Casual Can Be Cute

Sometimes when going into work I just can't always motivate myself to get dolled up everyday. However, I'm learning that casual can be cute too. As long as you continually present yourself in the polite professional manner you always do, the attire doesn't always have to be to the nines.

That's how I was feeling today just a t-shirt and jeans kind of day. Had to get my bit of a print in though with one of my favorite pairs of jeans from Free People. This button down blouse is very comfortable and came from the Lou & Grey collection at LOFT. The shoes are a couple years old but still holding up like champions, from Urban Outfitters. I'll be doing a post on the fourth featuring my favorite new purse you all are getting a sneak peak of today. 

Vegan Leather= LOVE

Well Free People has done it again, stolen my heart and made the perfect product. A reversible, vegan leather, purse that is basically four purses in one. Also comes in some amazing variety of colors, I opted for the taupe/colbalt mixture because it goes from totally neutral to bold and daring in a simple flip. The colbalt color is also perfect to compliment my fourth of July look. No big plans tonight but may head into the city for the free concert on the parkway & fireworks (if I can brave going on the train by myself for the first time! haha). This is the first time I've been a little sad I'm not in State College as their fourthfest celebration is known as one of the best in the country.

Bohemian Rhapsody

It has been a very warm week so far down here in Philly and it's been challenging to stay out of the heat and stay cool. I was so happy that I received this beautiful Novella Royale Whiskey romper from the wonderful instagram account of Flower Child Style (check them out). This light weight piece is the perfect romper to be able to beat the heat in. I love the 70's feel of Novella's clothes, almost feels like I should've been born in that decade. How are you all staying out of the heat?

Back To Black

If you read my blog regularly you can tell I am a person who loves bold patterns and bright colors. So for me to go out of my comfort zone I need to be a little more conservative and take a step back in my very outgoing, fashion-forward approach. It is great to change it up sometimes because it's nice to see myself in a different way and challenge myself to think of different style icons that I don't typically look at.

Today's Look:

Necklace- Gypsy Warrior

Dress- French Connection

Shoes- Melissa

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! 

Firefly 2014 Festival Fashion

In the midst of my busy life getting used to the hustle and bustle of city life I am so glad I got to escape for a few hours and attend this amazing festival for the first time. Firefly music festival took place in Dover, DE and thank goodness was just a short hour and a half drive from Philly. I was so happy to go to meet up with some State College friends and more importantly to see all the festival fashion.

I was so stoked that my Festy Besty x Grassroots day collection hat came in the mail just in time for me to sport it at Firefly. Paired that with some cut-off black denim shorts from Forever21 and a pattern batten bralette from my favorite Free People. Enjoy my pictures and videos from my awesome experience! 

Easy & Carefree

Wish this was how my life was going but at least I can dress like it is. I love being able to just be comfortable some days but still being able to be styled and put together. This look can come across as someone who does care about what they look like but also cares about making it work for them and their daily life. I love being able to put relaxed looks together like this.

Pants- Free People

Top- TJ Maxx

Shoes- Madden Girl