I'll Be the King of Me

 

 

 

Feeling extra business professional today with my cute, casual, work look. A little equestrian inspired with a touch a femininity. I don' t know what I would do without these Jeffery Campbell Joe Lace-up boots. They just go with everything and are the perfect boot for work, going out with friends, or an afternoon of errands. The top and blazer are both from Ann Taylor LOFT found on sale. My black dress pants are Banana Republic.

Bodycon Fever

I've been dying to rock this little number since I bought it this summer from Topshop at Nordstrom. It is such an amazing print on a bodycon dress that can still be made work appropriate with the right look. I decided to pair it with some over-the-knee boots and thigh high socks, as well as a blazer to polish off the look. I feel this would also look great with a cardigan, opaque tights, and chelsea boots for another put together, work appropriate style.

Business Casual

Happy Tuesday everyone! Hope this school year is off to a great start for everyone and getting back into a routine hasn't been too much of a hassle.   As for me it's been a whole new ball game this year getting used to just balancing work full time, living in a new place, and being done with school for the first time in my life. Keeping it short and sweet again I just wanted to share with you another twist on modern business casual. I love that business professional and business casual standards have changed so much especially for women in the last 5 years.  It gives you so much more freedom to build your wardrobe around pieces you can wear to work and transition into a nice night out with girlfriends or  a flirty date night while still looking appropriate. 

I'm So Fancy

Or at least I like to think so sometimes. Dressing up has always been sometime fun for me to do. It doesn't hurt when it's part of your job to make other people feel good about themselves too. I believe that your confidence goes a long way if you feel good in how you feel and what you are wearing. Today's look is a simple yet sophisticated and put together at the same time. These paisley print pants from Forever21 add the flare to the outfit I need. While the blouse from H&M really classes the outfit up, along with the gold jewelry I've paired with it. This diamond ring is my grandmothers and is always sentimental for me when I wear it.

Modern Business Casual

I love to dress nicely at work but I also hate when you're rushing home afterwards to get into "comfortable" clothes to go out to drinks with friends. That is why I believe it is so important to have that transitional look that you can still be appropriate in the office in but also be able to just go straight out to dinner after work without worrying that you look too business like.

That is why I decide to showcase a look I recently wore to work and would definitely also wear out, with a quick couple changes. This adorable jumpsuit from H&M is very form flattering on my petite frame, but with the cut-outs on the side I decided to wear a camisole underneath it for work. Throw on an Arc. & Co. drape front blazer over top and I was work ready. Change the flat into a heel and loose the camisole and jacket & you're ready for drinks! 

Business Casual Done Right

Growing up in the generation I did, we tend to push the envelope when it comes to style trends and breaking the so called fashion rules that have been followed for far too long. However, I do see one giant problem with the girls my age when they are trying to enter the professional world and that is they don't always know what is necessarily business casual appropriate.

DONT'S: 

• Don't wear a skirt you would wear out to a frat to an interview. 
• If it's a top that has cleavage showing please put a camisole on underneath. 
• Heels should be appropriate for the office you're interviewing for, not a pair of stilettos. 

DO:

• Get advice from people who are currently working in the field you're interviewing for on how to dress.
• Be classy without being matronly. 
• Spend the money you need in order to look good, it will pay off. 

Today I am attending a Career Day function that South Hills is putting on for those of us getting ready to graduate. I wanted to dedicate this post to how thankful I am for going to a university with such a high job placement rate and will do everything in my power to get to the job of my dreams. My business casual look went something like this: