ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Volunteer Tuesday
I recently started volunteering as a personal shopper at Dress for Success. The organization helps prepare women for the work place by providing them with career tips and clothing. When a woman is interviewing for a job, they come and get dressed in a suit. When they get the job, they can come back and get five office appropriate outfits.
Today was my second week as a personal shopper and I can’t even begin to describe what an incredibly rewarding experience it has been. It proves how important fashion is in helping a woman’s confidence. My client today came in a little nervous about her interview. When she saw herself in a cream suit with a black striped shell and pumps she smiled and told me she thinks she’s going to get the job. I hope she does so she can come back and I can dress her again!
As for me, I didn’t dress for success, I went for comfort. The West Coast headquarters is still fairly new, so there are boxes galore. When I wasn’t dressing a client, I helped organize, which isn’t an activity for a dress or suit. Jeans and classic loafers (which have been super popular with celebs recently) was a more sensible choice.
Forever 21 shirt, Citizens of Humanity jeans, Calvin Klein belt, Juicy Couture watch, Michael Kors loafers, Marc by Marc Jacobs aviators
Fashion Staples Used: Striped Button-Down
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Photography by Gregory Imler
ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Crochet Chic
Crochet is making a comeback this season. Normally, I’d wear the knit with more bohemian pieces, like ripped denim or maxi dresses. But this morning I tried the cardigan with my zebra staple and to my surprise really liked it! It gave a hippie feel to the polished pencil skirt and d’Orsay sandals. I’ve had this cardigan since I was about 10-years-old (it’s a child’s large) and I’m thrilled I never threw it away. You’ll be seeing it quite a few more times over the summer.
Juicy Couture tank, Next Generation crochet cardigan, vintage Emmanuel Ungaro skirt, beads from So Good Jewelry, Manolo Blahnik sandals
Fashion Staples Used: Zebra skirt
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ttF Fashion Staples Series: Pencil and Chain
For the past two years, my go-to outfit for work has been a pencil skirt, a v-neck tee and some type of statement necklace. I talked about the versatile uniform when WorkChic profiled me in a Steal Her Style post. Today, I went with a ribbed red top and chain necklace that I found years ago at It’s a Wrap in Burbank. The store sells wardrobe from different TV shows and movies. I don’t know where this piece was worn but I had to have it.
Juicy Couture top, Theory pencil skirt, Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses, Calvin Klein pumps, necklace from It’s a Wrap
Fashion Staples Used: Black Pencil Skirt
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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: All Buttoned Up
Black pants and a white button-up often has the tendency to make you look like a waiter. But puff sleeves and a brooch—and a pop of orange at the wrist—take the outfit of catering territory.
Forever 21 top, H&M pants, vintage brooch, Stuart Weitzman boots, Juicy Couture watch, Target headband
Fashion Staples Used: Crystal Brooch
Michelle Obama caused a color frenzy when she wore a purple Toywatch in Paris. At $195, the timepiece is certainly more affordable than her Cartier Tank Francaise. But Shop4Sparkles Watch Me Watches are only $25! They come in ten colors, which makes me wish I didn’t splurge on my orange Juicy Couture jelly watch last year. Oh well!
Recently, I’ve been really inspired by all the tribal chic looks from Spring 2009 Fashion Week. So much so, that I was immediately drawn to this global print when helping a friend clean out her closet. The skirt was too big on me but the elastic waistband let me transform it into a dress. I created an outfit I can wear now to work and on vacation later this summer.
Now…
Juicy Couture ribbed shirt, Forever 21 belt, vintage necklace, Hogan boots
Later…
Beads from Africa, flower ring a friend got me at Bergdorfs, Steve Madden wedges
