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Work & Play

So, your vacation is over and you’re back at work with piles of projects and you have a major case of humidity hair and you just can’t find anything to wear because it’s so unbearably hot outside.  Sound familiar?  Without a doubt, getting dressed for work during the hottest months of the year can be quite laborious (pun intended).  Out of control curls notwithstanding, the extreme temperatures of the heat and humidity outside and the icy air conditioning inside present unique wardrobing challenges.   But with a little thought and creativity, you can look just as pulled-together in July as you did in April.  Cropped pants, full skirts and breezy tops in lightweight fabrics will keep you cool as the temperature soars.  Keep an of-the-moment shrug on hand to ward off the AC chill.

But of course, all work and no play makes for a very dull summer.  Your big vacation may be over, but you’ve still got plenty of summer parties and events to attend.  Weekends are still packed with dates, pool parties and brunches.  There may even be the occasional art gallery opening or cocktail party.  Whatever the occasion, a girl’s got to have the perfect outfit, but that doesn’t mean that there’s always the cash flow for a completely new ensemble. Get extra mileage out of your work wear with a few accessory changes (hint: coral is the Reigning Queen this summer).  Mix and match your summer work and play gear for a brand new look.  You may not have a whole new wardrobe, but wearing things in different ways will make you feel like you do.

~~~ Christie
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closet stretch
the tops
the botttoms
Clockwise, from top left:
Floral Top, $54, www.bananarepublic.com
Aqua Top, $15, www.target.com
Shrug, $39, www.anntaylorloft.com*
Crinkle Cami, $10, www.target.com*
Brown Sparkle Tube, $30, www.ae.com
Patterned Top, $135, Diane von Furstenberg at www.bluefly.com
Brown Dress, $100, Mica at www.bluefly.com*

*Wear these items for work or play.

Bermuda Shorts, $40, www.ae.com
Brown Skirt, $69, www.anntaylorloft.com*
Cropped Trouser Chinos, $54, www.jcrew.com

*Wear these items to work or play.
swimsuit
work extras
Swimsuit Top, $15, www.target.com
Swimsuit Bottom, $15, www.target.com
Clockwise from top left:
Extra Long Strand Necklace, $125, www.luckycharmsjewelry.com
'Aqua Drops' Earrings, $15, www.onastringdesigns.com
London Blue Topaz Bracelet, $200, www.jenerations.com
Blue Heels, $85, Carlos Santana at www.zappos.com
Brown Wedges, $77, Gabrielle Rocha at www.zappos.com
play extras
Clockwise from top left:
Coral 'Costa' Necklace, $150, www.turqjewelry.com
'Bicoastal Necklace,' $197, Maya Brenner at www.girlshop.com
Coral & Brown 'Lucy' Heels, $481, Hollywould at www.zappos.com
Metallic 'Hamil' Platforms, $35, www.ninewest.com
Tote Bag, $45, www.jcrew.com
Orange 'Karena' Bag, $212, www.loreleinyc.com
work outfits
work monday
work tuesday
wednesday work
work thursday
work friday
play outfits
play - cocktail party
play - picnic
play - saturday date night
play - sunday brunch
play - pool party
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