writer & Lover of Stylish Things
cassandra mcd.
World's coolest aunt (so I've been told). I'm all about personal growth and living a healthy lifestyle that prioritizes self-care and mental wellness. I want to embrace aging with swagger (and less greys), living life more mindfully and filled with an abundance of gratitude.
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the Essentials: F is for “Flats” in the nude
Nina G. says ballet flats are timeless, chic and more importantly, for us practical 9to5ers, comfortable. win-win! how i work it: those flats are like Lays Potato Chips – i can’t just have one! i opted for 9west flats with … Continue reading
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Tagged ballet flats, business casual, career wear, dress for less, dress for success, fashion, fashion blog, in my closet, musthave, nina garcia, nine west, office attire, pencilskirtandpumps, personal style, style, style blog, wear to work, womens fashion, womenswear
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the Essentials: F is for Fly Fall Boots
in the “One Hundred”, Nina G. lists fishnets, frye harness boots and a fur stole (geez, really? who wears those?!) among the “F”s that every stylish woman must own. i’ve opted for a pair of heeled pointy-toed boots as a … Continue reading
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Tagged ankle boots, books, bosslady, business, business casual, career wear, corporate dress, dress code, dress for less, dress for success, fall fashion, girlboss, in my closet, nina garcia, nine west, office attire, style guide, wear to work, whatiwear, workwear
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how to work: the leather pencil skirt
business-lady: Elin Klingfacebook.com/business.lady.net How she works: pencilskirt and pumps
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Tagged bosslady, business casual, career, leather, leather skirt, must haves, office, office attire, pencil skirt, pencilskirt, pumps, style essentials, weartowork, work style, workwear
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the Essentials: say hola! to the leather espadrilles
Nina G. describes these as the “ultimate summer shoe”. maybe. i personally love these because i can wear them all day without getting my heel caught in a sidewalk crack. how i work it: these rudsak espadrilles are patiently waiting … Continue reading
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Tagged espadrilles, fashion, fashion blog, in my closet, musthave, nina garcia, office attire, rudsak, shoes, style, style blog, summer trends, wear to work, whattoweartowork, workwear
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The Essentials: “dress” it up or down denim
how i work it: a love this dress because i can wear it on weekends with boots in the fall and work it to my 9to5 with a white blazer and my leopard pumps (or ballet flats). me how do … Continue reading
The Essentials: why ride a horse when u can rock a camel..coat
the essentials – C is for Camel Coat Nina G. says that the (classic) camel coat can look elegant and expensive if you get the colour right. i don’t know about all that but i happen to love my inexpensive … Continue reading
The Essentials: The Booties
The Essentials: B is for (ankle) booties Nina G. says, if worn properly booties can elongate the legs. Now, who wouldn’t want that?! how i work it: these are my new black suede Ateliers booties which i plan to wear … Continue reading
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Tagged ankle boots, atelier, booties, career wear, fall fashion, fashion, in my closet, musthave, nina garcia, office attire, office style, wear to work, work style, workwear
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The Essentials: if i were a B(oy)..Brogues
how i work it: these menswear inspired Clarks for made for walking and styling. i work these with wide-legged trousers and with dresses. me how to do work your menswear inspired shoes?
The Essentials: A is for A-line with a pattern
how i work it: I work my wild horses CM a-line dress with my leather jacket or blazer and sometimes with a belt and booties. how do you work yours? me
How to work: This season’s leopard print
how i work it: i sometimes work this leopard print maison scotch jacket with black leggings and booties or with dark wash skinnys and a white shirt. me how are you working your animal print this season?