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The Casual Professional

Casual Professional office outfit idea - blazer, white tee and skinny jeans

Casual Professional office outfit idea - blazer, white tee and skinny jeans

Silver Jewelry - Kendra Scott, Stella and Dot, Baublebar, Nadri

Casual Professional office outfit idea - blazer, white tee and skinny jeans

Casual Professional office outfit idea - blazer, white tee and skinny jeans

Kate Spade Bow Necklace and Stella and Dot Rebel Pendant

Nine West Flax Silver Pumps

Casual Professional office outfit idea - blazer, white tee and skinny jeans

Casual Professional office outfit idea - blazer, white tee and skinny jeans

| DETAILS |

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

Spring Weekend Casual look, striped tee with maxi skirt -perfect for lazy sunday!

Spring Weekend Casual look, striped tee with maxi skirt and Kate Spade crossbody bag

Spring Weekend Casual outfit idea, striped tee with maxi skirt -perfect for lazy sunday!

H&M Striped Tee with Silver Jewelry - stella and dot

Bracelets!  - Kendra Scott and Stella and Dot

Spring Weekend Casual outfit, striped tee with maxi skirt -perfect for lazy sunday!

Spring Weekend Casual look, striped tee with maxi skirt -perfect for lazy sunday!

Spring Weekend Casual look, striped tee with maxi skirt -perfect for lazy sunday!

| DETAILS |

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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Brands I Love

Winter Style - oversized Sweater, skinny jeans and boots - Love!!

BB Dakota Sweater, chevron pattern black and white

Winter Style, Oversized sweater with skinny jeans and boots - Love!

Winter Outfit - oversized sweater with skinny jeans and boots

Winter Look - oversized sweater with skinny jeans and black boots

Winter style - bb dakota black and white chevron sweater

Winter outfit - sweater with skinny jeans and black boots

| THE DETAILS |

BB DAKOTA BB Dakota Nolan Sweater *ON SALE | LUCKY BRAND Curvy Lolita Skinny *ON SALE | BOUTIQUE 9 Black Boots, Old [SIMILAR |LOVE THESE!]  | ELAINE TURNER Drew Black Leather Clutch*ON SALE | STELLA & DOT Rebel Pendant , Large Hoop Earrings, old [SIMILAR] | RAY-BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | STILA Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Fiery | FORMULA X Infinite

I warned you last week, I live in oversized sweaters and skinny jeans in winter!  While I own multiple brands of jeans, my go to brand is definitely Lucky Brand Jeans.  I love how long lasting and durable their jeans are.  I have had several pairs since college, and they are still in great shape.  On my “skinny days”, I still wear them too!  The price of their jeans is not too bad either.  The pair I’m wearing today is regularly priced $99, but they are currently 40% off!!  These black skinny jeans are a thinner material than normal denim, and a have a little stretch to them which is nice this time of year with all the amazing holiday foods and cocktails.   How gorgeous is this sweater!  I recently fell in love with the BB Dakota brand.  They make gorgeous clothes like this sweater or this jacket from my posts last week.  They also have a great price point, so you will not break the bank stocking up on some of their gorgeous pieces.  I am currently eyeing this amazing sequin skirt for New Year’s Eve!  I always feel this time of year money gets a little tight, because I love buying gifts for others! It’s the shopaholic in me.   It is nice to have great quality brands at good prices so I can still pick up a few fabulous pieces for myself!  What are some of your favorite brands for affordable prices? Let me know in the comments, I’m always looking for new brands to shop and obsess over!

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The Color Bar

Fall Tunic and Skinny Jeans / Lady in Violet Blog

Topshop Tunic and Kendra Scott Necklace / Lady in Violet Blog

Kendra Scott Necklace and Silver Bracelets / Lady in Violet Blog

Fall Tunic, Skinny Jeans and Wedge Booties / Lady in Violet Blog

Lucky Brand Wedge Booties / Lady in Violet Blog

Kendra Scott Silver Stud Earrings / Lady in Violet Blog

Fall Tunic, Skinny Jeans and Wedge Booties / Lady in Violet Blog

Kendra Scott Rayne Necklace and Topshop Tunic / Lady in Violet Blog

| OUTFIT DETAILS |

TOPSHOP Topshop Space Dye Tunic | LUCKY BRAND Curvy Lolita Skinny | LUCKY BRAND Yoanna Wedge Booties | KENDRA SCOTT Rayne Silver Necklace in White Pearl , [ALSO HERE] ,‘Tima’ Cutout Stud Earrings | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet Arrison Stretch Bracelet | NADRI Crystal Bangle | BAUBLEBAR Silver Disco Stud Bangle, Old | ESSIE Bahama Mama |
MAC Lipstick ‘Faux’  | RAY-BAN Mirrored Aviator

First , if you have never been to a Kendra Scott store, I highly recommend stopping in one ASAP.  One of my favorite features of the store is The Color Bar , warning it can be addicting.  If you have never tried it before, the basics are you create your own jewelry in store, and you get to take it home with you that day!  You pick what piece you want to create, the metal, and then last the stone color.  They will pull out multiple stone colors for you to compare, and then voila, your own custom piece of Kendra Scott Jewelry! I’m a hundred percent someone who always thinks I’d like this better if it was with that, so the color bar is perfect for me!  I also love that you can take home the jewelry that day and do not have to wait a few weeks like with a normal custom order.  I made the necklace in today’s post at The Color Bar a few weeks ago.  While you are at the store, check out the gorgeous silver stud earrings featured in today’s post (they also come in gold).  These are my go to earrings and were worn almost daily until I picked up these from the new collection.

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