By Huma Rashid
It’s been a warm week in Chicago so far – we’ve hit the upper thirties! Imagine that! Anyway, all the sunshine and above freezing temperatures are really getting me in the mood for spring. Usually, when this time of year sets in, I eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring and warmth and happiness [...]
By Huma Rashid
As most of you know, I have a blog of my own where I put together business casual outfits every single day for under $100 (although I’ve missed the last few days due to illness/school). I often take requests and questions (feel free to email me if you have any), and one of [...]
By Huma Rashid
Back this week with the same skirt from last week, only this time I’m going to show you how to put a wintry look together using that skirt. Last time we used bright colors to work with the bold floral print, and today, we want something cooler and more subdued.
Let’s see what I [...]
By Huma Rashid
I’ve gotten this question on my blog with respect to the Business Casual Superstar series I do, and the answer, for those of you that don’t mind spoilers, is a resounding YES!
There is nothing wrong with wearing a floral skirt as part of a business casual ensemble. There’s also nothing wrong with wearing [...]
By Huma Rashid
On my blog, I often do business casual outfits (for under $100) that are inspired by some of my favorite television or movie characters. You’ve seen that here, too, as my post from last week was inspired by Blaire Waldorf of CW’s “Gossip Girl.”
Oh, that Gossip Girl. Always, um, gossiping.
(Can you tell I [...]
By Huma Rashid
As far as workplace attire, a girl could model herself off of someone far worse than Blaire Waldorf of hit television series Gossip Girl. Her looks are part New York chic and part Catholic schoolgirl, and very often work -appropriate…once they’re toned down, that is. Take this ensemble:
What I love here is the [...]
I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve noticed that during the colder months (that is, 8 out of the 12 months here in Chicago), I wear cooler colors. Lots of blues and greys and browns purples and forest greens and black (which is probably smart, since black attracts heat instead of reflecting it).
Whenever I [...]
The last time I was here, I was talking about our First Lady; today, I’m back with a business casual look that was requested by one of my best friends. Amanda works as a librarian in Michigan, and while she was down here over the long weekend (well, we made it a long weekend), we [...]