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
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
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 favourite scent and the only one i own. i will sometimes switch it up and wear Eternity in the spring/summer but this is my signature scent for sure. timeless. Are you a “the more the merrier” type gal, whose dresser looks like a shelf in Sephora? or are more of a “one signature scent” woman?
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the essentials: Motorcycle jacket – not just for the cool kids anymore
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 am in love with. i’ve worn it to work to add a bit of toughness to my otherwise feminine a-line dresses. did i mention i love it? i can’t help but feel cool when i work this. it gives me a bit of that Olivia Pope kinda swagger, you know, that dont-mess-wit-me-i’m-about-to-go-kick-some-ass kinda swagger. Except in my case, i’m going to grab a latte at Starbucks… Work it girl, work…
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how to work: the navy coat
how to work: this season’s navy (coat)
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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 essential workwear piece for the “L” list. Pencil skirt, full and flirty, midi, real or faux, basic black or bold colour. how i ‘work’ it: the massimo dutti burgundy skirt gets paired with a white button-down and black turtleneck with tall boots. this season i will pair it with a camel lightweight sweat or coat and blue pinstriped shirt to mix things up a little. me leather pants vs. leather…
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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 that holds my wallet, phone, camera, small umbrella, iPad, iPod, make-up bag (that has Advil, eye drops, hand lotion and lip balm in it – no actual makeup), and some other items. i’ve been toting it around for about 3 years now (maybe more) when i picked it up on a trip to Chicago – love that city btw. it’s the first time i’ve spent proper money on a handbag…
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the Essentials: F is for “Flats” in the nude
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 a bit of a pointy toe in black, nude, and brown. these nude pair have walked me to work many a spring/summer day. because they are nude, they work with just about everything. i sometimes skip the heels and keep these on all day and into the weekend. high-five for comfort! me how many pairs do you own?
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the Essentials: say hola! to the leather espadrilles
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 for next summer when they can work it out with my flirty skirts, summer dresses, white wide-legged trousers, skinny jeans and cropped pants. basically, i plan to wear these a lot! me how do you feel about the espadrille, too casual for the cube or just your style?
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The Essentials: The Booties
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 with opaque tights and dresses and skirts and on casual fridays with some skinnys this fall. me how do you work your ankle boots?