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Rachel Yeomans | May 13th, 2013
As spring finally makes an appearance and summer is just around the corner (hopefully), it’s the time of year when you are taking more vacation days due to the outdoor fêtes and weddings aplenty. Whether you’re the host or you’re helping to brainstorm ideas, organizing a themed party can be both fun and memorable. I… Read more…
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Kate Jacobsen | October 31st, 2012
Last Wednesday kicked off a week chock full of events, seminars and hours upon hours of work – both in retail and in the office – leaving almost zero time for writing. Catch-up begins now. To jumpstart my crazy week, I helped Scoop NYC and Laura Ellner of On The Racks celebrate the launch… Read more…
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Kate Jacobsen | October 29th, 2012
“Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess.” This is one of my favorite fashion quotes by Edna Woolman Chase, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue from 1914 – 1952. My discovery of the quote prompted me to research Chase which led to my eventual intrigue with the woman. The fashion industry is at a crossroads: too many… Read more…
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Rachel Yeomans | October 2nd, 2012
On Wednesday, September 19th, a group of professional women gathered in the Gurjot studio near Columbus Circle. As part of a Women in the Boardroom event, the woman behind the high end work wear line, Gurjot Sidhu, sat with Women in the Boardroom CEO and President, Sheila Ronning. They discussed style, professionalism, and what truly… Read more…
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Rachel Yeomans | September 13th, 2012
We came across this twitpic the other day, and loved the concept! The tweet was posted from Lynne Bredfeldt (@JLynnePR) read, “Honored + elated to be a part of @MarieClaire @bebe_stores fall campaign styled by @zannarassi! #styledforsuccess”. After reading the tweet, we of course immediately found out what that hashtag was all about. Dubbed “Styled… Read more…
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Rachel Yeomans | August 7th, 2012
It’s not every day you hear about a fashion show for working women that showcases real working women! Late last month, Gurjot New York, a custom luxury work wear brand, and 85 Broads Power Circle hosted an event at Manhattan’s Core Club. It consisted of everything you expect from a business event (and more): Networking,… Read more…
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Kate Jacobsen | June 8th, 2012
By Kate Jacobsen One of the best parts of living in the third largest city in the U.S. is the vast amount of fine arts colleges. What comes along with all of those schools are… Read more…
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Rachel Yeomans | June 7th, 2012
Working in the summer is one thing. Business travel in summer is another thing entirely. Grab a mojito and create your dream work wardrobe for the warm months ahead – whether on the subway or crossing your fingers for WiFi on the plane. Order the Mémé LAFLEUR pre-launch collection at 10% off, discover drool-worthy bags… Read more…
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Rachel Yeomans | June 6th, 2012
A lot of women’s work wear can be described in three ways: Monotone Easy-to-match A little bit boring Granted this is not every woman’s working wardrobe – however it does ring true to each of us – you know those times when it’s just too much work to put an “outfit” together? Yes, those are… Read more…
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Rachel Yeomans | May 8th, 2012
As busy working women, we come to rely on those go-to pumps and flats that go with everything – literally. Finding those go-to shoes however is not as easy as one may think. You have the heels that are great for sitting and max only one meeting, you have the flats that are adorable for… Read more…