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Wear-to-Work: 09/25/12

September 25, 2012 by Renee Claire

Budget Finds: Merona Polka Dot Top, Turquoise Sweater, Talbots Black Ponte

Three quirky pieces I bought & love:

  • Petite Signature Fit Gigi Double-Weave Ankle Pant, $99, Talbots.
  • Merona Cardigan in Jazzy Turquoise, $20, & Merona Gathered Neck Polka Dot Top, $10.

Filed Under: Career, Polka Dot Love, Wear-to-Work

Polka Dot Love: Shoes

July 24, 2012 by Renee Claire

polka dot shoes high low

Love these dizzy dot shoes:

  • Elizabeth & James “Stela” Pumps, $260 (sale), at Piperlime.
  • Women’s Printed Flats in Leopard White, $25.00 from Old Navy
  • Not pictured: Vince Camuto’s Kain 2 pumps, $99.00 at Piperlime.

Filed Under: Design, Polka Dot Love

WordPress, Polka Dots, & a Bialetti Moka Pot

January 9, 2012 by Renee Claire

Wordpress, Polka Dots and Bialetti Moka Pot

Above: WordPress.org; Old Navy polka dot sweater; Bialetti 3-cup moka pot.

Hi everyone! Hope 2012 is treating you well (or at least better than 2011, my goodness). Here are some things I’m liking right now, and think you might too:

  • First, I broke down & bought the Old Navy polka dot sweater that’s been featured all over blogs & Pinterest. I haven’t received it yet, but I’ll post a mini-review when it arrives. So cute.

UPDATE: I returned the sweater. It’s cute in person, and good quality for Old Navy, but the print makes you look significantly wider/bigger up top. I’m short & curvy, so this just wasn’t the look for me. Two bloggers who make it look good, though: Mix & Match Fashion & Petite Little Girl.

  • Second, I recently discovered moka pot coffee, aka “espresso for poor people.” Of course, it’s not real espresso, but it’s still intense and good. I’m using a Bialetti 3-cup moka pot & Lavazza espresso ground coffee.
  • Finally, I’m currently setting up self-hosted WordPress sites for several clients. In doing so, I’ve realized that I’m ready to transfer my blogs to WordPress. Typepad has been great all these years, but I need something more customizable & functional. I want jQuery slideshows and responsive site design like everybody else!

What are you guys currently enjoying?

Filed Under: Blogging, Career, Polka Dot Love

D.I.Y. Idea: Dotty Decorations

September 7, 2011 by Renee Claire

Dot DIY Ideas | PopBetty

Hi everyone! Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. I personally had one of those “I need a vacation from this vacation” type of trips, and am only starting to feel normal again.

Question: do people have strong feelings about where to buy craft supplies from? For example, how do you feel about Hobby Lobby vs Michaels vs Walmart vs Dollar Tree vs [enter your favorite craft store here]? I’ve been doing far more craft shopping lately, and could use some guidance (e.g., are all the Hobby Lobby employees surly? Everywhere, all the time?).

That said, here’s a simple D.I.Y. idea I’ve been stewing over for awhile: using points or dabs of color to create a confetti-like effect (vs pointillism or Indigenous Australian dot painting, where the dots create or decorate recognizable forms). Links to the examples above and at right:

  1. Paint palette cards (and giftwrap) by Dear Hancock, found at Design*Sponge;
  2. Raval page flags at Paper Source {via};
  3. Poppies for grace confetti lolly bagDot paintings by Lauren DiCioccio, via Modish;
  4. Creative use of pencil eraser stamps by Carloe Liu (click through for more designs);
  5. Wonderful hands-on guestbooks by Bleu de Toi {via};
  6. Potato print artwork tutorial at Oh Happy Day;
  7. Textured wedding invitations from Wedding Paper Divas, design by Oh Joy.
  8. Pencil eraser bunting and wrapping decoration by Creature Comforts {via};
  9. Confetti lolly bags by Poppies By Grace, via Oh Joy.

Here are two more: confetti shoes over at Style Bubble & crayon chip wrapping paper by Liz Stanley.

I like this decoration method because it is inexpensive (tools used include pencil erasers, potatoes, thumbprints, bingo markers, and paint brushes), requires few technical skills, and produces such fun results. What do you think?

Filed Under: D.I.Y., Polka Dot Love

Dressing for the Modern Office

January 6, 2011 by Renee Claire

Modern Office Wear

Row 1: Zero Maria Cornejo Mini Eve Grace Dress, $350 (sale); Freckled Blouse, $98; Zara Synthetic Leather Tee, $30 (sale). Row 2: Norma Kamali Straight Jersey Skirt, $12 (in-store only); Plenty by Tracy Reese Draped Frock, $158; Seychelles Romance Boots, $80 (sale).

While prepping for job interviews, I realized I don’t have many “office” clothes (my current job’s dress code is jeans & a nice t-shirt). So I’ve been thinking about how to dress for interviews, and (I hope) my new position.

I’d like to look professional & competent, but not too corporate (since I’m in a creative field). Right now, I’m thinking bold prints, simple silhouettes, jewel tones framed by black basics, and a variety of textures (see above).

What do you like to wear to work, and where do you like to buy office clothes? More importantly for office dressing neophytes like me: what kind of unprofessional wardrobe mistakes do you see most often?

Filed Under: Career, Polka Dot Love, Wear-to-Work

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