Fashion Career Expert: Maria Pesin

Career Inspiration From Lady Gaga

I have always admired Lady Gaga.  It is very hard to be original these days.  But she has managed it.  She also keeps her act fresh and new.  Now I have a new reason to be impressed.  Lady Gaga is not only original and talented but highly trained and an extremely hard worker. 

Even when she's not touring, Gaga works "about 16 to 20 hours a day. And when I'm alone, I write, I imagine, I create things, and I decide how I want to do my future performances. I don't take much time off." said Lady Gaga in a Harper's Bazaar November issue interview. 

Now while I do not condone working 16 -20 hours a day because I think you need balance in your life, I have to say being that focused can really help you excel in your career.  So if you are interested in going the extra mile (and in Lady Gaga's case the extra 20 miles)  you will find yourself leading the pack!

Capes Are Cool Again

Think 1970's Ali McGraw and you get the picture.  The whole 70's look is back again.  And what can be more fun or more dramatic than a cape.  This is a look that can really pop your outfit.  It works great for layering over your office attire.  Think how great is would be to go to outside meetings sporting a spectaculor cape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mackage $530

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calvin Klein $148

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aryn K $98

Sweater Dressing For The Office

A big trend for this fall is sweater dressing.  It could be a cape, an oversized sweater, or a knit dress.  The style is fresh and new!  What could be more comfortable than wearing a chunky knit cowl neck top over a slim cut pant?  And it looks great too.  You should be able to buy a few terrific new pieces to update your wardrobe.  Here are some ideas:

 

 

 

 

 

 

INC Dress $119.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lauren By Ralph Lauren $199

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tommy Hilfiger $89.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zara Knit Top $99.90