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Work Wear for Women
Office Chair Design an Essential
Nordstrom Suit: Classiques Entier® ‘Stucco Mélange’ Jacket $268.00
Women’s business attire can be a rather difficult matter. What is considered appropriate at the office? Or for you, does fashion come first? Some fashion experts say that the latest trend of short skirts and dresses is not suitable for work, even when paired with tights or leggings. For those unsure of which trends to follow and which ones to buck, going back to the basics might be the right choice. A freshly pressed pair of slacks and a flattering blazer will be what gets you noticed. The best aspect of contemporary work wear is that these suit separates can be mixed and matched. Say goodbye to that same old routine every week. Change up the choice of blouse, nix the blazer and wear flats one day, and go for full frills the next day with a gauzy number and stilettos. Get creative and make at least seven different outfits out of just two suits.
Saks Fifth Avenue in Phoenix www.saksfifthavenue.com Nordstrom in Scottsdale shop.nordstrom.com Neiman Marcus in Scottsdale www.neimanmarcus.com
Shine On Local Shoeshine Joints There’s something classic about a good shoeshine. It allows you to kick back, relax and recall the “olden days” of Frank Capra movies, wise guys and impeccably tailored suits. Think of it as a much-needed pedicure for your Oxfords. Your shoes, and your clients and co-workers, will thank you. (Not to mention you’ll have some time to read your favorite newspaper.)
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Kenneth F. Muhich, D.C., of Stetson Chiropractic in Scottsdale has some helpful tips regarding your search for the perfect office chair. Before writing it off as “just a chair,” remember that you’ll be spending almost eight hours every day in that seat. Deliberate about your choices just as you would when shopping for a mattress, as many of the same factors apply. Dr. Muhich states that “your height, weight, posture and areas of pain” all need to be taken into account. The ideal office chair will allow you to rotate 360 degrees and adjust chair and arm height as well as the angle of the chair back. That way everyone in the office can adjust their chair to fit their own body’s needs. Still, the perfect chair cannot cure all of your slight aches and pains. Dr. Muhich wants to remind you to stretch every half hour or so. Don’t be afraid to take Goodmans Interior a small break! Structures Stetson Chiropractic www.stestsonchiropractic.com
Chair: Aeron® Price: $849.00
Enjoy the simple, friendly and one-on-one services with owner Andy at Andy’s Shoeshine and Repair, a 41-year-old parlor and a real Phoenix relic. 114 W. Adams Street, Phoenix • (602) 256-9353 Come into V’s Barbershop (and shoeshine) for a clean shave, a bit of polish, and to watch the game in a retro environment. 4801 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix • (602) 508-8600 Tony’s Shoe Repair has been giving shoes fast, affordable, top-to-bottom makeovers — and shoeshines — since 1940. 1619 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix • (602 433-0915 Shop till you drop at Nordstrom in Scottsdale, but make sure you drop into one of the seats of the shoeshine stand in the men’s department! 7055 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale • (480) 946-4111 Make the business deal of the century by getting a shoeshine before your flight or by hiring Goodfellows Shoe Shine for your company event. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport • Terminals 2, 3 & 4 • (702) 367-1757
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