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Hello everyone. Just wanted to share some essential items I’m with almost every day. I used to overload my bags and be like what if I’d need this or that. And at the end of the day just have a lot weight just sitting on my shoulder. So here’s a very functional students’ ”What’s in my Bag” blog post .

Hand sanitizer.………. I never really go anywhere without hand sanitizer (germophobic tendencies). With a lot of surface touching and all those little microbes around, I like to keep it handy. I think you should, too.

2. A Pack of Pocket Tissues ……for spills, sniffles, and little inconveniences

3. Wallet. I always feel safer for some reason when I have money on hand . My wallet also holds my cards and keys.

4. Power bank: Imagine your phone just running out of battery and dying in the middle of the day. *Sigh* . Learnt my lesson the hard way.

5. Minty Gum: Chewing gum is one way I release tension.(yours could by gummys or other candies or a figdet toy). The mintyness has really relaxing and calming properties.

6. Water Bottle: It’s always good to stay hydrated. (With all the heat and active movements, a cute water bottle, filled of course, cools the body)

Lastly..

7. Books and stationery: Yep. To keep my bag organized, I keep my pens, pencils, erasers, sharpener, sticky notes, and highlighters in a pencil pouch and keep the other stuff in the bag, since they’re bigger and easier to reach when needed.

I also have hand cream most times as well. But I don’t use it as much. My little advice for you is to identify what you use so often and what you barely use or don’t use at all, to make your weight less, movements easier, and you,comfortable.

I hope this helps. Thanks for reading. Don’t forget to like, comment and share. And feel free to make special requests as well via Mail, X, or Instagram. See you. XOXO

Style With Ann is backkk.

Cocktail events come and go, and with the holidays approaching, office parties and other similar events may be popping up. Because cocktail dress code falls between formal and casual fashion, most people struggle to balance comfort, elegance, and sleekness when dressing up for cocktail events. But I’ve gotcha. In this post, we’ll be looking at how best to slay every cocktail event, quick tips, and mistakes you’d want to avoid.

So what exactly is a cocktail attire?

A cocktail attire or outfit lies between Formal/black tie and casual. ie it is semiformal. It is more classy and polished than a casual outfit, but more relaxed and laid-back than a black-tie or Formal outfit, blending style with comfort.

Let’s get into what you need to look at when building your ultimate cocktail outfit .

Colours

Colour plays a very critical role here. You would want to opt for neutrals(neutrals are always super safe). There is something about subtle colours that exude this kind of elegance so effortlessly. Colours like darker shades of blue, red, and green are also accepted

Clothing Option

Since you’d want to be between the formal official fashion and casual, and to not look over the top, avoid clothing like tuxedos, floor-length dresses /gowns. To avoid looking too casual (like you’re going on a girls’ day out or something), steer clear of T-shirts, jeans, sweatpants, baggy pants, cargo pants, and hoodies.

Appropriate wardrobe items you could go for include: Well-fitted suits, blazers, dress shirts or turtlenecks, Midi dresses, an LBD( little black dress), a very classy jumpsuit, slacks, and blouses. Make sure these items, if opted for, are well-tailored, comfortable, and not too showy.

Accesories

For footwear, just stay away from sneakers, flipflops, trainers,and try to avoid flat sandals as well. Opt instead, for : Dress shoes ( well polished of course), Heels , boots , loafers and flat shoes like ballerina flats

For jewelry…”Less is more.” Your jewelry shouldn’t compete for attention with your clothes; rather, it should complement them. Also, avoid overly bold, colourful, chunky, or over-the-top jewelry.

Neckties if worn, should be classic silk ties in solid colours or simple prints.

Handbags?? No, Clutch is the way to go. Pair your outfit with a matching or complementary clutch. Very cute and handy. Handbags are way too bulky for these occasions.

Makeup should be neat, clean and controlled.

For hair, there are so many options you can choose from: A nice shave, waves, Updos, buns, ponytails, soft volume, and face-framing pieces. It’s really up to you, what you are comfy with, and how well it matches with your outfit ( Pro-tip: Opt for updos, buns, or hairstyle that are not ” let down” if your outfits come up your neck)

This Style Guide is your ticket to turning heads at any cocktail event.

Dressing according to the event’s dress code, especially for cocktails, is key. It shows you’re serious, approachable, confident, competent, and reliable – basically, it sets the tone for how people perceive you, and in a corporate and social setting, that’s everything.

And so take your time, choose comfort with class, and choose you. You can check out the gallery for more inspirationhttps://stylewithann.fashion.blog/gallery/. I do hope you find this post helpful. Don’t forget to drop a like, share your thoughts below, and hit us up on social media for more tips and fashion inspiration.

Merry Christmas. Make sure not to forget the real reason for this season- the love God has for us revealed through Jesus Christ.

Ciao. 🙂

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