Ramp Up Your Style At Work

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:53:00 +0000

// With more and more professional women in the public eye these days, the face of business has definitely changed. However, gone are the days when a powerful women needs to dress like Margaret Thatcher or have the shoulders of her jacket so padded she resembles an American line-backer to be taken seriously. With successful businesswomen such as Karren Brady and the late Anita Roddick proving you can be smart, glamorous, quirky (and even sexy) while still kicking butt in the corporate world, why not take some inspiration and give your work wardrobe a boost? While many of us may think we have our work style figured out already, there can be no harm in ramping things up and injecting some current trends into your office wear. Of course, different industries have different dress codes so there isn’t a set formula that will work for everyone. However, most women that work in the corporate world are likely to own either a trouser or skirt suit. Teamed with a crisp, fitted white shirt, it is fair to say this is definitely one of the classic business looks for females. However, why not play around with it and look for masculine cut blazers and ankle grazing skinny trousers in chic charcoals, neutrals or perhaps even a daring purple? Or ditch the suit jacket and opt for a fitted pencil skirt in soft black leather on your bottom half? Even a more sombre suit can pop when paired with the right accessories – look for bold watches and classic handbags with a twist. Dresses are another staple of a women’s work wardrobe. Don’t feel limited to conservative shifts in dull colours though, why not embrace the resurgence of 50s glamour (thanks to shows such as Mad Men) and look for floral prom dresses or a cute polka dot or checked shirtwaist? These dresses are not only functional for work but the shape and style are all about celebrating a women’s figure. And the 50s look isn’t limited to just dresses, think pussy bow Read more

Add New Season Style To Your Old Season Wardrobe

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:40:00 +0000

// It’s probably the worst part about being a fashionista – knowing that one day that gorgeous new item you just bought won’t be quite as fashionable. Is there any way around it? Well, with some items probably not, but with some others, you bet there is. While some items from previous style collections just stop working after a certain amount of time, some items can work flawlessly within a whole new style set. It really just depends on the individual piece of clothing, and what’s in fashion at any given time. Instead of giving your entire wardrobe a makeover this season, why not think about what’s re-usable and just peppering it with some new items? For instance, floral prints look like they’ll prove popular once again this Autumn and Winter. Because this look has been around for a little while now, there’s every chance you’ll have some staple items that’ll work well with the trend in your wardrobe from last season. Think about it, if you’ve got a pair of hi tops (which most women do!) they’ll work pretty well with a new floral blouse, team the look up with a pair of dark tights which you’re likely to have anyway and you’re on to a winner! That’s just an example of casual wear though; one of the best parts about the Autumn and Winter season is the number of parties that it incorporates. From a fashion perspective this usually presents both good news and bad news – plenty of chances to impress with what you’re wearing, but plenty of prospective expense keeping yourself in the latest party wear! Well, the good news on that front is that it’s far easier to re-use older items as part of a glam outfit than many people think. Think about it, when was the last time little ... Read more

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Ramp Up Your Style At Work

Add New Season Style To Your Old Season Wardrobe