Do's & Dont's of Business Wear

Do's & Dont's of Business Wear

 1. Marc Jacobs was once quoted as saying -

"Unless your job involves sitting at a lifeguard station, this is a no."

This doesn't necessarily mean you  have to wear heels every day, but with the wide variety of shoe choices these days like booties and flats, keep the flip flops for the beach or the pool.

Great for the Club..but the Office?

2. DON'T show too much skin. When in doubt, don't go without. Dressing like you're going to the club is never office appropriate. 

Having to Adjust Constantly Is NOT flattering..or fun!

3. Don't wear a brand new ensemble to work, Make sure you're confident in it and that you're not constantly having to adjust. Which comes to my next don't...

4. DON'T show bra straps. If It even comes close, go strapless. Or, if you're good at sewing, or have a few extra dollars.. Nicole Miller suggests you have a tailor add snaps under your straps to keep your bra in place. 

5. DON'T wear a hat unless it's part of your uniform. 

5. Do add personality with a bright bag or accessories, but ...

6. Don't go overboard with loud pieces. The idea is to add a bit of you to the outfit, but you definitely don't want to distract anybody. Dainty, delicate jewelry looks best on smaller girls, and bigger boned women look better with jewelry on the chunkier side.

7. Do invest in a nice blazer. They are timeless, and tailored to your size, a blazer flatters any shape well. And don't be afraid of patterns! Just keep the blouse simple, like a crisp white dress top.

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8. Do wear a watch if you'd like. But stay away from digital, if you wear one - keep it analog.

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9. NEVER expose midriff. Period.

10. Tube tops are a no-no for the office!!

Cute Outfit!!! But.... not for the Office!

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11. Do keep your makeup fairly natural at the office. Keep the sparkly stuff for the weekend.

Natural Flatters, but Doesn't Overpower For Work

Shoe Trends- Fall 2012

Thigh/Knee- High Boots

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From Versace in Milan, to Rachel Zoe in New York, Thigh and Knee High Boots were all over the runways for Fall 2012. I prefer to style these over skinny jeans, with a ladylike silhouette to add some sixties flair (which is in for Fall as well), or for pairing with oversized cashmere. 

 

Low & Kitten Heels

 

 

At least our feet can take a break too this fall! Low and Kitten Heels are all the rage this season, says Manolo Blahnik, Yves Saint Laurent, Topshop, and more. The heels themselves varied from chunky to pointy,  with peep-toed, rounded, or pointy toes. I love to pair this trend with cropped trousers or below-the-knee skirts for a chic look. <3

Studded Shoes

 

If you like a little edge, this season’s popular studded shoes are where you need to look! These embellishments can be found on everything from sky-high pumps to reserved flats. Whether you want a pair of shoes with just a hint of metal or something completely covered in studs, you’re bound to find the prefect match with this trend. <3 

 

Glitter!

From subtle styles to ultra-shimmery versions, these trendy flats, heels and boots are sure to add some sparkle to your wardrobe.<3

My Biggest Fashion Do’s & Don'ts

My Biggest Fashion Do’s & Don'ts

By Christina Adkins

I'll admit it... Growing up, I wasn't exactly friends with fashion. I was somewhat of a sheltered child, and only learned the basics like shaving and tweezing from my mom. Since I wore uniforms to school, it wasn't until the year of 8th grade when I transferred from private to public school, that I came to realize that clothes weren't just to cover your body. By the time I had this revelation, I felt like I had a lot of catching up to do, and went overboard for awhile. Now I enjoy fashion and trends, and as some of you might know, even model now because of that fashion. Here's a few fashion do's and don’ts I've learned along the way.

DON'T: Spend Tons of Money on Trends

When I was first getting into fashion, I was so worried about the label itself. I thought that in order to be the best styled, I had to have the best, most expensive, well known labels. Boy was I wrong about the assumption. Since trends come and go so quickly, you might wear the purchase a handful of times before it's out of season.  I know women on the lowest budget that have the best style! Even celebrities mix and match designer labels with more affordable pieces from Top Shop, Anthropologie,

and more. Who the heck is walking around going "I like that shirt!”? Turn around and let me see what brand the tag says!"? It's about looking fabulous, and weather you do that with 5 dollars or 500 dollars doesn't really matter. You'd be surprised what treasures you can find at thrift stores or consignment shops!

Do: Splurge on Timeless Items

 If you do feel like splurging, invest in items that are timeless, like a killer pair of jeans, a great bra, the perfect black belt, or a LBD (Little Black Dress). You will feel much more satisfied if you invest in things that you can use for more than just a short period of time. I also suggest splurging on items that have a more neutural color scheme or pattern. If you buy a piece that you can't mix and match, you're choices of how you wear it are more limited. Anything that is versatile will get a lot more use.

DON'T: Dress Head-to-Toe in the Latest Trends

I went gun-ho on trying to keep up with the latest styles and trends once I discovered them. But, at the time I saw it as, in order to really be trendy, you had to dress head to toe in the latest fashions, even down to the exact color schemes for hair, nails, and make-up I saw in magazines.

That didn't work out to well for me, and anyone who has done the same thing will agree. Sometimes, trends don't exactly work for your skin tone, bone structure, or size. For instance, pant-suits are really hot on the runways for fall,  but I'm 5"2' and very petite so it's hard for me to pull that off without looking, (and feeling) like one of the seven dwarfs instead of the fabulous Snow White.

DO: Embrace Who You Are and Enjoy Who That Is

Once you find what works for who you are, both inside AND out- trying new trends, beauty routines, and even new things in life becomes less intimidating and so much fun. If a trend doesn't work for you like sometimes it doesn't for me, skip it or make it work! Pantsuits might be in, but with my dwarf-ism, I wear just the blazer and throw it over a feminine shirt and add some shinnies, booties with heels, and a clutch for a killer date-night outfit. (See look from Balmain, to Left)

  

The key is not to be dressed head to toe in this minute's latest fashion dos, but to find what makes you feel confident, what looks good on YOU, and make it yours! Whatever you wear, own it. If you don't feel confident in something, you won't look confident either. But when you feel good about what you're wearing, it makes everyone else see a confident woman as well. Outfits aren't just about the outfits; it’s about you as a person as well. Look at Katy Perry or Lady Gaga's crazy get-ups, or Marc Jacobs’s man-skirts or whatever they are. 

Because they own what they're wearing, they exude a confidence that clothes alone cannot. Take a tip from the stars, being beautiful is not about being perfect head to toe, inside and out. It's about loving, being proud, and embracing who you are. Because once you do that, the people around you will too. <3