back to school

{ What I Wore: J.Crew polka dot blouse, "Lady Day" coat, cropped trousers // "Kelly" wedges ℅ Sole Society, sold out - similar below // Michael Kors "Selma" bag, gold watch // bracelet ℅ Shop Design Spark }

all photos | Zipporah Photography

For the first time in my life I have a reason to get "dressed up" for work, just that extra step of polish that was never needed while in grad school (but seriously, if I dressed this way as a grad student people would have looked at me like I had 3 heads).

So with a new chapter starting in my life, I am really excited about adding some super functional "work wear" pieces to my closet, starting with the pants! I have heard really great things about the Express "Editor" style dress pants & have been looking to try out some of the Banana Republic options as well. Where do your favorite work pants hail from?

Regardless of my new found desire to sport more "professional" clothes, I still want to convey a little bit of me into my outfits. Right now I am really digging a bit of wrist bling & a slightly unexpected blouse. Polka dots anyone?

Funny enough - I wore this ensemble to the school I will be interning at this Spring, & all three women who I met with that day were wearing polka dots too. Looks like I am going to be in good company!

If you are looking to add some work wear items to your closet, it is worth mentioning that J.Crew Factory is an extra 30% off right now + free shipping (code XOXO) - I am saving up for a serious "teacher style" shopping trip there! And J.Crew sale is now 50% off - both of my winter jackets, including this green one, were a result of a late Winter super sale score. You never know!

easy update + a giveaway

{What I Wore: J.Crew white Blythe blouse // necklace c/o Design Spark // Old Navy Rockstar jeans // Target mini wedges // tote c/o A-Thread }

The times that wedding vendors can meet: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, no weekends
Times that I am available to meet: Monday - Friday after 6pm, Saturdays

As you can tell from the above time tables, I have had to do quite a bit of sneaking out of work early to meet with wedding vendors. So I have come up with my quick change wedding planning outfit. An easy update from a tee + jeans is a classic button down, statement necklace that hides lunch stains + a pretty tote that can carry my laptop, wedding planning binder & camera (not in my bag when pictured because it was in use, but there is still plenty of room!). But seriously, how do you plan a wedding without showing vendors the unachievable pictures you have found on Pinterest!? 

I don't know everyone's situation, but I dare say that this look is just as easy as a t-shirt & jeans, but so much more put together. #nomoreexcuses

If you are looking for the finishing touches to put on your easy update outfits, Bella Fusion has the perfect pieces! And today one lucky reader is going to win a $25 shop credit! #TGIF

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long weekend twirls

{ What I Wore: earrings c/o Shop Design Spark // Old Navy tank // J.Crew men's belt // skirt c/o LookBook Store // Sole Society heels (last season) }

Because sometimes going to the flea market is so much more fun when wearing a twirly skirt + neon statement earrings! (psst... did you see my awesome flea market find?)

This weekend was just the rejuvenation I needed - family game time, pool splashes with my 17 month old nieces, home cooked meals & pug snuggles!

How was your long weekend?

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