Women are striving to have it all - the ideal job, family, body, and fashion. But at what cost? No sleep, stress, depression? That is the question for you to answer. As for me, trying to balance work, school, and some sort of social life comes at a cost - for me mostly stress that leads to panics.

If an average person has trouble dealing with all the stress in their lives, I wonder how do people the famous people in the fashion world handle stress? Well..... TAKE A LOOK at this video called Stress in Fashion and featuring the Kaiser of fashion himself, Karl Lagerfeld.

Stress Therapy

Well as my stress levels keep increasing, I continue finding comfort in retail therapy. This time I actually went to the mall instead of just clicking my way through a website, where I bought this Ralph Lauren blazer with school boy styling complete with a crest.

Hello Darlings,

This is a random post but as I was shopping on Revolve Clothing, I spotted Eric Daman (genius behind "Gossip Girl" style) Style guide and could not resist. It completely made my day, packed with ideal inspirations for school-style.

" She's rockin' out on her way to school on her little motorcycle jacket, skinny jeans and the perfect boot. She's a little mix of Vanessa and Jenny from the show."The Trends: Skinny Jeans Bangles Leather Jackets Headphones NecklacesSexy Tennis Doubles

" This is Hamptons via Great Gatsby with the cardis, knee socks, and headbands.I loved belted grandpa cardigans - you can give yourself a waist. I love this look."

The Trends: Belts Preppy Headbands Brights Bangles Knee Socks

Hello Darlings,

In the year 1988, power was "in" and so the fashion experts talked about " power dressing". Twenty years later, the debate over 80's power-style in fashion has spent two decades at the back of the closet. The phenomena has returned as Women are climbing the ladder to political power and the fashion press is analyzing the style of powerful people.

On runways of fall/winter 2008, power dressing is very much on display: several designers allude to strong career women or flirt with the 80s stereotype of power hungry secretaries.The season is unusually buttoned-up and the style is more individualistic, representing competence, independence and strength in different ways.

Whether you are working or in school, dressing the part is important. As for me, my day was rather important as I had classes and several meeting with professors. Therefore, I wanted to dress all at once young / casual / appropriate. But when nerves get the best of you and an inspiration is nowhere to be found ... what can a girl do? Turn to black.....

I AM WEARING:

J Brand jeans 

BCBG Max Azria Blazer

Roots Scarf

Juicy Couture Mary Janes

What are your thoughts on power dressing?

What are your go-to pieces?

 

Hope you are enjoying the first days of autumn.

And for my German- speaking friends I would like to say "Vielen Dank !!!"

(the only thing I remember from German class)

With Love,

Marta

Hello Darlings,

Today I was shopping for jeans, tees and make up, when I discovered my favorite Chanel bronzer and Lancome lip gloss were limited edition and no longer available. Limited editions should be available for special order. It so unfair when a girl finds a perfect shade of pink lip gloss and now it's gone, so I had to stick with Dior.

Me = Blind

Another challenge today was shopping for Contact Lenses. I am pretty blind, and have been wearing contacts for about 8 years. I don't like wearing glasses, and I don't even own a pair. I wear my contacts from morning to evening, and change them often which means I buy tons of them. My favorite ones are Acuvue Oasys - however, I hate going to the doctor so I usually buy them on line. My experience online shopping for contacts has been great, so if you need them too check out discount contacts who have great prices.

Outfit