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My Weekday Wardrobe

03/22/14 | Ann Taylor, C. Wonder, cupcakes and cashmere, Fashion and Style, Forever 21, J Crew, Loft, Pimperlime, Sperry, Zappos

When I read Emily at Cupcakes and Cashmere’s post that she was going to begin photographing her outfits because she worked from home and was in a rut, it made think that I should follow suit. For the past month and a half she has been dutifully taking photos of her looks and posting them on Friday’s with the title “My Weekday Wardrobe”.  While I love the idea, I was hesitant – I still haven’t mastered my tripod nor did I have someone to take photos of me nor did I have as spectacular of a closet as she does.

But hey, that’s not why you are here and that is not why I am writing this.  I decided I wanted to try this out but have been waiting to start because of my camera and then I remembered Erin introduced me to the Afterlight app so each day this week I found a different place in my office to try and take pictures.  I know some are washed out, it is a learning process! I have been forming a really bad habit of wearing leggings as pants.  Kelly, they are not pants. I know this, but sometimes it is hard. Knowing I was going to do this made me put together five outfits with “real” clothes.  Take a look:

Monday – On days when I am not leaving the office I like to truly take advantage of the very lenient dress code and play with bold colors, fun patterns, and over al, revel in the comfortableness.  If I do this on a weekly basis I am sure you will see much more of these Baroque skinny jeans from F21!

Tuesday – After a full day of work I knew I was headed to the Ad Think conference after work.  Going to an event where the dress code is not listed is always stressful – you never want to be under dressed but being overdressed makes you stand out.  It turns out I fit right in, thank goodness! This LOFT blazer is one of my favorites and I think the J. Crew earrings and C. Wonder shoes really make it!

Wednesday  – A busy day was interrupted with a client lunch which is why I threw this Ralph Lauren crest blazer over a very simple outfit.  This blazer just makes me really happy and these black boots are a staple (the same from Monday). 


Thursday  –  I had client meetings that required three subway rides, two train rides, and two trips in the car.  For formal meetings I prefer a suit but when it is super wrinkled that is never good so this Ralph Lauren wrap dress was the way to go.  I wish I didn’t have to wear tights but it was far too cold not to – I thought the striped tights worked well with the chain link pattern of the dress. 

Friday Casual Friday is my favorite.  I know I can wear jeans any day of the week but I like to do so on Fridays.  This Piperlime top has been one of my favorites since I bought it in JUne at Piperlime with Aimee Song. I am 99% sure it is supposed to be a beach cover up but I don’t care, with an undershirt it is a cute top!

So there you go, my looks for the week.  I actually had fun remembering to take pictures every day and knowing I was going to do so helped me steer clear from my leggings as pants rut. I also realized how I pose really does make a difference and maybe some of these items I need to re-evaluate, it legitimately looks like I gained or lost 10 pounds between some of these photos.  Note to self. 
Here is the question, should I do this every week? 
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Comments

  1. Clever Girl Reviews says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:39 am

    Friday is my favorite!

  2. Jessica @ Here&Now says

    March 27, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    Good for you stepping out of your comfort zone! The one with the pink wall is my favorite!
    xx
    Here&Now

  3. jackie jade says

    March 23, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    love all your outfits – that dress is my fave! i need to start dressing better on a daily basis too. sometimes i just get so laaaazy for work haha.

  4. Emily Finta says

    March 23, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    Love all your outfits. I work at a super small company (5 employees, 3 which are boys) and I always feel weird dressing fancier. I really miss dressing up!

  5. Lucia Gallego says

    March 23, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Great idea, I love your daily outfits! 🙂 On Wednesday you look very very pretty! 🙂

    http://www.luciagallegoblog.com

  6. Stephanie @ Diary of a Debutan says

    March 23, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    So many fabulous pieces! That blazer is to DIE FOR, and you can never EVER go wrong with a bow belt!

    xo,
    Stephanie
    Diary of a Debutante
    http://www.thediaryofadebutante.com

  7. Angela Rose Tinted Lenses says

    March 23, 2014 at 7:19 am

    I love this idea your pictures are great and THOSE jeans are fabulous!! Xx

  8. Madeline Mihaly says

    March 22, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    you should definitely try this for a few weeks and see how it goes. I’m sure it will only get better!

    Maddy

    http://cassidylou.com

  9. Tory says

    March 22, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Oh my goodness I love those Baroque skinny jeans!! I’m so sad they’re from F21, because that means they’re probably sold out by now 🙁

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