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Mix it up

Mix it up

A few mid-week work looks for a Boss Babe takes two outfits and turns them into four. Mix and match, then pair with black anchor pieces like this Isabel Marant belt, Saint Laurent trench, Fendi bag, and Louboutin buckle pumps. Message us for style ideas or personal shopping requests. You're only one click away from being more fabulous. To shop looks, top left, then clockwise Saint Laurent - Trench Coat Togan - Point-collar Knitted Top Altuzarra - Mullins Asymmetric Striped Ri

Ski bunny

Ski bunny

It's ski season! Whether you ski in the Canadian Rockies, Chamonix, or the Italian Alps, a Boss Babe ski bunny isn't afraid to be seen on the slopes. We're excited to see so many amazing options for ski gear. After you layer with wool or silk, go bold and bright. Leave the black for the Boardroom - find a bright puffer and colour block with contrasting pants. To shop similar looks above, top left and clockwise Unravel - Shiny Nylon Cropped Down Jacket IENKI - Belted Puffer D

Just browsing

Just browsing

Just browsing for Boss Babe clients and found these gorgeous skirts and tops, perfect for mixing and matching with black separates. The tops are versatile enough to pair with denim or leather pants, add a knit cape or moto jacket. The skirts can go more formal by adding a tailored blazer. To shop looks (clockwise from top left) Veronica Beard - Finley Ruffle Tie Top Anne Klein Bow Neck Blouse Givenchy High-neck pleated Silk-satin Blouse Lands' End - Tweed Ponte Boot Skirt ZI

Office edge

Office edge

We've found a leather moto jacket, styled for the office. Start with a Max Mara wool crepe dress, and top with a lux green leather jacket by Mugler which adds the right amount of edge. The Gucci suede pumps with a (removable) bow picks up the green and a red bag by Elizabeth and James ties it all together. To shop look (clockwise from left) Mugler - Belted Leather Jacket Max Mara - Wool Crepe Dress Givenchy - Silk Scarf J.Crew - Double Stretch Bracelet J.Crew - Pearl And Cry

Sydney Boss Babe style

Sydney Boss Babe style

(Sydney, Australia) With nearly 21,000 Instagram followers and paid luxury travel and fashion sponsorships, Christina Fevre sets the example for what organic success looks like in the world of social media. This Sydney based Boss Babe is also a successful career woman. By day, Christina is the Digital Commercial Partnerships Director for Endemol Shine Australia, with a background of twenty years managing digital media services. Outside of her busy media career, she maintain

Board Chair Boss Babe

Board Chair Boss Babe

(Calgary, Canada) Ayden Athwal, is the Board Chair and Director of Dress for Success Calgary, a 100% volunteer-run, non-profit that empowers women to achieve independence. The 28 year-old Calgarian is also a self-employed Chartered Accountant and her wardrobe is versatile, polished, but not too formal or stuffy. The key piece Ayden advises all women to own is confidence. (Photo credit: Samantha Malach Verlaan) October is Dress for Success Calgary's "Giving Month”. Text DRESS

Melbourne Corporate Comms style

Melbourne Corporate Comms style

(Melbourne, Australia) Meet Christina Costigan, a corporate communications professional, actor, and aerial hoop artist who prefers to wear tailored dresses during the week and Sass & Bide on the weekend. She’s driven by her desire to always improve, inspired by working with great people, and seeing her contribution make a difference. The Melbourne born and bred 45 year-old also lived in LA and holidays in Napa, New York, and Paris. How did you end up in corporate communicat

Casual chic

Casual chic

Casual dinner at a friend's? Go casual chic with jeans, camisole, and a cardigan. Add statement boots, and you could also take this look out to the movies, with drinks after. To shop links, (clockwise from left) Mulberry - Laura Coat Fleur Du Mal - Rose Lace Cami Apiece Apart - Side-tie Cotton and Cashmere-blend Cardigan Givenchy - Nightingale Black Shell Shoulder Bag Gianvito Rossi - Savoie Metallic Button-Loop Ankle Boot Citizens Of Humanity - Estella Blue Ruffled Jeans Top

Poised and passionate, Ellen Parker

Poised and passionate, Ellen Parker

(Calgary, Canada) Meet Ellen Parker, owner and director of PARKER PR, mother to two young boys under six, wife of a fly-fishing geologist, and daughter of very cool parents in a Rockabilly band. PARKER PR manages between 15 and 20 clients at any given time including Beakerhead, Master's Gallery, the Calgary Folk Festival, Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre, Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD), Hayden Block Smoke and Whiskey, and the Kensington Business Revitalization Zone. H

