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Style Diary – Shoe Closet

August 9, 2010
What I Wore to Work

Now that I’ve moved, I’ve lost my beloved bedroom wall where I had placed a custom quote shown below. It was frequently used for my Chictopia outfit pics Lately with my move I’ve been relegated to whatever area had the least amount of unpacked boxes in the background, thus the series of work outfits shot at my front door. I’m excited that my mini-makeover project has been completed. My once, cheap Ikea, floor-to-ceiling shoe closet is now a fab, fuschia photo opp! See my before and after below and let me know what you think!

Unfortunately, this is the only shot I have of my before version but you can see the plain wood background before I painted it.

Here is my after!

Yes, I AM the Korean Imelda Marcos!

Style Diary: What to Wear To Work

July 29, 2010
What I Wore to Work

quote from my mom: “So it sounds like you work in fashion place like “Prada Devil.” Yes, mom my place is uber-fashionable and the pressure to look good is as intense as it is in that movie, Devil Wears Prada (hint hint, you got the movie title wrong). To read more about my latest dress to impress pressure click here.

Because of this pressure, I’ve been in the process of a major fashion edit. I’m ruthlessly snatching clothes off hangers, leaving only what I love behind. And I’m putting new pressure on myself to upgrade my wardrobe. Out go the cute, cheap finds that could in anyway be identified as such in hopes of clearing the way for more grown-up upscale pieces.

In the meantime, I’m happy to style my mix ‘n match wardrobe of designer brands, vintage finds and secret deals. Below is my latest roundup of work clothes. (I’m an event planning marketer for a major retailer) What’s your favorite?

I love mixing opposites. Here I’m mixing frilly feminine (the tulle lined butter yellow Forever 21 dress) with a tougher quilted leather jacket with chain detail (Forever 21 Balmain knockoff) with studded heels from BCBG and a Chanel chain purse.

Speaking of opposites, after having such a full skirt, I longed for a slimmer silhouette the next day. Here I am wearing a satin skirt, Forever 21 leopard bow tank and H&M cardigan. Shoes and accessories are designer (Christian Louboutin and Chanel). If I’m wearing my secret steals i.e. no-name brands, then I make sure to balance them off with some designer duds.

I love when menswear gets a feminine twist. In the above photo, I’m wearing a menswear inspired suit by BCBG, a satin lace cami from Nicole Miller (gift), lucite and silver necklace, Chanel purse, and satin heels from Ann Taylor Loft. Devil Wears Prada, here I come!