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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: style inspiration – zoe saldana

i’ve been trying to find ways to beat the winter work style blahs. so i’ve turned to my magazines as a first step. but quickly realized it’s all about pretty spring things (clothing and models).  getting the jump on wearing … Continue reading

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Remember no one ever gets reprimanded for dressing well.

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in my closet: purple pleated skirt – 3peat

discovery: the rule of 3 – i read somewhere that before you purchase an item to add to your wardrobe you should have at least 3 ways to wear it: i recently purchased a mid-length purple pleated skirt at winners. … Continue reading

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i’d work this: blue + yellow + purple combo

why i like this: good way to mix colors in away that is cube-dwelling appropriate: top + pants – jcrew/yellow portfolio clutch + silver cuffs – asos/suede heels – david dixon me

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in my closet: bold orange shirt

discovery: wearing a bold color like this orange shirt to work is a great cure for my winter blahs. 2012: shirt – moon/2010: patent pumps – joe fresh, bracelet – le chateau/2007: dress pants – jacob me

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Musings: update – workstyle blahs

so what’s new on my work wardrobe rediscovery? i’ve got the winter wardrobe blahs. looking good everyday has been next to impossible lately; i can’t seem to muster up the energy or enthusiasm. maybe its the weather, maybe it’s the … Continue reading

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quote: on entering the workplace

Once you enter a work-place, you’re surrounded by grown-ups, not friends. Your boss is not your boyfriend, and she’s not your therapist. She is the person who is paying you to do a job. if you have to cry go … Continue reading

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in my closet: espirit dress

discovery: i love jewel tones on me 2012: dress – espirit/ 2010: boots – 9west, necklace / 2005: blazer – jacob

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cube dwelling: It’s in the (lunch) bag!

you’ve seen us early mornings, on the train or walking to work. the “double-baggers”, “triple-baggers” and yes, even the rarely spotted “four-baggers”. walking with a lopsided swagger, we haul our baggage: overstuffed handbag slung over the shoulder and a lunchbag … Continue reading

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i’d wear this: jcrew green pants for casual friday

why i like this: great alternative to the trusted dark-wash trouser jeans and blazer on casual fridays: white blythe silk blouse, cafe capri, orange bauble necklace – jcrew/brown bowler handbag – asos/leopard flats – 9west me

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