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. 

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. 

Black suit jacket number three...A very windy day!

What I am wearing:

Sunglasses - Ray Ban in Cock Pit. Love these sunglasses, I wear them constantly and have owned them for a few years now but they are still my favourites.
Jacket - Black suit jacket from Dynamite.
Top - Sheer camisole with lace embellishment by Isabella Rodriguez.
Jeans - Long capris from American Eagle.
Shoes - Brown leather wedge sandal from Aldo.

Much Love...

Black suit jacket number two...Outfit Post

Keeping in tune with my post yesterday, I mentioned wearing 5 different outfits this week while showcasing one main item of clothing. A little black suit jacket. Here is number two in serious of outfit posts. Keeping a blog and showcasing your clothing really makes you notice what items you tend to gravitate to more often, what colours you wear more and I knew this already but somehow seeing it in photos makes it more apparent how much I wear white. (Also how stark white my legs are! So happy the rest of this weeks forecast is sunny skies and warm weather. Hopefully get these legs a tan...)

What I am wearing:

Sunglasses - Vogue oldies (there seems to be a trend of opting for these this Spring/Summer)
Jacket - Black cropped sleeve suit jacket from Dynamite
Top - White basic tank from Vivienne Tam.
Belt - Brown leather with silver buckle by Tommy Hilfiger (best leather belt seriously my everyday belt for the past 5 years its amazing!) Find a similar style here.
Shorts - Light grey casual short from Gap
Shoes - Grey braided leather with cork wedge by Charles Albert.
Jewelry - This is one of my favourite simple necklaces, it was my moms and I adore it : ). Various bracelets and rings.
Purse - Coral clutch with gold buckle
Nail Polish - Wet n' Wild in Club Havana. (Find it here) I am loving this nail polish more than I thought I would when I first applied it the other day, its such a great shade between orange and coral.

How to wear a black jacket five ways..Number One..Outfit Post

This week I decided to show a basic that one would be most likely to have in their wardrobe. The little black suit jacket. I love a good suit jacket and black that usually goes with all is a perfect staple to have in your wardrobe! So here is number one of five.

What I am wearing:

Sunglasses - RayBan in Cockpit
Jacket - Black suit jacket -  Dynamite
Top - Coral and white striped tee - Forever 21
White skinny Jeans - H&M
Shoes - Black platform pumps - Qupid purchased from a local store, I couldn't find them online but I must say they are so comfortable I have them in a dark turquoise as well.

 Much Love...

But, you say thats exactly how this grace thing works...

Busy day today...I am heading over to my parents house to help move some flagstone that they are giving us for our backyard. We already have most of it done and I can't wait to see it completed. Living in the city we are not aloud to have fires, but we have worked our way around this. In the middle of the flagstone pad we have a great little fire pit that my parents gave me. Fill this with small stones and fire gel pots...voila! I cannot wait to sit out there at night with a drink and little fire!

What I'm wearing....

- Jacket - Random find at Dynamite

- Top - Ruffle top by Dkr & Co. Not familiar with this brand I picked this top up at Winners. 

- Jewelry - Various silver bracelets from my mom, Nixon watch ~ The small player (find it here)

- Jeans - Mavi in the style Gwen 

- Purse - Steve Madden ~ Croco Watermelon Satchel

- Sunglasses - Vogue (oldies)

Title lyrics ~ Mumford and Sons ~ Roll away your stone.

Much Love...

A Punch of Colour......Eye Catching Colourful Blazers

Substitute the old black blazer and opt for a fun and colourful option instead! These blazers are a great way to jump head first into Spring/Summer and they certainly make your outfit stand out. Rock these punch packing jackets in a variety of ways, with tailored pants, a great dress or skirt, simple go to jeans or even shorts. So many options of colour, fit and style and so many ways to wear it! 

All photos via Pinterest

ATM friendly buys that are still oh sooo cute!

Here are some adorable, totally budget friendly clothes that will be on my next shopping list. These cute little sweatshirts are perfect for chilly days. I love dressing up and dont get me wrong its fun and makes you feel fab! But I do love a relaxed day as well, and in these sweaters you will still look totally cute doing it. I found these at a store called ONLY.

Military/Anorak Jackets Fall MUST HAVE

So I am back from my short hiatus. A mixture of being crazy busy at work and the unfortunate event of having my wisdom teeth removed have kept me away. But I am back and SO glad to be! What better way to kick off than with a post about a fabulous jacket that is def one of my fav styles in a very long time.

Seeing that fall is upon us I have brought out some of my jackets and have been sporting one in particular quite often. My army green military/anorak jacket. I love, love, love this style of coat. Not only is it completely practical but it looks down right amazing as well. The colour goes with everything and I mean everything, I dress this coat up and wear it casual and I love it either way. I am very tempted to invest in a warmer one for Winter because I do not see myself wanting to part with it once the snow starts falling. In the meantime while looking for a winter version of this stunner I will be sporting this one A LOT!

I came across some super cute styles online and they are endless. I love the military feel to this jacket but it is still so fashionable! Not going all the way to picking up a military jacket from the army surplus store. No this jacket screams fashion sense and style.

Enjoy!