Ms. Jas
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Rainy Days
Ms. Jas
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Work it Girl!
Okay, so for most people getting dressed for work can be a complete nightmare. However, I have some great news...it doesn't have to be! One thing I like to do that also makes my work day go by more smoothly is wearing color...bright colors. I would like to say that there is research available to prove that wearing bright colors improves your mood and attitude, but I haven't found that research just yet. Here is one of my favorite colors, turquoise. I like to call it my "power" color because when I wear it I feel like all eyes are on me. Which may be all in my head, but feeling that way helps me put a little more pep in my step. A way to include color in your wardrobe is to combine your colorful pieces with neutral colors. For example, wearing this turquoise dress with neutral accessories would definitely be the way to go for me. You can actually reverse this look with a beige or black dress and colorful accessories. Work can be stressful enough, but what you wear on the outside can definitely affect how you feel on the inside. So punching up your wardrobe with a powerful color like this can come in handy if you have a major meeting or presentation. Hope this helps you get your week off to a wonderful start!
Polka Dots are Girl’s Best Friend, Too!
I consider getting dressed to be a fun and creative challenge.
I would even go so far as to call it one of my hobbies, one that actually
stuck. This week I decided to experiment with polka dots. Wearing any type of
pattern can be tricky, but it certainly shouldn’t give you a panic attack. This
is one look I wore to work, polka dots with plaid pumps. If you’re scared to go
all the way with wearing patterns, try wearing the pattern on something small
like a scarf or in this case, tights. Also, wearing small bursts of pattern
will kick your outfit up a notch. It’s very inexpensive trick, I got these
tights from Wal-Mart for five bucks and these pumps only cost me $12 at a Macy’s
clearance sale.
If you’re feeling bold, try wearing a patterned top or bottom. Beware the key word is “or.” Do NOT wear patterns from head to toe unless it’s a maxi dress or jumpsuit. I found this fabulous top on a weekend trip to San Antonio at T.J. Maxx, it was about $15. The neutral colors make it less intimidating and actually my first instinct was to rock it with a black pencil skirt which is fine. But I like to have a little fun with my style. So I rocked it with this pink mini-skirt I found at Forever 21 instead…it did everything, but break the bank at $9. I ended up wearing this ensemble to a party at the House of Blues and I really stood out amongst all of the “freakum” dresses and “club” shirts…in a good way.
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| Polka dots and plaid, oh my! |
If you’re feeling bold, try wearing a patterned top or bottom. Beware the key word is “or.” Do NOT wear patterns from head to toe unless it’s a maxi dress or jumpsuit. I found this fabulous top on a weekend trip to San Antonio at T.J. Maxx, it was about $15. The neutral colors make it less intimidating and actually my first instinct was to rock it with a black pencil skirt which is fine. But I like to have a little fun with my style. So I rocked it with this pink mini-skirt I found at Forever 21 instead…it did everything, but break the bank at $9. I ended up wearing this ensemble to a party at the House of Blues and I really stood out amongst all of the “freakum” dresses and “club” shirts…in a good way.
Anyway, I hope you like what I put together and it inspires
you to experiment with different patterns in your closet. Have fun!
Ms. Jas
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