Changing Careers, Changing Wardrobes: From Corporate America to Event PlannerWritten by Kathryn Finney
Several women are now making leap from careers in Corporate America to being their own boss in creative industry. As entreprenuers, most of their "extra" income is put towards building business, leaving little money to build a new wardrobe. It truly takes guts to go out on your own and we're going to help you make transition. First, hold on to your black, blue, gray suits. You can even hold on to those "sensible" black pumps. Use these pieces as foundation for your new wardrobe. Then, try adding following pieces to your update your wardrobe to your current position. - Two pairs of comfortable strappy heels- one in black and one in some outrageous color like hot pink. - Buy shoe jewelry (like old school shoe buckles like your grandma used to wear). You can find them at Nordstroms or at Bakers Shoes. You are going to put these on your old "sensible" shoes. As an event planner, you will be running around quite a bit and you still need to be comfortable. - Three slip tops: one sequined, one like a camisole, and another with a slight shimmer. These tops should fit very well and should be any color but black. - As many brooches as you can get your hands on. You will use these to accessorize your current outfits. - Two nice party dresses in any color but black. Bluefly.com has hot dresses from designers like Nicole Miller and ABS Allen Schwartz for exceptionally reasonable prices. - One tailor bouclé blazer in pink or purple. Believe it or not, Wal-Mart has an adorable one from their George Line for $26. - A nice cashmere sweater set. It's classic and can go with everything. Score a sweater for well under $60 from stores like Macys or Smartbargains.com
| | Winter Looks on a BudgetWritten by Kathryn Finney
Here are some quick and easy winter looks on a budget.There are several new looks you can pull off for a fraction of usual cost. Knee-high shearling boots are very hot right now, but you can get a pair of shearling-like boots from stores like Aldo , Bakers, and even Nordstrom for well under $70. These boots look great with a pair of jeans tucked inside. Ponchos are definitely not "in" anymore, but what is "in" is to take a wide/long pashmina-like scarf in a great color like green or pink (you can get these at pretty much any store), and draping it around your shoulders, much as you would wear a poncho. Fasten two ends together at shoulder with brooches. Brooches continue to rock, and stores like Express and Claire's Boutique have a wonderful assortment. Remember: The gaudier brooch, better! Wear three or so at same time.
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