How to look chic at the Polls...

**Set adapted from @Styleboardcrea_**



So, Election day is around the corner and I tell you that it is one of those places you plan your outfits in advance for. The current situation is that there are long lines in most polling places. I went to the polling place in my precinct a few days ago to fulfill my civic responsibility by casting an early vote/absentee ballot because I know I would not have time to stay in line on the 6th and I tell you, there was a long line there though I went during non rush hours. So, if you plan on going some place where you have to wait on the line, this outfit is an inspiration for you. Put on the season's trendy pieces and complete the look with comfortable shoes and you will definitely count on looking comfortable and chic at the Polls. If the weather is going to be cold, add on light layers that you can easily take off and hold in your arms or take a tote along to store your things. Just leave the heavy jacket in the car. And do not forget the snacks or bottle of water too or a bottle of hand lotion to use when your hands get dry. Be stylish and comfortable wherever you go ladies and thanks so much for reading.

Velvet Clutches

While we are still talking about all things velvet this season, velvet clutches are very fun accessories to glam up any outfit for an event. I do not know how long this trend is going to last for but I really do love it. Below are some of my favorite clutches that I found online.

 

 

 

 

Favorite Velvet Clutches by ojomrs featuring red handbags

 

 

 

 

STELLA McCARTNEY clutch
$765 - mytheresa.com

Emilio Pucci vintage handbag
snobswap.com

Rebecca Minkoff handbag purse
neimanmarcus.com

Red handbag
$25 - yoins.com

INC International Concepts blue handbag
macys.com

Jessica McClintock red handbag
6pm.com

Who What Wear man bag
target.com

Since this is a Fashion/shopping blog for the savvy fashionista, my advice to any lady that loves to follow fashion trends is that; you have to be selective on what trend you splurge on. Only invest your money in the classy pieces and items that stand the test of time and for all other trends, just pick up a piece from any store that you know that sell durable, quality items at good prices and when the trendy piece finally falls off the bandwagon, you'll not feel so bad about how much you spent to purchase the item. And then, there is the option of re-gifting if you do not want the item anymore. Happy Friday and happy shopping.

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Statement Bags for Work

For Work wear Monday today, it is all about the "Work bag" and this post mainly deals with that "dream closet;" that closet that has hundreds of shoes and hundreds of bags where you can pick whatever item you like for any day of the week. The dream closet where you have different shades of nude color shoes, bags and racks and racks of clothes to choose from. So, if you have that dream closet, then you apply these glamorous tips for looking chic at work with your work bags.

                                     Monday

 Start the first day of work which is usually a Monday with a nude color statement bag. This might appear to be a contradiction but it is really not because it is easy to find statement bags in nude colors. What makes the bag stand out in this case, might be the size, design or some beautiful detail like the bags featured above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

 

 

 

 

2. Switch your bag out to a lighter shade of nude by Tuesday or a chic bag with a little bit of color or color blocking. This shows that you are aware it is still a new work week but you are ready to set the tone fashion wise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

 

 

 

3. Go hobo on Wednesday with a little bit of dramatic or intricate detail based on what your work environment allows. Wednesday is the middle of the work week and hobo bags are somewhat casual and somewhat corporate and by taking one with you to work on Wednesday, you are letting everyone know that the office/work fashionista absolutely knows what day it is. A larger sized bucket bag can also do for hump day.

 

 

 

Thursday

 

4. Thursday should be for that smaller shoulder bag, messenger bag or bucket bag which is a little bit more casual but not quite. By Thursday, the work week is gradually winding down and everyone is ready for the weekend; if you do not work in a corporate work environment, your work outfit along with your bag ought to start singing; "Friday is right around the corner."

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

There is a reason a lot of jobs have casual Fridays and allow their employees to dress down or come to work in casuals on this special day and the Friday work bag should celebrate that. The little clutch, fancy messenger bag, saddle bag should happily go to work with the chic fashionista on Friday. Again, all these tips would only apply if we just have that dream closet; don't you think so?




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                                                                                Beauty