Workwear 101: Casual Chic

Kidada Jones hosts the “Kidada for Disney” couture party on 31 May 2007.

Genevieve Jones in the front row at the Alexandre Herchcovitch Spring 2008 Show at The Tent at Bryant Park on September 5, 2007 in NYC and Heather Headley stars in “New March of Dimes Campaign, I Want My Nine Months Fights Growing Crisis of Premature Birth” at Harlem Hospital on November 2, 2006.

This edition of Workwear 101 is for those women who work in relaxed environments but still want to look stylish. You need to feel comfortable to carry out your day-to-day tasks but don’t want to dress like an old matron. School teachers, writers, etc. are the type of professions that fit this category. Knee-length dresses that allow you to move easily, knit seperates and long pendants should be staples in your closet. Also think about adding high-waisted pants (below) to next season’s wardrobe. They’re still big for Fall and very practical.

Left to right: Pintuck Detail Tunic Dress, $53.39, www.asos.com; Steve Madden Printed Charmeuse Dress, $188, www.shop.nordstrom.com; Knit Dress, $24.80, www.forever21.com; Minnie Rose Hooded Cashmere Dusters, $182, www.shopintuition.com, Long Sleeve Ribbed Top, $15.50, www.wetseal.com, Dori Skirt, $128, www.frenchconnection.com

Left to right: Aventura, $99, www.ninewest.com; Vera Shoes by Pedro Garcia, $284, www.my-wardrobe.com; Feud Boot by Steve Madden, $139.95, www.endless.com; Sterling Ballt Flat by Volatile, $54.95, www.endless.com

1. Opaque tights, $15, www.victoriassecret.com; 2. Knit Sweater, $19.99, www.charlotterusse.com 3. Antoinette Lee Besa Stitch Hobo, $425, www.ravinstyle.com 4. Xhilaration Metallic Silvertone and Goldtone Hammered Discs Pendant Necklace, $9.99, www.target.com 5. Leather Twist Lock Holdal, $90, www.topshop.com 6. Tigereye Teardrop Ring, $40, www.guess.com 7. Infinity Print Tunic Dress by Catherine Malandrino, $425, www.net-a-porter.com 8. Glimmering ankle bootie, $129.95, www.ninashoes.com

Style on the Go...

Nia Long attended the 9th Annual Lili Claire Foundation Benefit Hosted by Matthew Perry at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Jada Pinkett Smith arriving at the Redbook's 2006 Strength & Spirit Awards at Avery Fisher Hall earlier this week in New York City.
Regina Hall attending the fuse Fangoria Chainsaw Awards at the Orpheum Theater last week in LA. The awards show will premiere on fuse October 22, 2006.
Kidada Jones and Rashida Jones (Quincy’s daughters) attended the Charlotte Ronson Cocktail Party last week.

Congratulations to Jada Pinkett-Smith for being an honoree at the Redbook's 2006 Strength & Spirit Awards. Her work with the organization she started with husband Will was the reason for her accolade. The "Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation" intends to “strengthen and support all families by working with grassroots organizations that promote inner-city development and youth education.” Read more about it here.

Nia Long looks great with her new hair style, she’s another one who can pull off any length and still look fab!

Regina Hall is looking supa cute – she hasn’t really done anything great since her role as Sanaa’s sister in “Love & Basketball,” but look out for her in the soon-to-be-released “The Elder Son” and “Scary Movie 4” due out in 2008 (why?!)

Finally Quincy’s baby girls Kidada and Rashida Jones were spotted out and about last week. I guess they could be considered ‘socialites’ too, right? Kidada definitely has her own unique style and Rashida always looks fresh… Wonder what they do for a living?