It's 6:15 am and your phone blares a generic tone for the third time. That's your last chance to snooze, and it's still pitch black and freezing cold in your room. The last thing you want to do is roll out of bed and get dressed for the work day. If only there was something that could motivate you to spring out of the right side of the bed... What if I told you that getting dressed in clothes that make you feel good could change the direction of your entire day? You've heard it a hundred times from me, and probably a thousand times from other fashion outlets -- but when you look good, you feel good. It's that simple. So give yourself a reason to get excited for the day! (Not that your morning small talk with Becky at the water cooler doesn't excite you enough.) Whether you work in a traditional work environment, sit at a cubicle, spend time hands-on with clients, or spend most of your days on your feet, there's always a way to put a twist on your workwear to boost your mood. Let's take a look. dress updateIt's easy to fall into the same routine: black dress, favorite heels, and whichever cardigan or blazer you have hanging over the back of your chair at the office. Update your dress look by investing in a black floral number. Not only is it easy to find in your fave fast fashion stores and designer boutiques alike, but it's a timeless pattern that will be around for quite a while. That, and the fact that you can play with the colors in the flowery pattern, make this an extremely easy piece to style. Pair your new bouquet-esque dress with modern, simple jewelry and trendy suede knee-high boots. A chunky heel makes these easy to walk in for all-day wear, and keeps your legs warm without having to opt for leggings -- or god forbid, pantyhose. Photo Credit | Alice + Olivia dress | Ann Taylor boots | See by Chloe crossbody | Mango coat | Melissa Joy Manning earrings | Madewell stacking rings | Chanel nail color rock that turtleneckLet's face it. You're either a turtleneck girl, or you're not. Now if you can stand the uber-high neckline (unlike myself,) a solid colored turtleneck is a winter must-have. Choose a light-weight sweater in your go-to shade and tuck it into high waisted pants or a pencil skirt for the work week. Pair it with any jeans from your closet for a weekend uniform. Wear it any time, any place, and layer it with almost anything you like. It's the ultimate wintertime blank canvas. If you're not a fan of the thin turtleneck material and only want to go for a chunky cable knit, don't worry about tucking it in. Any extra bulk underneath a sleek trouser is a bit too unsightly. But if you're covering up your waist line, remember to show off a little bit of skin to compensate. A cropped pant to show the ankle or a rolled up sleeve to show off the wrist are two easy options. Photo Credit | JoosTricot turtleneck | See by Chloe high-waisted trousers | Burberry tote | Zara heels | River Island coat | Henri Bendel earrings | Givenchy lipstick street-style suitIs anyone as stoked as I am that it's slowly becoming more acceptable to wear t-shirts in the office? Maybe your workplace isn't ready for it yet, and that's okay. But if you're working in a creative or more lax environment, chances are that you can rock a look like the one below. Embrace your inner androgynous girl and layer that sparkly graphic tee that you saw in the Zara window under an oversized suit. Work-appropriate due to the lapels and the pleats, but comfortable enough to totally forget that you're wearing a suit. Yeah, I'm in. If you'd rather not look like Ferris Beuller's mom at 9:00 am on a Wednesday,Try a more modern print or even a solid color. But the ultimate key to achieving a successful tee look for work is to completely lean into it. Make it stylish (no old t-shirts from high school softball), make it trendy (by completing the look with equally-trendy pieces like patent leather chelseas) and make it your own. It can go both ways; you only look your best if you feel good, too. Photo Credit | Mango trousers | Mango blazer | Zara t-shirt | Rebecca Minkoff boots | Uno De 50 necklace | Uno De 50 ring | Steve Madden tote | Gucci sunglasses Thanks for being so patient in between posts! I'll try and be better about replying to blog post requests in the future. Remember that if you'd like to see a topic featured (or updated from an older post,) feel free to drop me a note from my contact page!
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