I have to admit that the days I wear jeans for the office are easy to count and I pick my days carefully - don't want to be surprised with too formal meetings in my jeans. This is even as my perception is that jeans are considered as more accepted in the business environment nowadays. Do I have to add that the jeans should be dark, and absolutely not a distressed version... One easy classic way of styling is just combining the jeans with a black turtleneck and a black blazer. Classic, but more relaxed … [Read more...] about An Office Version Of Jeans
Sometimes Its All About The Details
And not only the details, the small details. Love the tiny earrings that are hardly perceivable. They are there but are they really there? The chain is long but as it's so thin you don't think of it as a long earring dropping against the shoulder. Paired up with another variation of the black turtleneck and a pencil skirt. … [Read more...] about Sometimes Its All About The Details
Variation On Black Turtleneck And Skirt
Old skirt of my own design up-dated with the black turtleneck for the season. I have noticed that I leave the shorter skirts in the closet this season, I go for the mid skirts. Here you see a perfect example of that. I haven't worn this skirt for a long time but with the combination of the black turtleneck and the ankle boots it feels new and up-dated. … [Read more...] about Variation On Black Turtleneck And Skirt
Bundling Up Even At The Office
Finally the warm mohair cardigan would suit it's purpose! With -12 C/10 F outside, the choice for today's outfit was easy. Paired with a wollen turtleneck and a scarf I'm all set for the working day. The pants are my funky ones with small white dots... Mohair cardigan - By Malene Birger Turtleneck - COS … [Read more...] about Bundling Up Even At The Office
Detailing The Black
I know this blog is supposed to be about fashion and office wear but what happens when the world is disrupt and when fashion seems like an insignificant and futile pastime? The past couple of days and the events in Paris qualify for life to enter in such a state. There might be other events not as obvious as to the person affected but still as significant that lead you into a mood where there's no energy, interest or focus on fashion or style. What do you do then? What is the go-to in your style … [Read more...] about Detailing The Black
Suede Skirt Version 2015
The suede skirt dated 2001 is now back in style. The cut, the length, the material - check! When restyled and updated I took my black turtle neck and the feel is more 2015. But I'm also thinking of a top slightly cropped or something transparent to find new combinations. … [Read more...] about Suede Skirt Version 2015