Fall nudes
One of the colors I really like for this fall is nude. I found this simple nude dress for under $80, a perfect addition to my closet. You can easily dress it up for an event or down for weekend brunch.
Abel and I have been attending lots of events lately, and since he’s the king of biz dev, he helped put together some tips on how to work the room. Much thanks, Abel! <3
How to work the room
From networking at happy hours to getting coffee on your first date, subtle social cues are everywhere. Social hacks with body language and gestures can really make it much easier out there when it comes to maneuvering through the crowd.
Without further ado, here are 5 tips I’ve learned from my biz dev career.
Repeat it 3 times. Ever get annoyed how hard it is to remember new people’s names? Try contextually using their name in the beginning of the conversation.
“Hi Bob! Nice to meet you. So where you from, Bob?”
And as the conversation flows on. “Oh Bob, is that how you met Jeff?”
Square or open? When speaking with someone, are you squared up with them or side by side? Squared off means you want to keep it more 1:1, while speaking side by side is less aggressive, and you’re welcoming others to join the conversation.
Eye Contact Principles. Always look straight into their eyes when you speak to the person. You can look away when they talk to exhibit power or maintain eye contact to connect more.
Power clothes. If it’s a blazer or a tie, get into something you feel like a million bucks.
Superman. It works. But just do it before you enter the scene.
Thank you for reading as always, have an amazing weekend!
Onwards,
Abel & Melis
Photos by Abel.
the outfit
Dress: Nordstrom // ย Jacket: Guess (old similar here and on here) //ย Booties: Saint Laurent (similar here) // Hat: Janessa Leone
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Adriana says:
Beautiful look! Love your jacket!
xx
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Melis says:
Thank you Adriana! xx
DEMELER says:
love your contrast of hard and soft! great look babe
xoxo
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Melis says:
Thank you so much girlie! xx
Rach says:
Fall nudes are the best and you rocked this look so well!
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Melis says:
Thank you so much Rach! Have a good one!
Red Tag Chic Los Angeles says:
Wow Melis you look really spectacular from top to toe – thanks for showing me your style & blog via your sweet comment in mine! Hope we could keep in touch!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Melis says:
Thank you for stopping by Rebecca!
xx Melis
Amy Ann says:
This is such a beautiful look! Your leather and tough booties are the perfect compliment to the dress.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Melis says:
Thank you Ann! Always so sweet! xx
Alexandra says:
Lovely outfit!
Alexandra ~ ArtMandy.ro
Melis says:
Thank you!
Esther Santer says:
Love the nude dress so much!
xx Esther
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Maggie says:
I’m obsessed with those shoes! What a great look!
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Melis says:
Aww thank you Maggie! xx
sanssouci says:
This dress is amazing!
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Melis says:
Thanks hun, I love it too!
Viviene Kok says:
Your nude dress look really comfy ๐
Real Life Nerd // http://www.vivienekok.blogspot.com
Melis says:
Thanks Viviene, it really is!! ๐
Ally says:
I love this entire outfit! Those shoes are especially killer! You look great!
Xo Ally
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Hailey says:
Hey gorgeous babe, love this look! Those booties are absolutely killer! Happy weekend!
Hailey
http://www.themiddlecloset.com
Heidi says:
Such a pretty blush dress and I love those studded booties!
Wishes & Reality
Lisa JoyDellaVita Travelblog says:
So nice ๐
Enjoy your Weekend!
Lisa | Joy Della Vita Travelblog
DMD says:
Love the outfit!
It’s an amazing mix between a light dress, with a more structured coat!
It’s definitely an inspiration!
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L.E.N says:
Adore the nude color with black!
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Gabrielle says:
Repeating the person’s name is such a brilliant tip, it helps the name stick in your mind! The spiralling staircase shot in this post is mesmerising by the way and I love your pretty yet powerful outfit!
Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice
x
Irene says:
Amazing post! You have a great blog:)
What about following each other on Instagram, Bloglovin, Twitter?
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Ela says:
I am really bad at remembering names, it took me months to remember the names of my colleagues. I will try that tip when I meet someone new the next time. I don’t really wear nude clothes in a/w, dress you’re wearing is so pretty and looks great with black leather jacket. Beautiful photos as always! x
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Alanda says:
Your killing me here with these Saint Laurent booties they are so fierce babe!!!
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Xxx
sienna says:
gorgeous blog! stop by anytime ๐
xoxo Sienna
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CAROLA says:
Nude is such a lovely color – especial when paired with black its just amazing!
x Carola // VIENNA WEDEKIND
Eye Heart Shades says:
Lovely shades ๐
Sophie says:
Ahh I absolutely love the cut of the rose dress – you look absolutely stunning! I really like that you paired it with a those extraordinary boots and the cute hat! So glad I stumbled upon your blog tonight!
Sophie xx
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Alanda says:
Just killing it as usual babe. The photography here is incredible. Your such a babe
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xxx
Christina says:
Great outfit! I simply love nudes. And this staircase looks amazing ๐
Christina โฅ https://caliope.name
Rachel says:
looks gorgeous ! great outfit!
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