Deep Blue

I love this dress. This Theory dress is made of the softest blue suede ever. You might have noticed it last month in my budget recap and I've been waiting for a good day to make its debut. With the winter that we've been having here in  New Jersey, I've been waiting for a day that is free of sleet, snow and hail!

Just about everyone at the office asked to feel this dress, it just looks luscious! Today I paired it with a simple white button down (my fave is this totally affordable option from Banana Republic) and riding boots.  As the weather warms this spring, I'll shed the layers and rejoice in the sun!

Dress: Theory

Shirt: Banana Republic

Tights: Anthropologie

Boots: Ralph Lauren

Lauren Ralph Lauren Boots · Ralph Lauren Boots · Fogal Hosiery

Tulips in Spring

Spring is taking its time in coming to the Tri-State. I haven't even seen any tulips popping up yet! In order to cheer myself up the other day, I decided to bring spring in my outfit. I have a whole bunch of simply sheath dresses and decided to layer this French Connection cardigan over a simple grey sheath.

Even though I still had to wear tights under my dress, the color and print really made it feel like spring. Until it started snowing.

Sweater: French Connection

Dress: Hugo Boss

Belt: J Crew

Shoes: TAHARI

Pretty Polly Hosiery · White House Black Market Belts · Burberry Belts

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Wilde Prints

The weather around here is really getting hilarious! Last Thursday brought another snow day from work as fourteen inches of snow came down, followed by two hours of hard rain, followed by another three inches of snow. This week we are expecting to see temperatures rise above fifty degrees and I'm expecting to see things floating down the street as the entire state of New Jersey is a flood zone.

In order to cheer myself up from this silly weather, I threw on one of my favorite printed skirts.  I got this bold pencil skirt from Anthropologie this past Fall and have been wearing it from warm weather though the snowstorms. (Someone is selling a size 12 on Poshmark!) 

If you need a little cheering up, wear one of your bright, summery prints with a few of your winter pieces. You'll be feeling like spring in no time, because I think we can't expect real spring for another few weeks.

Jacket: Elie Tahari

Blouse: Banana Republic

Skirt: Tracy Reese via Anthropologie

Heels: Tahari

Nanette Lepore Mid-length Skirts · Versace Mid-length Skirts · Minnie Rose Skirts

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Adorable Work Wear

I've been having a great time with my new dress code at work.  I suppose it's only fun because it's different.  I'm sure after a few months of no casual days, I'll be sick of dressing up for work everyday.  For now I'll enjoy the novelty of it!

I wore this to work last week and was told that I looked adorable.  Sounds good to me.  When you wear a flouncy skirt, there are only a few words you can use to describe it. I got this See by Chloe skirt at Roundabout consignment in Soho.  I've found some great pieces there recently!  I paired it up with this blouse from one of my favorite shops, Joie.

For the remainder of the week I wore lots and lots of pants, with tights under them.  I'm not liking this cold weather.  Is it spring yet?

Jacket: Kenneth Cole

Blouse: Joie (on sale now!)

Skirt: See by Chloe (from Consignment, see below for more options)

Booties: Tahari

Sunglasses: RayBan

Tibi Skirts · BCBGMAXAZRIA Mid-length Skirts · Rag and Bone Boots

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Fancy Pants Business Casual

I've been working at my new job for just over a month and have really been enjoying it!  It's a very small company and it's exciting to be in on the ground floor of something.  I've been doing a combination of research and business development and lots of work on setting up our new chemistry labs.  I've also been having fun dressing the part of a businesswoman.  

Today I layered one of my favorite Anthro peplums under a warm, yet structured, knit blazer.  To keep the look from being completely monochromatic, I threw on these comfy flats.  I picked them up at TJ Maxx last year, but I have seen them recently at Marshalls in another color!

Depending on what my calendar says will determine my footwear.  This particular day I was touring some labs and needed to be quick on my feet, no high heels this day for me!

Notice anything different about these pictures?  Ten points to the person that figures it out!

MICHAEL Michael Kors Flats · Steve Madden Flats · Calvin Klein Flats

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Hi ho, hi ho...

I'm off to my first day at my new job today! I really have no idea what to expect once I arrive, other than filling out my I-9. Everything about my new job is different from my old one. The size and format of the company, location, dress code.  Since I did a lot of lab work at my last job, I used to head to work in jeans and flats. You can tell from my current dress, that I won't be in the lab today!

I'm new to this whole business casual dress code, it will take a while before I find my personal work style.  How do you dress at your job? Is your workplace a suit and heels kind of place, or are you rocking your favorite jeans every day? I need some inspiration!

Baby it's cold outside!

Jacket - Sachin & Babi via Saks off 5th
Blouse - Anne Taylor
Necklace - Charming Charlies
Skirt - Nanette Lapore via Neiman Marcus Last Call
Shoes - TAHARI via DSW
Computer Bag - Kate Spade

Marc by Marc Jacobs Bags · Kate Spade Shoulder Bags · Roberto Festa Pumps

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