Workwear Wednesday: Power of Patience...and discounts!

Banana Republic is one of the most notable workwear staple stores of today. No doubt, their quality is very good and they offer appropriate trends for even the most conservative offices. As far as affordable goes though, it's one of those places where it's easy to spend over $100 on as little as two pieces.

I do like shopping there though, but I do it sparingly and smartly. Banana Republic offers 30 to 40 percent off their regular prices at least once a week. Sometimes, you can hunt for an item on sale with additional reduced prices.

If you happen to have a factory store in your nearby neighborhood, that would be the best place to stock up on BR gear. The dress below is from the BR factory store and it's one of my favorite pieces for summer. At $49, it works well within an affordable workwear budget. As with almost all my peices, I like them to be versatile. You could wear this with black tights in winter and even with a white blazer for a more summery look.

Today, select styles are on sale at Banana Republic.  Happy shopping!

Written with love,

Leslie

lestilo cubed is born!

I live in a cube. I mean, I live in a lovely home that I share with the person I love the most, but over 40 hours a week I live in a little grey cube in downtown, NY. The little grey cube comes with lots of rules, one of which is dressing right.  While I've blogged so far about home decor, this is the beginning of my workwear fashion segment and I will generally blog more about fashion in the workplace offering styling tips and wardrobe ideas.  

Working at a Wall Street firm, it takes a certain waredrobe to fit in and too often I see lovely women hiding behind frumpy suits made to replicate a man's look. I believe women are on the rise in corporate America and the generation of 20s, 30s, and 40 somethings out there have the ability to make it to the top (although I know there are many obstacles yet to overcome), but we don't have to look like a man to get there. Let's add some sparkle to the top!  Lestilo cubed is here to inspire working women everywhere to style themselves beautifully and offer career advice as I move along my journey from cube to corner office, or at least up the rungs of the corporate ladder. 

Today, I'm wearing a Banana Republic dress with an Ann Taylor LOFT necklace and Alex and Ani bracelets.The black pumps are one of my favorites from Bandolino. I think the style of the dress is work appropriate while adding the right amount of flare.

written with love, 

                                                                           Leslie :)