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Blouse: LC Lauren Conrad (via Kohl's)
Skirt: Forever 21
Shoes: Steve Madden Luxe (via DSW)
Watch: c/o Wristology

Today was my 4th anniversary with my husband. After our 2.5 weeks together all over Europe, we don't have any huge plans. We're making some food together and then Hubby will most likely emerse himself in the Pacers v. Heat game. (GO PACERS!)

I can't pinpoint a reason, but something about this outfit just made me feel good. The skirt is incredibly comfortable and this top is one of my absolute favorites. It must be the birdie print!

Dress: Francesca's
Shoes: Nine West (via gift)
Belt: came with a skirt
Necklace: came with a shirt from Piperlime (weird, but awesome)
Watch: c/o Wristology

I am getting back into the swing of things. My house is a crazy wreck because we just got home from our long European trip and haven't been able to do laundry! Our washing machine stopped working about 2 days before we left and we didn't have time to deal with it, but last night we got it fixed! I've never been so excited about washing clothes before! I know. I know. My life is just too exciting.

I'm very sorry I should have taken a picture of the BACK of this dress because it has a beautiful V in the back. Maybe next time!

Blouse: H&M
Skirt: Target
Shoes: Nine West (via DSW)
Necklace: Carson's

Today I survived work without crashing from jet lag. I do look pretty sleepy though! I have had very little trouble with jet lag from our return trip, which is great, because I can get right back into my normal schedule. Our trip in Europe was amazing. It was the dream trip we'd hoped it would be, but we sure did miss our puppy a lot!

Here is a huge photo dump of the many different outfits I wore while traveling around Germany, Switzerland and Italy (in no particular order)! Sadly, the weather was a bit colder than I'd hoped, so I didn't get to wear either of the dresses I brought. If you want to read more, you can see my daily travel over on my personal blog or ask me anything!

Back to your regular Work It Blog programming tomorrow!

I didn't really plan to wear the cardi all day, but it was quite windy!! So I was chilly! Guessing from the weather for set, I won't get a chance to wear my fabulously adorable dresses in europe. Oh well, dressing for the weather is most important in these situations. I so have on a sweater with a giant florescent heart in it, sadly you can't really tell!

Everyone, meet Whitney from Along the Lines of Style. She is a teacher and has a really fun, chic and energetic  style that inspires many of my outfits. Whitney has prepared this great post for your viewing/reading pleasure while I'm out of the country! See you next week!

Who else is super jealous that Christine is jetting off to Europe? I know I am! In the spirit of her travels, I thought I'd put together some of my nautical-inspired looks. I am a big fan of anything nautical or with anchors, so I take the opportunity to dress the part whenever I can. 

Hi, I'm Megan from Feathers & Freckles, and I'm so excited to be filling in for Christine while she's on her dream trip to Europe!

I love traveling, but I hate looking like a typical tourist. I like to pack outfits that are versatile and comfortable without compromising my personal style. It's all about layers, cute bags to store my camera in, and comfy footwear. (As a redhead it's also all about sunglasses, 8 layers of sunscreen, and hats). My husband likes to go by the motto "travel light", but I go by the motto "stuff every nook of your suitcase and then put what doesn't fit into your husband's bag since he travels light".

Here are some outfits I'd love to be roaming Europe in...



 Hope you're having a blast, Christine! Eat some gelato for me, would ya?

Since I'm off running around Germany, Switzerland and Italy right now, here's some other people's clothes to look at:


This little beauty is my creative, smart and gorgeous friend, Sophie. She is now a senior at Indiana University (GO HOOSIERS!). And she scored her dream internship at Red Frog Events in Chicago for the summer while wearing this outfit (she plans to blog about her experiences here, if you'd like to learn more). She also used the outfit again later for a final group presentation in one of her classes.

I love that she went with the red blazer and just a touch of leopard print with her skinny belt. If  you know anything about Red Frog, showing her creativity and vibrant personality through her clothing likely gave her a leg up walking in to her interview. I find it fascinating how feeling great about the way you look can affect the way you carry yourself and the confidence you have in these high stress high steaks situations.

Good Luck, Sophie!