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Must Have Work Shirt!
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EXPRESS Portofino Blouse | DL1961 c/o Skinny Jeans | CORSO COMO Genava Riding Boots [WIDE-CALF] | GIGI NY All in One Bag | BAUBLEBAR Dandelion Earrings | KENDRA SCOTT Elisa Necklace | STELLA & DOT Renegade Bracelet | NADRI Crystal Bangle | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Craving
The title of this post may seem to be a bit of a bold statement, but it is 100% how I feel about this top! I love the look of a button down shirt, but sometimes they can be a bit stiff. I sit at a desk all day. I want my clothes to be comfortable AND professional. That’s what I love about this top. The fabric is this comfy semi-sheer crepe like material which is soft and moves. I also like that it has two buttons on the arm. You can wear the sleeves long on cold days or roll them up to 3/4 or a little higher on warmer days. I mean come on, it’s like the versatility king of work shirts! It also comes in a wide array of colors and patterns, so I have a feeling I will be buying more. I decided to start with the striped version, because it’s a classic print that works well both for work and play. Outside of work, I love to pair button down tops with denim and riding boots to create a bit of dressed up look for a Saturday evening dinner or a Friday Happy Hour. By the way, these tops are buy one get the second 50% off right now! I definitely want to get this one and probably a solid one.
Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by the blog today!!
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How to Use LiketoKnow.it to Shop my #OOTD
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that my outfit posts became shoppable thanks to LiketoKnow.it! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the program, I wanted to explain a little how it works and this post just wouldn’t fit in one of my photo captions. 🙂
LiketoKnow.it was designed for Instagram, so you never have to ask “Where did you get that?” again. It’s so easy to use! (And if you don’t have Instagram, I will share how you can still shop my #ootd posts)
Step 1: Sign Up with LiketoKnow.it by connecting your Instagram account and submitting your email on the LiketoKnow.it website.
Step 2: Like Instagram photos that contain the trio –> @liketoknow.it www.liketk.it/1ZlgD #liketkit
Step 3: Sit back and wait for your email to arrive with ready to shop picture links like this:
Yep, that’s it! Super easy! You can sign in the website at any time to view all your ‘liked’ photos and see the same shoppable links. AND you can also pin the photos to Pinterest so you can remember the ones you really love!
If you are worried about receiving yet another email, you can adjust your settings to receive the emails immediately, daily or weekly. I personally change up my settings between daily and immediately. Sometimes I’m bombarded with tons of emails in general and like to condense so I limit them, and other times I miss the immediate ability to shop before items sell out.
I have been using LiketoKnow.it personally for over a year and love it! The emails are so easy taking you directly to the store’s website to purchase. It’s a great way to stop thinking oh that’s cute, I wonder where it’s from!! On my account, I love being able to include sale information and different style options in my posts. The day I posted the above photo my purse was 30% off, and I love that I can let you know in case you have been eyeing it.
If this program sounds like something you need in your life, be sure to sign up at LiketoKnow.it and follow me (@karen.rock) on Instagram to start shopping my outfits. If you have any questions about the program, don’t hesitate to shoot me an email (karen@ladyinviolet.com) and I will be happy to answer them!
Now for those of you who don’t have Instagram, I’m going to start including Instagram Roundups here on the blog!! I’ll pick from some of my most popular and personal favorites to share all the details right here! It also let’s you see a little more of what I wear day to day from weekend looks to the office to events. So without further delay, here is my first Instagram Roundup!
