stylish blazers, how to be stylish and professional
I'm definitely a summer gal! By this time every year I'm craving summer dresses, floral tops and bright colors. Maybe it's the long hours spent at the office or the lack of sunshine, but the winter blues are definitely setting in. In efforts to brighten things up a bit, I like to incorporate my favorite summer pieces into my winter wardrobe. Not only does this expand my closet but my wallet as well! A winter staple of mine, especially for work, is a blazer. Blazers are essential in a versatile office wardrobe. Throw one over your favorite sundress or pair with a silky top and you've got yourself a fresh new look, using summer pieces that you already own.
Click to see three different ways to style a blazer in a non-stuffy way.

If you're in NYC, J. Crew (a fave of Michelle Obama) is having an awesome sample sale. Nothing more to say, just go, go go! Dates: Tuesday, January 19 - Saturday, January 23 Hours: Tuesday - Friday (1oam - 7pm) and Saturday (10am - 5pm) Location: 261 West 36th St., 2nd Floor Sale includes women's, men's, crewcuts, Madewell Fall/Holiday styles and retail stock...

NYC ladies and gents, it's time again for a J. Crew sample sale featuring footwear, bags, outerwear and cashmere. I'm on a financial timeout, so do some shopping for me!Details: Tuesday, 11/3 - Friday, 11/6 (10am - 6pm). 261 W. 36th St. 2nd Floor...

to the Goodwill Outlet. I wish I knew how to quit it.This was my second trip in one week and this time I brought a friend along. I wanted to introduce her to the fabulousness of the outlet and I was on a mission to find a pair of light wash jeans so I can rip 'em up and make a pair of custom distressed ones. I'm all about DIY when it comes to home decorating and fashion, and thrift stores are the perfect places to find your...

Last night I was trying to go for a cute, comfy, casual look for a night out in Brooklyn. I reached in the back of my closet and pulled a baby doll dress I purchased a few years ago. I can't remember from where, but I sure do remember the wallet-friendly price. One great thing about summer is you can always find frugal dress.The mercury was quickly dropping so a striped J. Crew blazer, courtesy of my latest Housing Works haul, was a natural choice. I tend to...