Dots

J. Crew dress | Nine West heels | Coach wristlet | Vogue Sunglasses | Loft Necklace | Nicole Miller bracelet

 

 

 

 

 

It's not very often I have the opportunity to dress up in girly dresses and enjoy the sunshine. My week days are usually spent in work attire (pencil skirts, heels, blazers, etc.) followed by gym clothes after work, and by the time weekends roll around, I just want to be in a tshirt and jeans. I decided to break out of my comfy clothes and wear this cute, feminine dress to church this morning. I love how the dress is kind of a neutral palate - I can add various colors and patterns to totally change up my look, pair it with a cardigan and heels for a dressier vibe, and tone it down with a denim jacket and flats.

 

The Perfect Mix

J.Crew Shirt | Limited Skirt - similar here | Cosmopolitan Wedges - similar here | Necklace purchased here

I work in a casual office but still try to wear a skirt and heels during the week. I like this look because it combines the perfect mix of a couple different elements - my shirt is very casual but my shoes and skirt dress it up. I've been trying to come up with different ways to style my pencil skirts, and I definitely like the casual/dressy mix and unexpected color combination. I refuse to be a white shirt/black skirt, one-dimensional, creativity-lacking employee, so I might as well have fun with my clothes!

Cold Weather Accessories

 

Limited Coat - similar here | H&M Scarf | Coach Gloves - similar here | Cosmopolitan Heels | H&M Blouse - similar here | Merona Skirt | Vogue Sunglasses | F21 Necklace - similar here | Bracelet - purchased here

 

 

 

Aside from an excuse to visit Starbucks on a daily basis, there are only a few things I like about winter. In addition to a daily latte, I like accessorizing for cold weather, and I always feel kind of chic when I wear my pink gloves. My sister Sarah (check out her blog here) made all the girls in our family cute knitted headbands for Christmas, and my pink headband goes perfectly with my coat and gloves! I really love it because I can wear it to and from work, on shopping trips, and out to lunch without messing up my hair. I always get tons of compliments on it too, so thanks Sarah! :)

 

Floral Blazer

LC Lauren Conrad Blazer | Jella Couture Blouse | MNG by Mango Jeans | Dana Buchman Heels | Coach Purse | Pandora Bracelet

Welcome back, Twenties Girl readers! It's been about half a year, and I have decided to start blogging again. After my last post on the 4th of July, I had an unexpected trip to the ER that landed me in surgery. It set me back for about 2 weeks, and I was so far behind on my blog that I lost track of things. When school started back up in August, I was so busy with making it to class on time and writing papers that I had no time to document my wardrobe. But now that I have graduated and have begun my new career, I thought it was time to start blogging again. I've been trying to add more work-appropriate pieces to my closet while staying fresh and on-trend. I work in a very casual office, but I still like to wear skirts and heels on a daily basis :) There's just something about a great pair of heels and lipstick that make me feel chic, polished, and put together!

Leopard Shift Dress

Dress: thrifted {$12!) | Shoes: Nine West | Sunnies: Vogue {gift from my boyfriend} | Necklace: F21 | Bracelets: F21 | Cuff: H&M

My friend and I went to a thrift store in Lincoln Park on Thursday.  We didn't have much time to shop, but I luckily stumbled upon this shift dress.  It's so comfortable and versatile - I can't wait to figure out other ways to style it!

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Yellow & Stripes

Sweater: The Limited | Shirt: LOFT Outlet | Skirt: LOFT Outlet | Shoes: Bandolino | Bag: Nila Anthony | Sunnies: Vogue {gift from my boyfriend} | Watch: XOXO | Necklace: Rue 21

I had a couple minutes to take some pictures before I left for work yesterday morning.  I think my cheery yellow sweater was the perfect match for a beautiful sunny day!

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Feminine & Edgy

Blouse: J.Crew Factory | Pants: Banana Republic Factory {similar style here} | Shoes: Nine West | Bag: Nila Anthony | Necklace: Rue 21 {similar styles here} | Ring: purchased here | Bracelet: JCP | Watch: XOXO {similar here} | Sunnies: 5 Below {$4!}

I haven't decided whether or not to wear a necklace with this blouse.  It has nice detailing around the collar, which means I could get away without a necklace, but not wearing a necklace with such a plain blouse would drive me crazy!  I have been wanting something on the edgy side (I don't see myself as an edgy person, so I might as well incorporate small doses of it in my wardrobe) and picked up this necklace yesterday afternoon.  I love that it adds just the right amount of edge to such a feminine outfit, and I don't think it totally clashes with the details on the blouse.

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Red Skinnies & Fierce Heels

Blouse: Banana Republic | Skinnies: Love Sick | Shoes: G by Guess {similar style here} | Clutch: Call it Spring | Ring: Lia Sophia | Necklace: JCP | Bracelet: Handmade | Sunnies: Vogue {gift from my boyfriend} | Belt: F21

These heels barely leave my closet, so I have been trying to find different ways to wear them.  As I was on my morning run today, this outfit came to mind. (I often plan my outfits while I'm exercising...it makes running more enjoyable!)  I think this outfit is great for going out with the girls or going on a date with my boyfriend.  I've worn the shoes with a dress before, but I also think I could wear them with skinny jeans and a basic t-shirt for a more casual look.

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