Working 9 to 5

So my 2nd day in NYC I landed a fantastic internship and I'm loving every minute of it! I think the only thing stressing me out about this new job is finding something stylish and chic to wear to work every day. This is especially difficult since I am not living in my own place yet and so all my clothes are in 4 very unorganized suitcases. Anyways on to the point of this post, while browsing through my favorite fashion sites last night I found two collections that I would love to wear to work. Unfortunately as I am only interning now, I will not be able to afford these clothes for a while, but at least they can inspire me when I get dressed in the morning!

Firstly I stumbled upon Chloe Sevigny's line for Opening Ceremony, which was designed brilliantly to be unisex. The collection is made up of clean basics that when styled together create simple, yet effortlessly chic looks for men or women. The black skinny pants are especially cute when paired with the pink plaid button down and I love the sleek look of the wide-leg pants as well. I also like the scarf pullover sweater, which shows influence from one of Chloe's favorite designers, Miguel Adrover. All these pieces can be easily mixed and matched with one another or other items in your closet OR even your boyfriend's closet, since as Chloe shows us here unisex is the new black!
The second collection that I would love to wear to work is a more affordable diffusion line from Swedish label Minimarket, adorably called Mini for Many! I love the colors incorporated into this collection, the bubblegum pink, silver, and rich orange combine wonderfully with the neutrals. There is also a great variety of styles including skinny pants, flirty summer dresses, sleek pencil skirts, and striped espadrilles. Oh and these images are definitely making me want to try out the equestrian cap! Overall I think Mini for Many is full of fun and sweet pieces that are still chic and smart enough for the 'fashionable' office.


(Pictures via Openingceremony.us and Refinery29.com)

Boy by Band of Outsiders Lookbook

I'm a huge fan of menswear inspired looks, so of course I love Boy by Band of Outsiders! Scott Sternberg designs classic looks, but with a great quirky edge. Though I saw the Fall 2009 collection a while ago, I just discovered the lookbook and it's fantastic. It's compiled of all Polaroids taken by the designer himself and features the beautiful Marisa Tomei. I really love the aesthetic of this lookbook, it has a retro feel with the grainy Polaroid shots and the backgrounds, but it's also modern and fresh. I think Marisa looks so great and I also think she makes the clothes look tres sexy and chic!



(Pictures via boy.bandofoutsiders.com)

Topshop Top Picks!

Here are my favorite pieces from Topshop's A/W '09 collection, now if only I had the money to afford all these lovely items! Check out the rest of the collection in their still life lookbook HERE.

Prada FW09 Lookbook

I just fell in love with Prada's Fall/Winter '09 lookbook! It is hauntingly beautiful and it really took my breath away. The images are not only mystical and mysterious, but they also showcase Prada's Fall '09 collection brilliantly, in a striking and artistic approach. It allows you to clearly see the richness of the fabrics, the gorgeous detailing, and the unique silhouettes. Have a look at the entire lookbook, including the men's collection, HERE.


(Pictures via Prada.com)