Author Archives: cassandra mcd.

About 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.

in my closet: brown skirt + ruffled blouse

Posted on April 18, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

style inspiration: kerry washington in this lovely patterned full skirt + white blouse looking oh so chic: http://www.style.com my inspired work appropriate look: 2010: patent pumps – joe fresh, ruffled blouse – jacob, multi-strand pearls/2012: skirt – anthropologie, leather lady-purse … Continue reading →

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in my closet: navy + green + orange

Posted on April 17, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

discovery: that this winter has been brutally long. recently it has been lulling us into a false sense of springtime then coldly reminding us that its not over yet. i’in the meantime, in between time, this is an outfit i’m … Continue reading →

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cube dwelling: revisiting my wardrobe resolutions

Posted on April 16, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

so back in december i made a number of style resolutions. i thought now that we are 4 months into the year maybe i should revisit these resolutions. you know, to see if i’ve managed to keep them or if … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 13, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

I heart your Style i’d work this: black + white with a splash of green. Rebecca Taylor sheer top, 245 CADSplendid striped blazer, 255 CADJ Brand mid rise skinny jeans, 215 CADSchutz slip on shoes, 185 CADHouse of Harlow 1960 … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 13, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

capris are like the mom jeans of non-denim pants pyk

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how to work: Afternoon ‘Teal’

Posted on April 12, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

Afternoon Teal i’d work this: is great casual friday look (switching out the sky-high heels for something a little more cube-dwelling appropriate) me

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in my closet: h&m purple blouse + pencil skirt

Posted on April 11, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

discovery: style inspiration kerry washington in this lovely purple and black number: http://www.style.com inspired this work appropriate look: 2010 – pencil skirt – zara/2011: shoes - ?/2012: blouse – h&m

in my closet: espirit patterned dress + white blazer

Posted on April 10, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

rediscovery: i wore this dress in the winter with a turtleneck (style inspiration was alexa chung). i’m workin’ it a little different this time around for the spring: 2012: dress – espirit/2011: shoes – 9west, necklace – le chateau/2010: blazer … Continue reading →

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in my closet: banana republic dress

Posted on April 9, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

rediscovery: i was putting away my wool trousers this weekend and came across this banana republic dress that has been a favourite of mine over the past two spring/summer seasons. i think it has one more season left so i’m … Continue reading →

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i’d work this: jcrew cube-dwelling combo

Posted on April 6, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

i’d work this: jcrew: no.2 pencil skirt, bythe silk blouse + drea leopard peep toe pumps with this classic trench – mango and aldo stellfox shopper bag – asos for a sophisticated business casual look: me

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