I don’t often post about career or work related things unless it’s about what outfits to wear to work but I recently discovered something that I just had to spread the word about. It is Gwabbit! Gwabbit is an add-on for Microsoft Outlook that will save you time and help you gather one of the biggest assets in your career – your contacts. Most successful professionals would put networking (a.k.a. the web of your contacts) in their top three secrets to success; you can ask top editors, publishers, advertising executives, sales professionals, SVPs or CEOs. Don’t neglect the contacts you make within your company either because you never know where they might end up and how they may be able to help your career in the future.

These days we rely on Linked In, Facebook and even Twitter to manage our professional contacts but don’t underestimate your traditional electronic address book. Gwabbit makes it almost too easy to gather and collect email addresses and contact information to build an executive worthy address book in Outlook. Don’t forget to download, print or backup your address book periodically just in case. I’ve tried, tested and loved Gwabbit and definitely recommend it to Stylester readers. It’ll help you save time at work so you can leave the office early and have time to sneak out to your favorite sample sale!

I’ve had this shirt handed down to me from my grandmother for 7-8 years but haven’t worn it more than twice before. Because of the embroidery and retro look of it, I avoided wearing it because I felt it looked too different from regular tops. I finally decided to pair it with a simple satin pencil skirt from Theory and wear it to work. I’m happy to report that the result was fabulous and well received. I finally am putting this gorgeous silk heirloom blouse, hand-embroidered by my grandma, to use and gaining boho chic points while I’m at it!

See this look on Lookbook.nu