Upgrading your professional wardrobe sounds like a daunting and expensive undertaking, but good news — it does not have to be! Here are five quick tips on how to upgrade and renew your work clothes while you mind your checkbook balance. The most important money-saving tip is to do not browse but only go with […]
I work with someone who thinks that more than two is excessive, but I really believe it depends on your needs. I prefer a large purse with a wristlet inside plus my lunch bag. But that is what fits my personal preference and needs. Some people like to work out over their lunch break so […]
The short version of how to dress for multiple temperatures is — dress in layers! When the morning is cool but the afternoon and evening will be warm, the key to staying comfortable all day long is to dress in layers. To me, this is the perfect time of year. The mornings and evenings are […]
We’ve discussed having a go-to makeup look for those mornings when you are too busy or running late, but what about the rest of the look? Yes, we have to be clothed when we leave the house! Admittedly, I have structured my work wardrobe around getting dressed easily. All of my slacks are black or […]
It took me a long time before I felt comfortable wearing the scarves that had accumulated in my closet. I thought so many of them were pretty in the store, but when it came to putting them on, I was at a loss for a long time. I’ve finally been able to integrate these beautiful […]
There are many different schools of thought related to choosing the right handbag. Of course, most women own several for a variety of occasions! You certainly would not carry your laptop bag to a black-tie function and a sequined clutch would look rather strange if you work in a bank. Choosing the bag for your […]
Many articles and blogs have been written on minimalism. This most certainly includes the contents of one’s purse. But what can you realistically remove and still have what you need to get through your day? It doesn’t make one bit of sense to remove that large notepad if you are a writer and use it […]
Does the tiny cross-body say I’m sleek and independent and on the move? Does the luggage-size slouchy satchel say I cannot leave my house without carrying half of my belongings with me? Does the leather tote with logos covering every visible inch say that I am bound and determined to own the expensive version of […]
Shoes are my very favorite part of the fashion game, and every season I wait with bated breath to see what new styles my favorite designers have come up with. Fall in particular is always the best, when I don’t have to worry about whether my pedi is fresh and the snow and sludge is […]
While we all know Melissa McCarthy sure can make us laugh, not everyone knew she had a secret eye for fashion. However, with the release of her very own clothing brand, Melissa McCarthy Seven7, she’s showing us all now—and stirring up some silly habits of the fashion world while she’s at it. It turns out […]
