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Spring Work Look + Liebster Award
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H&M Blouse with Butterfly Sleeves | LOFT Gray Skirt, Old [SIMILAR] | GUESS Ninza Pump, Old [SIMILAR] | MARC BY MARC JACOBS Preppy Leather Hobo, Old [SAME BUT DIFFERENT COLORS] | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Purple Jade, Arden Bracelet in Platinum Drusy | NADRI Crystal Bangle | KATE SPADE Mini Pave Bow Necklace, Old | ESSIE Fiji | MAC Lipstick in Faux
So I spent my entire weekend in the sunshine! I love that spring weather is not only here, but seems to be finally sticking around. I started ironing some of my skirts and spring work dresses Sunday night to prepare some spring work looks for the warm days this week. A pencil skirt and sleeveless solid color blouse is a go-to for me in the office clothes category. I love a great pencil skirt! This one in particular is a dark gray which I like to wear as something a little lighter in color and different than the normal black. I am also in love with this butterfly sleeve blouse from H&M. I own it in pink and white, and keep them in a good rotation through Spring and Summer. I love them not just because they are cute, but they do not need to be ironed! That is a huge plus for me!
You may be wondering what that last photo is all about. I have been nominated for a Liebster Award! This actually is the second time I have been nominated, and I feel so honored and lucky to have been chosen by fellow bloggers to receive this award. I have recently become more involved in my local blogger community and have met some amazing women who I love getting to know and share blogging ideas and knowledge with. I had no idea how amazing the blogging community was when I started this blog. So what is a Liebster Award? It is recognition from another blogger on a job well done, a welcome to the blogging community, and a chance to share a little about me with my readers and other bloggers. I first want to thank the first person who nominated me Style Savvy Sara, I totally procrastinated on posting this a couple months ago, but better than late than never right.
My current nomination is from Tina of Go Big or Go Home. She sent me 10 Questions to answer as part of my acceptance of the award. So here we go:
1- What’s your blog about? My blog is all about sharing my personal style and my fashion journey.
2- What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a teacher just so I could write on the chalkboard and because I wanted to decorate a classroom.
3- What is your favorite beauty product? I LOVE my Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner. It is kind of a cross between liquid and pencil that you apply with a eyeliner brush. It goes on smooth and easy and lasts all day long! I never leave the house without it on!
4- What brand is your favorite pair of jeans? I have recently started trying new brands out, but I will always go back to my first love of Lucky Brand. I still have some of the pairs I wore 10 years ago, and they still are in great condition!
5- Tell me about your favorite day in your life! This is hard I have a few, but I think the day I graduated college because I love that feeling I had of I can do absolutely anything I want in the whole wide world!
6- Why did you start blogging? I started because I wanted an outlet to talk fashion and share my personal style and outfit ideas.
7- Where is your favorite place in your house? I love my back patio, it’s really quiet and peaceful and a great place for morning coffee or evening wine.
8- Coffee or tea? COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE! I jokingly say I have to have at least one cup of coffee before I am ready to speak to anyone, on some days that is completely true too!
9- Tell me about your favorite DIY project. I am not very DIY at all, but I was super proud of myself for painting my bedroom a few years ago. It was a huge all day project I did all by myself, and I felt pretty accomplished and incredibly sore afterwards!
10- Where do you get outfit inspiration? I pull my inspiration from everywhere from pinterest to street style to friends. I also love reading other fashion blogs for their style tips.
I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about me! To wrap up my Liebster Award duties, I am going to nominate a few bloggers to answer the same questions I answered above! I have hung out with some fabulous and amazing Houston bloggers this week, so I am going to nominate some of my new local blogging buddies. I nominate Alice of Lone Star Looking Glass, Michelle of Becoming a Heath, and Elly of Uptown with Elly Brown.
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ELLE PURPLE JADE EARRINGS: The Casual Professional
MARC BY MARC JACOBS BAG: An Everyday Bag
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Blending Weekend and Office Style
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H&M Striped Tee, in store only [SIMILAR] | HALOGEN Seamed Pencil Skirt [SIMILAR] | STEVE MADDEN Nala Pumps | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet, Rebel Pendant | KENDRA SCOTT Arden Bracelet in Platinum, Elisa Necklace in Platinum, Elle Silver Earrings in Slate | THE SHINE PROJECT Silver Bracelet | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | ESSIE Under Where? | MAC Lipstick in Faux
Sometimes Mondays are the hardest for me to crawl out of bed and reach for the office side of my closet. Especially in spring and summer, when I have probably spent most of the weekend in comfy maxi and sundresses. Blending a little of my weekend wardrobe into my Monday office look helps me ease into a new work week. When I purchased this striped t-shirt, one of the ways I was most excited to style it was for work. I mean who doesn’t want to find a way to wear a comfy t-shirt to work. The best way for me to cross my weekend tee to office appropriate is with a colorful pencil skirt. If you wanted to go a step further, you could also toss a black blazer over this look to go even more professional. I also think the stripes on the top help take it up a notch to make it look a little more office ready. Although, I think a v-neck tee in a solid color like black, white or even mustard yellow would look pretty fabulous with this skirt too.
