Dress for the Job You Want: Surf-Inspired Artist

This week's installment of "Dressing for the (Dream) Job You Want" was inspired by my talented friend, Jaime, whose passions include art, surf culture, and style.

Dream Job: Surf-Inspired Artist
Wardrobe Situations:

Inspiration Gathering trip in Santa Cruz, CA:

Floaty frocks perfect for throwing on after a session at Cowell's.
Designs by ADAM and Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Interviewing Surf Legends:
(check out Jamie's fantastic interviews and artwork on her blog, PinappleLuv)

Professional looks with a twist by Lela Rose and Hanii Y.

Gallery Opening:

Unexpected details make all the difference.
Designs by Sophie Theallet and Sabyasachi.

All photos via Style.com

Fashion Friday: Dress for the Job You Want

Dream job of the week: Upscale Travel Critic - travel the world in luxury, on someone else's dime!
Wardrobe Situations:
Shopping the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul:

Comfortably jaunty looks by Anna Sui and Mulberry

Gallery Hopping in Prague:

Fiery colors, fiery attitude. Designs by Sinha-Stanic and Tuleh.

Dance lessons in Argentina:

Feminine flounce by Nanette Lapore or Sexy siren by Emanuel Ungaro.

Sitting at the Captain's table on the final Trans-Atlantic sail of the QE2.

Simple shapes w/ delicate detail - both gowns by Andrew Gn.

Fall Fashion: Dream Job

September is here and that always makes me think of new school clothes. Now, I'm years and years from back-to-school supply shopping, but that doesn't mean it's not a great time to be inspired for work clothes.
Remember: Dress for the job you want, not the one you have. Job I want: photo editor for Elle Decor.

Loving neutrals that are beyond the pale:

Designs by Monique Lhullier, Carlos Miele and BCBG Max Azria

Print perfect:

Designs by Carolina Herrera, Karen Walker and Charles Nolan

Full skirts = Fresh:

Designs by Lela Rose, Jason Wu, and MaxAzria