Work wardrobe...From basics to fun accessories!

Dressing for work can be difficult. Trying to balance work appropriate with fun while showing your personality. But just because your dressing for work doesn't mean it has to be boring. By creating a work wardrobe with some great basics that are still stylish and fashionable you have the perfect starting point for your 9 to 5 wear. Here is a great wardrobe to start off from that includes great neutral tones and some fabulous fit! Pencil skirts in neutral colours may seem understated but nothing looks better than a great fitting skirt. Make sure this form fitting beauty is not too tight or too short. Just above the knee or below would be perfect for the office. Every woman knows that a great staple in your wardrobe is a classic pair of black slacks. Look for a straight leg (and again not too tight) this will keep the slacks modern and versatile. Shoes...your basic wardrobe should have a couple pairs of neutral shoes. I think they are perfect for that day when your running out of the house. Grab a pair of these and they will always match your outfit. Basic black pumps are not only a great staple but are forever classic! Nude heels will not only elongate your legs but are so effortlessly perfect. Last a comfortable pair of flats. Don't go too casual here, there are so many options with flats your bound to find the perfect pair that are both comfortable and dressy. 

The ever classic button down top. A crisp white button down is a long time basic and perfect for any working girl! Add a little flair to the classic style buy wearing a flowy fabric in a neutral tone. Also another great option for the button down is a pull over. Taking the beloved classic up a notch. 

Lastly a great fitting black blazer. Not only will this never go out of style it is a working wardrobe must! (in my eyes) 

A fun and simple way to add some fun and colour to your wardrobe is by incorporating bright blazers! Choose your outfit and add a bright or patterned blazer. Instantly with one simple addition your outfit has a whole new look and feel!

Once you have your basics for your work wardrobe you can play with the look and add tons of interest and dimension by playing with jewelry and accessories. Add a pop of colour with your shoes, bracelets, earrings or purse. An outfit can instantly be transformed into something completely new by just adding a few accessories. 

Much Love!

all photos via polyvore. 

Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Fall 2012...

I Know there have been a few other blogs who have made mention of Lauren Conrads new lookbook for her Fall 2012 LC for Khol's but I had to also share. Not only are the clothes stunningly feminine but they are completely wearable for everyday life. I do not think there was one piece that I did not love and want in my closet. With the gorgeous fabrics and flowy pieces they are bound to be comfortable as well. I adore the new Fall line and I equally adore her hair. Long flowing loose waves with the perfect ombre. I could not help but stare at her hair in every photo as I was going through the new line.

On another note the end to this week is going to be quite busy for me and I am not going to share any news yet as I don't want to jinx things and nothing is official. But a quick note that I may not have a post up here tomorrow. So that said I wish you all a beautiful weekend and I will see you next week with (cross your fingers) some exciting news!

Much Love...

All photos via Pinterest. 

That time of year again....Outfit Post....

I want to start off my apologizing for my sheer lack of posts in the past week. I don't recall if I mentioned it on here or not but it was my birthday on Tuesday. I swear it has felt non stop since Sunday Night and has not slowed down until today. Sunday night started with a birthday dinner at my parents house which was great! I honestly cannot recall what went on Monday except I got my birthday gift from my parents and hubby (Blackberry playbook, more to come on this later) I don't recall what else but it must have been busy as I didn't post a thing. Tuesday was the big day and the husband(were not officially married yet but after 6 years and a house together boyfriend doesn't seem appropriate) took the day off work so he could spend it with me. So we went out shopping and spent the day together which I adored. Following our little outing we had a couple friends over for another birthday dinner.

Even Wednesday was crazy busy with lots of running around. Which included the purchase of my new sticker for my car. I swear I walked out of the building and couldn't believe how fast you can lose $80. I will stop there as I hate this portion of owning a car. Other than that it was another glorious day. With the birthday celebrations done I am looking forward to relaxing and not eating anymore birthday cake!

What Im wearing:

Sunglasses - RayBan in Wayfarer.
Top - Flowy loose filigree skull tee. Birthday gift from the man. I am not at all sure where he picked this up, it has a name I have never heard of and when I ask where he got it of course he doesn't remember.
Pants - Silver jeans in Tuesday. Find them here.
Shoes - Black suede booties from Aldo.
Bag - Coach Madison op art sateen Maggie. Find it here.
Ring - Gold cross ring from Forever 21. (another birthday gift from the man and I adore it!)

