Burberry has always been synonymous with timeless, classic British style and this sweater is no exception. If you're looking for an extra special Christmas gift that the recipient will have forever (quite literally), take a closer look at this Burberry sweater and the rest of their collection at Nordstrom. I'm eyeing up these beautiful navy trousers that are on crazy sale and somehow still available in pretty much every size. Check out some more of my favorites below...
Anyone who has known me for any meaningful period of time can attest to my unyielding devotion to the turtleneck in its myriad forms. Part function (hello, Wisconsin childhood), part fashion, the love is real. Turtleneck sweater? Obviously. Turtleneck tank? All day. Turtleneck rash guard? Absolutely... and I don't even surf. Now cue the turtleneck DRESS. If you don't own one, check out this Kate Spade beauty with amazing leather shoulder and elbow patches. You'll soon forget that the rest of your winter wardrobe even exists.
P.S. Lots of new amazing things added to my SHOP page to help with holiday shopping. Check it out and if you're looking for guidance on what to wear to your office holiday party or you're looking for the right gift to buy a coworker, check out the guides below!
One of the many reasons Nordstrom is my main squeeze when it comes to online shopping is their unrivaled blend of both high-end designers and more affordable brands. If you follow this blog, you know that I fervently subscribe to the high-low philosophy of mixing splurge-worthy classics with lots of budget-friendly pieces as well. Pulling this off sometimes requires a lot of leg work, but it shouldn’t always have to. Finding both types of merchandise at one place is mission critical when you don’t have endless hours to run between a million different retailers. In this arena, Nordstrom crushes it.
In yesterday’s post, the winter white wide-leg pants were one of my favorite finds from the Chelsea28 line which offers really beautiful, quality pieces at great price points. Today, I’m sporting some new favorites from Topshop, another brand at Nordstrom that kills it in the affordability department. I’ve rarely met a culotte I didn’t like, but the flowy drape and perfect high-waisted, pleated fit of these babies is particularly on point. If you’re in a part of the country that’s been #blessed with a soul-crushing cold front as of late, try pairing them with tall boots or sheer tights and pumps―they’ll still look like a million bucks. And this fuzzy delicious periwinkle coat? Take that cold front.
Since the current collection at Nordstrom is unreal, take a spin through some more of my Topshop favorites below. I’m enamored with this skirt (styled beautifully by this amazing blogger) and this incredible bag. I’m also planning on snagging this fringe top for some holiday soirées. Fringe is so fetch right now.
It’s office holiday party time! Ahhh, yes. Tis the season to have uncomfortable conversations with coworkers you hardly know over a glass of bubbly. To aid in your mental preparation, I’ve come up with the following list of topics to help fill awkward silences when forced to make conversation with the guy in bookkeeping that has a weird affinity for porcelain figurines. Discuss the following:
the weather
all of the porcelain figurines at his desk
how cold it is outside
how cold it is inside
whether he expects to receive more porcelain figurines for Hanukkah/Christmas
Oh, and I’ve also assembled the below guides to help you dress for the occasion. Whether your office party is a casual gathering over lunch, a business formal gathering in your building, or a swanky cocktail party at a local venue, the following will hopefully help spark some ideas.
It’s always a bit tough to strike the right balance between festive and appropriate at these types of work events. A sequined pencil skirt would certainly be odd for a party in your office where most are in business attire, but if it’s a formal cocktail party at an upscale bar or lounge, it may be just the right mix of not-too-revealing yet still very festive. Thus, the following guide is organized into three general categories: casual office party, business formal office party, and professional cocktail party. Keep in mind that many of the pieces in each category could crossover, depending on how you wear them, so take a gander and then go ahead and amp up your seasonal sweater/sequined skirt/sparkly slacks game. Tis the freakin’ season yo.
P.S. Don’t miss the Piperlime sale that ends today! Use code ‘BESTEVER‘ for 25% off everything.
Happy Monday! In case you missed it, check out Friday’s guide to dressing for holiday work parties here. The guide has been updated, so even if you saw it last week, it might be worth another look… Stay tuned for more holiday shopping guides this week as we near the post-turkey retail apocalypse on Friday (and Monday!). Just keep hydrated and stay limber.
