Posts tagged October

Costume Tricks and Treats: From Work to Wicked

Halloween.  The one day of the year where you get to be someone other than your fantastic self.  We know how tricky it can be to think of a killer costume that people will remember for the next twelve months … in a good way.  And with Halloween being on a Thursday this year, it can be difficult to change from your darling work attire to your costume without being TOO fashionably late for the festivities.

Here are some tricks and treats for how to transform your work clothes to an awesome costume quickly, easily, and fashionably.

Jackie O

Fashion Traits:  Feminine, sophisticated, preppy, chic, classy

For Work: Pencil skirt, sheath dress, skirt suit, khakis

Transformation:

  • Pearl necklace and earrings
  • Loafers or flats
  • Trench coat
  • Sweater tied around the shoulders
  • Big sunglasses

Jess from New Girl

Fashion Traits: Feminine, quirky, off-beat, colorful

For Work: Bold A-line dress, either solid or patterned

Transformation:

  • Colorful flats
  • Colored cardigan
  • Colorful belt
  • Tights (black)
  • Big tortoise glasses frames
  • Clip-in bangs (should your hair be fringe-free at the moment)

(All items should be bold colors and clash)

Orbit Girl

Style Traits: Clean and Crisp

For Work: Bright blue, green or winter white dress, and a fabulous blowout

Transformation:

  • White coat or blazer (print out and attach little Orbit “O”)
  • Aqua or light blue scarf
  • Pack of Orbit gum

Audrey Hepburn

Style Traits: Elegant, classic, feminine

For Work: Black Dress and a bun (we recommend the sock bun)

Transformation:

  • Black Gloves
  • Big Pearl or Silver Necklace
  • Rhinestone hair jewel
  • Glitter and bold makeup
  • Pink Lipstick

Flo from Progressive

Style Trends: …white (and perky)

For Work: White t-shirt or collared shirt under an autumn-perfect sweater, paired with white jeans (embrace the style dare!)

Transformation:

  • White apron with “Progressive” logo
  • “I heart Insurance” Pin
  • Flo nametag
  • Blue headband (We recommend teasing your hair to get her bump!)
  • Red lipstick

Wednesday Addams

Style Traits: Dark, Black, Dull, Unimpressed

For Work: Black Dress and tights (optional white blouse under the dress)

Transformation:

  • White blouse (either under or over the dress)
  • Big grey sweater (over blouse)
  • Nude lips
  • 2 braids

Trick or Treat FashioniSTAs!

Photo Credits:
amazon.com, costumzee.com, pintrest.com, polyvore.com, notdaydreams.blogspot.com, blog.couponsherpa.com, beautylish.com

October: Sport the Pink, Support the Cause at STA

Lee National Denim Day: A fundraiser created by Lee Jeans to support the American Cancer Society. It’s committed to improving the everyday lives of those with breast cancer – past, present and future.

Chances are, we’ve all been impacted by breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation estimates that there will be 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer in 2012. And that’s only this year alone. Whether you’re a survivor, or know a friend, family member, or loved one that’s fought this disease – it’s a cause that every FashioniSTA holds near and dear.
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Second Time Around will donate 10% of each denim purchase this Columbus Day weekend (10/5-10/8) to Lee National Denim Day.

Can’t make it to one of our locations this weekend? Stop in all month and pick up a pink wristband for $1 – we’ll be donating 100% of those sales to Lee National Denim Day as well.

~Meredith, FashioniSTA