VOTE...FOR...ME!!! (please) I will repost the entire article and keep you posted with my progress! It's an easy login and you don't have to give them a lot of info. THEN go back and vote at the bottom of the page. Mercí!
http://contribute.luckymag.com/blog/my_career_my_way-133/inspiring_style-292
Here's what I had to answer:
Challenge 1: My Career, My Way
The first challenge is all about your work style:
2. Tell us how you dress for success yet maintain personal style.
3. How do your most stylish peers create their own look?
4. Describe a hilarious bad-style day at work/home/school.
Now that you have voted...you can read it over and over here:
My job is a Mom and my style is effortlessly clean, casual, and creative. I "retired" from my office job at an advertising agency to be a Mom, but before that I was a buyer, a rep, and fashion retail manager. Now a great office wardrobe sits in my closet and shows up on ebay from when I really get antsy. My goal is to help raise creative, open-minded, intelligent kids, in between sippy cup refills and Cinderella dress up - but that doesn't excuse a bad outfit or outdated jeans either! This is my time to shine. Rock some skinny jeans and boxy shirt - because I'm the icon in the house, and the style guide to my little girls’ worlds. I make the effort to get ready. I have to find the time, it’s not a lot but my makeup is understated and ready for big sunglasses. I channel my inner Kardashian with my hair parted and long beachy waves and max out my 5 minutes of confidence before the day begins.
Who better to show them creativity and fashion than the one that teaches them to tie their shoes and eat their vegetables? My mission is to help build confidence in their own skin…and what they are wearing. Then inspire them to go out and change the world! Sure, I've evolved into ballet flats and thong sandals, instead of patent heels and to-die-for wedges - that just makes it easier for me to have style...and keep it!
I'm curious and totally fascinated with fashion and culture. Our fashion style changes through trends and our many career hats. What’s the story of my closet? Well, she has stopped climbing the corporate ladder for a while. I happen to live in the South, I’m a Mom and aspiring writer. I’m constantly trying to come up with new ways to wear the same thing. I'm inspired by antique-y - vintage, yet crave the security of modernity. My style identity? It comes in waves, often mixing vintage- modern and organic textures out of pure frustration to land a perfect look. I love spotting trends and seeing people rock them with roaring confidence. Don’t we all devour the fashion magazines just to nab a great look or two? That inspires me and pushes us all to the next fashion high.
My Style advice: Try to reinvent you. Take your favorite go-to outfits to the trend, including your hair and makeup. For example: that jeans and white shirt we love so much. Yes, she’s your best friend but she needs an update. Start with some loose jeans and give them a slouchy roll past the ankle. Try an off the shoulder lightweight tee, deep-v, or wide neck. Now add a scarf in any color (google “scarf knots” for tons of ideas). Throw on girly delicate earrings (think Grandma’s Sunday best) and resist the urge to put on those flops – go for your best ballet flats - now do a deep plié…not really. Viola! This is how you update! Build a stash of great accessories and unexpected shoes. Let your creativity take over and get inspired by what is around you! Start building and play around with some of your favorite pieces in your closet.
Rolled up jeans (please stay in fashion forever!), bootcuts or skinnys – just try to transition and don’t give up! Hi, I’m your new white shirt, nice to meet you. Bold and old looking earrings - you won’t regret these leafy little gems. Truly an “everyday” standout bracelet. Ballet flats in shimmery ballet pink – I can hardly pass up a peep toe, and these are just so neutral perfect.
Some of my favorite understated looks – here is where you add great accessories!
Slouchy, boyish mix and totally Mom proof. Date night dress - cool hemline with super feminine fabric – the belt and nude heels “makes” it – I would go dainty gold jewelry on this one or chunky cuff. Must. Have. Fitted. Blazer. (Sigh!)- add a GREAT pair of girlie earrings to this boyish look and snakeskin shoes – Yes!. I’m pretty sure me and lace will never breakup…pair with jeans or black pants, boots or wedges, I could go on and on. Emma Stine earrings add a creative and delicate touch, great price too.
Step out in stripes done right, they change up your look (and shape)!
Summer loves STRIPES in every way (and Milly shorts that belong in a museum) – gorgeous! Simple summer accessory: anything white. Hesitant to take the plunge into gladiator sandals? These Steve Madden sandals ease you in with tons of style, less fuss. I love the look of pairing leather and stripes. Do your figure a favor and get a maxi dress like this and add a standout belt and some sleek wedges.
Just remember to be yourself and find confidence in the fashion that fits you and your lifestyle. Be intentional and inspire someone else by your look. So much of the time it's how you wear it (honor that figure!) and what you wear it with (queue the new accessories!) that is what makes us turn our heads and tip our hats!
One person that inspires me and has the most fabulous closet in the South, is my friend Kenlea. She’s a real estate investor, recent student, and quite the Savannah socialite. Her style is classy and exactly on trend. She’s yacht club chic yet relaxed old Savannah casual all in one. Doesn’t matter if it’s black tie or fish fry, she knows what to wear...
My bad style day – Well, showing up to the ad agency office with half my makeup done (yeah, I guess I got side tracked that morning and forgot to finish) it affected me all day! I was so not confident and felt unfinished. I doubt anyone really noticed my pasty face with no color, but seriously, don’t do this! It’s just so unproductive.
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