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I recently wore this top to a cocktail party, but realized it could be easily repurposed for a daytime work-appropriate ensemble as well. Since it layers so effortlessly over the white button down, it also earns all-season status, making the purchase that much more worthwhile. Similar to the Kate Spade dress I wore in this post, I’m a big fan of these classic pieces that layer easily and therefore can really go the extra mile both in terms of occasion and in terms of climate (Read: En Route to Wisconsin, Layering Like Woah).
It’s Black Friday. You know the drill. You hate it, I hate it, but the deals are for real, so let’s do this. In addition to lots of amazing things for work and play that are on sale per the montage above, the boots from this post, the dress from this post, the sweater from this post, and the amazing dress version of the top from this post are all. on. major. sale. So go grab some thanksgiving leftovers and snuggle up with your computer to get cracking. Friends don’t let friends shop in store on Black Friday. I did it once. It was easily the most terrifying experience of my life. check out @maryorton on instagram…
Happy Black Friday! In addition to my Black Friday GPS guide posted below, I’m sharing a recent favorite Casual Friday look today featuring these delicious Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee boots. If you’re looking for a pair of winter footwear that you’ll wear non-stop and will have for many seasons to come, Stuart Weitzman is well worth the investment. An over-the-knee boot is likely not appropriate at most workplaces, but they’re AMAZING to commute in — whether you wear them over jeans on Casual Friday, or under a skirt on a regular workday. With skirts, that extra stretch of leather up over the knee makes an enormous difference in keeping the cold out. Check out more of my favorite Stuart Weitzman picks below!
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Were you too busy or overwhelmed by the sale hype on Friday? Today is your shot at redemption. As much as we all hate the headache of culling through the dregs to find those winner sale items, the outrageous deals that are still out there are truly worth the effort. Above, I’m showcasing many pieces that have been featured on TCC this fall that are currently all on MAJOR sale. Hopefully this will help lead you to some of the sales that I think are top notch, especially since the majority of items above are 30-50% off, and won’t be for long. If you want to peruse yourself, take a look at my list of the top sale sites and associated promo codes below. If you buckle down and finish up your holiday shopping today, the rest of the holiday season can be stress-free, nog-fueled bliss. Happy hunting!
To take a closer look at how I styled the pieces above, you can find the full outfit posts as follows:
SHOPBOP― 15% off $250, 20% off $500, 25% off $1000 with code: GOBIG14
PIPERLIME― 30% off sitewide + 40% off markdowns with code: CYBERSALE
J. CREW―30% off full-price styles + additional 40% off sale + free shipping with code: MONDAY KATE SPADE― 30% off everything with code: CYBER30 ANN TAYLOR―50% off everything with code: CYBER50 ASOS― 30% off everything with code: ILOVEMONDAYS ALICE + OLIVIA― 25% off sitewide
BLOOMINGDALES― 25% off a huge selection of regular and sale price items
BROOKS BROTHERS― 30% off select styles + 10% off your entire purchase
MILLY― 25% off site wide + extra 10% off final sale with code CM2014
As always, you’ll find many more deals and holiday favorites on my SHOP page here. And, in case you missed it, check out these shopping guides as well…
Burberry has always been synonymous with timeless, classic British style and this sweater is no exception. If you’re looking for an extra special Christmas gift that the recipient will have forever (quite literally), take a closer look at this Burberry sweater and the rest of their collection at Nordstrom. I’m eyeing up these beautiful navy trousers that are on crazy sale and somehow still available in pretty much every size. Check out some more of my favorites below…
Anyone who has known me for any meaningful period of time can attest to my unyielding devotion to the turtleneck in its myriad forms. Part function (hello, Wisconsin childhood), part fashion, the love is real. Turtleneck sweater? Obviously. Turtleneck tank? All day. Turtleneck rash guard? Absolutely… and I don’t even surf. Now cue the turtleneck DRESS. If you don’t own one, check out this Kate Spade beauty with amazing leather shoulder and elbow patches. You’ll soon forget that the rest of your winter wardrobe even exists.
P.S. Lots of new amazing things added to my SHOP page to help with holiday shopping. Check it out and if you’re looking for guidance on what to wear to your office holiday party or you’re looking for the right gift to buy a coworker, check out the guides below!
Happy Monday! In case you missed it, check out Friday’s guide to dressing for holiday work parties here. The guide has been updated, so even if you saw it last week, it might be worth another look… Stay tuned for more holiday shopping guides this week as we near the post-turkey retail apocalypse on Friday (and Monday!). Just keep hydrated and stay limber.
