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Staff Faves - Part 2

Staff Faves - Part 1

Work From Home Style In 3 Steps

Work From Home Style

Working from home has some serious style challenges.  If you find yourself still in your PJs at noon or rotating through your collection of yoga pants and hoodies every day, it’s time to upgrade your work-from-home style in three easy steps. 

Step 1: Change out of your PJs before you start checking work emails. Otherwise one email turns into two emails and before you know it, it’s lunch time.

Step 2: Up your style factor with a chic top.  Think comfortable, but sophisticated. (Bonus!... this will be the part your coworkers see if you get pulled into a video chat).

Step 3: Add a coat of mascara and a tinted lip gloss every morning.  It may seem unnecessary to get gussied up for your dog or cat, but it’s a simple way to look effortlessly polished

 When you work from home, it can be all too easy to fall into some bad style habits.  When you like the way you look, you feel more confident, and when you’re confident you work better.  (Plus you won’t feel embarrassed when you have to answer the door for the FedEx guy.)

Share your work-from-home style tips and challenges in the Comments section below!

Travel Like a Jetsetter

Travelling like a jetsetter means arriving at your destination looking just as good as you did when you took off.  The trick is finding comfortable but chic clothes and beauty products that will last the entire flight.

Claire Dress | Amour Vert: Best dress to travel in! The fabric is comfortable and the pockets are handy as you head to your terminal, but the gathered fabric means you'll look totally put together no matter how long your flight is. 

Galia Tunic | Amour Vert: Incredibly soft, but with a high chic factor!  Leave your jeans and t-shirts in your checked bags.  After the first hour of your flight, you'll be glad you opted for a soft tunic and leggings instead. 

Donna Leggings | Amour Vert: These are the most comfortable leggings you'll ever own.  Need I say more? 

24/7 Glide on Eye-Pencil | Urban Decay: There is nothing less jetsetter than arriving at your destination with raccoon eyes after falling asleep with your makeup on!  Go light on any eye-shadow and opt for an eyeliner and mascara with some staying power. 

Sugar Lip Treatment SPF | fresh: The last thing you need is to hit turbulence as you apply a bright red lipstick.  Swap your deep hues for a lip balm with a tint.  You can apply it without a mirror and it will instantly give your complexion a pop of color.  

WeWOOD Date Watch | Amour Vert: The right accessories will pull your outfit together, but not be a nuisance while you're on the go.  Limit your look to one or two items that are easy to remove at the security check point.  A WeWood watch is light enough that you'll forget you're even wearing it once your flight takes off.  

What fashionable travel tips would you add to our list? Share them in the Comments below!

Favorite Cyber Monday Deals 2012

Cyber Monday is by far the best day of the year to be an online shopper.  The only downside is that the volume of deals can be overwhelming.  Lucky for you, I've scoured my favorite sites to bring you my favorite deals for today.  (You are very welcome!)

Amour Vert
I may be a tiny bit biased, but at 50% off storewide, you can't beat Amour Vert's Cyber Monday deal.
Offer code: CYBERMONDAY
Details: Sitewide discount plus free shipping and returns

• 6am - 10am: 50% OFF
• 10am - 3pm: 40% OFF
• 3pm - midnight: 30% OFF

Neiman Marcus
I always feel like I should be rewarded for finishing my holiday shopping.  I suppose Neiman's agrees because the more I spend on my friends and family, the bigger the gift card they'll send to me!
Offer Code: GC4YOU
Details: 

• Spend $200 - Get a $50 gift card
• Spend $500 - Get a $125 gift card
• Spend $1000 - Get a $250 gift card
• Spend $2000 - Get a $500 gift card

Piperlime and Athleta

If you've been eyeing some new boots or need some winter workout clothes, Piperlime and Athleta have you covered!

Offer Code: CYBER

Details: Very simple.  Take 20% off sitewide!

Revolve Clothing
Do you love name brands, but cringe at the price tags?  
Offer Codes and Details:

• Take $15 off your $100 purchase - CYBERWEEKEND15
• Take $50 off your $250 purchase - CYBERWEEKEND50
• Take $125 off your $500 purchase - CYBERWEEKEND125
• Take $250 off your $1000 purchase - CYBERWEEKEND250

SHOPBOP
One more site that will reward you for going on a shopping binge!
Offer Code: BIGEVENT12
Details:

• Spend $250 - Save 20%
• Spend $500 - Save 25%
• Spend $1000 - Save 30%
• Spend $1500 - Save 35%

What Cyber Monday deals have you found?  Share in the Comments section below!

7 Tips To Make Office Casual A Little More Chic

Just because your office has a casual dress code, doesn't mean you should wear your hoodie everyday… or maybe ever.  When I stopped wearing a suit to work, I loved the opportunity to be comfortable, but didn’t want to give up looking sophisticated and capable.

Here are 7 ways to mix comfy casual with office chic: 

1. Opt for a Dress with Pockets

A dress always makes me feel more put together, but pockets give me something to do with my hands when I’m delivering a presentation. 

Claire Faux Wrap Dress

2. Fabrics Make the Difference

If your office is more business than casual, wear soft silks that look sophisticated.  If you’re co-workers look like they’re still dressing for college, shop for knit pieces, but opt for ones with stylish cuts.

3. Cover that Cleavage!

I hate to break it to you, but no one wants to see your cleavage – well, not at the office at least.  Faux wrap dresses look trendy, but do a great job of covering up the goods.

Karen Faux Wrap Dress

4. Soft and Comfy

Sometimes it feels like I live at the office.  While I can’t show up in my PJs, wearing the most comfortable work clothes imaginable is the next best thing.

I am a sucker for incredibly soft leggings, and thin, but warm layering pieces that can stand up to my never-warm-enough office.

  

5. Versatility Is Your Friend

My co workers see me every single day.  I like to mix up my look by investing in lots of quality basics.  I mix and match with different accessories so my co-workers think they’re seeing me in new styles every day.

6. Wear Tops that Pull Double Duty

I rarely buy tops that I consider “work-only.”   All of my work tops can be styled with jeans just as easily as skirts.  Silk blouses do this perfectly.  They look sophisticated in the office but trendy with denim.  

7.  Personalize with Accessories

Accessories are the perfect way to show off your personality!  I look for pieces that are conversation starters and get me lots of compliments.  When co workers tell me how much they like my We Wood watch I tell them that a tree is planted for every watch sold. 

We Wood Watches

You should never have to sacrifice comfort for style.  How do you boost the style factor of your casual work wear? Tell me in the comments below!