Okay, as promised, I looked at my old list and revised some items.
I didn't have time to do the combinations yet, or provide with pictures/examples, but that sounds like a fun project for later on.
Anyways, here goes!!
I used black and gray as my staples b/c those are the colors I wear most often. If you generally wear warmer tones, substitute black and gray with brown & navy or olive as your basics.
Good Color Compliments for Black & Gray
Pop Colors: Fuschia, Plum, Royal Blue, Teal
Pastel Colors: Ice Blue, Lavender, Pink
Good Color Compliments for Brown & Navy
Pop Colors: Butter Yellow, Deep Red, Sienna Orange, Hunter Green
Pastel Colors: Light Gold, Peach/Coral, Seafoam Green
40 WARDROBE ESSENTIALS
Section 1- Tops
1. Crisp white shirt
2. Crisp black shirt
3. Pinstripe shirt
4. Silk Blouse
5. Blazer
6. Cardigan
7. Mock Turtleneck
8. Pop Color [your choice of style]
9. Pastel Color [your choice of style]
10. Trench coat
Section 2- Bottoms
11. Pinstripe Pants
12. A-Line/Full Skirt
13. Dark skinny denim
14. Black Pencil Skirt
15. Trouser style denim
16. Gray dress pants
17. Black dress pants
18. Gray pencil skirt
19. wide leg pants
20. black leggings
Section 3- Dresses
21. Sheath Dress
22. Sweater Dress
23. Shirt Dress
24. Long Tunic/ Kimono Style
25. Black/White Pattern Dress
Section 4- Shoes
26. Black Pumps
27. Black patent loafers
28. Black boots
29. Gray pumps
30. Gray boots
31. Nude shoes [your choice of style]
32. Jewel tone shoes [your choice of style]
Section 5- Accessories
33. Cinch belt
34. Scarves [assorted colors]
35. Skinny belt
36. Stud Earrings
37. Necklaces [assorted styles]
38. Watch
39. Black Sunglasses
40. Coach Bag!! =)
August 11, 2009
August 10, 2009
Work Wardrobe Essentials- Style Combos
YAY!! WE GOT A NEW DRESS CODE POLICY AT WORK!!
Puhahahaha, I know my thought process is difficult to understand (except by Lyn)-
But I HEART structure!! LOL
Organized lists, detailed to-do projects, powerpoint presentations & illustrated reports ROCK!
I am a CAPRICORN in the truest sense!
And NOW we get more strict on our Business Casual policy. =)
No, we aren’t strictly Business Attire YET, and though I love that idea I couldn’t afford a closet full of suits right now.
But since our dress code policy had never previously been established (small company), many employees (I’m guilty too!) began to take advantage and dress more comfortable than norm for an office. We interact with clients over the phone, so it was more lenient.
Now we are expanding from a smaller company, to a more formal business environment, with potential and perpetual clients in and out on a daily.
This gives me the opportunity to clean house if you will, and of course… GO SHOPPING!! =)
It reminded me that long ago I created a “work wardrobe essentials” list for myself & girlfriends. I searched my old emails and found it!!
Haha, kinda funny that even 3-4 years later- all of these items are still wearable.
Tonight I'm going to revise and update some things then post a new version tomorrow.
Hope this helps out my corporate ladies!! Have a great Monday!
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So most of you who know me pretty well know that I'm walking a fine line between genius and insanity...
(LOL- but it's true)
But you also know that I am an obsessive/compulsive list maker who has lists for her lists. (And I'm PROUD of it too!)
Anyways, I did one of my CRAZY lists last night after a convo with Lyn and this list actually doesn't seem that crazy!
Thought I would share…
The conversation was about how working in the office world you have to look professional and exude a certain polished air to gain the respect you deserve (especially YOUNG FEMALE MINORITIES who are attractive).
But often times your budget- when allotting for rent [now- mortgage!], a car note, credit cards, KIDS (God bless you)- isn't very compatible with the look you need to put together.
So I took 15 basic work wardrobe essentials and switched around combinations to make an ENTIRE MONTH'S work wardrobe NEVER wearing the exact same thing!
The items that don't have a color listed can be adjusted to your style, and this would work with whatever budget.
