Paisley Blues

Today was one of those days that just didn't seem to end.  Actually, I've been having those days a lot more frequently since I started school...The things we do for higher education.  It'll be all worth it in the end, right?

Today I was in a rare mood to dress up for work...

Workwear Inspiration: Holts Muse black and white




courtesy of Holts Muse

  Errmehgerd..This is so my puuurr-fect work outfit! lol.  I am so inlove with the black and white with a pop of red.  Its's so tastefully done! I am loving everything from the Giorgio Armani Bag in red (sooo cute!) to the peplum three-quarter length blazer.  The blazer is the basic black but the style is anything but basic! I was hesitating to purchase a striped skirt as I thought it would be somewhat difficult to find pairings for it, but this has convinced me! lol.

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Crazy for gingham

Hola!

Happy sunny monday, all!

There is nothing more fitting in life than trying to get back up after a setback. I wanted to quickly say that my thoughts and prayers have been with the people of the Boston Marathon and those in the areas in Massachusetts that were affected by recent events.  The best way to show those that have tried to hurt us is to get back up and keep on living....It's easier said than done, but with the help and support of neighboring states, and country, I know that Boston will be able to rebuild and be stronger from this...as a person with tremendous love for one's city, I see the love that the people of Boston have for their city that they will easily rise from this with a stronger will and resolve.

I hope that everyone is enjoying the sunshine at some point in the city....The cherry blossom trees are in full bloom in some parts of Vancouver!  I've been in the full spirit of spring--wearing my pastels and cropped boyfriend jeans...all that's missing are sandals and maybe shorts are not far behind? i hope so!

Lately I've been obssessing over gingham.  The print is so spring/summer! I am loving the different shades of pastel that it comes in.  I recently purchased two colors from Abercrombie and couldn't be more happy!  I bought the Felicity shirt -- a button down that is slightly more fitted.  It was regularly $64 but on sale for $29.90 and so i picked up both the yellow and pink.

Can i just say that I love love love this shirt!

I wore it for casual fridays at work with a high-waisted pair of jeans and ankle boots (it rained in the morning so it seemed appropritate to wear boots lol) It's pastel color is just right for springtime, and it even kinda looks --dare I say 'a lil' bit country'? lol.

I was so loving the outfit that I transitioned it for a casual night out with the bf.  I changed from boots to heels thinking that it was a dry enough afternoon (and the sun briefly came out!) to transition into the night.  Alas, my prediction was wrong as it rained heavily into the night (what do I know right?) but I still loved my outfit!

The Crisp White shirt and Oxblood

Every once in awhile i manage to get dressed up for work; today was one of those days.  i guess it doesn't come to often when co-workers sound surprised lol.

The reactions ranged from surprise to funny but flattering comments!

To find out what I wore...

Houndstooth

The days just seem to get colder no matter what the day brings --rain or shine. 

I felt like wearing a dress but didn't really want to get cold....I know I should have worn leggings but since I was spending majority of the day indoors and a heater handy in my office, I figured it would do no harm to go bare --legs that is lol.

Winter Whites



For the third week of work, the days were quite nice so I decided to wear light hues to match the gorge weather!  I love pastels and any chance I can incorporate it into even winter weather will do for me! I find that anytime you can transcend pieces from one season to another, even if it's not one after another (like fall/winter) then it's a good buy in my book!

What I wore:

Work Wear: Animal instincts

Happy Thursday all!  A short week, gorgeous sunny day and being one day away from the weekend are all awesome reasons to celebrate!  I had a late night and barely got enough time to get ready this morning so I took the simple (and might i add rushed!) way out and wore all black lol which wouldn't have been the worst idea had it not been in the middle of a blistering summer heat!   Since I went with all black today, the centerpiece to the outfit became the leopard blazer --adding not only abit of flare but color to an otherwise blah outfit.
to check out what I wore...

