Sydney Oh
Fashion PR, New York

…heading to Montauk for a weekend with Alternative Apparel! So pumped for activities like yoga, paddle boarding, spa treatments, biking, karaoke, DIY projects and much-needed relaxation.

Lindsey Jacobs
VIP Services, Los Angeles (almost New York!)

…moving to New York! Two HUGE suitcases and 17 pairs of shoes later I feel like the typical twentysomething year old moving from the hills to the city. As Carrie Bradshaw once said, ” Girls move to New York in search for the two L’s.”  I, like Carrie, have discovered my love for labels at an early age working at the Starworks LA office- the other L, to be continued….

Liana Graves
Fashion PR, London

… desperately trying to get everything done before I go away to Ibiza on Monday, woo hoo! First point of call after getting home is  to go for a run, I need to get this body bikini fit in exactly 4 days (mental note to start earlier next year!). Half an hour later and following a series of heart palpitations it’s time to pack- does simply throwing anything remotely summer-y into a case count? Let the countdown begin, two days and I’ll be off on that plane with two girlfriends for a serious weekend of fun. Adios Starworks Family, until the 16^th, I’ll send you a postcard.

Meet Rosy Hodge.  Rosy is a professional surfer who also happens to be a ROXY team rider. She is a South Africa native who chases the  waves around the world. We have the pleasure of spending time with her quite a lot and it’s safe to say, she is probably the coolest chick we know, not to mention, BEAUTIFUL, inside and out. Learn more at Roxy.com!

1. What is the first thing you do every morning?
This is going to sound cheesey but I wake up and wonder what the waves are going to be like.

2. What is one of your favorite places to visit in the world?
I love Hawaii, Australia and France. I love it when you travel to a place that is foreign but still feel at home. That’s what those places are like for me.

3. Where is your favorite place in the city to drink/eat?
I’m not too city savvy but I really like the Chelsea Market.

4. What is your favorite thing about surfing?
My favourite thing about surfing is that it’s always different. No two waves are the same so it doesn’t matter how good or bad you are, it’s always a different experience.

5. Where in the world is the BEST surf?
That is a hard question because it depends on what you enjoy. I love home, South Africa, so I’m going to be biased and say we have the best waves

6. If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Stubborn….HA!

7. What is one of the biggest goals you have not yet accomplished?
I want to get realllllllly barrelled at Backdoor or Pipeline in Hawaii but I still need to work up the courage to get a bomb at a place like that.

This week, we snapped Katie “Boom Boom” Rudik’s workday looks. She is constantly changing it up with different hair styles and color, bold nails and her uncanny ability to live in NYC and not carry a handbag. Gotta love it!

Day 1

What are you wearing?
Employing high, low & priceless here with DVF wedges, H&M jumpsuit, & thrift store find vest.

Any special stories related to anything you have on today?
The pink coral was a lovely gift from grandma and about as bright as I’ll go for a pop of color. Plus it matches those ridiculous nails, which may be my favorite accessory of all.

What is your favorite thing about this outfit?
See above! But really the shoes, the newest addition to my ever-growing collection.

How does this outfit work for your work day?
I took a cue from Sydney who also rocked a one piece during her 5 look work week. With all the running around we do, it’s so important to be able to move so it’s practical! The paisley print keeps the look summery and accessories tie it all together.

Day 2

What are you wearing?
Jeans by Paper Denim & Cloth, Tse tank, ASOS shoes, and while you can’t tell- pigtail braid a la Givenchy Spring 2011 runway  ; )

Any special stories related to anything you have on today?
This necklace is a beautiful gift from a friend who brought it all the way back with him from a trip to Armenia. It’s always nice for jewelry to tell a story and this piece has been places I may never get to go.

What is your favorite thing about this outfit?
I may wax poetic about the necklace but no one will be surprised to hear it’s the sky-high heels. I’ll go as high as I can walk in.

