Hello Darlings,
In the year 1988, power was “in” and so the fashion experts talked about ” power dressing”. Twenty years later, the debate over 80′s power-style in fashion has spent two decades at the back of the closet. The phenomena has returned as Women are climbing the ladder to political power and the fashion press is analyzing the style of powerful people.
On runways of fall/winter 2008, power dressing is very much on display: several designers allude to strong career women or flirt with the 80s stereotype of power hungry secretaries.The season is unusually buttoned-up and the style is more individualistic, representing competence, independence and strength in different ways.
Whether you are working or in school, dressing the part is important. As for me, my day was rather important as I had classes and several meeting with professors. Therefore, I wanted to dress all at once young / casual / appropriate. But when nerves get the best of you and an inspiration is nowhere to be found … what can a girl do? Turn to black…..
I AM WEARING:
J Brand jeans
BCBG Max Azria Blazer
Roots Scarf
Juicy Couture Mary Janes
What are your thoughts on power dressing?
What are your go-to pieces?
Hope you are enjoying the first days of autumn.
And for my German- speaking friends I would like to say “Vielen Dank !!!”
(the only thing I remember from German class)
With Love,
Marta
Sources Consulted: H&M Magazine,The Devil Wears Prada, and Mad Men.
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you look so cute. i love that tee. it’s the one from with the zebra on it?
i’m in love with your shoes and i totally agree with you that:
1. BLACK is a saviour!
2. dressing in the morning is THE worst.
hope your first day back was wonderful
x
The mary janes!!
p.s. yes, i’d love to swap links. i’m doing so as i speak.
Smart post for smart dressing
I also feel stuck when choosing my work and school outfits. But OMG I am in love with this particular outfit of Andy since I first saw it. And I want her Chanel necklaces………
You did a great safe outfit for school, like it!!!
Oh, no shame whatsoever in recycling pieces!
I really adore your purple silk scarf! My gosh AND THOSE SHOES! Hope your first day back was marvelous. Sadly people would think i were crazy if i wore heels that long to uni
You look adorable
ooh i missed power dressing (but corporate world -NOT YET!) hehe and i love love ur shoes
devil wears prada is like my fave chic movie after clueless (like everyone, i think
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oh. i love your walk-in-closet. or is it a walk-in-closet?:P
i always repeat the stuff i like and ignore the pieces i don’t like (but it’s not really that i don’t like them, just not as much as the others. hihi) so you’re not alone.
and bitte schoen (you’re welcome).
YES black. it never gets old + I LOVE IT.
you look so stunning girl. very classy.
* i actually love getting dressed in the morning * so fun.
xx.
Still like you : always wearing my favourite pieces whereas my closet is full of everything !
These shoes are really amazing, good choice !
well i own a tons of clothes and still i wear sometimes same pieces again and again, but theres nothing wrong. obviosly we LOVE our clothes and we want to use them becose WE want to. not just to show of like paris hilton etc..
and u look so cuuute and i like your shoes and jbrands!
LOVE the shoes and your scarf looks super! Oh and cute jacket
And I totally agree with you on the power dressing front, it’s empowering in itself. Plus I love wearing suits anyways!
Oh, oh and I tagged you dear
Ha ha! I have a post coming up that mentions 1987 and then I say, “If you were born after that, don’t rub it in.” So remember that when the post runs on Thursday!
Oh I love your outfit, you look amazing!
xoxo,
S-C
Marta-
I love those mary janes. Juicy? Really!!? I thought Chloe!!<3
Thanks for your comment (so sweet!) and for the info on your zebra tee! (:
I really love this look on you, and I’m in total, utter, 100% agreement about the wonder of black!!
I suspect we all tend to wear the same favorite pieces over and over again, while leaving the least loved ones at the closet. I mean, my dearest, you are not the only one. Summer is almost over, and I’ve come to realize I have not put on some 15 summer items of mine EVER.
Anyway, I absolutely LOVE the way you incorporated the scarf into your otherwise neutral outfit. I am more than positive your professors did notice your charm:)))
xxxxxxxxxxx
oh you look fabulous!! i can’t wait for the weather to get cooler down here.. i blame the heat for my drab dressing..
You look so fab in your Js, darling! And I am so glad you found them on sale
You might also like Superfine jeans - good for tall lean types!
What courses/artists are you loving right now? Let CC live vicariously through the student Marta!
So glad you like my new layout - I am still experimenting and I totally appreciate the feedback.
xoxox,
CC
Those shoes are drop dead gorgeous!
A great outfit! I love love love those shoes - amazingness! Black always comes to the rescue.
Darling, I did have a lot of fun last night. It means the world to me that you wrote all those great things!!!
Love you….
Hello lovely, you didn’t have another post up so i suppose i’m posting again here!
I can very much relate. In fact after blogging here i’ve been more inclined to purchase and wear more zany outfits/clothes that the guys at uni believe i’m crazy for! Suffer for fashion right? *sigh* Cars a marvelous inventions, so is anti-spy software. i want Norton Antivirus’ kids!
The total look is gorgeous but I especialy love the jacket…
These photos of you are so cute! Absolutely love your Mary Jane’s.
x
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Yep, past three days I’ve worn black to class…I feel like once school starts my style really changes (esp. my choice in what shoes to wear!) since im always running all over the place and wearing tight mini’s just dosnt cut it….you look great =)
I love your shoes!!!
I absolutely ADORE your outfit, especially the blazer.
fantastic post! you look fabulous.
Love that outfit. It’s simplicity makes it look so sophisticated.
you look sooo chic! =) love the shoes!
I love how you used The Devil Wears Prada!Power dressing is really popular now, I love it in a way. Its so chic, I don’t know if I would do it though…
awww you look so adorable!!! loove your two strap shoes and you have such a cute closet ;D xoxo, lulu ♥
I love this outfit. Where did that lovely bag come from if you don’t mind me asking? =]