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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.

my closet: camel & leopard print

Rediscovery – magazines are a great place to find inspiration when you’re suffering from wardrobe fatigue. inspiration: magazine ad for dynamite   interpretation:   blouse and camel trouser – joe fresh (2011)/ leopard cardi – banana republic (2010)/ red shoes – … Continue reading

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cube dwelling: kids in the hall

dear high school, remember how I didn’t like it the first time around? Remember how we’re grown ups now? stay classy. ac my friend wrote that and it reminded me that the cube dweller’s experience can sometimes feel like being in … Continue reading

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my closet: uniqlo dress

Rediscovery – dress from uniqlo. bought it in nyc spring 2010       dress – uniqlo (2010)/ white belt – joe (2011)/ shoes – franco sarto (2011) me

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closet redis: weekend of shop-n’-purge

the splurge last weekend found me in the mall. it was ‘friends and family’ event at banana republic. i was looking for a new interview suit but then had a change of heart after i asked whether i can still ‘work with … Continue reading

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cube dwelling: dude..like…umm..whateves

when recounting events with colleagues, please refrain from speaking like you hang out with wayne & garth:  “and i was like dude! and he was like yeah, and then i was like no waaay! and then he was like, way! … Continue reading

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quote: celebrity

celebrity lines are a bit like ice cream, they’re going to be fabulous for a second then they’re gonna melt and just fade away hilary alexander

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shopping 101: before hitting the mall

so you’ve decided to buy some new gear for work, you’ve got your list, and your budget (and hopefully, you’ve received your emails about deals to be had).   Here are a few other things to consider before embarking on your … Continue reading

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cube dwelling: Theirry Mugler Event – the Room @ the Bay

every now and then i come out of my cube and into the light (by “every now and then” i mean like as rare as a solar eclipse). anyhow, i went to a theirry mugler event last night – the room @ … Continue reading

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my closet: leather pants, nice to see you again

rediscovery: since i discovered my old leather pants, i’ve been playing dress-up. here are 4 ways i can ‘work’ it: Look 1 sweater – joe fresh (2011) white tee – gap (2009) necklace – fragments jewellers (2011) belt – mexx (2009) … Continue reading

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my closet: leather pants – an oldie but goodie

this weekend i discovered my leather pants. they’re an oldie but goodie – had them for over 8 years. and they still fit!    leather pants – dynamite (circa 2001 maybe) blue blouse – zara (2011) leopard wedges – 9west (2011)  blazer … Continue reading

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