Not sure if it's because I'm looking for a new job or just because I have a craving for classic, professional pieces, but this collage describes what's on my "To Buy" list perfectly.

I'm all about blush pink and would add another blazer to my six if I could find that perfect neutral. Also on the hunt for the perf pump, especially after snagging one a size too big and then wearing them! [I'll be putting them up for grabs here!] The Michael Kors watch? Always a fave. The tortoise shell with plating says me all over it! I should know, I've tried it on enough times.

If you were on your "Profesh Shit," what would be on your list?

Goodbye to the days of asking friends to take shots of me--"No, not with you...just me."
It's time. O.M.O. Writes needs a resident photog!

Team with me every weekday to produce amaze style shots. You will earn photo cred, a transportation allowance and a small fee for taking my daily style shots. Be an O.M.O. Writes Contributor!

Contact me at samantha.smikle@gmail.com if you're interested.

//Requirements//
-You must live in NYC with the ability to travel to various locations in the city once everyday.
-You must own a professional camera
-You must email me the shots unedited after each session

//Compensation//
-Photo cred on each post
-Metro Card to cover transportation to and from our shoot location and/or small fee for each session

DEETS: H&M dress as a shirt, vintage belt and men's pants, payless shoes

Don't be afraid to express your personality at work! How do you show who you are in business wear? Leave some tips in the comments section! xs

This past week, photographer and fashion critic, Bill Cunningham documented men's professional wear.

Cunningham sympathizes with dressing woes of men when it comes to business attire, observing that men tend to slap on a suit and tie with little diversion toward the non-traditional. Reflecting on the days when men got "out of control" on dress down fridays, Cunningham notes that the pocket handkerchief paired with a tie-less suit may be a new trend for casual business wear.

Check this link out for a narrated sequence of shots that suppliments Cunningham's insight.

http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/fashion/20080420_STREET_FEATURE/index.html

Join Kipling and Macy's for an afternoon of color, music, fun and refreshments to celebrate the arrival of the Kipling spring handbag collection featuring:

• The new line of purses and accessories from Kipling USA
• FREE “Scratch & Burn Sessions”– Learn the art of scratching and mixing.
• Free “Kiptinis” and “Minis”
• Mini-manicures and makeovers from Kipling’s stylists.
• Cool prizes: Macy’s gift-cards, Kipling wristlets, coin cases & passport holders.
• A Free Gift of The Cimio 2.0 DJ Mixtape software to mix your digital music files like a professional DJ with any Kipling purchase of $50 or more.

It definitely pays to be chatty. It earned me a preview of the Et Derive showroom. And who would have known that the couple, Sam and Sarah Bridgman, selling dollar vintage digs actually were the creators of a trend forecasting/vintage archive/art collective or that the dollar digs were the, still-amazing, cast offs of said archive!





The showroom was an amazing experience, Oscar De La Renta and the like hang from the high ceilings, and drape about couches. Art of the cosmos and photos of regular people doing regular and not so regular things seem artistic in the setting.






"Trend forecasting is definitely one important aspect of what we do, along with social / professional networking. We foresee a time when emerging designers, photographers, industry professionals, stylists, etc. will be able to consult our garment collection / database / website / magazine as a common reference point for inspiration, work opportunity, even editorial input," Sarah says.

Launch Date: Oct 31 2010
Visit Et Derive

Business cas' takes a daring turn with black leather!

//Vogue Russia February 2011 Photographer Lee Broomfield Stylist Patricia Boin Model Annamara Post//
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