Cubicle Chic https://inthemarginalia.com A Career Woman's Pursuit of Success, Style & Happiness Thu, 08 Feb 2018 03:49:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://inthemarginalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-cubiclechic_finallogos-07-320x320.jpg Cubicle Chic https://inthemarginalia.com 32 32 131089018 On Repeat In My Work Wardrobe This Fall https://inthemarginalia.com/blog/2016/11/on-repeat-in-my-work-wardrobe-this-fall/ https://inthemarginalia.com/blog/2016/11/on-repeat-in-my-work-wardrobe-this-fall/#respond Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:13:18 +0000 http://mycubiclechic.com/index.php/2016/11/02/201611on-repeat-in-my-work-wardrobe-this-fall/ I am constantly trying to spruce up my work wardrobe. It’s one of the reasons why I started this blog, which is to share my outfit ideas with all of you and to know what other office dwelling women are wearing.

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]]>  Trench Coat: Miilla; similar here, and here Loafers: ASOS; similar here Jeans: Topshop Jamie

I am constantly trying to spruce up my work wardrobe. It’s one of the reasons why I started this blog, which is to share my outfit ideas with all of you and to know what other office dwelling women are wearing.

After 6 years spent in the corporate world, I have a set template developed for how to dress for the everyday office days. But occasionally, I like to add elements of surprise just to feel like I’m not wearing uniforms.

This trench coat is one of these totally surprising elements!

 Trench Coat: Miilla; similar here, and here Loafers: ASOS; similar here Jeans: Topshop Jamie

The lapels of the trench coat give it the structured element that you want to have in an office outfit, but the long flow-y nature of the piece elevates the style of the outfit.

I paired the outfit with some mules that are probably on the more casual side, but with any of these loafers or even heels below, this outfit would be perfectly office appropriate. They’re all under $100!

 Trench Coat: Miilla, available via Poshmark; similar here, and here Loafers: ASOS; similar here Jeans: Topshop Jamie  Trench Coat: Miilla, available via Poshmark; similar here, and here Loafers: ASOS; similar here Jeans: Topshop Jamie

On a separate note, these photos were taken around Alfred Tea Room in downtown LA. It’s SUCH a cute place, and of course, makes really awesome photos thanks to their pink decor! It was funny because when we were there, I saw at least 5 other groups there for photo shoots. If you’re in the LA area, don’t forget to check it out!

All photography by Natalie Alvarado @ Stylenfuse

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]]> https://inthemarginalia.com/blog/2016/11/on-repeat-in-my-work-wardrobe-this-fall/feed/ 0 573 New #GIRLBOSS attitude and an outfit to go with it. You’re welcome. https://inthemarginalia.com/blog/2016/03/new-girlboss-attitude-and-an-outfit-to-go-with-it-youre-welcome/ https://inthemarginalia.com/blog/2016/03/new-girlboss-attitude-and-an-outfit-to-go-with-it-youre-welcome/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:31:00 +0000 http://mycubiclechic.com/index.php/2016/03/11/32new-girlboss-attitude-and-an-outfit-to-go-with-it-youre-welcome/ It may sound like an oxymoron at first. How can girls that exude the #GIRLBOSS vibe be “nice”? These are not characteristics that we tend to associate together. Sophia Amoruso may have written a book about it, but I have lived it. I’ve always embodied many of the components of what make up the #GIRLBOSS […]

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]]> It may sound like an oxymoron at first. How can girls that exude the #GIRLBOSS vibe be “nice”? These are not characteristics that we tend to associate together.

Sophia Amoruso may have written a book about it, but I have lived it. I’ve always embodied many of the components of what make up the #GIRLBOSS personality – firm, determined, unwaivered, highly professional, and very ambitious. Yet in the corporate world, you see all too often that strong minded women get categorized into the b*itchy bucket. It’s almost inevitable, and it really is a shame. That’s where being “nice” makes a difference.

Being nice is in the professional world is not about being easy-going or eager to please. And it’s definitely not letting people step all over you. It’s actually the ability to persuade other without force, to convey a message without having to scream, and solve a problem, reach a solution, without leaving dead bodies behind.

Having said all that, let’s come back to what I do best… putting together professional outfits to present the woman you want to be. Today,I’m sharing with you an outfit that makes me feel like a total #GIRLBOSS, and a very nice one at that.