YOU determine whether your white shirt is from Target or Nanette Lepore, but either way you'll be totally outfitted for your CAREER!! =)
And now that you have the wardrobe figured out, you can spend more time ACTUALLY working (or surfing myspace- haha)! <<<<------ [note, I guess this should be changed to facebook now!!! lol]
Wardrobe Essentials:
1. Crisp white shirt
2. Black Pencil Skirt
3. Black Blazer Jacket
4. Black Dress Pants
5. Black Leggings
6. Black Pumps/Stilettos
7. Long Tunic Sweater
8. Black Boots
9. Gray Cardigan
10. Dress- Black/White Pattern
11. Jeans- Dark/ Skinny Fit
12. Mock Turtleneck
13. Ruffled Blouse
14. Wide leg pants
15. Dark Jeans- Bootcut or Trouser Style
Work Week Combinations:
Week 1
Monday: 5-7-8 black leggings, long tunic sweater, black boots
Tuesday: 1-2-6 white shirt, pencil skirt, black pumps
Wednesday: 4-9-8 dress pants, gray cardigan, black boots
Thursday: 3-10-8 blazer, dress, black boots
Friday: 11-13-8 skinny jeans, ruffle blouse, black boots
Week 2
Monday: 3-1-4-6 blk blazer, whte shirt, dress pants, black pumps
Tuesday: 9-2-6 gray cardigan, black pencil skirt, black pumps
Wednesday: 5-10-6 dress, leggings, stilettos
Thursday: 13-14-8 ruffled blouse, wide leg pants, black boots
Friday: 15-6-12 bootcut or trouser jeans, black pumps, t-neck
Week 3
Monday: 7-14-6 tunic sweater, wide leg pants, pumps
Tuesday: 3-10-6 blazer, dress, pumps
Wednesday: 12-2-8 t-neck, pencil skirt, black boots
Thursday: 9-4-6 gray cardigan, black pants, pumps
Friday: 1-11-8 white shirt, skinny jeans, black boots
Week 4
Monday: 13-2-6 ruffled blouse, gray pencil skirt, pumps
Tuesday: 9-10-8 gray cardigan, dress, black boots
Wednesday: 12-4-8 t-neck, black pants, black boots
Thursday: 3-14-6 black blazer, wide leg pants, black pumps
Friday: 15-7-8 long tunic sweater, trouser/bootcut jeans, blk boots
Puhahahaha, I know my thought process is difficult to understand (except by Lyn)-
But I HEART structure!! LOL
Organized lists, detailed to-do projects, powerpoint presentations & illustrated reports ROCK!
I am a CAPRICORN in the truest sense!
And NOW we get more strict on our Business Casual policy. =)
No, we aren’t strictly Business Attire YET, and though I love that idea I couldn’t afford a closet full of suits right now.
But since our dress code policy had never previously been established (small company), many employees (I’m guilty too!) began to take advantage and dress more comfortable than norm for an office. We interact with clients over the phone, so it was more lenient.
Now we are expanding from a smaller company, to a more formal business environment, with potential and perpetual clients in and out on a daily.
This gives me the opportunity to clean house if you will, and of course… GO SHOPPING!! =)
It reminded me that long ago I created a “work wardrobe essentials” list for myself & girlfriends. I searched my old emails and found it!!
Haha, kinda funny that even 3-4 years later- all of these items are still wearable.
Tonight I'm going to revise and update some things then post a new version tomorrow.
Hope this helps out my corporate ladies!! Have a great Monday!
-------------------------------------------
So most of you who know me pretty well know that I'm walking a fine line between genius and insanity...
(LOL- but it's true)
But you also know that I am an obsessive/compulsive list maker who has lists for her lists. (And I'm PROUD of it too!)
Anyways, I did one of my CRAZY lists last night after a convo with Lyn and this list actually doesn't seem that crazy!
Thought I would share…
The conversation was about how working in the office world you have to look professional and exude a certain polished air to gain the respect you deserve (especially YOUNG FEMALE MINORITIES who are attractive).
But often times your budget- when allotting for rent [now- mortgage!], a car note, credit cards, KIDS (God bless you)- isn't very compatible with the look you need to put together.
So I took 15 basic work wardrobe essentials and switched around combinations to make an ENTIRE MONTH'S work wardrobe NEVER wearing the exact same thing!
The items that don't have a color listed can be adjusted to your style, and this would work with whatever budget.
