For Day 2 of New York Fashion Week, my main goal was to…stay warm! The temps really dropped, which certainly makes remaining stylish quite a challenge, while dealing with drastic fluxes from blaring hot air inside of the tents to overcrowded and cramped backstage spaces and then…walking back to the train at the end of the day, exposed to the elements along the way. It’s still too early to have a good grasp on the trends for fall/winter 2015, although I can tell you that the only trend to truly emerge this early is that…no one appears to be producing season-appropriate clothing. It’s feeling much more resort, with thigh-high slits, filmy, transparent layers, and slinky fabrications than its traditionally sturdier winter counterparts. Let’s see what the rest of the week has in store for us….
October 16, 2014
Building Wardrobe Confidence with Accessories (& Marshalls)!
If you bumped into your idol, the person you most admire, or would be star struck by today, would you be ashamed or confident in what you are wearing? I know it’s a bit of an extreme question, but one time it happened to me, and all I could focus on was what I had on, and wished that I was wearing something else, as the look wasn’t representative of me and my style.
“Networking is something you should be doing anywhere and everywhere and all day long,” shares career expert Nicole Williams. “Which is why you always want to feel good with what you’re wearing when you head out the door – you never know when you’ll meet someone with shared professional interests.”
So right you are Nicole, and although a full-on wardrobe overhaul can be daunting, I find it easiest to start off with the smaller details.
I’m all about the quality accessories, and luckily, for over 40 years (yes, 40!) Marshalls has been providing a great selection of designer heels and handbags to make your go-to pieces in your closet even more extraordinary. Above via the slideshow, you’ll find some fabulous pieces, mainly accessories, new to Marshalls for the fall that I think you’ll absolutely love, as there are not only stylish, but also provide a plethora of options for both work and play.
Which piece is your favorite?
October 13, 2014
Heading to the Office? Work It!
Dressing for a professional setting doesn’t mean you need to dress drab, boring, or devoid of those style elements that make you…you! I wouldn’t exactly call this my “boss lady” outfit, but rather my “ready for anything” outfit, from a meeting or conference to a power lunch, an interview, and catching up with friends after the work day is done for some good food and spirits. Dressing with confidence is the most important way to accomplish your daily musts and goals with gusto, and according to a survey that Marshalls did of 1,000 women nationwide, a staggering “71% of women wish they were more confident,” while “61% of women employed full-time say they have a “go-to” item of clothing that they wear to instantly boost their confidence.” Do you have a said “go-to” item that you wear to work?
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September 6, 2014
NYFW Day 2: What Julia Wore!
Getting perfectly outfitted for New York Fashion Week is an important part of my planning for the week, and I was so relieved to have the tremendous opportunity to pick out some pieces from T.J.Maxx and Marshalls to wear, as I always find incredible on-trend, designer pieces of top notch quality at the stores. This Friday of fashion week resulted in a decidedly black and white aesthetic with a pop of color, thanks to my accessories; a very “it” look this season.
Staying cool yet prepared for the potential rain that threatened the earlier half of the week was crucial, and I felt pretty stylish, comfortable, and prepared for whatever came my way in these pieces. See below for more pics of my look from Day 2, including some great detailed close-up shoots of my jewels and bag!
Follow along on social media via the hashtag #WHATIWORENYFW and the tags @Marshalls and @TJMAXX for more fabulous fashion-week bound fashionistas in incredible baubles and wares from the stores.
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