Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Work Wednesday: Express Yourself






"Dress for the job you want, not the job you have."

When I started my marketing job, I quickly learned about our company dress code. Not because I was told what to wear, but because I learned it for myself. Everyday, I was very observant. I took mental notes of what people were wearing. After seeing my co-workers five times a week, I noticed a few things about their style. Everyday, my co-workers wore black pants and black shoes. The only thing that would consistently change was their shirt. As the new girl who was trying to figure out everything, I wore black pants everyday too. 

But after a couple weeks, I got bored. After wearing black pants to work everyday, it was only a matter of time that I would get tired of them and want to dress differently. This was when I realized that I don't need to wear my new Anorak jacket or trendy colored jeans to be stylish. I could be stylish in a more professional way. I wasn't confined to wearing black pants like I thought I was. There are a million different ways of dressing for work and I'm ready to find out!

As you can tell, I have a strong interest in fashion and I like to express myself through what I wear. So I'll leave you with this: whatever you wear, wear it proud and don't forget to express yourself. :)

Top: Gap
Coat: H&M - similar
Skirt: H&M - similar
Heels: Target - similar
Tights: Nordstrom
Belt: Forever 21 - similar
Earrings: Nordstrom - similar

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Work Wednesday: Early Bird





I've been working for 4 months now and this night owl is a night owl no more! Instead of pulling all nighters during my college days, this girl needs her beauty sleep. By 11 pm, I'm in bed and asleep. I wake up at 6:45 am and I'm out the door by 7:15 am. Yes, you read correctly... I have gotten my morning routine down to 30 minutes. It may not seem fast to you but I am proud of it!

Who would've thought that I would be an early bird...
(well for the weekdays at least!)

Top: Nordstrom - similar
Pants: Gap - similar
Coat: Zara
Heels: Target


Sunday, December 2, 2012

Fresh Flannel



As I was driving home the other day, I decided to take a nature walk. Even though I had so many things to do, I felt the urge to turn around and stop. It was the best decision I made that day. Oh how I love to smell fresh air! After a long week of work, I felt so refreshed. It was just what I needed.

So as we approach this busy time of year, in the words of Jack Johnson 
"Slow down everyone you're moving too fast..."

Top: Roxy - similar
Jeans: Old Navy
Scarf: Nordstrom - similar
Boots: JCPenney - similar