Showing posts with label office work style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label office work style. Show all posts

Thursday, 24 May 2012

How to: Dress & MakeUp for Work in an Office

Hi girls!


Another fashion post, this time I'm playing with the styling appropriate for work in a more formal, office environment...

These types of videos are one of my most requested, and I'm pleased to come up with always new ideas for you guys!
Just in case you haven't seen them yet, here are my previous two fashion /styling videos for work in an office:



I hope those ideas were helpful!

Now, for this new "fashion in an office" video, I have put together a styling based around a sophisticated off-white lace top from H&M (currently still in stores, from their Conscious Collection),and a slim fit green pants.
Then I "elaborated" it by venturing into a color blocking theme, and making this trend too, appropriate for the office/ work fashion.
Let's see together the results:

(hit the play button above to watch my styling tutorial!)


The styling was evolved around two "basic" H&M items: 
An off-white, lace top and a slim fit (in this case, green) pants (that came together with the thin, brown belt that I'm wearing in this pic.)
Both of these items are super affordable; the top retails at 14.95€ and the pants were at mid-season sale for only 5€ (original price was somewhere from 19.95€ to 24.95€, not that bad either!)



For a more formal effect, I'm wearing my lace blouse tucked inside of the pants.


I completed the styling with a brown, suede- like jacket from Bershka, and my brown studded bag from a local fashion store here in Italy, both of these tie in well with my thin brown belt.
Needless to mention, both green, and an off-white colour, go great together with brown!


In some work environments, because of the heavy-duty air conditioning, it can be quite chilly even on the hottest summer day!
To keep your health protected, I recommend to always go for a light- weight scarf, this will also be a great accessorie to complete your outfit!
I really like this leopard print one, from H&M, super trendy for this season with an orange colour, leo dots :)
At 5.95€ it's a steal!




 In some environments, the dress codes can be so strickt, that you're only allowed to wear a minimal accessories.
So in this particular styling, depending on your office's rules, I might be wearing too much (but I really liked how these completed the whole look!).
I'm wearing a big, white cocktail ring (H&M), rose gold watch (Fossil), charm bracelet (New Look) and other two bracelets (green one: 1€uro store, brown one: H&M)
My "Sonja" necklace is silver and it was gifted by my Mum a few years ago :) It was handmade at "Carolija" jewellery store in Croatia!



How to wear color blocking trend for work?


It's easy!
Look at this example!

 I'm wearing my cropped, orange jacket (Koan, available at Coin dept.stores)that I got past spring at my local thrift store (it was brand new, price tag still on!).
I think orange looks lovely with green, but these two shades that I'm wearing aren't too vibrant, bright or neon, and are just perfect, suitable for the office style.
So when talking about color blocking trend for work in an office, I'd definitely say yes, just make sure that the shades of the colours that you choose are a bit more "toned down" (I personally wouldn't recommend to wear for work/formal environment, for an example,a neon yellow top, with a neon pink pants...)


 If, after work, you're heading to catch up with your friends, bring along, in your (bigger) day time bag,a small clutch, that you'll use later on in the evening.
You can also bring a pair of high heels to replace your comfy flats with, when, later on, you'll be meeting up with your friends!



These were my styling tips!
Now let's quickly touch another subject: Office appropriate make up! (FOTD here):

Keep your make up simple, fresh looking.
Focus on neutrals and the colours/ products that will only enhance your natural beauty & your best features!

My FOTD is acheived with the following products:
EsteΓ© Lauder, Benefit, Maybelline, Bourjois, Dior, Avon, Too Faced, L'Oreal, Kiko, Sleek.
(for a full list of the products used, check out my video!)
I really hope these little fashion & beauty tips were helpful & inspiring!

If you have any requests, feel free to let me know!

Kisss from Italy,
xoxo Sonja


Thursday, 26 April 2012

Work/ Office Styling Idea: Pastel Color Trend, Chanel Style Shorts, Black Turtleneck

Often you ask me for some styling ideas...

of how to dress for work at the office/ more formal environment, but still staying fashionable and on trend.
I know this can be quite a challenge and in some way,I feel lucky that at my work I don't have to respect any strict dress code and can, pretty much dress as I want to :)

However, recently I got some more elegant /feminine clothes from H&M and I thought those would be perfect for work at the more formal environment, or whenever you need to look like business like, stylish woman.

