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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.

how to work: The Suit with boyish attitude

how to work: the suit with boyish attitude! mazzystardust: ph. Tommy Ton

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how to work: the navy coat

how to work: this season’s navy (coat)

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the essentials: F is for Falling into coloured fall jacket

i’m adding a fall jacket to the list of essentials because if you live in Canada you know how confusing and indecisive the weather can be, you can get summer, fall and winter-like temps all in one week. my solution … Continue reading

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the essentials: the unsung hero – little white dress

Nina Garcia says: the LWD is the ‘unsung’ hero according to nina garcia in One Hundred.  wearing white can be tricky, especially if you are like me and enjoy your morning coffee. how i work the LWD: i grew out … Continue reading

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the essentials: L is for primal & sexy leather

in the One Hundred, nina garcia says that wearing leather pants are ‘primal’ and ‘sexual’. not exactly the words you want to describe your workwear, or at least not in most cases. i’m opting for the leather ‘skirt’ as the … Continue reading

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the essentials: ” I” is Investment Bag – Pt. 2

                just a quick follow-up from my previous post on the “Investment” Bag.  how i work it: this Cole Haan tote is the perfect work bag for me. it’s a medium size bag … Continue reading

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The 8 Most Annoying Types of Co-Workers, Inspired by Mean Girls | The Muse

Anyone one of these sound familiar? The 8 Most Annoying Types of Co-Workers, Inspired by Mean Girls | The Muse

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the essentials: the Investment Bag

the Essentials: the ‘Investment’ bag (or just a really good bag that fits all your stuff) in Nina G.’s world the “Investment Bag” goes something like this, Chanel, Birkin, LV Speedy, the Jackie O. Sadly, I do not live in … Continue reading

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the Essentials: H is for ‘hoop’sters

Nina G. says that hoop earrings are an “old standby”. i call them my everyday ear-wear. She also says to reserve the “big chunky door knockers” for your gig as a backup dancer. lol i need to remember that. how … Continue reading

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the Essentials: Glove Love

             Nina G. says that your gloves must fit perfectly and that fingerless ones are good for when you want to be badass. i need to get some fingerless gloves pronto! how i work it: … Continue reading

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