YOU determine whether your white shirt is from Target or Nanette Lepore, but either way you'll be totally outfitted for your CAREER!! =)
And now that you have the wardrobe figured out, you can spend more time ACTUALLY working (or surfing myspace- haha)! <<<<------ [note, I guess this should be changed to facebook now!!! lol]
Wardrobe Essentials:
1. Crisp white shirt
2. Black Pencil Skirt
3. Black Blazer Jacket
4. Black Dress Pants
5. Black Leggings
6. Black Pumps/Stilettos
7. Long Tunic Sweater
8. Black Boots
9. Gray Cardigan
10. Dress- Black/White Pattern
11. Jeans- Dark/ Skinny Fit
12. Mock Turtleneck
13. Ruffled Blouse
14. Wide leg pants
15. Dark Jeans- Bootcut or Trouser Style
Work Week Combinations:
Week 1
Monday: 5-7-8 black leggings, long tunic sweater, black boots
Tuesday: 1-2-6 white shirt, pencil skirt, black pumps
Wednesday: 4-9-8 dress pants, gray cardigan, black boots
Thursday: 3-10-8 blazer, dress, black boots
Friday: 11-13-8 skinny jeans, ruffle blouse, black boots
Week 2
Monday: 3-1-4-6 blk blazer, whte shirt, dress pants, black pumps
Tuesday: 9-2-6 gray cardigan, black pencil skirt, black pumps
Wednesday: 5-10-6 dress, leggings, stilettos
Thursday: 13-14-8 ruffled blouse, wide leg pants, black boots
Friday: 15-6-12 bootcut or trouser jeans, black pumps, t-neck
Week 3
Monday: 7-14-6 tunic sweater, wide leg pants, pumps
Tuesday: 3-10-6 blazer, dress, pumps
Wednesday: 12-2-8 t-neck, pencil skirt, black boots
Thursday: 9-4-6 gray cardigan, black pants, pumps
Friday: 1-11-8 white shirt, skinny jeans, black boots
Week 4
Monday: 13-2-6 ruffled blouse, gray pencil skirt, pumps
Tuesday: 9-10-8 gray cardigan, dress, black boots
Wednesday: 12-4-8 t-neck, black pants, black boots
Thursday: 3-14-6 black blazer, wide leg pants, black pumps
Friday: 15-7-8 long tunic sweater, trouser/bootcut jeans, blk boots
August 5, 2009
Cocktail Mix for Wedding Favors- Yay or Nay?
Okay, getting to the point where I need to have a set budget and an idea of what I want our wedding to be like.
Came across these wedding reception favors.
Cocktail Infusions= HOW CUTE?!!!!
They are little mix drink satchels that you put into your cup and then add alcohol of your choice for a custom mix drink!! Like a Bartender in a box! haha
This is an original USEFUL gift idea. Much more creative than a candle or mini box of mints...
But is it cliche to assume that EVERYONE attending the wedding drinks alcohol? lol
Hmmm, I really like these though...
Came across these wedding reception favors.
Cocktail Infusions= HOW CUTE?!!!!
They are little mix drink satchels that you put into your cup and then add alcohol of your choice for a custom mix drink!! Like a Bartender in a box! haha
This is an original USEFUL gift idea. Much more creative than a candle or mini box of mints...
But is it cliche to assume that EVERYONE attending the wedding drinks alcohol? lol
Hmmm, I really like these though...
August 4, 2009
Fall Fashion Love - Blazigans!! =D
Deconstructed Blazers and Cardigans= BLAZIGANS??
haha That's my new word!! Called it!!
I love these new Blazer/Cardigan hybrids!!
They have the look of a jacket, but soft pliable fabric textures.
Looks super comfy and cute!!
Come on LOTTO!! hehe, I want them ALL!!
haha That's my new word!! Called it!!
I love these new Blazer/Cardigan hybrids!!
They have the look of a jacket, but soft pliable fabric textures.
Looks super comfy and cute!!
Come on LOTTO!! hehe, I want them ALL!!
August 3, 2009
bebe fragrance is back!
happy, happy, joy, joy!!
One of my fav fragrances [bebe] of all time is coming back!!
They broke my heart when I ran out of my last bottle and found out it had been discontinued!
If you like Earthy, sensual scents- (reminiscent of Prada) then you will love this perfume.
Countdown is ON!! =D
July 31, 2009
Not a baby anymore...
Huyyy, ok so I spoke briefly about this last night on F/BK, but today it's sinking in more.
My Sarina is growing up.
A couple of her back to school looks she put together)
You know how they say that moms will cry when their little one starts Kindergarten or gets on the schoolbus for the first time? Well, actually did OK with that.
So why NOW, when Sarina is beginning THIRD grade, do I all of a sudden feel like boo-hooing into a tissue?
I'm not quite sure what bothered me most...
Was it her demeanor at the Elementary School for her Open House?
She held my hand through the parking lot, but once we got inside the school, she let go and took the lead.
Teachers and other students were stopping her in the hallway, carrying conversations with her while Mimi and I stood in the background like a celebrity's no-name boyfriend. (LOL- Think Forgetting Sarah Marshall)
Don't get me wrong, I wasn't bothered by it. I was IMPRESSED.
For the first time, Sarina was introducing ME to people instead of the opposite. She just looked so confident, so self assured, and spoke so intelligently...
Or was it when we went school shopping?
After the open house, we stopped by the outlet on the way home to get her some school clothes so we wouldn't have to fight the crowds this weekend.
There were some young girls we had JUST seen at her school go into a store that was suited more for High School girls than 3rd grade.
Sarina asked if we were going in that particular store like her friends.
...And that's when I realized I need to start having "talks" with her.
Girl Talks- like clothes, makeup, peer pressure, smoking, etc.
