1. Truck Jeans Essential Skinny {Alloy}. My boss wore a pair of white skinny jeans a few days ago and I realized that I need to get a pair of these for my spring/summer wardrobe. Summer is all about light colors and what’s lighter than white? White jeans are great to wear when it’s not quite hot enough to wear skirts or shorts, but definitely don’t wear them on rainy days; you don’t want to get mud on them!

2. Solid Layered Cowl Neck {Charlotte Russe}. I’ve really gotten into cowl necks lately; I think the “cowl” part just adds a little extra something to an outfit. They also fit well and can be worn casually or dressy.

3. Chimbley Sweep Shorts {ModCloth}. Simple and not too short, these are perfect for those crazy hot days when you just can’t justify wearing pants or tights and a skirt.

4. Winnie Pleat-Back Tunic {Urban Outfitters}. Boyfriend-style Button-ups are a must-have for every working woman’s wardrobe. They’re great because they can be worn dressy or casual, and I love the pleats on the back of this one. The description reads, “business in the front, party in the back.” It’s also available in mauve {which I think looks more lavender}.

5. Susina Crochet Trim Cardigan {Nordstrom}. I love wearing cardigans year-round, but you can’t always wear your winter favorites in the summer. This cardigan is cute, classy, and light. The crocheted lace makes it romantic and a nice addition to your outfit if you’re wearing a white shirt or tank top underneath.

6. Black Flats & White Sandals {Shoes.com}. If you don’t already have a pair of simplistic black flats and semi-dressy white sandals, hit your favorite shoe store now! These are another must-have, especially since you’ll want to wear them outside of work as well. The black flats shown are Hot Kiss Women’s Hours and the white sandals are Carlos by Carlos Santana Women’s Shimmer. Though I found these both at Shoes.com, I do the majority of my shoe-shopping at Marshalls and TJ Maxx.

7. Tank Tops/Camis {Old Navy}. Tank tops are a summer essential — yes, even for work! I love grabbing a few from Old Navy; their V-Neck Layering Camis and Lace-Trim Camis are my favorites. Wear them underneath a light cardigan or button-up shirt for a more professional look.

Of course, it’s important to know your job’s dress code. You may not have a manual that explicitly says there is one, but there’s always a dress code. Ask your boss or co-worker if you have questions about what you can wear. Also keep in mind that you don’t have to spring for big name-brand clothing just to look great in the office. As I mentioned with the shoes, I find a lot of my clothes at Marshalls and TJ Maxx, too, as well as at consignment shops like Peonies and Uptown Consignment. Now go ahead and work it, girl! :)

I was going to do a post on finding work fashions for less, but then I stumbled across H&M’s Fashion Studio and I had to tell you about it! You pick a model and browse through a collection of clothes, accessories, and shoes to put on him or her, then you can click “share” and save the outfit to your desktop or post it on Facebook or Twitter. Brilliant! All of the outfits I created are still office appropriate though:

This is a great tool because a lot of times I have sort of an idea of what I’m looking for when I’m shopping for new clothes, but I don’t necessarily have a complete outfit in mind. H&M’s Fashion Studio is a great way to create an outfit, then run in to the store and pick it out. I’m also a big fan of how they keep the prices posted within your “dress up” window so you know how much you’re spending on the entire outfit.

Pretty cool, huh? Do you know of any other stores that do this? I wish Forever 21 did!

Audrey Kitching’s new collection of tees for her line, Coco De Coeur, is out and is pretty badass. I love that they’re oversized and burnout! I also love that they look handmade. My favorite is the Punk Rock Ruined Me Slouch Neck.  You can check them out at www.cocodecoeur.com. I can’t wait to get mine!

P.S. Don’t you love the hair and makeup in these photos?

<3 mish

There are so many awesome things on Etsy it’s hard not to get lost {or spend all of your money!}. Here are some of the things I’ve added to my favorites:

1. Strawberry by Bela Koi Designs. This is a supercute everyday ring, with a plastic strawberry cabochon attached to a silver or brass adjustable ring, so it fits just about everyone.

2. Soaring Sparrow Necklace in Sterling Silver by Sparkle Peach. I love this necklace for it’s simplicity, which makes it another excellent everyday jewelry item. The sterling silver bird hangs on a 17″ sterling silver chain.

3. Cupcake Marie Antoinette MaryJanes by Hello Shoes. It was really difficult to pick just one pair of shoes from Hello Shoes because everything there is adorable. These feature felt cupcakes of Marie Antoinette ~ let them eat cupcakes!

4. Goldenrod Bow Canvas Tote/Messenger Bag by Lamorez. This bag, which is also available in blue, is perfect for just about everything because it has 5 cell phone/multi-use pockets, 1 large zip pocket, 2 pen slips, a dog lash to clip an accessory or keyfob, and an adjustable shoulder strap that extends up to 42″.

5. Galadriel {a whimsical velvet ivy crown} by Gardens of Whimsy. This little tiara is made with pale green ivy and tiny millinery daisies. This is a crown fit for a faerie queen.

6. Grantchester Meadows Vintage Top by Gina Michele Vintage. This cute cotton plaid strapless top is from the 1970s and has a smocking at the bust and ties in the back. Perfect for summertime.

7. For Her {a large pink rose garden couture necklace} by Fleur Avenue. I love the little poems that the shop owner, Brenda, creates in the descriptions of her items. This one goes: “an intricately carved rose, bloomed in full galore. a dusty pink, soft and sweet, powdery smooth texture, light weight.” The rose pendant measures 1.65 inches, the jet black Swarovski crystal measures about 11mm, and they rest on a 25″ high quality gold plated chain.

8. Funky One Love {Handpainted Art Ring} by All Over Art. This jumbo ring is indeed funky, featuring a tiny white heart on a glossy jet black background in a rose pink setting. Because each item from All Over Art is hand painted, each piece of jewelry is unique and precious.

Support small businesses, buy on Etsy. :)

I’m not one to rock sexy undergarments (I’m sort of a cotton boyshorts kinda girl)  but lately I’ve been inspired by the 30’s and 40’s.  At the salon, we’ve been practicing 30’s and 40’s hairstyles and makeup for an upcoming wedding so I’ve been seeing lots of pictures of starlets and pinup girls.  The silky, lace bodices, corsets and panties they wore back then are super sexy!  Sonia Rykiel created a beautiful line of lingerie for H&M that reminds me of the 30’s.

I’m totally a believer in dressing to make yourself feel good… so maybe we all need to bring a little glamour into our lives with sexy undies, even if we’re the only ones who will see… we’ll know underneath it all, we’re glam hollywood vixens. <3