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Desk to Dinner: 4.Collective
1. Cap Sleeve Tweed 2. Flirty Dress 3. Wave Cap Sleeve 4. Floral Vines 5. Geo Zebra 6. Waves Extended Dress 7. Floral Vines 8. Colorblock Shift 9. Tweed (Sleeveless Version)
You know how it goes. You have an after-work function that necessitates a fabulous look, but you won’t have an opportunity to change after work. You need one look that is both office-appropriate and will still turn heads in the evening. Enter 4.collective.
4.collective is a new to me clothing line that is made for us working women. 4.collective describes itself as a “contemporary desk-to-dinner clothing line that helps women make an easy and stylish transition from day to evening.” The four anonymous women designers have hit the mark with their line, making life a little easier for the on-the-go professional woman.
At the office, these dresses work by themselves or paired with a blazer. After-hours, slip on some stilettos and add a statement necklace to perfect the look. No one will ever guess you just came from work!
Have a great week!
Images via 4collective.com
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Short Suits
I have to say, when I first heard the idea of short suits, I was convinced that style was reserved for supermodels and serious fashionistas. I just could not get on board with the idea of wearing a professional blazer with my reserved-for-weekends shorts. Then, I saw short suits on some of my favorite bloggers and the styles by some of my favorite designers, and my whole perspective changed. As a lawyer, wearing a short suit to work is absolutely out of the question. But, for some of you more creative types, a short suit might be just the thing at the office.
Short suits are a big trend for spring. Even if I cannot get away with it at the office, I am now convinced this is a look worth rocking on the weekends!
No. 1: Reiss Blazer and Shorts; No. 2: Reiss Blazer and Shorts; No. 3: Mango Blazer and Shorts; No. 4: Tory Burch Blazer and Shorts; No. 5: Ted Baker Blazer and Shorts; No. 6: Marni Blazer and Shorts
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Catchin’ My Eye + Fashion Truths
While I was in trial, I had some people watching opportunities and was reminded of some fashion truths:
- Having a big name in your professional field does not give you a free pass on style. No matter what your credentials, if you do not look put together and polished, people are less likely to hear what you have to say.
- A red suit and leopard heels, if done right, is a powerful combination.
- A colored blazer is always a good idea (well-done juror no. 4).
- When you are going to be standing, running, and/or lifting heavy objects throughout the workday (gotta love being an associate), wear a thicker heel or, better yet, wedges.
- Please please visit your neighborhood tailor. All ill-fitting suit, whether too big or too small, is an automatic turnoff.
- A dash of lip gloss and perfume goes a long way towards making a woman feel beautiful.
Basically, after seeing some serious fashion disasters over the course of my two weeks in trial, I became even more passionate about this blog and sharing fashion with working women. Thanks for following along :)
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Back into the Swing of Things
Tory Burch Heels; Club Monaco Blazer; Madewell Top; Raoul Skirt; Christopher Kon Bag; Michael Kors Heels // Club Monaco Top; J. Crew Necklace; J. Crew Pants; Steve Madden // J. Crew Sweater; Kenneth Jay Lane Ring; Ann Taylor Belt; Zara Skirt; J. Crew Heels
Hi guys! I am thrilled to be back on P&P! Without boring you with all the details, the trial took two weeks as expected (a very long two weeks), it went well for us, and I could not be more excited to be back talking fashion with you all.
After wearing tons of black, gray, and navy over the past two weeks, all I could think about was COLOR! Oh how I have missed all of the bright pieces in my closet. As I get back into the swing of things at work and life, here are some of the bright and colorful combinations I am swooning over. Have a great Monday!
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Timeout
P&P readers,
As much I as hate to take time away from the blog, the time has come for me to take a little timeout. Today, I start a trial that is going to require my full attention (and even my tired, stressed out, exhausted attention when that is all I have left). Trial is pretty much the ultimate experience for a lawyer, but it also takes virtually everything out of you. I love sharing fashion and style with you guys each week, but the day job has to come first. So, I have to be all business for the next couple of weeks, although sadly I do not have the liberty in court to be as chic as these ladies.
I’ll be away for 1-2 weeks and back sooner if something unexpected happens. I am looking forward to coming back with fresh material and a new focus. After being conservative-suit and closed-toe shoes clad for days on end, I will be dying to turn my attention back to fashion, trends, and all things fabulous.
So, thank you in advance for your patience. See you on the other side!
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