Works Velvet

Works Velvet

Bath&Body works fragrances: Enchanted Orchid vs. Velvet Tuberose vs. Cherry Blossom?

Which one do you like best?

I'm a bit obsessed with my fragrances

aw i agree with you, im OBSESSED too!

im gonna go with Enchanted Orchid =]

Velvet $14.99 The literature for solo tuba is at best, scant. The stereotypical image of the unwieldy instrument emitting sepulchral sounds is difficult to dismiss. Until now. Velvet Brown is professor of tuba at the Bowling Green State University in Ohio and this recital recording, simply titled VELVET is a stunner. Brown is accompanied by pianist Roberto Arosio in a program that presents works both familiar and obscure. Brown opens the recital with the "Sonatine pour tuba et piano" by contemporary French composer Jacques Cast?r?de. The work is filled with Poulenc-like charm and is a showcase for Brown's superb legato playing, especially in the dreamy second movement. The recording also shows off Brown's skill as an arranger with her settings of music by Handel and Herbert L. Clarke. Most memorable are her arrangements for tuba and trombone quartet of 'Four Negro Spirituals.' The interplay of brass instruments is thrilling and Brown plays the melody line with astounding skill and dexterity.

Colour Works Women's Velvet Puckered Collar Open-front Cardigan $94.57 Luxurious puckered velvet frames the draped collar of this Colour Works cardigan. This open-front cardigan is finished with long sleeves and a touch of comfortable stretch. Color options: Black, charcoalFit: Missy Long sleeves Velvet pucker trim collar Unlined Open front styling Measurement Guide Women's Sizing Guide 61-percent polyester/33-percent rayon/6-percent spandexTrim: 98-percent polyester/2-percent spandexMachine washable Model: VH-3021

Colour Works Women's Ruffle Front Velvet Accent Cardigan $130.95 Luxurious velvet shapes the softly gathered ruffles and front panels of this elegantly draped cardigan from Colour Works. With a self-tie belted waist, this stunning cardigan is finished with velvet-trimmed cuffs and a touch of comfortable stretch. Color options: Black, burgundyFit: Missy Long sleeves Ruffle collar Unlined Belted closureRuffle trim Measurement Guide Women's Sizing Guide 61-percent polyester/33-percent rayon/6-percent spandex Trim: 98-percent polyester/2-percent spandex Machine washable Model: VH-3083

Persona 4 Part 019 [Metal Works and Velvet Room]

Work Clothes / Clothing For Work

Finding clothes to wear for work is always a dull process. It just is not fun shopping for clothes that remind you of your job when you are not working. There are of course several ways to combat this feeling of despair as you look through rows of black jackets and skirts. That is to abandon the need for the dullness of a suit and expand your thinking to make your wardrobe one that can work from work to play without it feeling bad. That way shopping for work clothes becomes a fun thing – you are not just shopping for something which will only be seen by your work colleagues, you are now shopping for something that can be used in other social situations too.

OK this can be difficult if you have to wear a uniform to work – but then you never have the problem of shopping for work clothes anyway! I used to work at Selfridges before it became all trendy and I had to wear a uniform of a dreadful brown skirt and cream blouse. I hated it so much I used to make it my sole purpose in life to change it as much as I could without getting fired. I wore brightly coloured tights, swapped the blouse for one with embroidery on it, and even took up the hem of the skirt. Surprisingly no one ever said anything but obviously I am not advocating that to anyone.

Anyway back to work clothes. Let’s start with suits. Is a suit essential? I would say not for a woman. I think you can wear smart skirts and jackets and look better than you would if you were wearing a suit. There are lots of smart trousers in the shops and there are a range of skirts that look great on anyone regardless of size and shape. Longer line jackets and tops are back in fashion now too so there is no need to feel self conscious about bits of you being too much on show either. IN fact a pair of line trousers with a tunic or fitted blouse in my eyes looks far more professional and sophisticated than a polyester suit.

The only rule of thumb I would use when buying work clothes is not to wear sleeveless tops or vests to work. That look does tend to say ‘beach’ rather than ‘work’ and unless you have a great body they are not that forgiving!

About the Author

Fiona Muller is a trained textile designer and has written a textile thesaurus. She is interested in fashion and how it can work for anyone regardless of age, size or race. For a range of garments that would be suitable to wear for work go to www.east.co.uk

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