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! :)

 

Blush Blazer

Blouse: Worthington | Skirt: LOFT Outlet | Blazer: F21 | Shoes: Kenneth Cole | Purse: Nila Anthony | Sunnies: 5 Below |Watch: XOXO

I bought this blazer a couple days ago at Forever 21, and I'm really pleased with the style and fit. It can easily dress up an outfit but can also be worn as a casual accessory with jeans. I wore this on Thursday when temperatures reached 100 degrees in Chicago, so this blazer was only worn inside the office!

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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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Leopard & Lace

Shirt: Hollister | Skirt: J.Crew Factory | Shoes: Mossimo | Belt: Banana Republic | Tote: Cynthia Rowley {$89 at TJ Maxx!} | Sunnies: Vogue {gift from my boyfriend} | Necklace: Banana Republic {gift from my parents} | Bracelet: F21 | Ring: F21

There's something I love about this skirt.  You've already seen it here, but I wanted to give it a different look.  I like the soft lace paired with the edgy leopard print, and I think the wedges keep this outfit on the casual side.

My niece didn't necessarily want to be in the photos, but she couldn't resist handing me a flower!

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Back to Basics

Shirt: MNG by Mango | Skirt: Loft {similar here} | Shoes: Nine West | Bag: Aldo | Sunnies: Five Below ($4!) | Bracelet:  H&M | Necklace: purchased at Juniper | Lips: Clinique Peach Pop

Some days I feel like dressing up but also feel like being casual, and today was one of those days.  I paired a denim skirt with a plain white t-shirt and dressed it up with heels and a funky necklace.  I work at a small clothing boutique during the school year, and I was able to snag this necklace before it went on the sales floor (after my discount it was under $10!).  It's not uncommon for me to break the rules of fashion and wear it two days in a row.  

A note about the mural in the pictures:

This mural is located in the downtown district where I live.  The three girls in the first two pictures are my sisters and me!  How cool is it that we are truly part of our city?!  

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