The T-Shirt Dress

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Dress code: business casual. Am I the only one who gets slightly anxious when seeing those words on an invite? Do they want me to show up in blazer? Is a pencil skirt too much? Perhaps I could get away with wearing black skinnies… Girl-code dictates it’s always better to be overdressed than under-dressed. But let’s be honest, nobody wants to be the only stiff girl standing in a matching suit and pant (unless you’re wearing it à la the 1970’s YSL x Helmut Newton’s Le Smoking suit – in which case, let me catch my breathe because I LOVE YOU)….

The Striped Top

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I’ve always admired the French, with their sophistication and savoir-faire. They have a way of being impossibly cool and effortlessly chic, served with a side of nonchalance (also known as, don’t-give-a-f*ck). So when I’m feeling inspired and wanna look Parisian, there’s only one piece that comes to mind. Nothing says French more than a simple striped shirt. THE UTILITY: La marinière (also known as the Breton Top) originated in the early 19th century with the French navy – the striped uniform was designed to help distinguish overboard sailors from the waves of the sea. I wonder if maybe a color…

3 Fall Essentials You Need

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And just like that, we’ve hit the fall season like a young pup hits a screened-door. Caught off guard and slightly confused. You can deny it all you want, but temperatures are dropping and necklines are rising – it’s almost time to even put your aircon away, gasp. Trust me, I’m just as annoyed as you are. I only got a tan twice this summer: the first was during a 150 mile fundraising bike ride under the blaring sun, who gifted me the most direct and unmistakable farmer’s tan via our team jersey. I then spent the second opportunity trying…

The Silk Blouse

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Every woman needs a classic silk blouse. The lightweight smooth material elevates each look with a simple touch of that oh-la-la luxury.  Silk is also made from a prism-like fibre which allows the cloth to refract incoming light at different angles, producing a shimmering effect… Who says I never paid attention in Physics? And if you’re anything like me, that natural sheen creates the perfect spotlight for your devastatingly intuitive monologues (cue diagnosis of Middle Child Syndrome). THE UTILITY: Not a fan of the luxe? Then let’s try laid-back. When fully unbuttoned, the delicate beauty becomes a weightless cover, perfect for…

Work Code

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I tried a choker in my workplace, and no one batted an eyelash – in other words, wear yours before the trend is over. To paint the setting, my office is very corporate. There are about 600 people packed into 9 floors of an iconic Boston building, yet the range of style barely spans a Talbots or Ann Taylor. Slowly but surely through my years of employment here, I’ve tested the waters for what is and is not appropriate in a reserved environment. The results? Actually, not terrible. Prior to this, I worked at an online streetwear retailer that was dynamic,…