Friday, February 1, 2013

Un-casual Friday

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Floral Print Blazer: Forever21 (similar) //  Pencil Skirt: Zara Sale $29.99 (similar) // Shoes: Sole Society // Blouse: Marshall's $12.99 (similar) // Necklaces: Forever21 and H.Finn Jewelry c/o // Watch: Michael Kors // Bracelet: Cathryn Ann Designs c/o // Purse: Michael Kors (craigslist score)

Do you working women have casual Fridays at your office?  My office does not.  Sometimes I feel as though I have forgotten how to dress casual, and then I think about it....and that might not be such a bad thing after all.

Part of me loves the fact that my job calls for flowy blouses, pencil skirts, and tailored blazers.  I think the way you dress has a direct reflection on the way you feel, and when I dress professional, I feel professional, powerful, and respected.  And that's an awesome feeling.

I kind of sort of threw this outfit together on a whim after waking up a little too late in the morning and I ended up loving the combination of forest green with black, white, and gold.  Definitely a color combo I'll be experimenting with more often.

I have two new favorite etsy stores to share with you guys today.  The first is where my necklace is from, called H.Finn Jewelry.  The shop is filled with gorgeous delicate druzy necklaces in every shape and color you could imagine.  If I'm being honest, I've worn the necklace every day since I got it.  I either wear it alone or layer it with other necklaces.  P.S.  If you love it as much as I do then stay tuned for next week -- you're in for a treat! :)

I also want to point out my bracelet, which is from Cathryn Ann Designs.  Let me tell you, if you're looking to spruce up your arm party, she has the cutest stuff.  And it's super affordable for an original piece.

xoxo,

H


24 comments:

Jill said...

Cute outfit! I read somewhere that people have anxiety about casual fridays because they don't know what to wear. I can kind of understand that. At my office we have casual friday, but can't wear jeans. It makes figuring out what is casual(er) but not too casual difficult.

Rachael {all things beautiful} said...

Love this outfit.. you did a great job 'throwing it' together. Sometimes those end up being the best outfits.

Camilla said...

this is lovely, you have an awesome blog!

xo Camilla

Into The Fold

KenzeLee said...

I just fell in love with that necklace! Checking out H.Finn Jewelry now :)

X Kenzie

www.CaveGirlintheCity.com

Fabianna (H.Finn Jewelry) said...

I love this work outfit. It's just proper enough but totally fun and trendy :)

The necklace looks gorgeous on you. So glad you love it!

Kali Angeles said...

That blazer is great and you look fabulous!!!

Kali
Kali Now Living

Kodi Jensen said...

That blazer is fabulous! Overall I love this outfit! I used to always be dressed up for my job too -- now that I don't have to be I must say I spend a lot more time in leggings. In the summer I'm still almost always in a dress, but in winter(it's 0 degrees today) I give up and go for warm and comfortable!
grey et al

emily jackson said...

Love this outfit!

Jen of MadeByGirl said...

cute outfit!

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Britt Whit said...

love this whole look! so cute! adore the pencil skirt with that blazer!

love from San Francisco,
Britt+Whit

Francis said...

Love it all...and I miss wearing skirts or dressing up period. I don't miss working, but just the cute outfits I could put together.

Mónica - Mes Voyages à Paris Style Blog said...

Lovely blazer!!!
xx
M.
MESVOYAGESAPARIS - STYLE BLOG

Shannon said...

Love this outfit. Very polished and sophisticated. And I'm especially loving your jewelry. Compliments the outfit perfectly.
www.shannonheartsblog.com

Seeking Style said...

Super cute blazer!

xo Jennifer

http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

Lilly said...

The shoes, the bracelet, I love !!!!!!!

Alicia The Blogger

Lisa said...

Great blazer and shoes!

Beth said...

Beautiful & classy work outfit!

Beth - Sans Souci

Handbagqueen said...

Awesome look. Love the style
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Jacquelyn Welling said...

LOVE the lipstick, you look darling!!!

Little J Style

Allie Marino said...

Adorable outfit, I want everything <3

Allie
bellasandrabeauty.com

Breakfast at Cindi's said...

You look amazing ! Love the blazer, skirt, shoes and delicate necklace. This outfit is perfection : )

xo,
Cindi
Breakfast at Cindi’s

Kashia Palmer said...

I am in love with these shoes!!!

kashiariley.blogspot.com

Asher said...

love love love this! That floral print blazer is gorgeous & I love the unexpected green skirt. I never would have thought about trying that color combo but it works well!

Ametis Bassir said...

LOVE this outfit! You're gorgeous, by the way!

AKB
asouthernbrunette.blogspot.com