The work week is wrapping up, but we have a checklist that will have you looking forward to Monday. If you’ve been in the business for years or if you’re just starting out, this checklist ensures that your workplace style is the envy of the office. Begin with the foundation of the careerist’s wardrobe: the classically sexy black pump. Layer in some seriously playful accessories, like a power-inducing oversized watch and smart, yet alluring black glasses. Finish by keeping your must-haves well in hand with a luxe leather brief case and sleek black iPad case.
1. Tom Ford Eyewear Round Glasses ($295)
Get smart. These round frames combine sophisticated style with the lure of the girl behind the glasses. Plastic frames with clear lenses and metal accents at temples. Pair with any look to channel your inner smarty pants.
2. Tory Burch Flip E-Tablet Case ($225)
Technologically advanced. This iPad case showcases your techy side and style-conscious side at the same time. Created from textured Saffiano leather, this slim, sexy case features a tiny Tory Burch medallion.
3. Michael Kors Men’s Oversized Watch ($225)
Timely accessory. Michael Kors brings new meaning to power dressing with his oversized, menswear-inspired timepiece. A studious way to showcase your fashion know-how, this watch brings a level of respect to any workplace look, no matter how feminine. Water-resistant stainless steel.
4. Rebecca Minkoff The Chance Briefcase ($495)
To the point. Rebecca Minkoff makes a statement with ostrich-embossed leather, rose gold hardware, and a studded handle. Carry in hand or over the shoulder with its detachable shoulder strap. A classic piece that will wear well for years to come.
5. Boutique 9 Jazzalyn Wavy Pumps ($130)
Put your best foot forward. These powerful pumps are made for strutting your stuff and getting the job done. A must-have for any working woman, the pump is the foundation for the careerist. Black patent leather with wavy detail at ankle.
Wear ‘em now. Wear ‘em later. Colored denim is as hot for winter as it is for spring and summer. Pair your colorful skinnies with a studious gray blazer and black booties for a streetwise and ladylike look, just like Bar Rafaeli. And when the temperatures rise, take a cue from Minka Kelly and pair the same pair, or a playful pastel pair, with a fresh white tee and nude flats. Another look we love? Colorblocking your denim with bold stripes of similar or contrasting colors and a colorful pair of pumps.
Now: Bar Rafaeli
1. Rich & Skinny Legacy Jeans in Rad Red ($121)
Go bold or go home. Take on the streets with a fire engine red pair of skinnies. These siren-worthy jeans pair perfectly with blacks and grays, just like Rafaeli wore them. Faux front pockets and super stretch denim ensure a second skin fit.
2. Pencey Warrior Blazer ($264)
Let your colored denim do the talking. This gray blazer pulls together your colorful look with sophistication and style. Two-tone blazer with black sleeves, collar, and stitching.
3. Rag & Bone Kenton Platform Booties ($550)
Finished with fierceness. These sleek black suede booties punctuate your colorful stems with confidence and class. Finished with exposed zippers and tassel pulls.
Later: Minka Kelly
4. Current/Elliott The Ankle Low Rise Skinny Jeans ($198)
Pastel perfection. Current/Elliott’s lovely lilac skinnies pair well with whites, cremes, grays, and nudes, making them a natural selection for springtime. Stretch denim gives a smooth, sultry silhouette.
5. WILT Slub Shrunken Banded Long Sleeve Top ($107)
Simple springtime. Pair this fresh white tee with your colored skinnies for Minka’s laid back celebrity style. Raw cut edges and extra seam detailing make this wardrobe staple anything but basic.
6. Chloe Crinkle Edge Cut Flat ($450)
For those times when bare feet aren’t an option, these nude flats are the next best thing. A completely neutral nude color is accented by a playful crinkle edge and ballerina-inspired round toe.
The studio may be hoping for life beyond Breaking Dawn, but at some point The Twilight Saga will end.
As an actress who was a relative unknown prior to landing her role in that franchise, how does Ashley Greene feel about expanding her resume?
“I went from ‘dying to get a gig’ to dying to get the gig everyone wants,” the beauty says in the latest issue of Lucky. “So now I’m in this realm with a lot of highly respected actresses, which is an amazing place to be, but also kind of terrifying.”
Up next, Greene will star in Butter, which hits theaters on March 16 and which features an intimate scene with Olivia Wilde.
What was that like? Share EVERY detail, Ashley.
“It wasn’t that awkward,” she said. “It’s the same idea when you’re having to kiss a male costar and it’s not real. Olivia is such a cool chick and very professional. So we were just messing around and cracking up in between scenes, and it ended up being really fun… And now I’m the envy of every straight male everywhere!”
Ashley Tisdale was photographed on her way to and from lunch in Studio City looking casual and low-profile with her medium length straight blonde hair topped with a large gray knit cap.
She wore sunglasses, a white t-shirt, skinny pants and high boots.
Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum: The Dream Non-Wedding!
Celebrity News
Unswayed by the recent breakup of Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Matinez, Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum from The Bachelorette are still going strong and supposedly planning their dream wedding … albeit a long way in advance.
This cover makes it seem imminent, though:
As recently as November 4, Ashley Hebert said she had no wedding date set, and that as happy as she was with J.P., they were taking things (relatively) slowly.
The couple isn’t waiting too long, and will “start talking about [weddings] in the New Year,” assured J.P., who bested current Bachelor Ben Flajnik last season.
For now, though, they’re just enjoying what downtime they have and getting used to living together in New York – which is great, but don’t believe the hype.
A couple of vague quotes don’t mean nuptials are imminent – that’s not even a new pic! – no matter how badly a celeb news weekly wants to sell magazines.
Ashley Tisdale and Scott Speer: It’s Over!
Celebrity News
Ashley Tisdale is a single woman once again. Correction: she’s been a single woman for a little while, we’re just finding out now.
Multiple sources confirm that the former High School Musical star is no longer dating director Scott Speer (below), who she started seeing in the spring of 2009. The pair have been broken up for a few weeks, an insider tells Us Weekly, adding simply:
“They tried to work it out but realized their relationship ran its course.”
Tisdale most recently starred on The CW’s Hellcats and in her own Disney spinoff, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure. She had previously dated musician Jared Murillo.
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