Celebrity Style...Audrina Patridge...Im in love

I honestly don't know of anyone who rocks a wardrobe full of basics as well as Audrina Patridge. I love how casual her clothing style is yet how edgy and feminine it remains. The amount of basics in this womans closet must be out of control and I wish I could have them all! A while back I did a post about the celebrity stylings of Rachel Bilson and how much I adore her fashion choices as well. Audrina certainly takes the cake for everyday wear, as her styling looks so effortlessly fabulous. Which celebrity closet would you like to adopt as your own?

Much Love...

All photos via Pinterest. 

DIY Cap Toe Pumps...

For this project I chose to use Martha Stewart Crafts multi surface acrylic paints. A regular white for the base coat as I wanted the green to really pop. The main colour I used the same Martha Stewart multi surface in Sea Glass. I love this almost sea foam, mint green colour! Against the dark brown of my shoes it really pops! 

1. Tape off the toe of the shoe pressing down the tape firmly so you do not get any bleeding. If there is a noticeable sole (or even a small one in my case) tape that as well to make it easier to paint without any slips. 

2. Paint each toe with a coat of white paint for the base coat. I did not worry about it being perfect I just wanted to make sure there was enough coverage.

3. Add two coats of your colour of choice and remove the tape before it dries. And voila! Your very own personalized cap toe shoes. How easy was that? I had a little bit of bleeding onto the sole of the shoe but with a little nail polish remover and a Qtip it comes off so easily.

Much Love...

It's empty in the valley of your heart. The sun, it rises slowly as you walk. (outfit post)

What Im wearing:

Sunglasses - A great go to pair of vogue oldies.
Top - Vivienne Tam white tank.
Bottoms - Coral skinny jeans. I bought these jeans this weekend and am in love with the colour of them!
Shoes - Colour splotch pumps by Naughty Monkey. I adore these heels, I love the bright colours and the little leather bow on the back.
Belt - My beloved brown leather belt by Tommy Hilfiger.
Bag - Black leather envelope clutch. I made this bag today and am so pleased at how it turned out. I have never made a bag before, nor have I sewn with leather so I was nervous. Pleasantly surprised at the end result.
Jewelry - Necklace - Gold leaf from Forever21. Ring - gold bauble from H&M.

Title lyrics - Mumford and Sons - The Cave.

Much Love...

Lusting Over: Floral Shorts

I have my eyes open for the perfect pair of floral shorts. It seems like I find a style I like but am not thrilled with the floral pattern, or a pattern I like and not thrilled with the style (you get the point). With that being said the hunt still continues but I thought I would share with you some adorable pairs I came across online. 

1. Frey hem short from Delias - $30. 2. White denim short from Delias - $25. 3. TNA conductor shorts from Aritzia - $70. 4. Neon rose cutoffs from NastyGal - $68. 5. Full bloom shorts from NastyGal - $68. 6. Pleated floral shorts from Forever21 - $16. 7. Floral denim shorts from Forever21 - $20.

Much Love...

Little Black Blazer...

I had good intentions of doing a fifth outfit post this week of 'how to wear a black suit jacket/blazer how ever time totally got away from me. I swear this week went from busy to beyond insane. I am fairly certain that I overloaded my plate with things I wanted to get done this week. I took it upon myself to overhaul our patio furniture which was a nice teak table and chairs and bench when we first got it a couple years ago. I did however always want a nice stark white set so....with a lot of painting in some crazy hot weather I finally finished yesterday. I spent a good 5 hours or more every day working on it and honestly don't want to see a can of paint for a long time. So with that said I found some great black blazers online and here are a few of my favourites and where you can get your hands on them.

1. Bloomingdales Aqua fitted girlfriend blazer - $115. Find it here. 2. Forever 21 sequin collar blazer - $39. Find it here. 3. Nasty Gal caged back blazer - $68. Find it here. 4. Forever 21 long lapel blazer - $35. Find it here. 5. Forever 21 shawl collar blazer - $33. Find it here.

Much Love....HAPPY FRIDAY!

All photos via links above and pinterest.