Business Casual With a Twist

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Lovelies! I hope you've all had a delightful week and are looking forward to the weekend, I know I am! Anyways, I wanted to talk about business casual clothing today. As you may or my not know, I'm in the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, and we are required to wear business casual to our meetings. At first, this was a huge challenge for me because my style is just not conservative. However, I've been able to figure out some easy and classy business casual options. It's really great to know how to dress this way because if you want to be successful in any professional setting or interview, a solid business casual outfit is a must.

Firstly, I want to introduce you to the general rules of business casual:

1. No jeans. Even colored jeans.
2. No leggings and boots.
3. Nothing shorter than finger tip length for skirts.
4. Nothing too low cut.
5. Avoid showing undergarments such as bra straps.
6. Never wear things with lots of logos or letters.
7. Think "professional," "appropriate," and "put together"
8. If you would wear it to the gym or the beach, it's not business casual.
9. If you would wear it to a club or party, it's not business casual.
10. Platform stilettos and other sky high heels are probably not appropriate.
11. Think classy! 

Here are some ways you can dress to impress without sacrificing your personal style!

Here's one of my favorite strategies. Find a black pencil skirt that you like and make endless outfits with it. This allows you to buy less items of clothing because once you have a pencil skirt, you can add a variety of blouses, accessories, and blazers to make it an outfit. I would recommend finding a comfortable, high waisted pencil skirt that is almost knee length. I find that peplum style blouses look the best with these; I get annoyed with tucking shirts in. Mix and match your blouses, flats, heels, and accessories and you're good to go! Add a blazer to polish your look even further!

This outfit is super simple and classy. Try a dress that has a boat neck like this one. The quality silk fabric will make you look put together and professional. Make sure to steam or iron it! The 3 inch nude heels will add length to your legs while keeping it classy. Throw on a pair of stud earrings, dangly ones look much less professional. 

Throw in a couple statement pieces like the jewelry and skirt while keeping to a similar color scheme. The golds and pinks will make you stand out in a sea of grey and black! This skirt can still show off your curves while still being appropriate for the workplace.

Hope this helps!!
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Which suit are you?

Ever wonder if you're more like Olivia, Kelsey, Liz, or Amory?? Well here's a quiz so you can find out!!!

1. Your flirting style is described in which three words?

A. bold, silly, fearless

B. I don't know because I don't talk to any guy I like...

C. Awkward, funny, ultimately endearing

D. Sweet, talkative, funny

2. If you saw a cat on the sidewalk, what would your reaction be?

A. EEEERRRRMMMEEEERRGGEEERRRDDD KITTY! *must kitty cuddle*

B. I’d be a little scared but want to pet it.

C. Look at that adorable little animal! Too bad it's not a dog!

D. You stay away because you're allergic

3. What is your favorite color?

A. Purple

B. Yellow

C. Teal

D. Coral

4. Out of the following, which is your favorite song?

A. “Killin’ It” by Krewella

B. I don't have a favorite song

C. This is impossible to answer

D. "Madness" by Muse

5. You would prefer to vacation...?

A. Somewhere snowy!

B. Europe

C. Someplace I've never been before

D. An all inclusive quiet beach resort

6. Some of your favorite foods are...?

A. Fruit (berries, mangoes, papayas, watermelon, etc.), anything with truffle oil, salty crunchy snackies.

B. Thai food

C. Pizza and Mexican Food

D. Ice cream

7. At a party, the first thing you do is...?

A. Dance! Let’s hope they’re playing EDM!

B. Twerk

C. Say hi to people and then plan an escape route if the party is bad.

D. Dance with your girl friends

8. Your favorite places to shop are:

A. Thrift stores, Karmaloop.com, Forever 21, Kitsch Boutique!

B. F21...that's about all i can afford

C. Buffalo Exchange, Urban Outfitters & thrift stores

D. Kohls, H&M, TJ Max

9. What is the biggest compliment you could recieve?

A. Your hair reminds me of a FunFetti Cupcake.

B. I really like your natural hair.

C. You're an interesting human being!

D. You match today!

10. Describe your perfect man...?

A. Skier, long hair, outdoorsy, artistic, wears tight pants, likes cats.

B. Jewish. jk but not really. i like boys with short hair, very funny, laid back, nice

C. Funny, similar music taste, adventurous, likes to read, intelligent & kind

D. Your boyfriend or smart, funny, cute!

Answer Key:

Mostly A's- You're like Miss Amory! Congratulations on being a crazy cat lady hipster outdoorsy skier woman! You're emotional and weird, but that's okay with you. You also have a free spirit and a kind and gentle soul.

Mostly B's- You are like Kelsey! You love camels, and are one bad a$$ chick! You're independent, sassy, and a great friend with a sweet and loving heart.

Mostly C's- You're like Liz! You are adorable, and while you may not see the strength in yourself, it's there and everyone else knows it! You're also awkward and weird but in the very best way.

