Workday Wow
Blushing DesignsVancouver
(Sep.05.08)
A little feminine sex appeal is great, as far as we're concerned. But there's always been a time limit on when we can wear our femininity on our sleeve. Weekday evenings and weekends? We're rockin' in the free (from work) world. But nine to five? Not so much.
Until now. Our favourite frock maven, Shelley Klassen of Blushing Designs, has come to the rescue of our workweek wardrobe. Her signature Shelley Klassen label debuts this fall, hitting stores and her boutique on September 7. Out go our old mannish tops and bottoms. In come sleek skirt suits, blouses, tailored jackets and flowy trousers. With fabrics like wools, knits and velvets, the style is classic with a feminine edge.
Our absolute must-haves: The brown fitted houndstooth striped jacket ($225) with satin piping and matching flared skirt ($136); the fully lined stretch sequins t-shirt ($104) with gathered cap sleeves; and wide-legged trousers ($176). Best of all, much of the line is fully transitional, taking us from desk-chair to lounge stool with a simple accessory switch.
Shy-yet-hunky in accounting will never know what hit him.
Shelley Klassen
Available at:
Blushing Designs
www.blushingdesigns.com
579 Richards St.
604-709-3485
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