I know you ladies are well aware that emerald is the 2013 Pantone color of the year. In honor of the "Nine to Five Featured Blogger" relaunching next Monday, we wanted to share the ever fabulous Colleen of Ordinary Tales She rocked this emerald skirt long before Pantone and remains one of favorite real life style inspirations. Enjoy this brief revisit to Nine to Five past.
Find the full Q&A on Shannon's blog and the styling details on Alex's blog.
Colleen epitomizes New York style. As you read her blog, Ordinary Tales, you realize she moves through the city and looks hot doing it!
Describe your work environment from a style perspective.
Traditional business professional – suits and ties out the wazoo. Wearing this green skirt to work still makes me nervous – I want to be respectful to my environment, but I also want to be fashion forward, have fun with what I wear, and express myself. It’s not easy, and it’s taken a couple of years to figure out my comfort level. But on days when we meet with clients you can bet I’m in a suit, and it’s boring but that’s just the way it is.
What are your nine to five staples?
In 30 Rock, I work right above J. Crew and Anthropologie – and these have easily become my go-tos. I pop into each store at least once a week and have mastered the timing of sales, when things will get that “Extra 40% off” at J. Crew, etc. – this has all led me to being a very notorious bargain hunter. While I like Forever 21 for a stray blouse, and Nordstrom Rack for tights – those two are the only places I shop for work stuff right now. And strange as it may sound, but because I’ve learned the stores and their sales so well – yes, shopping at J. Crew and Anthropologie has saved me a lot of money.
Read the rest of the interview here.
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