Harem Pants at work

Exhausting day at work...I feel like whenever I get a chance to catch up, things pile back up again --neverending cycle i suppose...I decided to be somewhat comfy at work today even though I still wore heels, I guess it was a trade-off.  I wore my new harem pants purchased while I was on vacation in NYC...

Color-blocking and fishtails

It has been good the last couple of days weather-wise so I decided to dress it up abit... The color-blocking kind of just came together at last minute there, since I thought my normal black and white motif may need abit of spicing up! on what i wore...

Birthday Lunch and Bandage Dress

The second to last day to a very long, stress-filled week.  We realized the two days before that a co-worker had a birthday a bit too late and had to quickly scramble up a quickie celebration...

It was a rainy day but i still decided to wear a bandage dress that I had long stored in my closet after confidently losing a few pounds.  It's one of my faves definitely, intricate front design and gives a great shape!

Dress: HMS

shoes: Guess (not shown)

I hope that you have a great weekend!

Sheer Blush and Neutrals

Today was a cloudy day but I was still hopeful that some sunshine will peak out of the clouds even for just a little bit...It was busy at work but I pushed through to get some paperwork done, even if not all...I love sheer blouses lately, I guess you could even say obsessed! I love that they give that feminine touch to a normal work outfit! 

To find out what I wore...

Mondays...so black and white.

Mondays are not usually days I dress up for work--still recovering from the weekend, I usually dress down and low key until I adjust my sleeping patterns to somewhat normal levels lol.  Last monday however even though I woke up in my usual somewhat groggy state,  I felt better after my shower and decided to dress it up for once!

One of my fave dresses of the moment, the houndstooth pattern is always a classy choice for a work attire--it doesn't hurt that black and white are my fave color combos! lol I know, you're thinking, this girl must not have a wild imagination for colors, well....you're right lol.  I'm usually monochromatic, clean and simple when I can help it!

Pardon the ragged worn-out makeup look lol, i took these pics after coming home from work instead of before-hand lol. 

Seeing Double!

I've been obsessed with satin/silk blouses for awhile now.  I love that they look flowy and loose but still feminine.  Great for the office but for going out as well.  I recently saw a cute blouse that had contrasting collar and cuffs, black and white--my fave colour combination!

There are many kinds out there, and depending on the feel and cut of the blouse, you can find one that will fit any price range!

If you want to see one blouse, comparable prices, read on!

OOTD: Black and White

On thursday, the day seemed to look promising enough to be able to dress up a little.  The rain stopped and the sun came out to play so I decided to dress up abit more than usual.  My fave colours, of course as always is black and white.

Work-week outfit March 3rd

OOTD::Club Monaco Puffy sleeve shirt, Charlotte Russe Black high-waisted skirt and Nine West heels

Finally, I get to wear my big-girl work clothes! lol.

Double Duty Outfits: work to happy hour!

I am one of those women...

9-5 work weeks and happy hour with the gals when it's been a rough week.  I live in my work clothes being that I work 5 days a week, 8 hours a day (lunch not included lol).  I find that having pride in your look says alot about you to your clients and customers, and looking good and presentable gives them an impression that you mean business.

With that said, there is nothing wrong with wearing outfits for work that double as an apres work hour socializing with the gals.

If you're like me, then you would appreciate where I'm coming from with this entry.

Today's work outfit is the Black sheath dress...

I take my fashion queues from Ms. Beckham--a great sheath can give you a sexy yet professional look at the same time.  Great fit and fabric are important, and that it hits every curve of your body correctly!

This one was a relatively inexpensive sheath.  It was about $30 bought at a smaller boutique store (which the name narrowly escapes me at the moment) and is my fave go-to for work.  It doesn't reveal much and yet hugs every curve of my body perfectly.  It is also a great outfit for work that, with a few accessories, can turn into an after-work gathering outfit! luvs.  In order change up for the night time, one can just switch accessories like add more blingy jewelry and either change shoes or pair with a different blazer or jacket, and voila! social hour outfit in a snap!

In this pic, I paired a simple black sheath with taupe guess plaform pumps and topped it with a red Aldo belt for effect!