I told her,"Sarina, something VERY important for you to understand as a young girl (and when you grow up as well) is that however you dress is how people will treat you. Your appearance is the first thing people will see before you even open your mouth, and whatever you say AFTER that won't matter because they already have pre-judged you. So I'll let YOU decide, how do you want others to perceive you?"
And then I let her pick out her own school clothes. No supervision, no direction.
Once she was done, there was NOTHING I had to tell her to put back. She even put together some looks that even I wouldn't have thought of.
She came out of the dressing room and said, "Mom, do you think THIS is appropriate for a young lady?"
Young Lady... OMG, yes- she certainly was that. I just nodded my head, gave a thumbs up and had to turn away b/c my eyes starting watering!!
...It seems like just yesterday when she loved Carebears and Cinderella. Now she wants an IPOD, a bedroom that doesn't look like a baby, and shoes with a heel on them?
Where did the time go??
This is not a sad thing. I'm glad to say that she is molding into a young lady that I am very proud of. It's just tough to see your babies changing.
...I hope my little Mimi will STAY little for me a while longer!!
My Sarina is growing up.
A couple of her back to school looks she put together)
You know how they say that moms will cry when their little one starts Kindergarten or gets on the schoolbus for the first time? Well, actually did OK with that.
So why NOW, when Sarina is beginning THIRD grade, do I all of a sudden feel like boo-hooing into a tissue?
I'm not quite sure what bothered me most...
Was it her demeanor at the Elementary School for her Open House?
She held my hand through the parking lot, but once we got inside the school, she let go and took the lead.
Teachers and other students were stopping her in the hallway, carrying conversations with her while Mimi and I stood in the background like a celebrity's no-name boyfriend. (LOL- Think Forgetting Sarah Marshall)
Don't get me wrong, I wasn't bothered by it. I was IMPRESSED.
For the first time, Sarina was introducing ME to people instead of the opposite. She just looked so confident, so self assured, and spoke so intelligently...
Or was it when we went school shopping?
After the open house, we stopped by the outlet on the way home to get her some school clothes so we wouldn't have to fight the crowds this weekend.
There were some young girls we had JUST seen at her school go into a store that was suited more for High School girls than 3rd grade.
Sarina asked if we were going in that particular store like her friends.
...And that's when I realized I need to start having "talks" with her.
Girl Talks- like clothes, makeup, peer pressure, smoking, etc.
I told her,"Sarina, something VERY important for you to understand as a young girl (and when you grow up as well) is that however you dress is how people will treat you. Your appearance is the first thing people will see before you even open your mouth, and whatever you say AFTER that won't matter because they already have pre-judged you. So I'll let YOU decide, how do you want others to perceive you?"
And then I let her pick out her own school clothes. No supervision, no direction.
Once she was done, there was NOTHING I had to tell her to put back. She even put together some looks that even I wouldn't have thought of.
She came out of the dressing room and said, "Mom, do you think THIS is appropriate for a young lady?"
Young Lady... OMG, yes- she certainly was that. I just nodded my head, gave a thumbs up and had to turn away b/c my eyes starting watering!!
...It seems like just yesterday when she loved Carebears and Cinderella. Now she wants an IPOD, a bedroom that doesn't look like a baby, and shoes with a heel on them?
Where did the time go??
This is not a sad thing. I'm glad to say that she is molding into a young lady that I am very proud of. It's just tough to see your babies changing.
...I hope my little Mimi will STAY little for me a while longer!!
July 29, 2009
Tax Free Shopping
Hey FB/Blogger Parents
Just a reminder that this weekend is the Tax Free weekend to school shop!
Georgia's Tax Free Week: July 30-Aug. 2, 2009
Applies to:
+ Clothing under $100
+ Computers/computer equipment under $1500
+ School supplies under $20
Georgia has also scheduled a separate tax free week for the purchase of energy efficient appliances (priced under $1500) for October 1-4, 2009.
Sarina's request for school clothes this year:
A button down shirt and converse sneakers.
So glad I dodged a "mini-skirt" request for another year at least! LOVE IT!! <3
So it's tax free weekend, New Fall stuff is 40% off and I have an addt'l 30% off outlet coupon... Sounds like Sarina might get loaded tomorrow!!
Happy shopping.
Just a reminder that this weekend is the Tax Free weekend to school shop!
Georgia's Tax Free Week: July 30-Aug. 2, 2009
Applies to:
+ Clothing under $100
+ Computers/computer equipment under $1500
+ School supplies under $20
Georgia has also scheduled a separate tax free week for the purchase of energy efficient appliances (priced under $1500) for October 1-4, 2009.
Sarina's request for school clothes this year:
A button down shirt and converse sneakers.
So glad I dodged a "mini-skirt" request for another year at least! LOVE IT!! <3
So it's tax free weekend, New Fall stuff is 40% off and I have an addt'l 30% off outlet coupon... Sounds like Sarina might get loaded tomorrow!!
Happy shopping.
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