We always love a fresh new pair of shoes especially if they are on sale. We checked out some of our favorite shops to find Workchic sandals on sale for summer.

Vince Camuto Darla T-straps have a professional feel in a summer sandal. They are currently available for $89.99.

Arturo Chiang Hummel peep-toe espadrilles have a charming print for casual days in the office. Pick them up for $59.99.

Get pretty in pink with Biviel BV2332 ankle strap sandals. They are $79.99 and business casual chic.

Flat sandals are generally more casual, but Kelsi Dagger Monaco have enough detail in the ruffled ribbon accent to make them Workchic approved. They are $69.99 in beige and $59.99 in black.

Wear these chic summer sandals with dresses, skirts, and all your favorite Workchic outfits this summer.

Are you Trendsetting Chic like Carrie? Business Chic like Miranda? Girly Chic like Charlotte? Or Sexy Chic like Samantha?

At Workchic.com we are big fans of business chic style. So we shopped Miranda’s Collection for the best heels to rock in the office.

Sex and the City 2! Shop Miranda’s Sophisticated Business style at Heels.com!

What’s Your “Sex and the City” Style? Find out at Heels.com!

Yes.  That’s the quick answer. Your entire image is important. Neglecting one of these aspects sends a message that you may neglect other things in your life as well. This does not mean you need to purchase designer brands, just that these items should be as polished as the rest of your outfit.

Sometimes shoes just need a new heel or quick cleaning to make the grade. You also have to consider the details of the shoe itself. Is it casual or professional?  With the abundance of fashion sneakers and ballet flats, the line can get wavy. Look for styles with a real sole. Avoid the rubber styling where it rounds over the toe or sides. These are usually too casual for a business casual office. Even heels can appear overly casual with decadent patterns or in the form of strappy sandals. We are big proponents of wearing shoes that are right for your lifestyle. Here are three different styles that all have professional appeal. Ballet Flats, heels, and wedges.

These ballet flats have a slight peep toe with sophisticated layers of brown suede and chocolate leather.  A sleek pointed toe wedge is versatile. The heel on these is under 2″ making them comfortable enough for everyday.  For added interest we went with a two tone pump in ivory and black as our last selection. Any of these styles will look polished and professional with your work wardrobe.

So you understand that you wear your shoes all day and they are important. But you stash your bag in your cubicle drawer and don’t understand who sees it. What about when you need to carry it into a meeting, attend lunch with your boss, or dash out to a networking event? These are three prime examples of when others will see it. Not to mention walking in and out of the office everyday. 

If your lifestyle makes it difficult to change your bag to coordinate with your outfit, we recommend selecting styles that are more versatile.  Of course black, brown, and red usually get all the attention here. But if you wear a lot of neutral shades olive may work great for you.  Here are a few bags we recommend for everyday and just about any work related occasion.

If you need to carry your laptop on a daily basis, this leather tote is chic and professional. Grey is another great neutral and currently a trending color. In a classic satchel with leather trim it has sophisticated appeal. For a smaller option we went with a two tone shoulder bag. Subtle color variations give the bag depth while the overall styling is quite simple.  These three styles were found at ebags.com.  Shop eBags Overstock Sale – Extra 15% Off our Best Winter Deals! Hurry, Ends 1/18

Like you really need an excuse to shop for shoes and handbags!  Take the time to evaluate how each style will fit into your work wardrobe and your lifestyle. Cosmetic bags making switching handbags easier if you prefer to have more unique styles. There are many different combinations that can make your look effortless and chic. Just remember, your handbags and shoes matter but they don’t have to match!

Shopping at ModCloth.com is like hitting you favorite vintage boutique and finding everything is in your size.  They feature designers that use vintage to inspire their collections. Plus they offer a true vintage section for those that prefer the originals. We spent some time on their site selecting the most work appropriate items for you.

Since we love the chic simplicity of dresses, we started there with styles perfect for the season.  The second sleeveless dress would look chic under a brightly colored cardigan.

This time of year we are all looking for new and unique sweaters. Pair one of these vintage inspired styles with your trousers or denim at the office.

For a vintage touch, there is no better place to play then with shoes and handbags!

Keep shopping Modcloth.com to update your work wardrobe with unique vintage inspired pieces.

As we discuss updating your basics, one area we must touch on is black shoes. After a little shopping this weekend we were very inspired to discuss the subject.  Depending on your lifestyle, this may be a ballet flat or a 3″ stiletto. In our book it’s one of each.  Check out our post on Polyvore to see how to work black shoes into your work wardrobe. Plus we’ve selected some of our favorite styles under $100 from Piperlime so you can start shopping today!

