in my closet: polka dot blouse #3 (+ red skirt)

rediscovery: this is the 3rd cube dwelling appropriate outfit that i created with my polka dot blouse. oh the possibilities just keep coming.

2012: polkadot blouse – zara, skirt – jacob & pumps – 9west

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in my closet: polka dot blouse #2 (+ red blazer)

rediscovery: polka dots with red always makes a great combo. here is that zara blouse again – earning its keep with this red blazer:

2012: blouse -zara, red blazer – forever21, patent pumps – 9west/ 2011: cropped pant – joe fresh

i will work this blouse with a skirt next time or maybe my black sheath dress, or with a pair of navy cropped pants and flats…ummm, the possibilities.

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in my closet: zara polka dot blouse

discovery: this recent purchase from zara – black and white polka dot blouse – will work with more than three outfits to satisfy my cube-dwelling needs – simple, stylish, and versatile:

2012: blouse – zara, patent pumps – 9west/2011: cropped pant – joe fresh

i will try this top with red next…

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Yet when staff show up in shorts and sneakers, it’s as if they’re saying good-bye before even saying good morning.

style by kate spade
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in my closet: polka dot yellow blouse

discovery: casual friday – dark wash denim and yellow

2011: yellow polka dot blouse – banana republic, platform pumps – 9west, white leather handbag, jeans – fidelity

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in my closet: pleated dress + navy blazer

discovery: top shop pleated dress worn with a navy blazer (with great button details at the back) and heeled oxfords is a very casual yet cube appropriate look:

2012: dress – top shop, blazer – pink tartan, shoes – geox/2011: ring/ 2010: belt – jacob

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in my closet: yellow blouse – 3peat

discovery: the color yellow. it’s my favorite spring color (that, and tangerine). here’s how i’m workin’ this new yellow blouse 3 ways:

 look 1: with white pants

2012: blouse + pants – winners/2011: heels – 9west

look 2: with a patterned skirt

2011: skirt + belt – joe fresh

look 3: with a navy blue/white polka dress

2012: navy polka dot dress – tommy hilfiger

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in my closet: style inspiration – kerry washington

discovery: leopard print with a shot of red worn by actor kerry washington

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inspired my cube dwelling style this week:

2012: red blazer – forever21, patent pumps – 9west / 2011: cropped pants – joe fresh/ 2010: leopard top – tristan

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quote: communications arsenal

The truth is that your communications arsenal is dimished when you’re e-mailing, instead of speaking: you lose your powers of empathy, tone, charm, and nuance. You also risk failing to communicate entirely.

if you have to cry go outside – kelly cutrone
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in my closet: mexx blouse

rediscovery: this blouse i bought to wear under my grey interview suit – it was my departure from the standard white or striped button-down shirt. i like because it added interest without being too bold.

2011: platform heels – 9west, handbag – asos /2010: pencil skirt, blouse and belt – mexx

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