Faux Faur Coat: Matalan Black dress: Oasis Bag: Topshop
(Picture taken outside the workplace(Peter Jones) with two of my girl pals, Ayan and Nishma. I had to bring the faux with me to work...Wink, Wink)
So for those of you that don't already know, my entire time spent in London is done so working. My part-time job as a Fashion sales assistant has ruled my weekend for about a decade or two; im what they call a weekend workaholic. No actually, a 7 day a week workoholic.
When im not pussy footing about the shop floor with 3 pairs of Louboutins in one hand, 3 Mulberry bags in the other and the signature reciept between my teeth because I simply haven't any hands left, while the customer behind me demands another Bertie shoe, I construct my time writing essay after essay, assignment after assignment; night after night I slave away at the computer screen, proof-reading layers of 2000 word essays that aren't due for a good month or two, sometimes even three. YES! I think I forgot that tiny little detail, im abit OCD when it comes to uni work (embarrased face).
When I say I live and breathe fashion, I'm not telling porkies; when i'm not shopping or styling, I write about it. A true fashionista at heart; I was shocked when my mum told me my first words were 'daddy' and not 'fashion,' it just doesn't make any sense. I thought i'd be fighting with the umbilical cord, requesting to write a review on Marc Jacobs sultry spring collection. 'Hello mother reporting from Bellyville, I no longer belong here, Fashion Week needs me to come a little earlier than the arranged due date, Helloooooo'
Fighting to open a Frutella packet(got a bit of a sweet fetish only two minutes into the shopping trip)
Yes I do food shopping, No i'm not kidding! So when i'm not doing the millions of other things I do, I save myself an hour or so to nab some groceries.
Well I have to confess that after an hours worth spent in ASDA yesterday, I had so far brought everything but food. Instead I decided to grab the latest copy of Company magazine and More! magazine(Heaven!...I found myself in happinessssss with you...♫ )
And for the book I've wanted since I read the latest issue of Glamour, The one before the one by Katy Regan...When I saw it glowing, shining above the Xbox games and the Mario wheelcar racing game that sat on the ASDA shelf right above, I knew I'd found the one. Sadly, I haven't started reading it as of yet, (well it's only been a day...allow me to refrain from my hypochondriac ways...)But what I do know is that when I treat my eyes to the very first page of the novel, I won't be able to get enough...
On to the more important side of things, i.e, pulling the best work outfit that works for you. Now I know i've got my work swagger in full swing, but have you? Here are the must-haves for a typical day at the office!
The pencil skirt
Looooove pencil skirts, they are easily flattering to every body shape;(Whoever said you had to be an hourglass shape to pull this one off was an hourglass shape...liars, cough cough) they instantly trim the waist and elongate the legs, so your pins are likely to cause a few mouths to drop (in a good way) you can't go wrong with this one. This little number is from ASOS.com.
LBD
Alternatively, you can rock the little black dress; works every time. The LBD is not only for a night out on the town, but suitable office wear. Yet again, we can rely on the beautiful ASOS.com to get our mits on this chic number.
The antique blouse
This can be worn with a black pencil skirt to add a 50s siluoette to a simple work outfit. It brightens up the traditions of a black outfit and has the ability to make office wear look effortlessly chic. This gorgeous blouse is from Topshop.
Statement black bag
You can't go wrong with a black bag for work; practical and stylish.
This beauty is an Aspinal Bag(ahhh lusting again)... It screams elegance, sophistication and is probably the most extravagant simple bag out there...This beautiful luggage material is also available with a silver buckle...so, we have the choice of gold or silver...even better.
15 Denier tights
I am a big fan of the John Lewis bodyshaper glossy tights(not only because I work for the partnership) because they are extremely good quality, they don't ladder easily; they feel smooth and are undoubtedly flattering to the female pins.
Charlotte Olympia
Maybe i'm just a bit too Devil Wears Prada, but I would sooo wear these to the office. Who gives a donkeys poo if their 5 inches...that only means your 5 inches taller, and 5 inches ahead of your game ;)
If your anything like me, you would wear these beauties with pride. As you would have seen from my last post, Olympia is going to be so so hot this spring/summer, and what better way to wear them than to the office. When I get my foot in the door of Vogue offices and land a killer magazine internship(and I will very, very soon), I'll be standing tall, even taller than my staggering height of 5'10. Shoes will be shoes, forget practicality! Where's the fun in that.
Now it's really time for work my beauties =]