For work, I'd suggest you to branch into a pastel colour trend (that is very IN this season).
Chanel inspired things are also always very stylish, elegant, feminine yet work appropriate.

Check out one of my work/ office styling ideas, here:

(just press the play button to watch my vid!)

Here are some pics of this outfit:












Everything is from H&M, except for the ballet flats (INA market), and the earrings (1€uro Store).
This is not a paid commercial for H&M, lol! ;D

Hope you like this outfit!

How do you dress for work?
Do you have any strict dress code that you need to obey?

Kiss from Italy,
xoxo Sonja



Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Casual & Work Day Outfits

Hello girls!

Just before I got ill with this nasty cold, I filmed my two ootd's...I just walked in front of the camera & when editing, put some music to make it more fun! Sorry, I didn't have any time free to stand in front of the camera & talk about the outfits, but I think the vid turned out great as it is!
What do you think?
You can check it out by clicking the play button on the video bellow:


I 'd like to thank Dan-O for his amazing website & all this awesome free royalty free music that he shares with us! 
The songs that I used in my video are: "The Wire" & "Deep in Blue"
Check out his website here.

Anyways, here I am to tell you all the additional info on the clothes & show you the rest of the pics ;)

DAY ONE




I was wearing:

  • electric blue scarf: H&M
  • brick red colour T-shirt: Pull & Bear
  • leopard print T-shirt: Bershka
  • blue jeggings: H&M
  • brown leather jacket: Motivi
  • brown leather booties with metal studs: Miss Sixty
  • brown bag: Thrifted! (a local thrift store in Italy)
  • brown tassle: H&M (divided)
  • other accessories: bold silver ring is by Bijou Brigitte, I bought the earrings in Croatia, my bracelet is also thrifted from the same store where I got my bag.

DAY TWO





I was wearing:

  • yellow scarf: Accessorize
  • earrings: Accessorize ( a gift from my friend Tali, from the former GlossGoss blog)
  • cropped denim jacket: H&M
  • black top with puffy shoulders: H&M
  • high waisted skirt: Zara
  • black tights: Goldenpoint outlet
  • leopard print ballet flats: H&M (divided)
  • white watch: Fossil
  • lots of different bracelets from Bijou Brigitte, INA market & a local 99 eurocent store.

How do you dress for work?
And how are you dressed today?

I'll talk to you soon,
xx Sonja


Wednesday, 16 March 2011

FASHION: Two New Looks!! (Edgy Rocker Chic & Cute Office Style)...plus a mini haul& fashion ramblings...

Well hello!

It's such a bad weather here in Italy, rainy & dull grey...
I'm off work so I haven't got much to do but play with my new clothes (that I bought on this past winter sales) & create new looks, film a video...
...& later possibly do some housework (ahem!)...

My fashion video is already up & you can watch it HERE ;)


Here are the outfits that I put together:




I'm wearing:

  • Men's shirt: H&M
  • Basic cotton long top with lace: H&M
  • Leather look leggings: Pimkie
  • Faux fur bag: Pull & Bear
  • Skull print T-shirt: H&M (young boy dept.)
  • Belt: H&M
  • Rocker/chic inspired bold bracelet: Imaty's fashion factory
  • A random selection of dark green & black glass bead bracelets: H&M







I'd say, this second outfit is ideal for work/ office (if you don't have a strict dress code,obviously)...

I'm wearing:

  • Bow print blouse: Pimkie
  • High waisted skirt: Pimkie
  • Black cotton leggings: H&M
  • Grey wool coat: H&M
  • Faux fur collar: H&M
  • Ballet flats: just a no name brand, bought in a local shop here in bella Italia! ;)

I also stocked up on some basic tights (these tear so easily, one can never have enough!!), basic cotton tops & cute scarves that I found for only 2-3 €!!
I wear scarves as a fashion accessorie almost all year round (in spring& summer I'll wear the light material ones, of course!), so I was happy to get them on sale for such a steal!

Overall result- I really like this casual look for every day:




Basic cotton top
by Pull & Bear.
Great clothing item for casual
outfits & for layering!

My casual outfit :

  • Basic cotton top: Pull & Bear
  • Scarf: Pull & Bear
  • Baggy fit jeans: Pull & Bear
  • Earrings: a local 1€ store
  • Tights are by Pompea.

Which one of these outfits represents your personal style the most?

I'll talk to you soon girls, big kiss from Italy,

xoxo Sonja


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