What do you wear to work?

This weekend I plan to go shopping for some new work clothes. I have been working hard on keeping my clothing purchases to a minimum by curbing my spending appetite. I have been diving into magazines and doing countless hours of window shopping to prepare for this weekend.

I believe office wear has done a complete turnaround.Women are no longer wearing stuffy matchy matchy suits or plain old collared shirts and pleated trousers. Instead they are wearing ruffles, prints, bold colors, sexy heels, shimmer, and fitted dresses. Women are becoming inspired by runway fashion and creating outfits for work that reflect their personalities as well as their love for fashion and the corporate world is finally taking notice.

When people ask me what is my style, I always tell them professional chic. Anyone who kows me or went to highschool with me could tell you the same thing. I was the 10th grader rocking blouses and blazers with my jeans and Nine West heels while the other girls were wearing t-shirts and the newest kicks. Fastforward to now, and I still have the same style. Updated of course. I have always believed that there is power in work clothes and they should show a bit of your personality.

If you are in a style rut for work check out some of my choices for shaking things up at the office.


I think ruffle detailing is a great way to spice up your office look, which is why I chose a ruffle top and skirt. Don't be afraid to mix up colors like pink and yellow. A great trench coat always completes the look.

Long gone are the days of  plain solid color buttoned up cardigans. Try an animal print cardigan with a side ruffle embellished skirt or try an embellished cropped cardigan with a bold colored pencil skirt and keep the shoes simple with neutral colors.

I know some of you may think I am crazy but, I love sequins for daytime. Paired with a classic blazer, you can pull this look off at the office.

A standout pair of heels or flats are always a great way to show personality at work. Of course you want to be comfortable for the office, so, I think it's important to wear an appropriate heel height that you can handle. If you have a pair of shoes that have a trendy or artistic design, wear them with trouser pants. They will look cute peeking out from your pants. They can also be a conversation starter. Think about how many times you coplimented someone at work on their shoes and you both chatted the day away.

If you are afraid to wear bright colors and sequins to work then opt for bold accessories like large bracelets, watches, patterned tights, colorful scarves.  Show your boss that you mean business.

Tell me what is your work style?

Get The Look

Fantasia

Curvy girl Fantasia was spotted at the 2009 Soul Train Awards looking fabulous in a simple ruched long sleeve black dress. The southern beauty is never afraid to let her curves show. This season,  fashion is fearless with body conscious clothing. Women are no longer hiding their curves. Whether you're a size 2 or 24 make sure you take advantage of the tailored cuts and fitted looks this Fall season. Don't be afraid to stand out. Get Fantasia's look:

Plus Size Curves

A fitted dress like these require two things, Spanx and good posture. You always want to make sure you are held in properly and great posture shows confidence and makes you look and feel in charge.

Dresses: Dororthy Perkins, sizes 6-20, Evans.co.uk, sizes 14-30

Missy Curves

Dresses: Ann Taylor, sizes 00-18, Dorothy Perkins, sizes 6-20

Fantasia is wearing the Louis Vuitton Cancan heels, which retail for about $1,230. You can achieve the same look with these options above. Ankle straps are a great option.

Louis Vuitton Cancan heels

Earrings

Sexy sleek multi strand drop earrings will complete the look. Forever21 $4.80

Going out tonight?

                                
                          
                            

Do you have plans tonight and nothing to wear? Well, I have the hook up for you. Wet Seal has some pretty cool and trendy new arrivals at affordable prices.

The outfit to the left is for plus size curvy girls. Each piece comes in sizes 1X-3X.

Top $22.50, Latex leggings $18.50, and shoes $22.50

The outfit to the right s for missy curves and each pies comes in sizes XS-XL.

Top and skirt $19.50, shoes $29.50

So, go out and have fun tonight. Order a drink or three. You can afford it because you saved a bundle on your outfit.

Stylish Curves:Chrissette Michele

 Chrissette Michele

Chrissette Michele not only has an amazing voice, she also has amazing style. Since she stepped on the seen I have been watching her every style move. Her voluptuous curvacious body is hypnotizing and her swagger is enviable. Chrissette moves to her own fashion beat in a world that says you can't be fashionable if you're above a size 10. I think Chrissette is a great fashion role model for curvy women.

What I love about Chrissette is that her style is unique. She is fearless in her fashion choices and her curves are always looking right. You can always find her in leggings, a great pair of heels, leather gloves, and a cool looking jacket or vest.

Get Chrissette's edgier looks with these key items:

White Blazer

Sequin & Latex Leggings

Leather Gloves

Fur Vest           

Leather Bomber

Hot Heels

Left to Right

1.Target blazer $15.74, sizes 14W-26W

2. Banana Republic blazer $49.99, sizes 00-16

3. Torrid Vest- $39.99, sizes 10-26

4. Forever 21. $24.80, sizes S-L

5. Sequin Leggings $88.50 Victoria Secret, sizes 0-18

6. Latex leggings, Wet Seal,  sizes 1X-3X, $18.509

7. Leather Gloves, Southcombe, $54

7. Bomber Jacket, Plussizefix.com $68, sizes 14-26

8. Bomber Jacket, ArdenB.com, sizes S-L, $69

9. Shoes:The Highest Heel $48,

10. NYLA, $90

Sexy Chrissette

Lace Dress

Fitted Satin Dresses

Sexy Evening Heels

Left to Right

1. Kiyonna Dress $178, sizes 10-32

2. Top Shop Dress, $80

3. Calvin Klein satin dress $104, sizes 14-24

4. Jessica McClintock gold satin dress, $188, Sizes 0-14

5. Nine West silver sandals, $89

6. Two Lips Booties $69.95

Designer Highlight

Last night I was doing some web surfing and I came across some really chic and stylish pieces from Etsy.com. I love the designers on Etsy because they really offer some great unique pieces that are trendy and stylish.  I checked out some pieces from Jibri and as usual the clothes are always on fire. Here are a couple of my pics. Hope you like. Jibri makes clothes from sizes 14-24. Each of these pieces range from $70-$200.

Jibri