Fashionably Cubed

Written by an elite PR executive, Fashionably Cubed is a style diary brought to you from my fashion office cubicle. Created for working women and men, Fashionably Cubed offers tips, trends, news and suggestions for busy professionals as well as personal stories from the girl who is changing the world - one shoe at a time.

Diamonds are Forever

Not only is the man meant to last forever but so is that diamond.  For better or for worse.  You wouldn’t settle on a man would you?  Then why settle on your engagement ring?  It may sound shallow but lets be honest, that’s something you’ll be wearing every day for the rest of your life.  Although many women do upgrade their rings (or maybe even their men in certain cases) later on in life, you should love your engagement ring because it’s not just jewelry, it’s a part of your relationship.  It’s what he proposed with and a representation of where it all began (or maybe I’m just a total cheeseball). 

My suggestion - make sure you know what you want before you send that poor man out shopping.  Engagement rings are expensive so although you may want it to be a surprise, you won’t want to be disappointed.  

While I was looking for the new setting to put my future MIL’s gorgeous family heirloom diamond into, I browsed the likes of Cartier, Harry Winston, DeBeers and many more just to get an idea of what it was that I liked.  Jewelers find it very helpful when you bring them an idea of what you like so that they can show you what they have to offer that fit that style.  I loved the new Cartier D’Amour solitaire but wanted something a tad different (and so did Jason’s wallet) so I came up with this and I’m very happy with it.  I also had to brag a bit about what a great job he did on getting me exactly what I wanted! :) 

Sporty Chic As I’m gearing up for the big Indy 500 over memorial day weekend (what like I don’t belong there?) I’m mind-shopping about what I will need to wear.  This will be a business trip, but the weekend consists of track tours, tailgating, go-karting and hanging out with some of the hot drivers.  I assume heels are out.  I don’t want to be made fun of.  I need to stay comfortable, look good, but still be professional.  Lots of thinking to do and any suggestions are welcomed!  For right now, I only know one thing and that is that I will not be dressing like this.  

Sporty Chic

As I’m gearing up for the big Indy 500 over memorial day weekend (what like I don’t belong there?) I’m mind-shopping about what I will need to wear.  This will be a business trip, but the weekend consists of track tours, tailgating, go-karting and hanging out with some of the hot drivers.  I assume heels are out.  I don’t want to be made fun of.  I need to stay comfortable, look good, but still be professional.  Lots of thinking to do and any suggestions are welcomed! 

For right now, I only know one thing and that is that I will not be dressing like this.  

Dear beautiful Chloe bag,  The second I laid eyes on you at Saks on 51 st, I knew it was love at first sight.  You glowed with your smooth pastel leather and gold detailing.  It took everything I had in me to approach you and as soon as I did, I fell in love with you.  I quickly realized you were out of my league, but I’ll never forgive myself for walking away without you on my arm.  Now with facebook and foursquare, I’ve been able to stalk your every move and I’m determined to make you mine!  When I finally get that promotion that I’ve been promised for years, I swear I’m going to rescue you from those terribly annoying girls who have been carrying you around all this time.    You and I will live happily ever after…..

Dear beautiful Chloe bag, 

The second I laid eyes on you at Saks on 51 st, I knew it was love at first sight.  You glowed with your smooth pastel leather and gold detailing.  It took everything I had in me to approach you and as soon as I did, I fell in love with you.  I quickly realized you were out of my league, but I’ll never forgive myself for walking away without you on my arm.  Now with facebook and foursquare, I’ve been able to stalk your every move and I’m determined to make you mine!  When I finally get that promotion that I’ve been promised for years, I swear I’m going to rescue you from those terribly annoying girls who have been carrying you around all this time.    You and I will live happily ever after…..

How High Can You Go/  Hello readers and Happy Spring! Sorry for my very long break. I’m sure you’ve all missed me terribly (all 2 of you).  Turns out working and planning a wedding can really consume a lot of your time, way more than I ever would have thought!   Today I’m wondering about heel heights.  I may have written about this before but how high can your heels be at work without being inappropriate?  As you know, I’m a junkie for heels and my belief is the higher the better.  However, I’ve recently noticed that as I get older, I’m not quite able to maneuver in them the way I used to.  After a slight incident where I may have barely fallen into a wall in front of my CEO, giving the impression that I was possibly intoxicated…..I have a new theory.   Walking in heels should be treated like a DUI test.  If you can’t walk a straight line, if you need to hold on to something secure to keep balance or if you think you may be putting yourself or others in danger…..pass the heels along to a better suited person.  

How High Can You Go/ 

Hello readers and Happy Spring! Sorry for my very long break. I’m sure you’ve all missed me terribly (all 2 of you).  Turns out working and planning a wedding can really consume a lot of your time, way more than I ever would have thought!  

Today I’m wondering about heel heights.  I may have written about this before but how high can your heels be at work without being inappropriate?  As you know, I’m a junkie for heels and my belief is the higher the better.  However, I’ve recently noticed that as I get older, I’m not quite able to maneuver in them the way I used to.  After a slight incident where I may have barely fallen into a wall in front of my CEO, giving the impression that I was possibly intoxicated…..I have a new theory.  

Walking in heels should be treated like a DUI test.  If you can’t walk a straight line, if you need to hold on to something secure to keep balance or if you think you may be putting yourself or others in danger…..pass the heels along to a better suited person.  

