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Showing posts with label Sam Edelman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sam Edelman. Show all posts
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Like Morgan & Lua
4:57 PM | Posted by
Nicole Martin |
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| shirt: thrifted via Goodwill ($8) ~ vest: Old Navy ($14) ~ pants: Target ($22) ~ shoes: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack ($100) ~necklace/earrings: gift |
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Sheer Layers
8:35 PM | Posted by
Nicole Martin |
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| green shirt: H&M ($15) ~ black shirt: Rena Rowan thrifted ($4) ~ skirt: Kensie via Macy's (free with gift card) ~ tights: c/o We Love Colors ~ shoes: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack ($100) ~ bangles: NY&Co ($10) & wearyourmusic.org ($15 each) |
Ensemble message: Today was pretty busy with a variety of meetings, including one where I facilitated a training. There was no need to get super dressed up, but I still wanted to look pulled together. I like the sheer layers as it feels a little less risqué in the office.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Expanding Your Wardobe
5:50 PM | Posted by
Nicole Martin |
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| top/dress: Delightfully Tacky ($20) ~ shirt: Old Navy ($8ish) ~ skirt: H&M (ancient, so not sure) ~ booties: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack ($100) ~ earrings: Express (gift) |
Ensemble message: I led a meeting today, attended several others meetings, plus had lunch plans, so I wanted to look nice. This "top" is actually a dress I bought from Delightfully Tacky when she was raising money for her cross country trip. I love extending my wardrobe by make a dress look like a top or skirt! Sorry, not much else to say... it's been a busy and sort of overwhelming week... but if you have tips on how to extend your wardrobe, please let me know! :)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
We Love Colors: Splash Metallic Tights
5:34 PM | Posted by
Nicole Martin |
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| blazer: BCBG via Macy's ($55) ~ dress: eight sixty (gift) ~ belt/necklace (I've worn it both ways!): thrifted in Switzerland ($20) ~ tights: Splash Metallic Tights c/o We Love Colors ~ shoes: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack ($100) ~ earrings: Express (gift) |
Ensemble message: Guys, I'll be honest here... Tuesday I probably would not have picked this outfit to wear if I didn't have some We Love Colors tights to style up! It was cold and snowy (story of the northeast this week), and really dressy for sitting in front of my computer all day. But you know what? I LOVE this outfit!! I am so psyched to show you that funky tights can be worn in the office! The key here is to mute everything else... similar color palette, simple accessories, and voila! I got compliments all day... at least when I took a breather from the computer screen ;)
I think I really like this outfit because you can wear it to a number of events... big presentation day, a date or night out, or even a job interview if you're in a creative industry. And it can carry you from day to night as well! I quickly want to point out for those of you who are now inspired to purchase a pair... these are 100% nylon vs. 90% nylon/10% lycra, like my navy and rust pairs. So, they are a little thinner and don't "snap" back into place like the others do. Just a heads up! They are still worth it because they are so gosh darn fun! :)
Monday, December 13, 2010
Casual Holiday Party
9:47 PM | Posted by
Nicole Martin |
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| blazer: BCBG via Macy's ($55) ~ t-shirt & scarf: H&M ($8 each) ~ jeans: Target ($14) ~ shoes: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack ($100) |
Ensemble message: Last Friday, the HR department had their annual holiday party. We had an afternoon get-together at a local pub, which was pretty much schmoozing, eating fried appetizers, and having the Day Job buy me a couple rounds. Very laid back, so I felt no pressure to dress up.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Laid Back Chambray & Skinny Trousers
5:16 PM | Posted by
Nicole Martin |
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| shirt: Old Navy ($25) ~ sweater: Express ($25ish) ~ pants: Target ($22) ~ shoes: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack ($100) ~ earrings: Express (gift) |
Date: December 6, 2010
Ensemble message: It’s Monday. It feels like winter (even though we are 15 days away). My tummy has hurt all day, probably due to eating too many wings, chicken fingers, and pizza yesterday (super healthy, I know). Oh, and my boss in on vacation and I had zero meetings because I thought I would be traveling today. So, today called for pants, layers, and general laziness simplicity.
I know that it snowed a lot in the mid-west... how are you guys coping with that weather and staying fashionable? Or are you just throwing style out the window for now??