Very classic styles do not have any embellishments on them. They can be round or pointed toe, thick or thin heel, no heel at all, or anything in-between. Some styles we love in this category are:

Pointed Toe: Women’s shoes/bags: Enzo Angiolini Natia – Black $89
Rounded Toe: Women’s shoes/bags: Jessica Simpson Jessica – Black leather $69
Ballet Flat: Women’s shoes/bags: Kenneth Cole Reaction Slip On By – Black patent $59

Your go-to black shoe does not need to be as simple as our first three options. It all depends on your personal style.  We love peep-toes, buckles, stitching, ruffles, and charms to liven up our favorite shoes.  These added accessories do not mean we wear them less. In fact, we probably wear them more because they are so fun.

Women’s shoes/bags: Nine West Namely – Black $79
Women’s shoes/bags: Naturalizer Hilary – Black $75
Women’s shoes/bags: Two Lips Parker – Black $80
Women’s shoes/bags: Enzo Angiolini Rubies – Black $89
Women’s shoes/bags: AK Anne Klein Wake – Black suede $89
Women’s shoes/bags: Seychelles Runway – Black $80

Any of these styles will easily update your work wardrobe and make getting dressed that much simpler in the morning. While we had fun looking at different styles and creating outfits on Polyvore, these shoes really are a basic. You may be tempted to pick them up in red, silver, or a fun animal print- today let’s stick to the basics. Make sure you have this area covered and then start shopping for the extras. 

Sayeh Pezeshki is the owner of SortingwithStyle.com and has an amazing ability to transform cluttered offices into stylish and organized spaces.  We wanted to see how she translated that style into her work wardrobe and give you the opportunity to steal it!

Sayeh’s office is casual and California chic.  She has paired skinny jeans with heels and a ruffled blue top giving her a nice long and lean look. She also utilized her basics starting with dark wash denim, a black tee, and finishing with a watch and necklace.  This ability to layer her outfits must come from looking at office accessories all day. Let’s find out:

1) Your business is creating stylish work spaces. How would you translate your office styling tips into creating a sophisticated work wardrobe?

My motto is to always choose what inspires you the most. This translates to your clothing as well because your clothes affect how you feel too. However, I do always say as with Office Styling and also with clothing, there is such a thing as too much. Over accessorizing an outfit, just the same as over accessorizing an office. Keep it simple and stick with pieces that inspire you such as a ring in your favorite color, or the perfect every day dress. Sticking to basics and adding all the right accessories is what I would recommend to keep it simple, yet classy.

2) What is your favorite look when meeting with new clients?

Overall the way I dress at the office is pretty casual. Not, wear your pajamas to work casual (this is a BIG no-no!) but jeans, a nice blouse, pretty jewelry and some ballet flats are usually what I wear. Or the same thing but with heels. I am big on wearing jewelry to spice up my outfits just the same as making small changes in your office to make it what you want to be.

3) We are very passionate about women presenting themselves in a professional light. Tell us how and why your office space plays a roll in this.

Your office represents you, so you always want to have your best foot forward. If clients walk into an office that is disorganized or filled with un-matching furniture, trust me when I say they notice. Not only is it important for you to take care of your office space, but you’ll work more efficiently when you are in a space that is customized by you. Let’s say you have a cubicle and everything is pretty mundane to you. Now, add accessories that you love, and it becomes your space. Or take the time to declutter your reception area, maybe add a beautiful painting. You’ll notice the difference, and your clients will too.

So how can you Steal her Style? Start with basics tees and tanks. She loves these styles from Banana Republic.

Then it’s time to play with accessories.

An outfit is never complete without the shoes!

Sayeh’s style starts with great basics and finishes with fun accessories. Steal her style for casual days in your office today!  To learn about creating a fabulous work environment to match your chic work wardrobe, visit her site SortingwithStyle.com.

Whether you prefer flats, heels, sandals, or wedges when you head into the office- we scoured some of our favorite on-line shops and found them on sale for you!

At Piperlime we found Dainty Wanted heels for $24.99, Lovely People flats on sale for $49.99, and Seychelles sandals for $74.99. The styles and colors of these shoes will look chic now and are an investment for the fall.

At www.endless.com we found N.Y.L.A wedges for $61.69, Charles David Classic Pump $96.68, and this Bronx Cody woven loafer for $38.

At www.Heels.comwe found red ballet flats with perforated bow detail over the toe for $49.99, simple summer sandals for $49.99, and neutral t-straps for $48.49.

Shop the sales now and stock up on some fun shoes for your work wardrobe!

Every season we try to give you a way to update your work wardrobe for under $100.  Summer is here so we found 5 pieces you can buy, one for every day of the week, to update your look now.

Start with a sleeveless blouse in a Rose Ikat Print. This one is available at Target, Merona Sleeveless Ruffle Top, $14.99. Pair it with black or navy trousers for the office.

