March 2010
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What do you wear when the invite says black tie...
I got a last minute invite to the IR Magazine Awards dinner last Wednesday night… the invitation said black tie optional. What does that mean? It means you can wear a long ballgown/dress if you’re a woman if you want to but cocktail attire is also appropriate. If you’re a man, both a suit or a tux work. Here’s how I evaluated the situation and determined what to wear
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wwkw: ski-town vacation
I missed you guys! Sorry I’ve been MIA again. First I was preparing like a madwoman to go on vacation, then I was on vacation and now that I’m back, it’s insanity trying to catch up!
A short and sweet trip synopsis, with a taste of what I wore thrown in. Jay and I spent 5 fabulous days skiing in Deer Valley and Park City, Utah. We dined out, slept in (sort of… or more...
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one blouse: many uses
I bought this blouse on Saturday afternoon (yes, in the squall) because I had a ballgown skirt at Jay’s but not top to go with it and no plans to take a quick trip to Jersey City in said squall to retrieve more black tie approporate clothing for the event my mom and I were attending on Saturday evening. J. Crew $88. No sale. Oh Lord. It’s ok. I’m ok and it was all worth it. So...
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this gal's version of the everyday office guy look
Most of the gentlemen at my company wear suits to work every day, but the minute they step in the door, they remove their jackets. So the look is the shirt, tie, pants look. This is my version: structured blouse, silk scarf hanging tie-like, suit pants and belt. Business, classic, easy.
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bloggin in my cube!
Since I’m working late and there’s not another soul in the office, I figured I’d take a break from “real work” and do some blogging work. So, I did a little photo shoot in my cube. Perhaps you can tell I’m not the neatest of people… and that I like to create piles… and if you peek really closely behind my legs, that I have A LOT of shoes under my...
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Filene's Basement winter clearance!!! →
Now is the time to go winter coat and boot and sweater shopping because it’s ALL ON SALE OR CLEARANCE. Let’s go shopping!!!
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burning it up orange
Burnt orange is my new flave. When I bought that gorgeous silk ruffly blouse on Friday and wore it Saturday, I started thinking about other things I have in this unusual for me, but surprisingly flattering color: this short-sleeved collared blouse popped into mind and then onto body Monday morning.
This color orange can be a bit of a challenge. The silk worked really well with all black/grey...
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wwkw weekend edition
Although I wore this pumpkin spice getup to Jay’s Grandpa’s birthday celebration this weekend, I probably could have worn it a number of places: work, after work cocktails, the theater on a Saturday night. It’s a bit scary that i’m getting into wearing things like GASP! blazers outside of work. My dad should be proud the day has come.
First, I’d like to disclaim: I...