A FUN HOLIDAY PARTY OUTFIT
top | jeans | burgundy heels | statement necklace | clutch | earrings | cuff bracelet | spiked bracelet | bangle bracelet
WORK OUTFIT WITH COFFEE (Caramel Brulee flavor – It’s really good!!!!)
jacket | striped tee | skinny work pants | black pumps | tote | earrings | necklace | bangle braclet
CASUAL WEEKEND OUTFIT FOR FOOTBALL & FAMILY TIME
cardigan | long sleeve tee | leggings | riding boots | crossbody bag | texas necklace
LAYERED OFFICE OUTFIT
sweater (similar) | ivory tank | work pants | black pumps | pendant necklace | bracelet | earrings
Whew! That was a long one! Thanks for taking the time to learn a little more about shopping my Instagram #ootd posts, be sure to sign up at LiketoKnow.it and catch up on my Instagram feed below:
Pink Party Dress
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EVERLY Drop Waist Shift Dress (40% off!) | STEVE MADDEN Proto Heels (*ON SALE)| CLARE V Foldover Clutch [SIMILAR & UNDER $30!] | KENDRA SCOTT Harlie Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Aretha Drops, Slim Hinge Bangle, Pinnacle Cuff | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Craving | ESSIE Nails in Master Plan
I love having a cute party ready shift dress in my closet during the holidays! Even though I make an effort to eat pretty healthy year round, something about the holidays makes me crave cookies, champagne, and party appetizers. A cute shift dress is perfect to hide any holiday over-indulgences. The drop waist ruffle trim really give this dress the party vibe. I like that it still has a modest feel to it too. It would be perfect to wear to church and then to your Christmas party, or would work well for an office party. I plan on wearing this dress out to events and probably work throughout the year.
I also have to mention some of my new jewelry pieces! I LOVE these earrings! My friend has had a similar pair for years, and I have always admired them. I love the fringe trim and the triangle shape. These are the kind of earrings you can wear with a dress or a plaid shirt and jeans. I also added this new cuff to my bracelet collection. I have had it on my Current Cravings selection for a few months, and decided to stop lusting after it and buy it during Cyber Monday. This bracelet looks perfect as a stand-alone, but also looks cute with the addition of a slim bracelet.
If you have any holiday online shopping to do, I would definitely look at placing your orders over the next couple days! Many online retailers will end their free shipping by Christmas this week, and you will have to start paying extra. If you still need some last minute ideas, check out my Holiday Gift Guides!
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The Prettiest Fall Floral Print
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CHELSEA28 Tie Neck Blouse [DRESS VERSION] | LOFT Pencil Skirt | SCHUTZ Quereda Gray Mules | HENRI BENDEL c/o No 7 Hobo (*ON SALE -$100 OFF) | KENDRA SCOTT Tima Studs, Elisa Necklace, Arden Cuff Bracelet | NADRI Crystal Bangle | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Nail Polish in Sole Mate | MAC Lipstick in Blankety
I’m so in love with this print for fall! I’m a fan of the Chelsea28 line at Nordstrom. They always have great basics and trendy items at decent prices. I always make a point to walk through their section when I am at the store. This floral print and I were love at first sight, but I didn’t buy it initially. I actually went back a couple weeks later because I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I always feel like if you are still thinking about something 2-3 weeks later, it might be worth buying. I love the dark maroon background with the white flowers. It is exactly what a fall floral should be and is a great professional for the office print. This tie neck blouse is also a decent length, so you can wear it with pants too. My other obsession in this outfit is the shoes! I picked these up in the Shopbop Friends & Family Sale last month. Schutz makes some of the prettiest shoes, and these are actually pretty comfortable. I’ve worn them to work a couple times and never had that end of the day pain from new pointy-toe shoes. I’m currently crushing on the color gray, and it’s versatility. Almost every morning, I realize these shoes would be cute with what I’m wearing. They also look cute with jeans! I wore them out with some flared jeans and a plaid top last weekend.
We are gearing up for another rainy weekend, so I’m planning on doing a little blog work and a little shopping! I recieved a few fall sale emails in my inbox this week like Henri Bendel and my all-time favorite Nordstrom. I already started perusing their sale last night. I put together a little widget of some of my favorite items, and some things that are just a great deal! Happy Friday Ya’ll and thanks for stopping by the blog this week!
NORDSTROM FALL SALE!
Up to 40% off with FREE SHIPPING & RETURNS!
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