Closet de Jules

Word on the street that Kate Spade New York is having a Surprise Sale again! Have you had a chance to look at their latest additions to the 75% off sale? As Spring is just a month away, below are my top picks from the sale to help you get ready for a bubbly season.

1. Take the Cake Cupcake Crossbody 2. Off We Go Whale Crossbody 3. Clifton Lane Penguin Crossbody 4. Ooh La La Makeup Palette Clutch 5. Ooh La La Powder Puff Bag 6. Cold Comforts Len 7. Cold Comforts Polar Bear Crossbody 8. Take the Cake Bon Shopper 9. Off We Go Len 10. Make Magic Mustache Clutch 11. Creme de la Creame Strawberry Crossbody

 
Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comment section below!

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. I had a cozy Christmas in DC. Santa surprised me again this year with the best gifts I could wish for. Another Christmas passed, and another new year is around the corner. I am grateful for a fantastic 2014 with the best people I spent with and some of the best experience I had, and look forward to an even better 2015!


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Sweater: Jack Wills
Skirt: J.Crew (similar)
Cross Body Bag: Kate Spade (similar)
Belt: Express (similar here and here)
Boots: Simone Tory Burch (here)

As promised, I am going to share more of my work outfits here.

After working for professional services companies for a few years, I have established a very consistent work style that reflects my personality while maintaining professionalism. The majority of my professional wardrobe is in black, navy blue, or white. These colors err on the conservative side, but they convey a message of credibility and trust.

What I am wearing today is a good representation of my professional style. Ankle pants are a big part of my wardrobe. With heels, they do a great job at helping you elongate your legs and achieving a slimmer frame. I don’t normally wear white shoes, as it’s hard to keep them from getting scratches while walking in the city. More importantly, the dark and white combination tends to put emphasis on where the dark pieces are. With a darker outfit and white shoes, this can make you appear “top-heavy”. However, in this outfit, with the help of my cream color ankle pants and the white jewelry, they even out the contrast between the darker top and lighter bottom.

This outfit is also very versatile if worn with a jacket. Put the jacket on to dress up for a client meeting, take it off to unwind during a happy hour. It could be “dangerous” to wear a floral suit depending on who you work with. I love floral. The navy and white print help tone down the playfulness a little bit and keeps the piece work appropriate.

As promised, I am going to share more of my work outfits here.



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Sunglasses: Original Wayfarer Classic - Ray-Ban
Necklace: J.Crew (similar at Ann Taylor)
Peplum Top: Ann Taylor (similar at J.Crew Factory)
Jacket: C.Wonder (similar at J.Crew and ASOS) 
Ankle Pants: Banana Republic (similar at J.Crew - J.Crew and BR run very similar ankle pants in terms of sizing. I am 5'5 and wear size 2 for both brands)
Bracelets: J.Crew (similar)
Pumps: Jiji Pumps - Kate Spade (similar or similar)