The Checklist before Shopping!

These tips below are from Ellen Peppercom who lists 10 tips for you to be fashionable while being on a budget and still keep up with the latest trends.  She talks about how some of the most basics are attire you can wear regardless of the season.  Also, she talks about making sure that you do not go overboard on a couple of outfits.  Keep it simple!  
http://www.thatchicmom.com/2010/05/10-tips-for-being-fashionable-on-a-budget/

Interview Do's and Don'ts

It is very critical to make a great first impression on an interview.  These basic wardrobe and appearance tips can help you to make sure you are dressed appropriately for an interview.  Below is a picture that elaborates on how to dress business professional and how not to dress for an interview.  It is very important that you wear closed toe shoes, go light on the jewelry, have a long enough skirt or wear a business suit, wear pantyhose close to your skin color with dark shoes, a nice bag not to large.  Also located below is a link that will take you to a video on How to Dress for an Interview that aired on the television series What Not to Wear.
http://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/what-not-to-wear/videos/how-to-dress-for-an-interview/

All about the Shoes!

In every women's closet there needs to be at least 1 pair of heels whether they are black or nude, a pair of basic black flats, a pair of statement heels, sandals and boots.   This way you have a shoe for any type of occasion if you have any of these shoes just in your closet.

C Label pumps DSW $24.94

Flats Payless $19.99

Payless $29.99

Power of Accessorizing

Even the most basic t-shirts can turn into a very dressed up outfit with all the right accessories.  For example, below we have a girl wearing a basic black t-shirt and supporting it with a lovely cheap clutch and necklace. She took this outfit from just casual to dressy and she is ready for date night.