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Teal happens to be one of my favorite colors, but I think the majority would love to sport a pair of these slingback pumps in black.  I love t-strap sandals.  I think they help sexy up any outfit.  These babies will make you pretty tall as they have a 4 1/2” heel plus a 3/4” platform.  You will have these in your closet for a while, so they are definitely a good investment.

Report Signature Women’s Lombard Slingback Pump: $194.95 Now: $129.90

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                                        Discounts on women’s Report shoes.

Disregarding the suicidal spiral it went on before being kicked off the air, The O.C. used to be a legitimate guilty pleasure of sex, shopping and scandal. Please, they were more than scandalicious: Marissa and Summer were beacons of chic, accessible fashion. While Gossip Girl, the O.C. NYC version, prides itself on label-dropping, The O.C. was all about the pure look. Here’s how you can pay homage to your deceased homies.

Summer Lovin’: The pouty lips, self-confidence and sarcasm all bottled up in to one thing: powerful fashion choices. With Summer, it was all about mastering the balance of showing skin and staying in control. Here are some good options:

Sequined Halter Top: $22.80

Skinny Zip Ankle Dark Jeans: $29.80

Flirty Heels - Madison Peeptoe Pump: $9.99 on sale

Moody Marissa: Alright, she wasn’t that bad, but her fashion was definitely more muted, contained, and pensive than Summer’s go-get’em spunk. To reinvent the Marissa look, go for flowing tops and flats…she never could be taller than Ryan.

Loose, mute-colored top: $34.99

Lapis Skinny Jeans: $29.99

Retro Floral Flats: $18.99

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As the summer begins to wind down and your summer office job along with it, the question becomes: what lasting impact have you made on the company and your co-workers? Will anyone even remember your name a week after you leave? While second-guessing the files you didn’t “file” or the transcriptions you forgot to “transcribe”, ask yourself this question before you turn to attention-grabbing fashion as your signature at the office’s end of season luncheon: Do you want to be hired again?

If the answer is “yes”, stick to the dress code: closed toe shoes, modest skirts and pants, no jeans, and nothing too revealing. Maybe, if you’re really gunning for next year’s summer associate position, whip out the company T-shirt. Here is a perfect example of humble, appropriate, and traditional office wear:

Macy’s is having a 20-50% off sale this weekend, so hop on down to get this look with:

                                                                   D-ring pencil skirt- $29.40

                                                            Ruffled short-sleeve Blouse - $26.40

                                                                        Kenneth Cole Pump - $82.50

If returning to your summer job makes you want to strangle a newborn koala bear (or worse!) it’s time to break all those conformist rules:

No opened toes, you say? Well flaunt more than your pearly pinkies with a pair of BCBGirls “Iriana” Pumps:

Modest skirt? Laura Ingalls Wilder would change her religion to if she was allowed to knit her patchwork quilt in to one of these leggy beasts:

                                                     Tommy Hilfiger Patchwork Miniskirt - $41.65

And while I would recommend a plunging neckline as the final upset to office decorum, Macy’s does not dabble in such risqué material. The best I could find was this Lauren Jeans Co. off the shoulder top, but it will do.

Best of luck in your final days of mindless summer corporate work! Don’t forget to end on your own terms.

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Don’t underestimate the power of shoes. Obvious, right? But as always it’s harder to navigate style through the workplace. So what’s a girl to do? One big mistake people make is to think smaller heels means easier to walk in. Not true! Personally, I believe there’s a sort of “sweet spot” for everyone’s foot, a combination of arch curve, point of the shoe, and heel height. Try out several different shoe makes and styles to find your “sweet spot”, and don’t think it’s all about the heel height! You can handle it.

Writer’s Picks:

The Steal: Made by Elves Evan Oxford - $39.99 

Demure color, schoolgirl attitude. 

The Stand-by: Roll in to work with the sun on your heels!

These Kenneth Cole gold pumps are sure to brighten up your day - $185
 

The Spring: Manolo Blahnik’s cute-with-a-button Pink Mary Jane Pumps: $565 

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It’s party season, and dressing for all of your invitations can be stressful and expensive. That’s why I’ve gathered up some great party shoes for under $150.

Nine West Revengez, $82.95

Sam Edleman Holly Embossed Snake Ballet Shoe, $70

Franco Sarto Canton patent leather pump, $89.95

MICHAEL Michael Kors Oliva Peep Toe, $132.95

BCBGirls Norris slingback pump, $97.95

I like Dolce Vita because they design classic shoes with interesting touches. Take these patent leather pumps–they’re constructed like old school high heels, but the color takes them to a new level, no? I like that slightly- pointy-but-still-round toe. They would look hot with black tights or a blue dress or grey pants. Ah, the possibilities are endless.

Plus, they’re only $41.40 at Shopbop right now, which is quite a feat considering they started at $138.

They also come in alabaster, but those are still full price.

Oh yeah, and check out this season’s Dolce Vita boots.