The Kristina Suit

The Kristina Suit is perfect for a crisp spring day.

Jacket:  Ruffle some feathers this season in this sophisticated classic with a modern edge.  This suit features fabric covered buttons, a fitted feminine silhouette and an adorable ruffle on the hem and sleeve.

Skirt: A simple classically tailored pencil skirt designed for sophistication and comfort.

Available in black, ivory or navy

Price $240.00

This suit is custom fit to your measurements!

Nothing looks more unprofessional than a great outfit paired with old looking, stained and scuffed shoes. Spending money on fabulous shoes is just not worth it if you don’t know how to properly keep them. Each type of shoe fabric should be treated differently in order to get maximum life out of your shoes.

When you first buy a pair of shoes and before you even wear them, protection is key! There are pre-spray treatments for most types of shoe materials, so make sure you spray your leather and suede pairs especially. This will help prevent any stains, dirt or marks, but must be done before wear, or else you will just trap the problems on the shoe.

Already damaged or scuffed your favorite pumps? Leather shoes can be spot cleaned with baby wipes if it’s raining. If you have already scuffed shoes, there are shoe care polishes that can be matched to the color of your shoe in order to covered scuffs and make them disappear. Also, everyone hates salt marks but they are so hard to avoid. In order to rid your shoes of these ugly marks, use a bit of distilled white vinegar on a cloth and wipe the marks away. If you’re shoes are patent leather, try nail polish remover on cotton ball and rub the surface to remove the stains and polish the shoe simultaneously. Do not try these tricks on fabric or suede shoes, and always be sure to spot-test first on any type of shoe.

Removing stains from suede shoes is different than from leather, so don’t try shining polishes or liquid-based treatments- they will further damage your shoes. There are still protection treatments for suede, so use them, but if they are already spotted with a stain, use an emery board. Surprising, right!? Don’t use one that is too rough, and lightly rub the stain back-and-forth. Taking care of suede shoes is important from the beginning, so before dirt and stains happen, frequently use a suede brush in order to keep the material looking new.

Storing shoes correctly always helps prevent creases and damages, so using cedar shoe tress will help tremendously in order to keep the shape and reinforce soles and heels. Also, don’t through them in a pile in the closet! This will just let them get scuffed and crushed. Hope these tips help, and be sure to practice them in order to keep those babies sparkling clean in order to keep your entire look together and polished. Besides, nothing gives you more confidence than walking into the office in a brand-new looking pair of leather pumps and AprilMarin’s Grace Suit! (Sorry, I just HAD to!  )

We can all agree that it is a constant struggle to find an outfit appropriate for professional life and still function as evening after-work attire for cocktails and dinners.

The perfect outfit that works for this common situation is a classic skirt suit. Ivory is a fashionable summer color, and works easily from day to night. During the day, wear you ivory skirt suit with a beige top and tan accessories. When you’re ready for your cocktails, lose the jacket, change to a darker satin top and add gold jewelry and a chic clutch. This change is simple, but it is a foolproof finish. We’ll drink to that!

Try AprilMarin’s Kristina Suit to complete this look.

An interview can be stressful and scary, but it very important to show up looking perfect (including hair, makeup and clothing) and feeling confident.  First impressions are lasting impressions and you want to put your best YOU out there.

1. Find out what the company employees wear.  It may be casual, business casual or business dress.  It is always better to dress up then dress down.

2. A perfectly fitted skirt suit is really perfect for any type of business interview.  Make sure that the skirt is a little above the knee or below….never wear a mini!  Check out www.aprilmarin.com for the perfect custom skirt suits.

3.  If you are going to wear a sweater and pants, make sure everything is fitted, clean and pressed.

4.   Avoid using too much makeup or hairspray.  You want to feel comfortable and not be too overdone. 

5.   Get a manicure or do your nails yourself.  A great color is mademoiselle by essie.  It is not too showy, but looks clean and professional.

6.  Pick a nice structured bag that is clean and organized.

7.  Put on a smile and remember that how you look will give you confidence.