 Blazer: Six Crisp Days Amelia Four Button Blazer (Dailylook) Jeans: Topshop Jamie Jeans Shoes: (similar) Gray pumps Sunnies: Banana Republic Linney

There’s something to be said about the soft colors and femininity of a flowy scarf.

 Blazer: Six Crisp Days Amelia Four Button Blazer (Dailylook) Jeans: Topshop Jamie Jeans Shoes: (similar) Gray pumps Sunnies: Banana Republic Linney  Blazer: Six Crisp Days Amelia Four Button Blazer (Dailylook) Jeans: Topshop Jamie Jeans Shoes: (similar) Gray pumps Sunnies: Banana Republic Linney  Blazer: Six Crisp Days Amelia Four Button Blazer (Dailylook) Jeans: Topshop Jamie Jeans Shoes: (similar) Gray pumps Sunnies: Banana Republic Linney  Blazer: Six Crisp Days Amelia Four Button Blazer (Dailylook) Jeans: Topshop Jamie Jeans Shoes: (similar) Gray pumps Sunnies: Banana Republic Linney

What do you do, use, say, or wear that makes you a #GIRLBOSS? I want to know!! 

All Photography by Ngoc M Nguyen

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]]> https://inthemarginalia.com/blog/2016/03/new-girlboss-attitude-and-an-outfit-to-go-with-it-youre-welcome/feed/ 5 238 Putting the “FUN” in “FUNCTIONAL”: How to have fun with your everyday office wear! https://inthemarginalia.com/blog/2015/08/putting-the-fun-in-functional-how-to-have-fun-with-your-everyday-office-wear/ https://inthemarginalia.com/blog/2015/08/putting-the-fun-in-functional-how-to-have-fun-with-your-everyday-office-wear/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2015 21:02:30 +0000 http://mycubiclechic.com/index.php/2015/08/03/201583putting-the-fun-in-functional-how-to-have-fun-with-your-everyday-office-wear/ Are you tired of wearing the same things over and over again to work? Are you always looking for that ONE piece that will make you look forward to the next work day because you get to wear it? I’ll be the first to answer YES to both of the above. That’s why I wanted […]

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]]> Are you tired of wearing the same things over and over again to work? Are you always looking for that ONE piece that will make you look forward to the next work day because you get to wear it? I’ll be the first to answer YES to both of the above. That’s why I wanted to share with you some of my staple FUN pieces that I can always count on sprucing up my outfit, and brightening my day by just the right amount! They are statement pieces for sure, but they are so functional too that they put the fun in functional!

BRIGHTS & PRINTS

It can very well be just brights alone or prints alone, the point is that they’re both sure-fire ways to instantly add more fun and dimension to your outfit!

Blue Blazer Similar
1. ASOS Soft Blue Drape Blazer
2. Halogen Seamed Back Linen Blend Blazer
3. Forever 21 Single Button Knit Blazer

Fun Print Silk Top Similar
1. Anthroplogie Girl from Savoy Top (found on Poshmark, Size 0, Size 6, Size 8)
2. Anthropologie Alexa Chung for AG Gordonderry Silk Blouse
3.. Anthropologie Palisades Button Down

Black and White Mini Skirt
1. Ro & De Pleated Stripe Skirt
2. WetSeal Classic Striped Bandage Skirt
3. Silence + Noise Textured Striped Mini Skirt

WINDOWPANE BLAZER

Needless to say, windowpane ANYTHING is trendy and eye-catching these days. (see windowpane trousers I styled in an outfit here) and this blazer is no exception. I bought it off of Poshmark from a fellow fashionista, and this is a boutique piece so I can’t find the exact one for me readers.. but I provided some similar ones below the pictures!

Similar ones can be find here

1. Finders Keepers the Label – “Speakerbox” Cutout Blazer 
2. Tommy Hilfiger Windowpane Boyfriend Blazer
3. A’Gaci Night Out Windowpane Blazer 

Animal Print + Whites 

If you find animal print too bold for your office or corporate environment, try pairing it with a white or pastel color piece to tone down the boldness. Sometimes an animal print piece that has a cute/lady-like shape helps reduce the “sexiness” in your outfit that you may not want in an office environment.

Similar skirts can be found here
1. ModCloth Has a Nice Wing skirt 
2. Michael Kors Giraffe Print skirt 
3. Neiman Marcus Geo Print A-Line Skirt

What are you office wear staples that you wear to state FUN in function? Share with me in comments section! Better yet, share a link with me so I can go shopping too!!

-Jessica

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