Work it Blog

Dress: TJ Maxx
Belt: H&M
Jacket: gift
Shoes: Nine West (via DSW)
Necklace: ElderBeerman

I really enjoyed wearing this outfit. Immediately after work, I was headed to an outdoor symphony concert (called Symphony on the Prairie) with my family, so the goal here was to stay cool, be patriotic and put together for work all at the same time! All these were achieved by removing my jacket after leaving work.

I am so happy that The Symphony on the Prairie is such a lovely event we have locally. It is something my family looks forward to every year. We set ourselves up with a picnic, play games and drink wine. So lovely!

Necklace: Honeymoon Souvenir

I knew I wanted to wear this bright yellow shirt today because yesterday was a defeating day.  I needed the cheerful clothes to cheer me on.  When put with this chocolatey brown, the yellow is extra special. Well... I think it is.

So I know that some people look particularly bad in yellow for some reason. I have to wonder whether or not I'm one of those people...

Pants: Macy's
Shirt: Kohl's
Shoes: DSW
Scarf: New York & Company

Okay, I'm not IN Bermuda, but I'm calling these pants 'Bermudas".

I have been putting off trying a scarf in the summer, but I've also been putting off styling this new shirt. I really loved the colors and the print, so I had to have it!  I went totally matchy-matchy with the shirt, but I guess it must have just been laziness. Good thing laziness works out sometimes!

Top: H&M
Skirt: LOFT
Belt: Bakers Shoes
Shoes: Aldo

Apparently, this is what happens when I don't add that "POP" of color that I'm normally talking preaching about. I'm actually not unhappy with it. The colors speak to each other and the polka dots add some whimsey. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it!

Shirt: gift
Skirt: ElderBeerman
Shoes: Jessica Simpson (via Von Maur)

This is one of my safety outfits. I can put this shirt on with anything black and roll out to work.  I'm actually more pleased with the photos of this outfit than I was leaving the house in it. Everything felt loose, and I didn't feel like I was creating the "volume on top vs. form fit on bottom" shape that I was going for. In hindsight though, it seems to have worked out okay.

Jacket: gift
Shirt: Holister
Jeans: Lucky (via The Buckle)
Shoes: DSW
Necklace: Vera Wang (via Kohl's)

I feel like this is a great way to do "casual friday".  I think the fluffy girlie-ness of the ruffly top juxtaposed with the structure of the jacket make for a fun and creative combination. I did feel a bit lack luster with all grey on, so I added my favorite POP of color necklace. 

Top: TJ Maxx
Pants: gift
Shoes: Calvin Klein
Necklace: Kohl's

I couldn't resist the title today. I meant that I'm workin' color blocking. I'm not as cool as "Jenny from the block."

I have not experimented much with color blocking yet, so when I saw these two colors next to each other in my closet, I decided to give it a shot.  What do you think?

Dress: Target
Belt: Target
Shoes: Nine West (gift)
Necklace: gift (from my mom!)

This dress is so easy and comfortable. Plus is has a build-in Boutonniere! I felt blah about this outfit until the moment I put on these shoes. These leopard print kickers are a staple in my wardrobe, and you'll be happy to know they are super comfortable! Overall I'm pleased with this outfit, but I can't wait to try it with some colorful or printed belts.

Top: Macy's
Pants: Candies (via Kohl's)
Cardigan: Old Navy
Shoes: DSW


This outfit was an experiment because these are new pants. I was struggling a bit to style them, but in the end I'm pretty happy with the outcome.  I did a lot of running around, so it was important to wear pants. It was also very hot and sticky outside, so I needed pants that would be cool. I actually spent much of the day without the cardigan, and I was in luck because these babies are made of a linen blend.  I was quite comfortable all day!

Top: Lauren Conrad (via Kohl's)
Skirt: Macy's
Shoes: Wet Seal
Necklace: Macy's

I really like Lauren Conrad's clothes! I wish they were paying me to say that, but they are not! All her peices are so beautiful and feminine.

Every time I put on these pumps I think about Sex in the City for some reason. I'm pretty happy with this outfit. Next time I style this shirt, I'm hoping to be a bit more daring.