rediscovery: this club monaco silk dress i bought in nyc in 2010. the colour makes me so happy and it’s “pretty” perfect for the summer, don’t you think?!
2012: handbag – asos; shoes – nine west/2011 – cuff – jacob/2010: silver chain necklace – unknown/2010: silk dress – club monaco; black beaded necklace – french connection
i’ve worn this with white skinny jeans and white wide-legged trousers as well in the past. so stay tuned for similar pairings in posts to come while its still hot out!
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discovery: that the length of work appropriate shorts will vary depending on where you work. i personally like to work a bermuda short in the hot days of summer for work, pair it with a blouse and some heels (see yesterdays post as well).
out of office i like to go shorter if its a 30 degree kinda day. but if i could wear them to work, i think i would be inspired by this look:
however, i’ve decided, for the purposes of this post, to wear the same polka dot blouse worn above (because i forgot to recreate a look using this inspiration photo) to dress up my weekend shorts for a work environ where short shorts are acceptable:
2012: bermuda shorts – anne taylor, loft; taupe handbag + blouse – sara; black patent pumps – nine west; white shorts – joe fresh/2010: patent pumps + black shorts – joe fresh/2009: red pumps – nine west/2002: handbag – marks & spencer
and just because ‘you think’ you can wear short shorts in the cube, doesn’t necessarily make it so. be mindful of your office’s dress code and when in doubt, ask.
also you could totally wear these shorts out socially – swap the pumps for some flats…or not… and forget about work all together. drinks on a patio anyone?
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discovery: shorts that hit you just above the knee can be a great business casual look to beat the heat in the hot days of summer. throw on a light cropped blazer over a basic tee, and a statement necklace and some pumps and voila, you are cube worthy!
2012: shorts – anne taylor, loft; pumps – nine west; necklace – stella & dot/2011: tank top – h&m/2002: cropped jacket – tristan; handbag – marks & spencer
i also discovered when it comes to wearing shorts for work, i prefer to wear a walking short on a casual friday instead of mid-week. but i think it can work any day of the week if you dress it up right.
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discovery: i’m not really into accessories as much as i should be. i’ve discovered however, that it’s a great way to add oomph to your workwear.
2012: statement necklace – stella & dot, skirt – joe fresh, blazer – h&m/2011: tank top – h&m, handbag – asos/2010: patent pumps – joe fresh
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discovery: seeing spots and embracing the peplum in this h&m blouse.
2012: blouse – h&m, skirt – joe fresh, pumps – nine west/2011: cuff – jacob/ 2002: handbag – marks & spencer
this look goes to show you can still be on trend/current with your work-wear without looking overly trendy or spending a lot of money.
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rediscovery: this green dress from a few years ago. got it on sale @ banana republic and it’s a great go to for work in the summer.
2012: go overboard polish – essie, purse – aldo, shoes – nine west/2010: dress – banana republic/2005: accessories – le chateau
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rediscovery: this girlie $25 dress from smart set that i’ve ‘work’ed out since 2008!
2012: handbag – cole haan/ 2011: red patent pumps – me too, necklace – fragments jewellers/ 2008: dress – smart set
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discovery: working denim and white for a cube appropriate look:
2012: pants + denim shirt (on sale $14.95) – joe fresh/ 2011: leopard wedges – nine west/ 2010: statement necklace and bracelet – fragments jewellers
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Swagger & Greys 