I have a particular fondness for funky silver jewelry so I alternate
different pieces throughout the week. I also discovered that work was the
perfect place to wear the vintage turquoise jewelry I'd inherited from my
grandmother, which I'd felt was too dressy to wear to school or on the weekends.
It is this humble writer's opinion that shoes can make or break your outfit,
but give Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik the boot. Not only are there plenty of
sexy heels and other fun and trendy shoes available everywhere at decent prices,
but when a less expensive pair wears out the sooner you get to go shoe shopping
again! Speaking of which, don't be afraid to retire those old, used up shoes.
Scuffed sides, a ragged toe, or worn down heels can make your whole outfit look
shabby.
There are two final pieces of information to keep in mind while you paw
through the sale racks:
Think basic: Choose basic colors and styles that are easy to mix and
match. This doesn't mean you have to steer clear of trendy clothes, just don't
spend a lot on them. Remember, the less you pay for something that you'll only
wear five times, the less you care that you only wore it five times.
Work with what you have: I had a lot of leftover trendy shirts that
worked really well under some of my suits. Some were too low-cut for work so I
just saved those for the weekend. Be creative but also be mindful that
unfortunately you're not on campus anymore!
So, are you ready to hit the stores yet? Well then, get to it. In the
meantime, this chick is signing off and slipping into a pair of pajama pants.