13 Going on 30 As I sadly age my way into the big 3-0 this year, I can’t help but wonder why so many things from my teenage years are suddenly relevant again.  Jennifer Garner was so wrong about being “thirty and flirty and thriving”! I mean why did I just now find out that I have adult acne and need to be put on an rx for Retin-A?  Or after a trip to the dentist, I’m told I need braces?  Seriously….BRACES?? You have to be kidding me.  All I looked forward to about getting older was being able to wear a cup size bigger than a training bra and to my dismay….that hasn’t even changed!  Am I really getting married this year or am I just getting adopted? 

13 Going on 30

As I sadly age my way into the big 3-0 this year, I can’t help but wonder why so many things from my teenage years are suddenly relevant again.  Jennifer Garner was so wrong about being “thirty and flirty and thriving”! I mean why did I just now find out that I have adult acne and need to be put on an rx for Retin-A?  Or after a trip to the dentist, I’m told I need braces?  Seriously….BRACES?? You have to be kidding me.  All I looked forward to about getting older was being able to wear a cup size bigger than a training bra and to my dismay….that hasn’t even changed! 

Am I really getting married this year or am I just getting adopted? 

The Office Holiday Party  In honor of the season….I had to do a post on office holiday parties.  I’ve attended many through the years and here are some things I’ve learned (btw - these are not things that I’ve done specifically…these are just things I’ve seen):  - Don’t dress slutty to get ahead…you’re boss may think it’s hot that night, but HR will not think the same the next day when they’re firing you - Don’t ask your CEO if he’s planning to rape your intern - Don’t get so drunk that you throw up on the President’s mink fur coat - Don’t get drunk, bring home a co-worker and accidentally get them pregnant when they’re secretly wanting a baby - Don’t be that guy that dances alone on the dance floor to En Vouge.  You’re so much better than that.  - Don’t get drunk and make some terrible slurring speech about how your job is your life and they are all your family….no one respects a kiss ass This list could go on forever so I’ll stop now.  If you have any other great stories, I welcome your posts! 

The Office Holiday Party 

In honor of the season….I had to do a post on office holiday parties.  I’ve attended many through the years and here are some things I’ve learned (btw - these are not things that I’ve done specifically…these are just things I’ve seen): 

- Don’t dress slutty to get ahead…you’re boss may think it’s hot that night, but HR will not think the same the next day when they’re firing you

- Don’t ask your CEO if he’s planning to rape your intern

- Don’t get so drunk that you throw up on the President’s mink fur coat

- Don’t get drunk, bring home a co-worker and accidentally get them pregnant when they’re secretly wanting a baby

- Don’t be that guy that dances alone on the dance floor to En Vouge.  You’re so much better than that. 

- Don’t get drunk and make some terrible slurring speech about how your job is your life and they are all your family….no one respects a kiss ass

This list could go on forever so I’ll stop now.  If you have any other great stories, I welcome your posts! 

Power Dresser As I continue to work my butt off daily towards what I hope to be a promotion in the near or (hopefully not) distant future, I wonder if my work attire should be stepped up a bit in order to help me achieve these goals more quickly.   I’m not talking about showing more leg, cleavage or armpit (hey maybe you’re a weirdo and find them sexy) so get your head out of the gutter.  Maybe buttoning-up a bit isn’t such a bad idea.  Then again, I work in fashion pr and I’m expected to be cool so I’m not really sure this will work.  Barney Stinson needs to come up with the girl’s version to “suit up”! 

Power Dresser

As I continue to work my butt off daily towards what I hope to be a promotion in the near or (hopefully not) distant future, I wonder if my work attire should be stepped up a bit in order to help me achieve these goals more quickly.  

I’m not talking about showing more leg, cleavage or armpit (hey maybe you’re a weirdo and find them sexy) so get your head out of the gutter.  Maybe buttoning-up a bit isn’t such a bad idea.  Then again, I work in fashion pr and I’m expected to be cool so I’m not really sure this will work. 

Barney Stinson needs to come up with the girl’s version to “suit up”! 

Holiday Heffer  After training for a marathon for 8 months and never having to think about anything I ate, I really thought I had become that girl (you know you hate her too) who could eat anything & everything without ever worrying about gaining a pound.  Well friends, I’m afraid that’s not the case.  Turns out that even if you ran a marathon a month ago….you don’t magically get to look that way forever.  When you continue the same eating patterns only stop running completely….you better get some new jeans. Which brings me to another point….what do you wear when you just feel gross one day?  After thanksgiving weekend when I ate and drank my way through it, I could not figure out what would be a good outfit for work on Monday because let’s be honest….muffin-tops are not so hot.  

Holiday Heffer 

After training for a marathon for 8 months and never having to think about anything I ate, I really thought I had become that girl (you know you hate her too) who could eat anything & everything without ever worrying about gaining a pound. 

Well friends, I’m afraid that’s not the case.  Turns out that even if you ran a marathon a month ago….you don’t magically get to look that way forever.  When you continue the same eating patterns only stop running completely….you better get some new jeans.

Which brings me to another point….what do you wear when you just feel gross one day?  After thanksgiving weekend when I ate and drank my way through it, I could not figure out what would be a good outfit for work on Monday because let’s be honest….muffin-tops are not so hot.  

How High Can You Go? 

I’m a bit offended by the New York Time’s article that discusses how I.B.M thinks that social media will determine our heel heights. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/24/fashion/ibm-predicts-heel-heights-runway.html?ref=fashion

As a 5’3 social media junkie, I can assure you this will change absolutely nothing when it comes to my heels. My fiance already hates them (I swear, I’m still not even close to his height in them) but I can’t help but love the way they make me feel.  The higher, the better even if it’s a struggle to walk in them. 

Hmm Can I register for these?