Alicia

The Details //

Denim Vest, Value Village

Trousers, Aritzia

Printed Envelope Clutch, Matt & Nat

Patent Pumps, Joe Fresh (c/o)

Sunglasses, Forever21

Neon Orange Polish, American Apparel

Confession: I LOVE The Carrie Diaries.  

I know it’s nowhere near the greatness that was Sex and The City, but it almost fills that void in the meantime.  Anna Sophia Robb is so charismatic and though I don’t know if I necessarily associate her with being Carrie, I love her just the same. Sure it can be a little silly and historically inaccurate, but if you haven’t watched already, I suggest starting from the beginning and giving it a try.  Oh, and did I mention that her crush, Sebastian, is also super hunky and apparently dating Vanessa Hudgens in real life?!  I mean, way to go Vanessa!

Between watching Girls and The Carrie Diaries, I’m more motivated than ever to do more writing.  I dug up my old notebooks last night and got lost in my old stories and poems.  So much teenage angst and boy drama, it’s just hilarious.  I’ll be sure to post tidbits this week.  Do you love writing?  How do you get into your creative writing ‘zone’?!

The Details //

Tunic Dress, Oak and Fort

Blazer, Aritzia

Boots, Dolce Vita ‘Joust’

Scarf, The Gap

Bag, Kate Spade

Leopard Belt, Plum

Black Tights, Hue

Cocktail Ring c/o, Social Experiment

It seems that freelancing, personal branding, and starting your own business is the hot career path at the moment.  While it provides many freedoms and benefits, I’m often torn about what to wear to things like coffee dates, client meetings, and networking events.  After over a year of this new lifestyle, I’ve found my balance!  Along the lines of this exact outfit, I mix and match business casual appropriate pieces with comfortable footwear…always comfortable footwear.  I make a point of also including something “fun” or trendy so clients know that I’m up on all the latest and greatest.  Lastly, it boils down to looking well put together, as it goes for almost any career setting.

What’s your workplace dress code like?

The Details //

Jacket, Vero Moda
Blouse, Thrifted in Portland
Trousers, Aritzia
Pumps, Seychelles Shoes
Leopard Bag, The Gap
Sunglasses, Barefoot Contessa
Watch, Marc by Marc Jacobs

Let’s be completely honest, I’ve never sported a bare midriff.  I actively chose not to participate in those phases of crop tops and bellybutton rings.  Yet, the other day, in the middle of winter, I threw on a pair of high waisted trousers and a cropped tie front blouse.  Staring back at my in the mirror was a little too much skin for a February day – and I liked it!  It’s almost a play on the cut-out trend we’ve seen in recent months but in a far more comfortable way for me.  There’s something extra sexy about showing just a tiny bit of skin in an unexpected way!  I can’t wait to rock this look a lot more when it’s actually warm out and appropriate attire 😉

The Details //

Blouse and Skirt, H&M

Cardigan, Winners

Leopard Print Coat, Plum

Loafers, Aerosoles

Bag, Urban Outfitters

Ring, Forever 21

Earrings, Love Coco

This particular outfit gave me a string of good luck and I’m left with nothing but fond memories.  I landed a big client deal in this little number.  My bank teller took a personal interest in my account, pointing out that I was paying some unnecessary fees..umm score!  This gal is now saving 10 extra dollars per month, thank you very much!  And as I signalled my exit off the 99 bus, a crazy old man approached me and motioned for me to remove my headphones.  In front of everyone on the bus, he provided me with a photocopied article (his version of a business card) AND my complimentary sac of lavendar potpourri.  Don’t worry, I already warned Adam that he has some major competition 😉

Photos by Jen Tam