The other day I met my friend for
lunch on my break. She mentioned to me how difficult she found dressing
fashionably for work and was stuck wearing boring black pants and white button
up shirts. Working full time now, I’ve had to seriously take a look at my wardrobe
so as to not only best maximise what I have but also feel comfortable and
stylish.
So I have created my top six tips for being office wear chic.
1. Get the basics
Now I know this sounds boring,
but I can’t tell you how valuable a few basic staples are for my work wardrobe.
My top items are a classic black and navy dress, black pencil skirt and black/white
shirt. Use this as the foundation of your outfit. I can’t tell you how many
times I’ve worn the same black dress to work each week but mixed it up with
different items. It doesn’t look like the same outfit!
2. Invest in blazers
My favourite piece of clothing. The
blazer. I can’t tell you how many blazers I have in my wardrobe. They are the
perfect piece of clothing for every occasion, yes EVERY occasion! Invest in a
few different styles and you will be surprised with how many places you can
rock it. Think you’ll only be able to wear it to work? Think again. Take a
classic white blazer for example. At work, if I am feeling more corporate or
have an important meeting, I’ll pair it with a structured dress or pencil
skirt. Not feeling so corporate? Pair it with pretty blouse and leggings. For the weekends, I’ll wear it with a cool
T-shirt and jeans. Going to a bar on a nice summer’s day? Chuck on that blazer
with your cute floral jumpsuit and your good to go.
3. Be well groomed
One thing I have learnt- even if you’re wearing a Chanel
suit you can still look trashy if your hair and makeup aren’t properly applied.
Neat, clean hair is a must. Whether it’s sophisticatedly pulled back in a bun
or down in soft waves, make sure your hair is looking good. When it comes to
make up don’t go overboard. You shouldn’t look like you’re heading off to a
night club and you shouldn’t look like you’ve just rolled out of bed. Keep it
simple; foundation, eyeliner, mascara, a little bit of blush and a touch of lipstick
will do the trick. Also, keep your nails nice! There’s nothing worse than
looking down at girls’ hands and seeing chipped nail polish- it looks messy, tacky
and like you don’t care about your appearance. Trust me, if you have these
three things in the bag, your style will automatically look better.
4. Accessorise
The tip to making it look like you have hundreds of outfits!
Stock up on scarves, brooches, statement necklaces, belts…anything that stands
out. This feature part of your outfit takes centre stage and creates a focal
point when people look at you. I have a range of scarves I alternate with my
little black dress. The different colours and styles keep the look renewed.
5. Wear appropriate footwear
I’m all for wearing a heel to work. What I have a problem
with is are women whose shoes are so high they can’t walk in them and end up stomping
around the office like a dinosaur. Keep it appropriate.
6. Shorts are never ok.
Personally I feel like shorts are never appropriate for an
office job. End of. Keep them for the weekend!
I'm a huge Fashion Police fan, so was pretty devastated when I heard the news of Joan Rivers passing. Her and her panel (Giuliana, Kelly Osborne and George Kotsiopolous) made that such a great show. Anyway, back to the real story....
She wore a fabulous dress by Cue Clothing and shoes by Wittner. Her style is incredible- always chic, on trend and classy. Even more, she was witty, all smiles and seemed genuinely excited to be there. Not one of those snobby, up themselves celebrities. 
Telstra Perth Fashion Festival ended on a massive high with WA label Zhivago showcasing their spring-summer collection Equilibrium.
My mum and I took the midnight flight and arrived at The
Astral Towers in Darling Harbour around 7am on Friday. After a few hours’ sleep
we set off in search for food and coffee and found a great cafe just across the
road called XXII. My idea of a holiday is lots of shopping and lots of eating
and this is exactly what we did! The food was amazing and so reasonably priced. 
Sydney has an absolutely fabulous shopping district in the
CBD- we found we didn't even have to leave the area. We combed the streets and
shopped til we dropped. I bought so much and somehow managed to stay within my
budget. Keep your eye out for my Sydney Shopping Haul post soon! The city itself has such great atmosphere that makes you feel excited and alive. 
My actual birthday-day was special. We went out for breakfast and spent the day shopping. We found this fabulous designer discount store hidden away in the city with some truly great bargains. After almost a year of searching I also found my dream leather jacket! That night we went to a great restaurant on Sydney's waterfront called Wolfies. It quite possibly could have been one of the best meals I've ever had. It also had a beautiful view of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. In summer it would be the ultimate dining location. As a birthday present my parents got me this gorgeous Tiffany & Co bangle and infinity ring; something I can treasure for the rest of my life. 
