asos.com, $51

Call me a sucker for a high-waisted pencil skirt, but this one takes the 'basic' out of the office staple. Sexy, polished, and anything but boring, this ASOS skirt is sick sick sick...

Office Basics: the Perfect Bag

As a business woman, you're probably carrying personal items, your laptop, documents, and even occasionally a camera to the office. In other words, you need a large, functional bag, that looks luxurious. Thankfully, there is quite the variety out there. Whether it's a designer bag, that's big enough for all of your stuff, or a laptop bag that looks like a pretty purse, there's plenty to choose from.


1. Chloé Large shoulder bag, $1670
2. DKNY crocodile bag, $295
3. MIU MIU leather tote, $1295


1. McKlein Laptop Case $112
2. Moonsus Laptop Tote, $208

Office Basics: the Wrap Dress

asos.com dress $76
Calypso Julia dress, $69
Allsaints Levlon dress, $135
Yesstyle.com dress, $39

This basic is my absolute favorite. When in doubt, I always turn to a good wrap dress. Add a scarf, black tights, and you have a fast work appropriate look. I tend to gravitate towards dresses anyway, simply because they are always flattering on me and I look put together, even if I just threw it on in five minutes. The other reason you can't ever have too many wrap dresses: they are day-to-night proof. Add some jewelry and a nice clutch, and you are ready to go out for a few cocktails.

Switching gears

photos courtesy of JCrew

We decided to change the direction of this blog slightly, and focus primarily on office apparel. What to wear to work is usually the dilemma we face every morning. Keeping up with fashion and incorporating it into our office looks, while staying on budget is no easy feat, but very much doable. So, check back for latest office fashion and budget-friendly alternatives.

Brighten up!

Who says winter coats have to be drab? As Michael Kors has proven with his winter collection, neon perfectly compliments the dark winter tones. Pink, orange, yellow will brighten up the gray season for me, and I'll look forward to leaving the house in freezing temperatures. Well, that might be pushing it.. Let's say I won't dread the weather as much.

1. Michael Kors Swing Coat, $2,795
2. Pink Funnel-Neck Coat, Old Navy, $89
3. Canary Wool Herringbone Funnel-Neck Coat, Urban Outfitters, $158
4. Blue French Connection Song Bird Coat, $298
5. Yellow Delia's Military Peacoat, $89

Must-have boots of the season

1. Bakers Shoes $110 • 2. Jessica Simpson $160 • 3. Aldo Shoes $160 • 4. AK Anne Klein $169 • 5. Bakers Shoes $110

More Designer Collabos

We, the consumers keep profiting from the current economic crisis... Even more designers are collaborating with major retailers to get us their prêt-à-porter. I'm all for it... If it means I can get my Jimmy Choos at a fraction of the cost at H&M, or Gaultier!!! at Target, I'm a happy girl. Just the other day I was like a kid in the candy store, rummaging through the Anna Sui racks at Tar-zheeee... oh, what a lovely world we live in... fashion is becoming less and less highbrow, and the designers have finally figured out where the money is...

Jimmy Choo Shoes ($99-149), In selected stores November 14th

Jean Paul Gaultier for Target, March 2010