How does this outfit work for your work day?
It’s nice to be able to wear denim to work and pairing it with a matching black top and shoes keeps it simple and sleek without looking too young.

Day 3

What are you wearing?
A lot of distressed denim, apparently. The button-down shirt is Narciso Rodriguez, the sensible flats are Badgley Mischka and these shorts were probably ten bucks from a bin that said “ten bucks”.

Any special stories related to anything you have on today?
I’ve been trying not to divulge my shopping secrets but it’s slowly coming out… our very own neighboring streets are a goldmine for hit and run buys.  I’ve turned so many people on to these stores we wouldn’t even think to look twice at for inexpensive pieces that can be perfect to last a season and then be tossed.

What is your favorite thing about this outfit?
I love the gold details on the shoes- it gave me an excuse to experiment with some gold jewelry which I don’t normally wear and borrow mama’s very nice watch for the occasion.

How does this outfit work for your work day?
I like that this look is a bit business on top, party on bottom. Which works for looking professional behind a desk or in meetings with clients and then still being able to jet for some after-work plans without an outfit change.

Day 4

What are you wearing?
Alternative Apparel tee, Aldo shoes, undisclosed neighboring store skirt, Prada over-shirt and Dsquared2 eyewear- Starworks repping!

Any special stories related to anything you have on today?
I’ve become obsessed with Alternative Apparel basics. They’re so comfortable and when your color palette only consist of blacks, whites and muted, dusty colors, like mine is- you can at least work with their different cuts.

Also want to spotlight my mess of rings which I wear every single day. There are diamonds in there from a 16^th birthday present, a hammered silver ring from Israel, the pearl passed down from my great grandmother, that amazing cage ring which was given to my mother as a wedding gift when she was my age.  All my favorite pieces, especially worn together.

What is your favorite thing about this outfit?
This skirt has pockets!

How does this outfit work for your work day?
Layering is a good idea because between an NYC heat wave and 4 air conditioners on blast, I’m always throwing sweaters on, taking blazers off and the light over-shirt is a nice in between.

Day 5

What are you wearing?
American Apparel tube dress under this amazing All Saints piece. The shoes are from Aldo and a single feather earring from Evolution.

Any special stories related to anything you have on today?
This All Saints dress came from a recent sample sale right around here- another perk of the neighborhood. In fact, I did some damage at Alexander Wang sample sale today, can we do a look 6 tomorrow? Alexander Wang head to toe. (Editor’s Note- we couldn’t resist…see Katie’s Look 6 here!)

What is your favorite thing about this outfit?
That it somehow is okay to wear boots in the summer and that instead of carrying around a bag I can slip my keys and cash in there.

How does this outfit work for your work day?
Everything is about making sure not to feel constricted when you’re at work so the flowiness of this is what makes it ideal for work.

Our one and only Greg K. stars in this week’s edition of One Starworker, Five Looks sharing his secrets to his fabulous signature style.

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Day Three

Day Four

Day Five

What are you wearing?
Obesity Speed, Alexander Wang, Rick Owens, Cloak, Marc Jacobs

Any special stories related to anything you wore this week?
I don’t really like shopping, my roommate is one half of the Obesity and Speed design team and she’s very generous with her clothing allowance to me – I don’t have to even leave the house.
I live in her designs and when I’m not wearing O&S, it’s a comfortable over-sized sheer t shirt from Alex Wang or Rick.  When I do have to leave the apartment, it’s Trash & Vaudeville and Oak for skinny jeans, Alex Wang and Rick Owens stores for tees.

How does your style work with the daily grind?
I probably don’t dress in the typical 9-5 attire, I don’t like button downs or anything that makes me feel constricted.  However, Starworks is a creative working environment where I feel like it just works within the mix.

Who are your style inspirations?
I don’t really have an individual but I love the late 70s/early 80s images from the club scenes in NY and San Francisco, and of course the grunge of Perry Ellis-era Marc Jacobs.