Category Archives: The Essentials

Essentials that every working woman should own

the essentials: “P” is for a dab of scented goodness

Posted on November 3, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

According to Nina Garcia, “Perfume is a powerful weapon”. It is one weapon I will gladly weild if it is Dior by Christian Dior. I suffer from migraines so I typically avoid wearing perfume. however, this is by far my … Continue reading →

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the essentials: Motorcycle jacket – not just for the cool kids anymore

Posted on October 9, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

M is for motorcycle jacket nina garcia says: the biker jacket should be in your closet when you want to channel that “It” factor. I couldn’t agree more. how it work the biker jacket: this All Saints leather biker jacket i … Continue reading →

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the essentials: F is for Falling into coloured fall jacket

Posted on October 2, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

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

Posted on October 1, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

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

Posted on September 29, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

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

Posted on September 29, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

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 essentials: the Investment Bag

Posted on September 25, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

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

Posted on September 24, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

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

Posted on September 23, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

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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the Essentials: F is for “Flats” in the nude

Posted on September 22, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

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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