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Blog Post #2- Business Casual Basics

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Business Casual (Biz-cas) Basics How to be comfortable but also appropriate in the workplace Hello again! Now that we have figured out what color goes well with our skin tone, how to elevate an outfit with key staples and why accessories complement our whole style, I think it’s time to think about more specific occasions: like business settings! During my internship last summer, I realized I underestimated the difficulty of dressing for the workplace! After all, even for a corporate company that is pretty flexible with dressing business casual, I found it hard to make use of my existing closet and multiple shopping trips to the mall were necessary! I wanted to give you some tips and tricks I learned along the way, for example why you shouldn’t need 2 different wardrobes –for business and personal life- and how to shop smart. Before further a due, let’s begin J 1- Buy versatile pieces that can be used for multiple outfits- Here’s my quick list of must-have pieces for...

Blog Post #1- Creating your own style

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Who doesn’t enjoy shopping for new clothes? Whether it’s a social outing with our friends to go to the mall and wander around, or simply a stress-relief during midterm/finals week, I have found shopping as a way to get my mind off of things and relax. As an international student from Turkey, coming to the US really shaped the way I dress and I slowly started having a style of my own. Along this journey, I have found little tips and tricks for creating a style that I feel comfortable in. If you keep wondering how to look stylish on a tight budget, here’s your guide J 1.     Start with buying staple items to achieve a minimalistic wardrobe You can never go wrong with neutral colors and basics. Classic neutrals are grey, beige, camel and these colors go really well with denim or same color outfits. Black is my best friend! An all black outfit is flattering, alluring and timeless regardless of your body shape. Whether it be a black crop top with high wasted jea...