Thursday, December 6, 2012

Dress Your Way to Sucess


Dress For Success



There are a couple things that I am known for; wearing a lot
of black, laughing at my own jokes long before anyone else does
 and overdressing 99.9% of the time. While I have been
trying to work on the first two that I listed,
something I will never change is the way that
I overdress. Whether it's going to get coffee, school
or a casual dinner with my boyfriend, I prefer to be
dressed my best at all times.

Where else can dressing nice help you in life?

In the work place.

Dressing well in my personal opinion is one of
the best ways to help you on your route to success.
Many people believe that companies don't care what you look
like, which is true, however, when your working for them
you are a representation of the company and looking
well put together and polished looks professional and
organized.

Dressing well at work or an interview can
benefit you because..

* It makes you look put-together.
Organization at work
is key regardless of the industry, and if you look
like a hot mess, what are they going to think your work
is going to be like?

*It shows Effort.
Anyone can roll out of bed,
 put on a frumpy grey business suit
they just bought at Macy's and throw their hair
in a bun. Putting effort into looking good from
 your shoes to your jewelry shows
that you care about how you present yourself.
Taking the time to make sure you look good
before you head into the office makes you a
good representation of the company, being a good
representation makes you a valuable asset.

*You Make a Stylish Impression
Why do some people like to be the last person
to be interviewed? That's because they want to
be the last one the person spoke with and leave
a memorable impression. However if your dressed
to the nine, chances are you are going to leave a stylish
impression which can help you be chosen
for projects later down the road. Looks aren't
everything, but when you have the brains and
the looks, your a double threat.

The Worst
One of the quickest ways to get fired
is to dress inappropriately at work. Some of
your male co-works may like it, but exposing
too much at work can lead to sexual
harassment which now makes you a liability
for the company.

Want to age about 40 years, try on this
frumpy business suit and snooze yourself
to death.
The Best
Polka-dot ponte dress
 Cute dress are always a must around
the office, just make sure they are long enough
and do not have any high slits on them.
$148 J Crew

Black Satin Pencil Skirt
Having a classic Pencil Skirt in a variety
of colors should be in every girls closet.
$88 White House Black Market


Good Luck!

xoxo.
 Sarah

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

What I won't go without This Fall!

Fashion Pieces I won't Go
Without This Fall!

It isn't everyday you walk into a store or log
onto a website that has everything your looking for
that won't accompany you in maxing out
your credit card. I am a lover of all things extravagant
and nice, but my budget doesn't always allow me 
to shop that way. 



I love Barney's, Neiman's and Bergdorf's just as much
as the next girl, but it wasn't until a couple years ago
I stumbled upon Piperlime.com which opened the door
to amazing shopping with a fabulous price point.
 They have an amazing range of designers and brands
that range from the $$$$$ to $$, which is perfect for us
girls who like to find a great bargain. 
(For you New Yorkers they also just opened
their first retail store in SoHo)!

There are a couple pieces I will not go without this fall
and Piperlime.com is my mecca to fall shopping without
breaking the bank.


Chic Bootie
MICHAEL Michael Kors$195.00

A Pleather of Leather

(All of these pieces are Vegan Leather!
They look fab and are more budget friendly)

Dex$59.00
Sanctuary$108.00
Ark and Co.$89.00



A Go-To Sweater Dress
Sanctuary$118.00
Colorful Bottoms
Tinley Road$49.00
Levi's$78.00
Hazel$74.00



A Pop Of Peplum
C.Luce$64.00

A Chunky Knit

Threads for Thought$89.00
Beautiful Bobbles
Kate Spade New York $123.99
Kenneth Cole New York$28.00
House of Harlow 1960$75.00
 A Touch of Cream
Tinley Road$98.00
Pim + Larkin$79.00

Tinley Road$69.00

Happy Fall Shopping!

XOXO






Tuesday, August 28, 2012

A Style Tribute: My Grandmother


A Style Tribute: My Grandmother

You always wonder what effect you will have on people 
once you are gone. You hope that people will look 
back and think of you as a good person, a 
hard worker, someone who was dedicated to their 
family and never gave up on what you wanted. 
We all want to leave some sort of impression on the
world, and since recently losing someone very dear to me, 
it made me think of the impression she had on me.



My grandmother Wanda Alber was born in Brooklyn, NY
but if you saw her from across the room, you would think
she came from Upper East Side royalty. She was always
dressed beautifully, and walked the room with such poise and
elegance. Growing up, one of things I looked most forward to
when visiting her was playing dress up in her closet. She had
the most beautiful Italian leather shoes and handbags, cashmere
sweaters, big hats and sunglasses.


Some of her favorite things included
Fresh Peach Ice Cream from Four Sea's in Cape Cod, Italian
leather belts, shoes and bags, Blood Mary's,  the color lime green, 
tall glasses of ice cold water and the original 
Brooks Brothers located on 346 Madison Avenue 
in New York City.



Something I always loved about Wanda was her fashion
sense and how put together and polished she always looked.

Here are a few of my favorite fashion staples she
was known for..


Oversized Earrings
$425,  Herve Van Der Straeten
Indulge in Cashmere
$398, Ralph Lauren

Don't Be Afraid of Color
$198, Equipment
(Citronelle was one of Wanda's favorite colors)
Italian Leather is Worth Every Penny
$240, Prada
Wanda passed away on Sunday, August 26th 2012.



Despite no longer being with us, something that will always
stay forever vivid in my mind if her sense of style and grace that she
possessed her whole life. 

I love you Wanda and miss you already.