Tag Archives: musings

how to work: the camel coat

how to ‘work’: the camel coat by cassandramcd Moschino Cheap & Chic tie neck blouse / H&M pants/ BURAK UYAN platform booties / Valentino shopping bag / Chanel black lipstick/ Essie glitter nail polish / Coat Holt Renfrew me

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cube dwelling: latte come lately

ever been in a meeting with a co-worker whose behaviour is disruptive but they’re clueless about it? or might you be one of those people? here is how your lack of meeting etiquette may be annoying your colleagues. During the … Continue reading

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quote: on high heels

When women say, “how high should my heel be?”, I say, “how high can you handle and stay in for two hours without having two Advil? Michael Kors

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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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cube dwelling: let’s don’t watch the weight

don’t cube-dweller 1: “so , how far along are you?” awkward pause cube-dweller 2: “ahhh, i’m not pregnant.” *even longer awkward pause* you’ve undoubtedly heard this scenario before but have you heard it on flip-side? This is what happened to … Continue reading

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in my closet: update on rediscovering my closet

so the journey of my workwear rediscovery continues. honestly thought it would be done after about a month. that i would declare, “everything in my closet sucks!” and “i need new clothes!” but that hasn’t been the case. the journey … Continue reading

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cube dwelling: if you have to cry go outside…

i recently read kelly cutrone’s, ”if you have to cry go outside”, for the 2nd time. it’s an insightful read for those entering the fashion biz as interns or new employees. i wanted to share 3 of her top 10 career … Continue reading

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dknyprgirl: The Office. Week 1

dknyprgirl: The resume is perfect. You nailed the interview. You get the offer and then the panic sets in. The office. The people. How will it be? How should you act? What should you wear? It’s the first week at … Continue reading

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musings: work wardrobe resolutions for 2012

my urge to splurge (or spend foolishly) has been tempered a lot lately. i can’t tell if it’s because of this exercise in rediscovering my closet or simply that i hate winter and am suffering from early onset blahs. hmmm. … Continue reading

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shopping 101: rock on wit your bad self!

so, you’ve approached your shopping a little differently this time around: you hit the mall early, armed with your list and ready to do battle – well, to at least try things on and not give up too easily, and … Continue reading

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