Tag Archives: musthave

how to work: burgundy into your fall/winter wardrobe

Posted on December 15, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

pencilskirtandpumps: how to ‘work’: burgundy into your work wardrobe this fall Marc Jacobs purple dress / Jardin des Orangers cashmere sweater / Topshop skirt / Zara shoes / Yves Saint Laurent leather purse / Danier : leather jacket/ Sites-ysl_us-Site lipstick me

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how to work: all black with a dash of cool

Posted on December 11, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

pencilskirtandpumps: How to work: all black with a dash of cool

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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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how to work: the navy coat

Posted on October 4, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

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

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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: 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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the Essentials: say hola! to the leather espadrilles

Posted on September 19, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

Nina G. describes these as the “ultimate summer shoe”. maybe. i personally love these because i can wear them all day without getting my heel caught in a sidewalk crack. how i work it: these rudsak espadrilles are patiently waiting … Continue reading →

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The Essentials: The Booties

Posted on September 16, 2014 by cassandra mcd.

The Essentials: B is for (ankle) booties Nina G. says, if worn properly booties can elongate the legs. Now, who wouldn’t want that?! how i work it: these are my new black suede Ateliers booties which i plan to wear … Continue reading →

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