Crop it Off

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Blazer:  Forever 21+ (Available here)
Blouse:  Old Navy Petites

Pants:  New York & Company (Similar here)
Shoes:  Target (old)

Today I topped off basic black work staples with a cropped pink blazer with faux leather lapels.  

Bracelets:  Express (here) and Target

I had initially considered wearing my black tuxedo stripe skinnies (see here).  The wide-leg pants are a slightly less modern choice; however, they seem more elegant and work appropriate with the cropped blazer.

Cropped blazers are super flattering for petites as they really work with smaller proportions.  I can't wait to wear this blazer with flowy dresses when the temperature warms.

Tote:  New York & Company (Similar here)

Do you like cropped blazers?

See blouse in other looks here, here, and here.
See pants in other looks here and here.

Going Bold in the Workplace

Today, I paired my red pants with a geometric print tunic.  I toned down the look for work by adding a navy blazer. 

Blouse:  The Limited (No longer available on-line; May be available in stores)
Blazer:  The Limited (Available here)

Bright colors and bold prints are great, but wearing too much of either in a more conservative work place can be tricky.  Mixing bold colors and prints with neutrals in classic shapes, like this navy blazer, is a great way to show confidence and sass without being too extreme.

Pants:  The Limited (Available here)
Heels:  Target (Available in other colors here)

Snake bracelet:  eBay (Similar here)
Necklace:  The Limited (No longer on-line; May be available in stores)

A delicate necklace, stud earrings, and a statement bracelet accentuate the look but don't go too bold.

Earrings:  The Limited (No longer available on-line; may be available in stores)
Clutch:  Vintage

Do you like wearing bold prints and colors to work?  How does your workplace dress code affect your fashion choices?

To see these red pants styled differently, see here and here.
To see this blouse styled differently, see here and here.
To see this blazer styled differently, see here, here, and here.

Because We Can - Bon Jovi :-D

Last night, the man and I went to a Bon Jovi concert.

Tie-dye jeans:  Torrid (Available here)
Jacket:  The Limited (Available in ivory here)

I wanted a casual look with a bit of an 1980s vibe.  The neon yellow stilettos and neon pink shirt gave a nod to all the fluorescent colors of the 80s without looking like a costume.

Blouse:  The Limited (old)
Shoes:  Target (Available here)

Earrings:  Prabal Gurung for Target (Available in stores; see here)

The concert was amazing!  We had great seats (10th row).  The music was wonderful, and Jon Bon Jovi is as sexy as ever!  :-D

A few of my poorly made videos:

 What would you wear to a rock concert?

See jeans in another look here.
See jacket in other looks here, here, here, here, and here.

Blue and Burgundy

Today's look pairs blue and burgundy.  I love that this is a somewhat unexpected color combination but that it really works.  Since burgundy is such a deep, rich shade of red, it can really function as a neutral and work with many different colors.

Jacket:  The Limited (No longer available; see here)
Skirt:  The Limited (Similar here)

I would definitely wear this look to work.  The faux leather and studs add a little edge to the outfit, but the shapes and fit of the pieces and overall feel of the look are very work-appropriate.

Shell:  The Limited (Similar here)
Shoes:  Target (Available here)
Clutch:  The Limited

Earrings:  Express (Available here)
Bracelet:  Target
"Evil eye" ring:  H&M

Would you mix burgundy and blue? 

For this jacket in other looks, see here and here.
For this skirt in another look, see here.

Colorful Mondays

Today, I wore one of my favorite colors - cobalt blue.

Blazer:  New York & Company (Available here)
Tank:  The Limited (No longer available on-line; Available in some stores)
Pants:  The Limited (Similar here)

I realized that I unconsciously choose bright colors to wear on Mondays more often than not, such as in these recent Monday work looks.

Happy Monday

Beads and Citrine

Red Pants, White Jacket

Prabal Gurung Neon Brights

I am NOT a morning person...EVER.  Daylight Savings Time threw me off even more today, so I wanted to wear an easy outfit and a favorite color.   

Bold colors are happy and project a message of confidence.  They're perfect for surviving those manic Mondays.

Necklace:  Target (May be available in some stores; on-line)
Evil eye bracelet:  eBay (Similar here)
Charm bracelet:  Zoppini

A simple outfit like this calls for bold accessories.

I recently got this beaded chainlink necklace, which I love.  It's super long and can be worn doubled or even tripled.  If you're interested in purchasing it, be forewarned -- it is a little heavy and the beads get a little scratchy throughout the day.  It won't stop me from wearing it, but it may be a dealbreaker for some.

Shoes:  Target (old)
Clutch:  Target (Available in stores)

Do you like to wear bright or bold colors on Mondays?

Eyelet & Denim

For the last casual Friday at work, I paired an orange eyelet blouse with dark denim and a black blazer. 

Jeans:  The Limited (Available here)
Blouse:  The Limited (Available here)

This is definitely a go-to casual Friday look for me (dark jeans/blazer).  It's relaxed but still feels very professional and put-together.

Blazer:  The Limited (Similar here)
Shoes:  Target (old)

Necklace:  The Limited (Available here)
Purse:  The Limited (Available at Eloquii here)

I love this shade of orange mixed with black.  It's such a great color pop.  A Deco-inspired necklace with paler orange stones added a touch of bling to the look.This blouse definitely makes me think of spring and summer, but it's still been too cold here to be too serious about spring fashion (despite my better wishes).  It does appear that spring is on the horizon though, and I for one can hardly wait!

I am looking forward to pairing this top with white bottoms and turquoise!

Hope you all have been having a great weekend!!!! 

See similar looks here and here.

Pattern Play

Today's look is inspired by spring.  The nautical stripes on the top, floral scarf, and fresh navy, white and green color palette all make me think of spring.

Top:  The Limited (Available here)
Pants:  The Limited (Available here)

Mixing patterns has been a trend the last season or so and will be continuing into this spring.  

Purse:  The Limited

The top and scarf have a somewhat casual feel, but the navy trousers help dress the look up enough for work.  I added a matching navy blazer for work since it was rather chilly.

I love the tassels on the scarf!!!

Scarf:  The Limited (Available here)
Bracelet:  Target (old)
Ring:  Gift-vintage (Similar here)

Shoes:  Target (Sold out in navy; find other colors here)

Do you like navy?  Do you like mixing patterns?

For this top in other looks, see here and here.