Pleated Tank

No lie, I just LOVE this full skirt.  It's a little dressy for my normal "librarian chic" as my friend likes to call my workday style, but it goes with everything and today that's a pleated tank.  I used to always only wear off-white or black with this skirt until I figured out that almost any print piece can go with any solid piece!  Like Tim Gunn would say "Make it Werk!" My comfy two-toned flats keep it still neutral and have me thinking about finding some two-toned brogues to add to my footwear collection.  I never would have thought five years ago I'd be trading my loved heels for a collection of brogues.

Dusty Rose

 

A pencil skirt and some brogues are my go-to uniform lately.  I had this huge adoration for the figure of a pencil skirt, but I feel like it might be related only to the fall.  Pencil skirts don't feel spring-like. I have dusty rose lace and a bit of dusty rose print on my skirt today pulled together with a rather ordinary gray cardigan.  But the brogues, how I love them (especially with heel inserts, thank you very much).  I'm professing this right before our Midwest spring truly starts- with the first days of May later this week.  Time to flip the calendar, too!

Navy and Hot

Navy and Hot over hurrr. I mean hot like hot pink, or electric pink, or just plain old bright, happy pink.  I originally pair my flouncy navy dress with more muted colors like black, white, or even oatmeal, but my Monday's need more bright.  I feel like my shiny, silver bangles are another brightness, though maybe I should have went with non-neutral navy flats.  Or sandals.  But I fear our crazy almost-tornadic conditions and don't trust it's not going to rain when the sky is ominous. Just another reason for some hot color.

Crisp White

Crisp white was my morning go-to because nothing seemed right and it's impossible to stare down your full closet while only thinking you have NOTHING to wear.  So, I grabbed a crisp white new linen button up and one of my favorite Loft skirts and didn't even spend a second figuring out which shoes to wear.  I usually gravitate to patterns! and layers! and even with more patterns! But today, it felt different and I dig it.  Violet and white and black and white. Always with the black.  All of these things with simple silver details like a teeny tiny single diamond key necklace, a chained cuff, and my favorite jade ring.

Leopard with Leopard

Leopard with leopard goes, right? I didn't feel like my plain black flats on a rainy day gave me inspiration.  Since the pattern on my dress forms into leopard-like spots at the bottom, I kind of figured it would look okay and I feel good about it!  The hair though, is another problem.  I am a chicken when it comes to chopping off my hair but I need new and I need change and when the seasons are rolling through you might as well take that opportunity, ya dig?  Now, to find the perfect hair-makeover app...

Black on a Bright Day

I'm wearing black on a bright day, so it's a bit wrinkly and a bit blown out from the sun.  It was a morning where I just stared into my closet and nothing seemed like it inspired me.  Then I just went with the basics: a black button (the fit is perfect for a collared shirt; from Express) up, a stretchy black/white/gray pencil skirt, and a string of pearls with my black oxfords.  Plus, who has time to iron? Or, who has time to steam clothing, when you wake up 20 minutes late?!  I'm comfortable and matchy-matchy so it'll get me through the day.

Gold and Teal

Black and white, with gold and teal; here's my look of the day!  I love that you can take any black and white dress and mix any colors you like together to accessorize with it!  I was inspired by this triple Sisco Berluti Charity bracelet set I received in my PopSugarMustHave Resort collection with its dark gold, bright gold, and teal colors.  I grabbed a teal skinny belt (knotted here, because I bought it too large and haven't made new holes for the clasp yet), and a gold cardigan.  My glass murano ring even has a teal bloom in it, so to keep it a little more neutral I added plain black flats.  I was debating on busting out the Smashbox Santigolden Age Summer Collection eyeliners I also received in the Resort box; but that might be a little too flashy (at the office).

Pop of Red

Oops! I totally did it again; I'm wearing a t-shirt (at the office)!  Today I have a Pop of Red with a cotton knit cardigan, matched with an embellished tee from Target and a lovely tiered skirt that is all kinds of springy.  I made the mistake of going with nude flats, when you tell from the last photo that my legs are just in dire need of any and all kinds of sun!  Those black tights did not help.  And I'm almost the same color as that stack of manilla folders on the floor (the horror)!  But, back to the red- I just love the brightness and kept it neutral with more small black and white accessories.

Drapey Shift

I got a lovely new drapey shift top and since it's just black and white I was in heaven.  It can be layered (at the office) or worn as a separate on the weekends.  Black, white, and gray always.  I didn't snag a pic of my shoes, but they are my brogues in all black.  I've been debating about getting a caramel brown pair, but I just don't have much brown in any shade in my wardrobe.  Does that I mean I need more brown, or that I should stay away from that color scheme?  Ah well, I also have bangles galore, a sparkly scarf, and was sporting my GoldenTote bag today so it's a good Friday!

Waterfall Cardi

Oh yes! - this dress is a fave and not just because of the color and fit and ornate applique on the bodice, but because it goes with black all day every day.  Even chilly spring days when the sun is playing hide and seek.  But today I have a waterfall cardi lying draped around me; I can't stop messing with it since some layers are long.  Basic black flats and black tights and even a pin in my hair today. I spend more time than I should in an office chair, and today someone commented on my unique posture so I used it as a photo op!