I recently wore this top to a cocktail party, but realized it could be easily repurposed for a daytime work-appropriate ensemble as well. Since it layers so effortlessly over the white button down, it also earns all-season status, making the purchase that much more worthwhile. Similar to the Kate Spade dress I wore in this post, I’m a big fan of these classic pieces that layer easily and therefore can really go the extra mile both in terms of occasion and in terms of climate (Read: En Route to Wisconsin, Layering Like Woah).
It’s Black Friday. You know the drill. You hate it, I hate it, but the deals are for real, so let’s do this. In addition to lots of amazing things for work and play that are on sale per the montage above, the boots from this post, the dress from this post, the sweater from this post, and the amazing dress version of the top from this post are all. on. major. sale. So go grab some thanksgiving leftovers and snuggle up with your computer to get cracking. Friends don’t let friends shop in store on Black Friday. I did it once. It was easily the most terrifying experience of my life. check out @maryorton on instagram…
Happy Black Friday! In addition to my Black Friday GPS guide posted below, I’m sharing a recent favorite Casual Friday look today featuring these delicious Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee boots. If you’re looking for a pair of winter footwear that you’ll wear non-stop and will have for many seasons to come, Stuart Weitzman is well worth the investment. An over-the-knee boot is likely not appropriate at most workplaces, but they’re AMAZING to commute in — whether you wear them over jeans on Casual Friday, or under a skirt on a regular workday. With skirts, that extra stretch of leather up over the knee makes an enormous difference in keeping the cold out. Check out more of my favorite Stuart Weitzman picks below!
{click the plus signs above for product information}
Were you too busy or overwhelmed by the sale hype on Friday? Today is your shot at redemption. As much as we all hate the headache of culling through the dregs to find those winner sale items, the outrageous deals that are still out there are truly worth the effort. Above, I’m showcasing many pieces that have been featured on TCC this fall that are currently all on MAJOR sale. Hopefully this will help lead you to some of the sales that I think are top notch, especially since the majority of items above are 30-50% off, and won’t be for long. If you want to peruse yourself, take a look at my list of the top sale sites and associated promo codes below. If you buckle down and finish up your holiday shopping today, the rest of the holiday season can be stress-free, nog-fueled bliss. Happy hunting!
To take a closer look at how I styled the pieces above, you can find the full outfit posts as follows:
SHOPBOP― 15% off $250, 20% off $500, 25% off $1000 with code: GOBIG14
PIPERLIME― 30% off sitewide + 40% off markdowns with code: CYBERSALE
J. CREW―30% off full-price styles + additional 40% off sale + free shipping with code: MONDAY KATE SPADE― 30% off everything with code: CYBER30 ANN TAYLOR―50% off everything with code: CYBER50 ASOS― 30% off everything with code: ILOVEMONDAYS ALICE + OLIVIA― 25% off sitewide
BLOOMINGDALES― 25% off a huge selection of regular and sale price items
BROOKS BROTHERS― 30% off select styles + 10% off your entire purchase
MILLY― 25% off site wide + extra 10% off final sale with code CM2014
As always, you’ll find many more deals and holiday favorites on my SHOP page here. And, in case you missed it, check out these shopping guides as well…
It’s been a bit quieter than normal on the blog here in the past week because of lots of exciting things cooking, including some big changes made to the back end of my site. Since most of the changes that went into effect yesterday aren’t visible, you’ll likely not notice much of a difference for now. However, if you notice anything acting wonky, definitely shoot me an email at mary@theclassycubicle.com. I’ll be making up for last week’s uncharacteristically sparse posting with many more new posts during the rest of this week and holiday season, so stay tuned! And, as always, if you’re looking for any holiday shopping ideas, check out my SHOP page which is being constantly updated. Happy Tuesday!
Lightweight split-hem sweaters like the one pictured above have become my cold weather garment of choice this winter. The loose fit makes them incredibly comfortable to wear with jeans or leggings on the weekends, while the split hem allows them to be dressed up with a high-waisted skirt or wide-leg trouser as seen above. With deep side slits, the front can be tucked in comfortably while letting the back hang loose, accentuating the waist-line and still maintaining an incredible comfort factor. Business in the front, party in the back doesn’t just apply to MacGyver’s baller haircut anymore. Go ahead and mullet-ize your sweater game with some more of my favorite side-slit sweaters below…
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