We found this City Stretch Tiered Print Dress at New York & Company currently on sale for $30.05.  If the neckline is to low or revealing try layering a lavender cami underneath.

Wedges look perfect with summer dresses and these will look equally chic with denim for casual days in the office.  Pick up Diba Women’s Delight Wedge Sandal for $20 at Endless.com.

This second top utilizes another one of this season’s hot trends, color-blocking.  City Stretch Matte Jersey Colorblock Top is also available in a more traditional color combination of Tan and Coconut Brown. Pick it up at NY & Co for $17.97.

Dress up your basics and make them feel brand new with a statement necklace.  City Style Multi-Bead Illusion Necklace also comes in black, orange, and yellow for $16.95.

Our grand total for these 5 summer items is $99.96.  Remember many of these prices are based on current sales. So shop now to update your work wardrobe for under $100.

Following up on last week’s post, How to Pack for a Business Trip, this week we are going to show you how to go from the airport to a meeting in style.  While we would probably all prefer to travel in our denim or even yoga pants, that’s just not practical when you have to run from the airport to a business meeting.  Sometimes a business suit is a must, but when business casual is your goal try these looks to keep your look professional, chic, and comfortable for the plane ride.

We love this easy knit dress while your flying.  When you step off the plane throw on a blazer, belt the waist, and you are off to your meeting in style. This oversized tote will hold your belt along with any files you are carrying.  Ask the flight attendant to hang your jacket so it stays neat and pressed for your meeting.  For shoes we went with an open toe D’Orsey style in soft leather for maximum comfort.

Velvet Khali Dress On-sale for $76
Women: Women’s Essential One-Button Blazers – New Black Reg $39.50 on-sale for $30
Ana Pires Belt Reg $55 On-Sale $35

Steven by Steve Madden Belize Large Satchel, $268
One of 2 Women’s ON1003 Peep Toe Pump, $65
Rachel Leigh Millie’s Everyday Necklace, $88

Our next outfit starts with a relaxed wide leg trousers, a simple but fitted tee, and finishes with a cozy wrap cardigan.  This will serve as your blanket on the plane. Before walking into your meeting, cross the front of the cardigan and tie it neatly in the back.  Ivory accessories are simple and sophisticated.  Your finished look will be fresh and polished.

Mac and Jac “Soft & Drapey” Pants, Reg $89 On-Sale for $53.40

Velvet Onneli Wrap, Reg $108 On-sale for $54
Women: Favorite stretch T – true black knit, $16.50
BCBGirls Women’s Sole Flat, $78.95
Women: Basket bead necklace – Ivory, $39
BLVD Josefine Tote, $187

We added a bold statement necklaces to both of these outfits because they have such simple necklines. You should also be sure to grab your favorite watch and simple earrings to complete the look. 

Do you have a favorite item to wear when traveling? Share your thoughts about dressing for the airport with us.  Hope your next trip is safe and you have a successful business meeting!

As you know we are very passionate about you looking your best for your interviews and everyday in the office. Well we are not the only ones.  Dress to Success has been focused on this mission for years and recently www.Heels.com got in on the initiative. We’re here to tell you more and what you can do to help.

Melissa and I have been helping out as Personal Shoppers at Dress For Success for the last year.  Many of you may know them as an organization that gives suits to women.  They do that and so much more.  As personal shoppers, we help women who have interviews scheduled find a suit that fits them and is appropriate for their job market.  This personalized experience helps build their confidence in preparation for their pending interview.  After we get them “suited” they speak to a career counselor that helps them further prepare for questions they may be asked and educate them on their rights.

Once they get the job they are invited back to Dress for Success.  At this time we help them select a weeks worth of clothing for their new office environment.  One weekend we helped a women who’s job required a week of training on the other side of the country.  It was very rewarding to virtually pack her suitcase for this business trip. We could see her confidence build knowing this was one less thing she needed to worry about. After this second suiting they speak with the career counselor again and are signed up for The Professional Women’s Group.  This group meets monthly and focuses on building a career, enhancing professional skills, and maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

What can you do to help? Have you been considering Spring cleaning? Clean out your closet and donate any professional clothing to your local Dress for Success office. They take more then suits.  You can donate separates, shoes, handbags, even jewelry. Anything that would be appropriate to wear to work.  Volunteering or making a monetary donations are more options. Visit their website and decide what works for you.

Heels.com helped by donating shoes to women in Charlotte, NC preparing for their interviews. Shoes for Every Woman at Heels.com! They have also decided to donate in a couple additional locations in North Carolina.  Help Heels.com continue the ability to give back by doing some shopping for yourself.

Then when you are ready to clean out your closet again, you’ll have more professional shoes to donate.  We love when giving back comes full circle!