Mostly D's-You are Olivia! You are literally the nicest human alive. Everyone loves your high energy and sweet spirit! You also love ice cream...

a girl should be two things: classy and fabulous

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We got a request about what to wear for a classy dinner. here are some ways to look classy and not trashy when going out with a boy or your girlfriends!

If you are going out on a date here is a suggestion:

• don't try to look "hot" by wearing a tight mini dress and over the top tall heels. i think getting a classy black dress and cute heels is perfect for a first date - or any date. 

all black is always classy. add in a little color to spice things up!

If your going out with your friends, i would make the outfit a little less "hot" and more "fun." florals, lace and colorful dresses make for a classy but cute outfit.

add a pair of cute wedges and watch to complete the outfit!

xx,

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Day to Night!

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Hello lovelies! We've received a request for some outfits that you can easily transition from day to night! This was a really fun thing to blog about so thanks so much for your requests! We're always open to more!

So there are a few common scenarios in which a girl mind find herself needing to make a quick change between her day to day activities and going out at night. Or, let's be real, sometimes ya just don't want to change an entire outfit just for the night. I feel ya. Here are some easy, fun solutions!

The Scenario: You're at school all day, but your girls are picking you up right after to hit the town for some casual coffee and dinner. Then it's off to a kickback! Bonus: That cutie you've been eying in Spanish class just might be there...

The Solution: Wear a cute dress that's tight and, let's not sugar coat it, shows off your assets! Of course you want to leave a bit to the imagination, so don't let it all hang out, but this patterned tank dress will be appropriate with a jacket for class but still cute enough to go out in. Pair it with some comfy boots, your book bag, and you're good to go! To make the transition, lose the jacket, boots, and bag! Swap them for some bold heels and a clutch! (you can still wear the jacket if it's cold, but take it off once you get inside) Also, add some bling! Nightlife is all about glamming it up a little more than you would during the day. Throw on some unique earrings and some gold bangles and you're ready to flirt!

The Scenario: You're running errands all day. Gotta pick up that prescription, buy your mom her birthday present, get your car's oil changed; all that jazz. It's hot out so you're wearing a sheer tank and some shorts. Since you're running around, you're wearing toms. You're hurrying out of CVS when you get a call from your friend. Emergency! She was just asked out, and her date told her to bring a friend. Double date time! She wants to know if you can be ready in 20 minutes to meet them at the restaurant. Good news! You can do it! 

The Solution: Here's the quickest fix of them all. The bare bones of the day to night outfits. All you need to change here is your shoes. My theory with fashion is that you can wear almost any outfit, throw on some killer heels and call it haute couture! Well, maybe not couture... But at least cute! Of course, you can also supplement this with a small change in makeup or hair, which I'll discuss later. One big bonus when using this method is that if you use toms or small sandals, they're small enough to throw in your bag for later. When your feet get tired at the end of the night, just pull a little switcheroo and you're golden! Your feet will thank you.

The Scenario: Let's face it. You just don't have time to change your outfit. Or maybe you don't have access to another set of clothes. However, you do have your makeup bag!

The Solution: Here's what's in your makeup bag and what to do with it:

Use these gentle and natural towelettes to take away all the smudges and damage done to your makeup and skin during the course of the day. Make sure to catch that stray eyeliner and mascara under your eyes! This gives you a fresher look and feel for the rest of the evening. 

Say Yes to Cucumbers Face Cleaner Towelettes

Chances are you've been busy during the day, and you've been sweating. You want to shine this evening for sure, but you don't want your skin to! Use these oil blotting sheets to soak up the oils your skin has secreted during the day.

e.l.f. Oil Blotting Sheets

I prefer tinted lip balm over lip gloss because it gives a more natural look without being sticky or gooey. When I think of kissable lips, I think of lips that don't look like they're covered in an abnormally colored goo that's sure to get all over the place. Also, a tinted lip balm will give an extra kick or "oomph!" to your outfit. If you're feeling bold, try a pop of color that will moisturize while you wear it!

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm

Make sure to touch up your mascara to make those eyes pop! I often don't wear mascara during the day, so this makes a huge difference for me.

Maybelline Volum' Express Mascara

I like pencils like this because it's a 2 in 1! You can add some depth to your eyes with the same tool you use to frame your face with your eyebrows. It's unreal how big of a difference bold brows make. Think about my favorite model, Cara Delevigne. She's gorgeous! And her bold brows only accentuate her face. Also, to make your eyes stand out a bit more, place some of the color in your waterline and just under your lower lash line towards the outer corners of your eyes. This will create a mini cat eye effect which is subtle but sultry!

Covergirl Perfect Blend Eye Pencil

I really hope this helped! Have a wonderful weekend, lovelies!

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Costuming a Western!

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Hello lovelies! I just wanted to share something really cool with all of you! I'm actually costuming a western film! Since Chapman has an amazing film school, I have the opportunity to work with some really talented directors, producers, and such. In a couple weeks, we'll be filming The Moon and the Dead!

Click here to check out our IndieGoGo page to learn a bit more about the film!!

Anyhow, here's a couple of my sketches for the characters. I hope you like them and make sure to go check out our page! 

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