Filed in archive Skirts by Ivy on February 17, 2007

Pencil skirts have, for some time now, become the office 'it' skirts. It's like women know nothing else than pants and pencil skirts. I personally think that pencil skirt looks really eleg...

Affordable Oscar de la Renta

Filed in archive Outfits , Skirts , Tops by Ivy on February 5, 2007

Longing for true designer apparel is sometimes really difficult to stand. Not everyone can afford top fashion brands, but there's where Macy's gives a helping hand. Ye another big designer ma...

Winter fashion trends: Dotted world

Filed in archive Dresses , Jackets , Shoes , Skirts , Tops , Trends by Ivy on January 29, 2007

I don't know why so many women fear wearing dots. Although dotted outfits can look really playful, they are just the thing to brighten up your work wardrobe, Also, dots are considered really fashi...

Fashion trends: Floral apparel makes the winter go away

Filed in archive Jackets , Shoes , Skirts , Trends by Ivy on January 25, 2007

I always loved women who knew how to wear floral prints and embroidery; they always looked more feminine, subtle and nice. Also, roses on our skirts make us forget about rain, snow and wind outside an...

Fashion trend: big prints

Filed in archive Skirts , Suits , Tops , Trends by Ivy on January 14, 2007

Large prints have found their way into winter wardrobe too, cheering us up when there's no sunshine. For a subtle look, pair with solid colored items, and if you're feeling especially cheeky, ...

Dress well after 50

Filed in archive Jackets , Pants , Skirts by Ivy on December 7, 2006

I for one always enjoy seeing women dressed well, no matter what their age. When I asked my grandmother, a lady well into her eighties now, what was the secret of her impeccable appearance, she told m...

Bloomingdale's suit sale!

Filed in archive Jackets , Pants , Skirts , Suits by Ivy on October 30, 2006

Although some evil people say that you can't actually find good stuff on sales, let me prove you wrong with a peek into the Bloomingdale's Suit sale. For the next 4 days selected suits and sep...

4 clothing pieces + 2 accessories you can't do without

Filed in archive Accessories , Jackets , Outfits , Pants , Shoes , Skirts , Tops by Ivy on October 25, 2006

If we get down to pure essentials, there are only four things you need in your work wardrobe, and two accessories you can't do without. Those are: a skirt, pants, a jacket and a blouse, with a sca...

Size is not an issue: Stripy skirt that won't make you look fat

Filed in archive Size not issue , Skirts by Ivy on October 23, 2006

Stripes are still one of the favorite trends. Most women, scared they would look fat, wear them on tops only, totally neglecting skirts with stripes. My stand here is: when stripy skirts are as lovely...

Be romantic at work

Filed in archive Jackets , Outerwear , Skirts , Suits by Ivy on October 21, 2006

I know that spring is the time when love is in the air, but you can surely express your romantic nature in the fall too. I love wearing romantic suits to work, hope you do too. Here are some of the ni...

Size is not an issue: Suits that fit

Filed in archive Jackets , Size not issue , Skirts , Suits by Ivy on October 13, 2006

Is there anything nicer than a skirt-suit? Yes, a skirt-suit that fits perfectly. So, as I promised, I show you two great work suits with skirts, one petit and one plus size. You'll look smashing!...

Fall/Winter fashion trends: Wear knits to work 2

Filed in archive Dresses , Pants , Skirts , Trends by Ivy on September 21, 2006

As I imagined, finding knit 'bottoms' was quite more difficult than finding nice knit tops. But I surely did my best to help you out with this season's coziest trend. I must have mentione...

A secret helper

Filed in archive Skirts by Ivy on September 3, 2006

There are days when even the most regular gym goer feels uncomfortably rounded. Be it your period or just too many salty dishes in your Chinese takeout last evening, the truth is that your tummy (or y...

Fall/Winter fashion trends 2006/2007: Be a goddess in red

Filed in archive Dresses , Jackets , Skirts , Suits , Trends by Ivy on August 31, 2006

Fashion experts, after careful and detailed consideration of fall/winter runways for 2006/2007, have agreed: red is THE color for the season. Which is, you must agree, a great thing, when you remembe...

Fall fashion trends: bubble skirt

Filed in archive Skirts , Trends by Ivy on August 12, 2006

One of this fall's main fashion trends, according to ready to wear runways, will certainly be bubble shaped clothes. Since this sculptured style can be rather difficult to wear, I suggest you inco...