OH! Some news that I hope you find to be exciting! I'm posting my very first giveaway tomorrow!!! It's unsponsored, meaning I bought the prize with my own money. I wanted to do this as a small token of thanks to my readers. I can't believe what Employed Panache has become over a short span of five and a half months, and it's all due to YOU! So be sure to check back tomorrow :)
Monday, November 15, 2010
Carissa Rose - Lola Dress
7:08 PM | Posted by
Nicole Martin |
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| dress: c/o Carissa Rose ~ shoes: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack ($100) ~ necklace: Free People (gift) ~ bracelet: thrifted ($8) ~ wrap watch: NY&Co ($20) |
Ensemble message: Today I was a back-up interviewer for an all-day recruiting event. This is one of those times where I wanted to look super professional so I would make a good impression on our candidates. Since I was a back-up, there was a good chance that they would not need my help. I never did get called in, but I wanted to be prepared, just in case.
How do you like my dress? It was sent to me by Carissa Rose, and it truly fits like a dream. This is her Lola dress, which you can see is a slim fit, high waisted design. It is such a classic look and can work for any number of occasions. To put my style spin on it, I decided to wear tougher heels and a studded statement necklace. Other than that, I wanted to keep the accessories to a minimum so I could let Lola shine! In the future, I'm going to find ways to remix this dress on the more casual side, and I also have plans to wear it to Christmas Eve dinner.
Carissa Rose clothing is designed specifically for women with larger busts. While she advertises for D cups and larger, her clothing fits B and C cups too (I'm proof of that!). Carissa Rose clothing is made to flatter the curviest of bodies... meaning there is amble room in the chest, but is nipped in at the waistline for the most flattering hour glass silhouette. The main clothing line is actually button down shirts, probably THE HARDEST basic to find if you have any sort of bosom at all. Based on the high quality construction of the Lola dress, I would recommend anything from the Carissa Rose line. Check her out today!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Buttoned Down & Untucked
9:22 PM | Posted by
Nicole Martin |
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| shirt: H&M ($15) ~ skirt: Target ($6) ~ belt: H&M ($10ish) ~ shoes: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack ($100) ~ necklace: thrift shop in Zurich, Switzerland ($20) |
Date: November 11, 2010
Ensemble message: Today once again lacked meetings and general face-to-face human interaction, beside the people who sit around me. Which is ok by me… the start of the week was hectic, so I needed these couple days to catch my breath!
Knowing that my schedule was open today, I leaned more towards a casual look and left my shirt untucked. Oh the horror! Just kidding :) Because this shirt is so long, I treated it like a tunic and belted it for some shape. And because of the looser fit, you can’t really tell that I’m wearing a body con skirt underneath… it could easily have been the bottom half of a pencil skirt.
Oh one last thing… a big shout out to my new readers!!! Over the past couple weeks, I’ve seen more traffic and comments, so welcome! If you would like to share what you wear to express your personality at the office, please e-mail me to join the People’s Panache. You can also follow me via Blogger, Bloglovin’, RSS feed, Twitter, and Facebook. That’s right, 5 chances to see all my new posts. Y’all come back now, ya hear?
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Chambray & Lace Up Booties
7:53 PM | Posted by
Nicole Martin |
"Don't say that you would have it any other way,
cos it's a pretty good day to let it get back to you.
It pays, but not enough to make you stay,
it lost all it's cache, and you're dancing on your own."
~Suckers "Martha"
Ensemble message: Oh hey there! What was that? Those shoes? Yes, they are new. And yes, they were a bit of a splurge – for me at least. (It’s all relative.) But let me explain the reasoning that went through my head as I spent a looong time debating this purchase. All in all, I needed really wanted a pair of black booties. I have black flats, strappy shoes that won’t work in the cooler temps, and mary janes which are just too sweet sometimes. Most booties that I’ve seen are along the worker boot trend (chunky, lots of buckles) or dressy (super high/skinny heels). Of course I have to make my search difficult by wanting something in between. Also, some are wider around the ankle area, which doesn’t look right on me or even fit me at all.
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| shirt: Old Navy ($25) ~ vest: Modells, believe it or not! ($25) ~ skirt: H&M (old $?) ~ shoes: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack ($100) ~ necklace: gift |
Behold my first ever pair of Sam Edelman shoes! They satisfy the work boot trend with laces and loops attached to the back (not pictured – fail). However, they are also office appropriate because of the heel, peep toe, and overall sleek look. Sleek is really key here because it allows me to tuck these bad boys under pants or jeans too. Long story made short, I had doubts but now I. Am. In. Love!
Ok, now onto the rest of the outfit! I can’t exactly pinpoint where I got the inspiration for this look… I think I was reminded of wearing this shirt with a black skirt by Krystal of This Time tomorrow. Either way, I have worn a warmer weather version of this outfit and I’m more than happy to stretch my chambray shirt into the cooler temps!
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