Over the next few weeks, I am going to be doing a little trial run of listing a few past looks that also incorporated a few of the pieces from today’s outfit. I love not only styling an outfit, but finding ways to restyle those pieces to maximize the number of looks out of everything I own. I think the more outfits I create out of each piece the better value that piece is for me. I hope you find some style inspiration seeing a few posts of an item that maybe you are thinking about adding to your wardrobe, or a piece you already own and are looking for a few new ways to style. Thanks Ya’ll and Happy Monday!
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Halogen Skirt: A Pop of Pink
Striped Tee: Not So Lazy Sunday
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The Casual Professional
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AUDREY Blazer, Old [SIMILAR] | H&M V-neck Jersey Top | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans | NINE WEST Flax in Silver Metallic | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet, Rebel Pendant | KENDRA SCOTT Arden Braceley in Platinum Drusy, Elle Silver Earrings in Purple Jade | KATE SPADE Pave Mini Bow Neclace, Old [SIMILAR] | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | NADRI Crystal Bangle | RAY-BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Fiji | MAC Lipstick In Faux
Hello Friday! I am so happy to see you! I am kind of a little excited for this weekend. I am headed to my first blog conference! In my 4 months of blogging, I have really enjoyed sharing my personal style and outfits with you, but I have sooo many questions! As soon as I heard there was a blog conference in the Houston area, I knew I had to sign up! I think a person can always improve and learn more which is why I am so excited for this conference. I am excited to meet other bloggers and learn ways to make my blog even better. Plus, one of my bookmarked bloggers is going to be a speaker which doubles my excitement. Of course now the problem, what does a new fashion blogger wear to a blog conference?
When thinking about my outfit, I wanted it to be comfortable to sit in all day, easy to move around in, and professional. To keep with the comfortable aspect of my look, I of course start with a plain white tee. I like wearing v-neck tees because to me they are more comfortable. To add a little glam to my plain tee, I add on a few layering necklaces and fun bracelets. An easy way to help boost up the professional look of any outfit – add a blazer. Just throwing it on over a t-shirt instantly adds a more put together appearance to a look. I also like to wear this look on casual Friday’s at work to get away with wearing a t-shirt. For work, I would add these amazing silver shoes, because they transition my look perfectly from work to happy hour! I have been searching for the perfect silver shoes for close to a year! I had a long list of requirements for them! I wanted a brushed not too shiny silver, a low heel but not too low, comfortable to stand in, not over pricey since I will not being wearing them but once or twice a month, and in my size. That last one may have been the hardest part! When I finally found this pair and in my size, I almost hugged the shoe salesman I was so excited. One casual professional outfit idea for this weekend down! Of course the rainy cold weather is making me consider an oversized sweater or cardigan too. By tomorrow morning, who knows what my final outfit will be. Happy Friday ya’ll! Hope you have a great weekend!
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Not So Lazy Sunday
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H&M Striped Tee, in store only [SIMILAR] | MOSSIMO SUPPLY CO. Knit Maxi Skirt | JALAPENO SHOES Braided Flip Flops | KATE SPADE Cobble Hill Leather Crossbody Bag | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet, Rebel Pendant | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | NADRI Crystal Bangle | STILA Stay All Day Lipstick in Fiery | ESSIE Fiji | RAY BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses
Did the end of February sneak up on anyone else? I have like a dozen or more things I have to do by the end of the month and somewhere to be every night! Eeeek! Despite the crazy stressful busy few days I have ahead of me, this outfit reminds me of the laid back and easy going days that follow. I have big plans to live in tanks or tshirts and maxi skirts this spring. My March weekends are already filling up with birthday parties, baby showers, family dinners, and girl’s wine time on the patio. I love the laid back yet still put together look of this outfit. The perfect outfit to go from brunch to kid’s birthday party to dinner with the family or just to enjoy a lazy Sunday with good friends and good wine. The way my March schedule is stacking up, I am going to need more outfits just like this one! I may need a few more maxi skirts – adding shopping to my to do list! Happy Wednesday!
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