New Power Girls Meghan and Patricia’s 5 Favorite Work Pieces

Launched this year as an extension of the Huffington Post series The New Power Girls, NPGDaily™ tracks and profiles women in new media and internet business. Here, co-creators Patricia Handschiegel and Meghan Cleary pick 5 must-have pieces for the stylish businesswoman.

NPGDaily co-creators Patricia Handschiegel and Meghan Cleary.

Business girls like us go from talent-ready to home office to speaking at a major industry event. I sold my first company, Stylediary.net, in Marc by Marc Jacobs aviators, while Meg once hula hooped in the lobby of Zappos.com in Giuseppe Zanotti stilettos while talking to the company’s CEO. Just because we are in business doesn’t mean we can’t have a little style and sass.

A power girl wardrobe has to be versatile and flexible, capable of moving from chic business to casual meeting to work at home to red-hot date night—in an instant. And when we shop, we shop like businesswomen—with a focus on value. The same hot heels you wear to meet with the top brass at a TV network or an internet company is the same pair you’ll work with a slinky party dress for a Hollywood event. Five things we can’t live without:

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs skirt. 2. Vince knit jacket. 3. Leopoldo Giordano heels. 4. Rag & Bone blazer. 5. Gorjana necklace.

1. A polished skirt in an unexpected material is a total staple.

2. A cozy, oversized knit jacket is a travel must. Stripes mix things up a bit.

3. Stilettos with a twist—classic yet unusual—work for meetings and cocktails alike. Leopoldo Giordano is an unsung shoe talent.

4. An essential jacket is very important. Rag & Bone does great cuts in substantial materials.

5. A simple, understated necklace adds a touch of shine to any ensemble.

--Patricia and Meghan

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Comments

[Marie]

Love that skirt! Great picks ladies!

Marie

[Christine]

I have that Vince jacket and adore it! I wear it everywhere.

[Mika Takeuchi]

Love the oversized knit jacket!