Tag Archives: workwear

shopping 101: before hitting the mall

so you’ve decided to buy some new gear for work, you’ve got your list, and your budget (and hopefully, you’ve received your emails about deals to be had).   Here are a few other things to consider before embarking on your … Continue reading

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my closet: basic black trousers

the style strategy list the black pants as one of the essentials for ones wardrobe.   here’s how i’m ‘working’ it (well working one pair anyway…):         black trousers – banana republic (2010) blouse – joe fresh (2011) blazer … Continue reading

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shopping 101: also..before hitting the mall, write it down

think you need to buy an entire new wardrobe all in one go? thnink again.   do   make a list – even if you aren’t entirely sure of what you need, a list is a good place start. this will help … Continue reading

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shopping 101 – i need everything

saying, “i need everything!” will only get you in trouble when deciding to do a big shopping trip and is not likely to be true – unless you’ve just suffered a natural disaster and really do need everything. starting from … Continue reading

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my closet: more animal print

Mixing pattern and texture. how i can ‘work’ it:   skirt –  (2011) *$20 at a boutique at my niece’s college tweed blazer – jacob (2006) blue button-down shirt – jacob (2009) snakeskin purse – banana republic (2011)   discovery:  … Continue reading

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my closet: little white dress (lwd)

this lwd was bought this summer. i didn’t wear it – i thought it was “too” white. *head slap*.   how i will work it:           white dress – zara (2011) shoes – franco sarta (2011) blazer – … Continue reading

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my closet: peplum-ish?

i bought a jacket in h&m in Spring 2010 and thought it would look great in the summer with a pair of wide-legged white trousers – that i didn’t own… *frown*    according to flare mag – trend addition – peplum … Continue reading

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shopping 101: what’s in your closet?

you know that credit card commercial that asks, “what’s in your wallet?” well, when thinking of doing a major shopping trip, either for the season or because you only shop once a year (tsk, tsk, tsk), first ask yourself, “what’s … Continue reading

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my closet: cropped pants

cropped pants aren’t my favourite trend – they always seem to look so much better on other people. how i work it:   pants – gap (2011) blouse – gap (2011)  jacket – h&m (2007 – gift)  shoes – marc fisher – … Continue reading

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my closet: transition piece – patterned skirt

i bought this skirt at joe fresh in the summer – i really liked the pattern. here is how i’m ‘working’ it for fall (i’ll add a blazer for the office):         skirt and belt – joe fresh (2010) bow … Continue reading

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