Maybe it’s the subzero temperatures or the lack of adequate sunlight, but winter always seems to draw us to the ‘dark side’ when it comes to our sartorial colour choices. Black, charcoal, navy, oxblood and camel—colours that are winter wardrobe staples for many women (myself included). This season designers decided not to cast a dark […]
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Wearing loafers to the office is now possible thanks to the new and stylish trends coming out. They are a great alternative to wearing heels once in a while. Lately, I have been pairing black patent loafers with slim trousers and a crisp blouse. The loafers automatically elevate the look and instantly make me feel […]
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A few days ago, I was doing some post-holiday shopping with a friend (lets call her Stacy), and I came across the most exquisite oversized knit turtleneck. As I rummaged through the pile of sweaters searching for my perfect fit, Stacy began to recite why she hates turtlenecks: “they make you look like a dowdy […]
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Comfort at the office? What more could a girl ask for. Looking fashion forward at the office and being comfortable while doing so is the ultimate win-win situation in the SNTF fashion guide. The jogger pant trend made a huge statement in the fashion scene in 2015, and with some upgrades from last year, […]
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Let’s face it; sometimes leather just doesn’t work for the office. Sure, you look amazing in your leather leggings and want to wear them all day and everyday – but some things should be saved for a Friday girl’s night out, agreed? Also, some of us love the look of leather but choose not wear […]
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One of this season’s biggest trends is loose fitting slacks. If styled right these pants can really look chic for the office. However, if not styled correctly, these pants run the risk of looking sloppy. So how do you choose which pants from this style are right for the office? It is important to select […]
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Take these 5 actions and you will most likely get that fashion job. 1. Have a professional and attractive social presence; most importantly Instagram and LinkedIn. The first thing I do when a candidate applies at Style Nine to Five is look them up on Instagram (remove those party pics) and LinkedIn (is […]
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Can you believe that 2016 is right around the corner? Although the holiday season coming to an end is always bittersweet, there are so many things to look forward to when a new year arrives. For 2016, I am specifically going to be focusing on my career goals. One way to impress any employer is […]
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As a child, I was quite fond of anything that glittered. I absolutely loved my glitter markers, glitter glue, glitter lip glosses, glitter barrettes, glitter ballet flats, glitter denim—okay, maybe I had a slight glitter obsession back then. As I grew into a young adult, objects that sparkled or even had a hint of glimmer […]
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It’s that time of year again! When the holidays are in full swing and New Years Eve is just around the corner, this one night of the year is often a big stressor for many of us already. Trying to plan the perfect outing or arranging a get-together. The last thing that you should be […]
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