13 Jan

Posted at 12:57h in Fashion, Style Guide, Thrift, Try It Wear It Love It by
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I love jeans. Like seriously, I could wear them every single day and never get tired of them. The versatility they offer is just unmatched. From skinny to flare to boyfriend style, there's a jean for every body. For the longest time I exclusively wore skinny jeans. They hug me in all the right places and are easy to dress up or down with the change of a shoe.
I still love my skinny jeans, but over the last two years, I've become a "mom jean" convert. Mom jeans usually have an extremely high waist, tapered leg and as I like to call it, a "long butt." So why would anyone wear them?!
Well, it's all in the styling. Below are a few tips on how to try a different cut of jeans.
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05 Jan

Posted at 12:52h in Fashion, Style Guide, Try It Wear It Love It by
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I've made a lot of fashion mistakes along the way. From wearing flesh-tone leggings {eek!} to buying thrifted clothes just because they were cheap {I'm sure I've wasted hundreds buying tons of cheap stuff}. Luckily, I have a blog and Instagram where I can look back and think, "Patrice, why did you buy/wear that!!!??"And one thing I noticed repeatedly was that I didn't have a proper ratio of classics to trends. Once you reach a certain age, for some people that's 30 years old, you should have fashion staples or classics that can be worn for years to come. That doesn't mean you have to spend a ton, but there should be a solid foundation. Remember when I did that massive closet purge and clean out and got rid of a fourth of my wardrobe?That's because I didn't follow the 80/20 fashion ratio.looking-fly-on-a-dime-fashion-ratio-vintage-dress

29 Dec

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The new year is just a few days away and maybe you've made financial resolutions or have specific fitness goals. Those are great and absolutely necessary, but I also think it's super important to have fashion resolutions as well. As superficial as "fashion" may feel, it's a part of our lives. We all have to wear clothes and like it or not, we all judge each other based on appearances. Sucks, but true.But there's also so much power in your clothing. Your clothes and overall style speaks before you do. It tells your story or even conveys your mood without you having to say a word. And fashion resolutions are a way to define your personal style  and take an assessment as to whether your outward appearance is truly a reflection of who you are and how you feel.That's why I came up with the Try It, Wear It, Love It style challenge for January 2018. This is 31 days of trying something new, wearing it and {hopefully} loving it.Try It Wear It Love It style challenge

03 Dec

Posted at 08:00h in Cubicle Chic, Deals & Steals, Style Guide by
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cubicle-chic-cold-weather-dressing-what-to-wear-when-its-coldIt happened to me last week. I quickly checked my weather app before getting dressed and saw the high was going to be in the 40's. I was excited to not have to wear my down coat or boots for the first time in what seemed like an eternity. However when I got off work, well after the sun had set, my poor legs, covered only in thin tights, almost gave out while trekking to the subway. It was 28 degrees and I was literally underdressed for the occasion.Don’t be me. Instead follow these simple style solutions. Here's how to dress for a polar vortex.

25 Nov

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cubicle-chic-what-to-wear-on-thanksgiving-comfortable-thanksgiving-day-outfit While everyone is talking about family, friends and food, don’t forget about the fashion of Thanksgiving! Well, it's more about wearing something fashionable and comfortable on Thanksgiving. You might be tempted to just slip on a big shirt and any pair of pants with serious stretch. But I'm here to tell you to step away from the elastic waistbands.This week's Cubicle Chic is all about Thanksgiving outfits that are stylish and breathable. These are perfect turkey day looks or for the day after when you're heading to the office with a full belly!