Business School Attire: Dressed for Work

Speaking of business attire, Refinery 29 nailed it with these looks in their "Ankle-Boot Outfits For Work (& Play!)" story today. I wear ankle boots a lot (almost always with dresses), and while I might not look quite as pulled together on a daily basis, it's certainly a goal to strive for!

Check out the full story on Refinery 29.

xoChr

Obsessed: Peter Pilotto for Target

How gorgeous are these looks by Peter Pilotto? To me, this is by far the most exciting collection presented by Target in collaboration with any designer. The items will be available in early February, so it remains to be seen how these stunning prints will translate (look/feel) to the actual fabrics, but I am totally obsessed.

I'm actually not a huge prints person, but I can see a lot of the more casual pieces fitting in well with my student lifestyle. I'm most excited to inject some excitement into my business attire. There are so many office-appropriate looks that would stand out for job interviews or work wear. He's taken the pencil skirt to a whole new level.

We'll see what my student budget will actually allow...but here are a few of my favorite items:

Like I said, obsessed.

xoChr

(images via fashionista)

8 Realities Facing Every First Year MBA

In the tradition of BuzzFeed and other funny list sites (my personal favorite being Whilst in SF), I present to you a list of the first-year MBA experience! 

DECIDING WHAT TO WEAR ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS: 

FINDING OUT ONE OF YOUR CLASSES HAS GROUP WORK. YAY, FRIENDS!

FINDING OUT EVERY CLASS HAS GROUP WORK: 

REALIZING YOU'RE THE OLD GRADUATE STUDENT IN A SEA OF UNDERGRADS: 

EXPLAINING FINANCE TO YOUR FRIENDS...

…what you THINK you sound like: 

 …what you ACTUALLY sound like: 

AFTER THE 100th TIME YOU'VE BEEN ASSIGNED A CASE ON APPLE:

AND THAT UNSHAKEABLE FEELING THAT FINALS ARE LOOMING...EVEN THOUGH IT'S ONLY WEEK 3:

BTW: This post was originally created for the UC Davis Graduate School of Management Ambassadors blog. The student Ambassadors program is a group that I'm heavily involved in and very much believe in. Our mission is to provide prospective students with real-life perspectives on what it's like to be an MBA student at UC Davis. Visit the Ambassadors blog here to learn more!

xoChr



Credits: 

All images via http://giphy.com/

Concept inspired by Leia Kazoo

6 tips for MBAs on how to break into the fashion business

I came across a nice little post over at Business of Fashion the other day where in BoF's editor-in-chief Imran Amed shares advice for MBAs trying to break into the fashion industry. I thought would be useful to share here.

Amed shares some classic advice (e.g. build relationships) as well as some industry-specific thoughts. Definitely worth a read through whether or not you're an MBA or interested in the fashion industry!

(image via Carven resort 2014)

Happy New Year!

Hi guys,

It's been a pretty long while since I've blogged here, and so much has happened since my last post. I finished my first quarter of business school, which I must say feels so odd. The distance of time between now and last September when I first moved away from San Francisco seems so stretched out -- like a hundred years have passed. I already feel like a different person in many ways even though this is still just the beginning.

Anyhow, I did manage to squeeze in a trip to Munich to celebrate NYE over winter break. My dear friend Nicole is living there for the year and showed me the best time ever! Highlights include a visit to the amazing Neuschwanstein castle in the Bavarian alps; eating all of the pretzels; drinking all of the beers; and swimming in an old bath house in the center of town. We had the opportunity to watch a screening of our friend Liza's film, Strange Little Cat. We saw some pretty crazy museum exhibits and had dinner party on new year's day. I was particularly impressed with the city's insistence on spending time outdoors despite the chilly weather. Biergartens, winter markets and outdoor seating at cafes were all very much in use. 

I really enjoyed getting to know Munich on a deeper level and understanding what it means to live in a German city. I have traveled extensively in Europe (and Germany most of all), but never had the opportunity to absorb so much of a city's rhythm as I did on this trip. It was an unforgettable experience. 

I took about 400 photos, but here are just a few.