Belt bags

Belt bags

Belt bags are here to stay, at least for a few more seasons. For those of us who grew up in the 1980's, we know the practical side of a belt bag, but back in the 80's they simply weren't cool and you'd never dare wear them to work. Enter practical fashion, and new styles out by Gucci, Prada, all the way to Top Shop. There's a version that will suit nearly anyone's style and budget, that's if you're willing to wear a belt bag. The Prada version below even converts to a clutch

A not too casual Friday

A not too casual Friday

When you're a Boss Babe, a Board Member may drop by your office unannounced, or a client asks for a last minute account update. Even better, your best friend is in town from LA and wants to meet up for drinks after work. Dress sharp and you will always be prepared. We've found some new pieces from Aritizia, a delicate lace top we paired with a high-rise, wide leg, cropped trouser. Both pieces won't break the bank and are under $200 each. The Valentino Tango Pumps add the gla

Film festival season

Film festival season

It's film festival season. You've scored an invite to the gala opening for your city's film festival. What to wear? Note - you're not in Hollywood, so no need to be head to toe sequins. Here are some looks that are chic and cool for walking the red carpet. To shop links (left to right) Self Portrait - Ruffled Plaid Wrap Dress Lily and Lionel Celeste - Double Sided Velvet Scarf Michael Kors Collection - Leather Gloves MSGM - fur coat Simone Rocha - Black Perspex Three Tier Dro

Broadcaster and on-air style

Broadcaster and on-air style

(New York, NY) How one dresses in the media world is almost as important as the story itself. Meet Kelly Dillon, a New Jersey native Boss Babe and 33 year old broadcaster, journalist, and voice-over artist working in New York City. Kelly is on the CBS Radio team and previously worked for Good Day New York on Fox 5, Bloomberg Radio, and ESPN. When she’s not helping tri-state area commuters avoid backups on the roads, the seasoned entertainment journalist can be found intervie

Lara Little's very big life

Lara Little's very big life

(Calgary, Canada) Lara Little is a Boss Babe. After twenty years in a successful fashion industry career, she started Lusomé, her own technical luxury pyjama brand which now distributes across 120 retail outlets in North America and delivers worldwide. The luxurious fabrics Lara developed are moisture wicking and the styles include loungewear, lacy detailed nightgowns, and simple t-shirts. The inspiration of the line is to provide women with sleepwear that combats night swea

Casually elegant

Casually elegant

When you don't want to wear a suit to work, but still look chic and polished, pair a knit with a cropped pair of pants and kitten heels. Tie it all together with a matching scarf. Heading out for lunch? Add gloves and a black fedora. To shop links, clockwise (left to right) Valentino - leopard print pony-hair leather rockstud gloves B.P. - leopard print scarf Rag & Bone - Embroidered Wool Fedora Hat Coach - Chain Prairie Satchel In Polished Pebble Leather Club Monaco - Christ

Meghan Markle, monotone Monday

Meghan Markle, monotone Monday

When you have no idea what to wear to work, dress in a single monotone colour. Follow Meghan Markle's lead on Suits and pull it together with a silk shirt and a wool skirt. Simple black pumps will make you feel polished and ready to lead the morning team meeting. Links to shop each piece (clockwise, top left to right) Vince - Black silk shirt Equipment - Ivory silk shirt Giambattista Valli - High-rise wool pencil skirt Sam Edelman - D'orsay suede pumps J.Crew - Gathered carna

London's calling

London's calling

(London, England) Boss Babe: Karoline Hopkins Age: 38 Hometown: Melbourne, Australia Occupation: Marketing Industry: Financial Services Ten years ago, Karoline Hopkins left Melbourne, Australia for a relocation to London, England where she since worked for the British Government, the London 2012 Olympics, and more recently in professional and financial services where her title is Customer Experience and Insights Partner. She is also a volunteer reader at an inner London prim

Pretty and powerful

Pretty and powerful

We work hard and play hard, and sometimes we combine them. For your next work event, consider looking at the Australian label Zimmermann. Now available in North America, these handpicked floaty dresses are a perfect dress-up alternative for those networking events that aren't business attire. Finish with playful booties and a simple black clutch. Links to shop each piece (Top, left to right) Zimmermann - Maples Feathery floral-print silk wrap dress Zimmermann Mesh Silk Kimo

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