Top 5 Posts of 2014

TOP 5
2014 was an amazing year for Beyond the Suit. The blog was launched, we connected with hundreds of women who wanted to elevate their personal brand at work, we had our first event at the Massachusetts Conference for Women and our readership went global! When I stop and look back at all the success it wouldn’t have happened without all of you – all the women (and even men) who come back weekly to read the blog, leave comments and share ideas. This blog is for you and because of you. Hope you have an amazing night bringing in the new year. Look forward to everything 2015 will bring us!

And now, let’s countdown the top 5 blog posts of 2014:

#5 Does Your Outfit Speak to Who You Are?

#4 Must Have Snake Print Shoes!

Sam Edelman Snake Print Pumps

#3 Midi Skirt Trend – Office Ready

Top & Skirt: H&M, Necklace: Ann Taylor Loft, Shoes: French Connection

#2 Career Advice from 5 Successful Female Leaders

L to R: Stacey Rosati, Toni Johnson, Rebecca Forsbrey, Julie Belton, Stephanie Lubrano, Alexandra Brunetti

And the #1 post in 2014 is….

#1 How To Build Your Career Wardrobe: Start with the Basics

Earlier this week I stopped by Macy’s @ Herald Square during lunch. Unfortunately for my wallet, but fortunately for their stock price, I work a few short blocks away. If you haven’t been to this Macy’s in a while, you are missing quite the transformation, especially of their shoe department which is now an entire floor!!!! I was on the hunt for a leopard print flat, which is one of the must-have items for this fall. However, midway through my search I aborted that mission when I stumbled upon the beauties you see below. I love all animal prints but it’s hard to find it done tastefully. And it’s even harder to find ones that can be worn to the office. But these Sam Edelman snake print pumps are perfect. The coloring is neutral enough that I can wear these heels with many outfits for work. As soon as I got to the office I took a picture so I could share them with all of you. They go perfectly with what I wore that day – blouse and skirt from H&M. By the way, that skirt was one of my special finds of the summer. It’s such a fabulous skirt that I think it deserves its own post.

Unsure what to pair these shoes with, let me make some suggestions:

your go to LBD that’s work appropriate, of course.
any colored suit – tan, navy, gray, brown. Would look extra adorable with a pant suit, showing off just a hint of the snake pattern.
any color would look great with these shoes so your options are endless.

If you are nervous about incorporating animal print into your work wardrobe, I strongly encourage you to try snake print. It’s a nice, neutral print. Other animal prints, like leopard as an example, can be a little intimidating. What do you think of these shoes? Good choice?

Sam Edelman Snake Print Pumps

I couldn’t wait to put the shoes on!!