{Festive}
Over the (almost) one year since I have started keeping a style blog, my favorite thing to do still remains taking an item which is though to be classic, and updating it with an unusual or atypical color or fabric. I think that’s the most basic way that a woman (or man) in the workplace can effectively allow her (or his) personality to exude. Take for example my interpretation of a standard women’s paring of a blouse, pencil skirt, and peep toe pumps; I love the bright blue background of this floral blouse, and drew on the pink in the floral pattern, added a hot pink pencil skirt, and pink peep toe pumps.
Blouse: Target
Skirt: Target
Pumps: BCBG
{In Mourning}
I wore this darling little ensemble last Wednesday, which is a day that I find always calls for simplicity. Actually, that’s complete fluff as I had originally intended to wear my favorite pair of jeans. The same pair of jeans I wore for the last 4 years. They were a faithful TJMaxx find, which fit even though the scale continually tipped upwards, I wore them the morning of my wedding, those jeans were like a dear friend.
So yeah, I had no intention of wearing this skirt, but could not very well go to work with a gaping hole in my crotch. Humph!
Blouse: The Limited
Skirt: Kohl’s
Shoes: Nine West
{Frugalista}
I have a confession to make; I love a good deal. Whether in pursuit of material goods or otherwise, I truly am obsessed with finding the best items at the lowest price points. Truthfully, shopping as frequently as I am prone to do the only way to NOT go broke is to always be on the look out for sales and special promotions. Over the years I have developed a pretty keen eye for quality, and have also developed a true understanding of various textiles and how they perform with daily wear. Additionally, I now have shunned my teenaged obsession with labels, in exchange for an appreciation of quality. I’ve recently become an avid fan of clothing and shoes by department retail giant Kohl’s, so imagine my surprise when I saw exactly the same items at shoe and accessories retailer Aldo. I almost couldn’t believe my eyes, especially since the same items retail at Aldo for nearly double! So let this be a lesson to all to shop smart and savvy, to ensure that you’re getting the best deal!
1. “Detamble” Aldo $90 Now $48.97
2. Peep Toe Platform $69.99 Now $29.97
4. T-Strap Espadrille $69.99 Now $29.97
6. Platform Dress Sandal $59.99 Now $29.99
Images: Aldo.com and Kohls.com
{Come Sail Away}
This is definitely my version of nautical, I suppose a pair of boat shoes might have been a tad more ‘appropriate’ than navy sandals, but hey, I wasn’t actually going sailing. Instead I went to work, as I do daily, where we had a casual day in which most of the office dons denim. I won’t speak ill of denim, however I think it’s quite refreshing to dress down, but not look slovenly. For me this was perfect, dressed in a short-sleeved knit top, fire engine red cropped pants, strappy leather platform sandals, touched off with a gold necklace double looped and worn as a bracelet.
Top: Banana Republic
Pants: The Limited
Shoes: Ann Klein
‘Bracelet’: Thrifted
{Writer’s Block}
I need some fashion inspiration, I have a a total mental block at the moment.
Blouse: Banana Republic
Skirt: The Limited
Shoes: Chinese Laundry
{Lifesaver}
This dress via Kyla and the Delightful Dozen, was kind of magical. I love it, for its sheer comfort and simplistic yet bold style. I literally wish it was still in stores because I would snatch it up without hesitation. The dress definitely reminds me of a roll of ‘Lifesaver’ candies, with its beautiful bright bands of colors. I HAD to pair it with these brightly colored T-strap pumps. Sexy, comfy, outfit perfection…
Dress: Old Navy via Delightful Dozen
Shoes: Kohl’s
{Sergeant Fab}
If I had to describe this look, I call it a militant style blogger meets Betty Draper at a riding lesson. I live for outfits that just happen. This one came about in just that manner, I walked into my closet, picked up this ridiculously soft silk blouse, intended to pair it with a simple enough pencil skirt, decided it was too plain, so I paired it instead with these ‘riding’ pants, and finished it off with my favorite snakeskin ankle strap pumps.
Blouse: Ann Taylor
Pants: Gap
Shoes: Guess
Necklace: Thrifted
