Style series: If I were going to a work event
Happy #fashionFriday!
Starting a new series: “If I were going to...” 👠 (cuz with numbers on the rise and twindemic season upon us, we surely aren’t going much of anywhere right now... 💔) Sometimes a girl needs to dress up, even if just for a Tiktok. 😅
If I were going to... a WORK EVENT. Missing and can’t wait to get back our in person happy hours and style/skincare socials! 🥂 For now, dressed up from the waist up zooms will have to do...! 😅
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coat: Zara/ dress: AUxNuuly/ bodysuit: Amazon/ shoes: Enrico Cuini/ bag Celine
Style Series: Gucci model (kinda)
I've always been of the mindset that it‘s not so much WHAT you wear, but HOW you wear it. 😎
So when this audio popped up on TikTok, as ridiculous as it sounded, I knew I had to try it. 🤣
Happy #styleSaturday, friends!
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first top Maeve/ pearl denim Zara/ turtleneck JCrew/ houndstooth blouse unnamed from PoshMark/ duster Love Token from Anthro/ red coat Zara/ leggings BP/ sequin skirt Vince / denim skirt GAP/ scarf unnamed from Amazon/ sunglasses Spitfire/ heels Aquazurra/ clutch Gucci
Style Series: 90s Overalls
Happy #90sthrowback #styleSaturday!
It’s been over 20 years since I’ve dared to don a pair of overalls. But as my mom always says - Fashion comes back around!
I was on the fence about these, but considering all the different outfits I was able to get - I just might kept them! 😉
1. Casual - tank and sandals. I would keep these fitted and low profile - the overalls are the star.
2. Cute - camisole and wedges. Something I may wear to a BBQ (IF this were a normal Labor Day...)
3. Classic - a black long sleeve tee and espadrilles. Can never go wrong with basic black and white!
4. Dressy - a button-down and booties. OK I was the most apprehensive about this style, but I think it might be my favorite now! Just the right amount of edge. 😉
5. Weekend - a turtleneck and nude mules. Keep the turtleneck fitted and try some color. Love the magic a pointy toed nude flat does for elongating legs...
6. Date night - 😮 overalls dressed up!? Yes please! With an off the shoulder cropped top and heels! I love this unexpected twist.
What do you think? Would you try overalls again? Which is your favorite? ❤️
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1/ overalls Free People, tank Old Navy, sandals Steve Madden
2/ camisole Express, wedges Steve Madden
3/ tee JCrew, espadrilles Chanel
4/ top Karl Lagerfeld, booties Louboutin
5/ turtleneck JCrew, mules Vince
6/ top Bailey44, heels Gianvito Rossi
Style Series: Why are you so dressed up?
Why am I so "into" fashion and dressing up? Many assume it’s just a superficial, “typical” girly thing... 🤔 Don’t get me wrong - I love an amazing outfit or designer bag... But it’s sooo much more than that...
It’s about finding your style and feeling confident in it. 💪🏼 It’s about getting a pair of pants tailored just right to your height. 👖 It’s about splurging on those shoes or dress that make you feel like a million bucks! 💰 (bonus if they are comfy enough to wear chasing the kids around or at work)
Why?
Because. 👏🏼 You. 👏🏼 Deserve. 👏🏼 It. 👏🏼
YOU - the overworked doctor, the tired mama, the juggling, multitasking super woman - don’t be shy, don’t feel guilty...! You deserve to look and feel your best. ALWAYS.
Like my Tiktok says: What’s the occasion? You exist! And yes, that’s pretty darn special. 💕
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Style Series: The Short White Coat
After one of my #fashionFriday posts last month, a medical student reached out for tips styling her short white coat. Great question! 💡(and when you are too busy figuring out virtual school for your kids on Friday, we fall back on #styleSaturday! ❤️😉)
A short white coat is notoriously tough for a few reasons: 1) It is one size fits all so tends to be on the boxier side, especially for us ladies, and 2) It is an awkward in between length - not cropped, nor long... 🤔
The key here is contrast - short of altering the coat, it's easiest to stick with slimmer and/or longer silhouettes underneath to balance the wider white coat. Here are my top 6 tips:
1. Roll up the sleeves - this will help the coat appear less boxy.
2. Invest in well fitting scrubs - definitely not necessary as a student, but if you are on a hospital heavy rotation, scrubs are an easy option (especially if hospital scrubs are always too big/small/long/etc).
3. Slim dark pants - This was my workhorse go-to during school and training. A slim style will balance the boxy white coat, and a cropped length will keep the hems from dragging on a dirty hospital floor.
4. Pointy toes flats - Styles and trends change, but in general a pointy toe will elongate your legs. Comfort is also key when you're running around the hospital or clinic (to this day, I never wear heels to work).
5. Fitted pencil skirt - If you don't want to wear pants every day, a pencil skirt is another option. The same rules apply - something more fitted and in a darker color is easiest for contrast.
6. Midi skirt/dress - You can also play with lengths and pair a longer skirt with the shorter white coat.
These are just some tips. In the end, as long as you are presentable (i.e. no rips or stains), on time, and ready to learn, I consider you good to go.
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Style Series: 3 Rules of great proportions
Happy fashion Friday!
Not sure if Coco Chanel really said this, "Fashion is architecture; it is a matter of proportions.” But it is SO true.
Here are a few general "rules of thumb" for always looking put together (even when you don't feel like it). They happen to be opposites if that helps you remember. 😉
1. Loose-Fitted: If you have a loose top, pair it with tighter fitting bottoms for balance. The converse is also true - if you have a form fitting top, pair it with relaxed bottoms. Loose clothing all over can look sloppy, while tight fitting clothes head to toe can appear constricting.
2. Long-Short: To balance your outfit, change up the length of your outerwear. Pair a cropped jacket over maxi dresses to break up the lines, while a longer jacket/blazer/cardigan will balance a mini dress or shorts. A long coat over a long dress can be elegant if done juuuuust right, but can risk looking a bit frumpy, while short outerwear over a short dress can appear a little too childish for this mama...
3. Sexy-Demure: Girls just wanna have fun, sometimes - but let's face it, I'm not 21 anymore. 😁 So if I have a fun/sexy/strappy piece, I try to pair it with something more demure and covered up for balance, like this strappy camisole with a maxi skirt or a turtleneck with a feathered mini skirt.
Any general style rules you always follow?
outfit 1 - sweater 360 Cashmere, jeans Schoen by Yu, shoes Enrico Cuini
outfit 2 - tank GAP, pants Anthropologie, shoes Manolo Blahnik
outfit 3 - dress Free People, jacket GAP
outfit 4 - dress IRO, jacket ASOS, boots Stuart Weitzman
outfit 5 - tank Express, skirt Alice+Olivia
outfit 6 - turtleneck Amazon, skirt AQUA