Desk to Drinks

Planning a Valentine's Day-related event sometime during the week?  If you are heading straight out from the office to drinks, dinner, or another event, you may not have time to change.

Skirt:  The Limited (old)

But, your look can be ready for romance (even if the romance is with your fabulous self!!) and still be work-appropriate.

Blouse:  Target

Blazer:  New York & Company (old)

Shoes:  Target

Here, I paired a soft pink pencil skirt with a floral crop top.  The blazer keeps you appropriate for work, while it also adds a cooler edge to the overall look.

Ring:  Gift

This is a great look for heading out with friends after work.  Simply swap out a work bag for a cute wristlet or clutch, and you're good to go!

Earrings:  Ixora Boutique

About this bag - I was immediately drawn to the message.  I saw it as a promotion of confidence.  Life's too short to feel negatively about yourself.  A message of self-love can only be positive, right? 

Wristlet:  Torrid

Then, my analytical side kicked in.  Should a bag marketed to women say "girls"?  Does this message promote the annoying and sexist message that women are always supposed to smile and be happy?  Is it insensitive to women who just aren't at a happy place in their lives? 

In the end, my emotional reaction to the bag won out. No matter your size, shape, sex or gender identity, color, abilities, etc., confidence always comes off as attractive.  With confidence, you project positive energy, which draws others to you.  Happy PEOPLE are the prettiest!! :-D

Eyeglass Frames:  Valentino

Do you have any after-work V-Day plans this year?

For the skirt in other looks, see here, here, and here.
For this top in another look, see here.
For this blazer in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Blush and Back Zips

Happy Friday, everyone!!

Today, I'm featuring two recent work outfits that have a few details in common - blush pink and back zips.

Pants:  The Limited (Sold out on-line; may be available in stores)
Blouse:  LOFT Petites (Sold out on-line; see here)

Pants:  The Limited (Available here)Blazer: New York & Company (Available here)

I'm not usually one to buy multiples of clothing items.  I like variety in my wardrobe, and I don't like looking the same everyday.  That said, when it comes to pants, I make an exception, especially if they are a more basic pant like the navy and black skinnies I'm featuring today.

Heels:  Target (Similar here)
Purse:  Forever 21 (Available here)

Cardigan:  LOFT Petites
Heels:  Target (Similar here)

I love the back zip detail as it gives these pants an extra something, and also because it reminds me of when ankle zips were popular when I was a kid. 

I feel like I'm doing a major booty shot here, but how else am I supposed to show you the cool detail?  :-)

Earrings:  Ixora Boutique (Sold out on-line)

I've long been a fan of blush pink - it reminds me of ballet, and as I've stated here before - I LOVE ballet-inspired fashion.

I love how the pale pink adds a soft detail to the darker neutrals.  Pastels are a HUGE trend this spring, and pink, in all its shades, is having a serious moment this year.

Tank:  Target (Available in other colors here)
Blouse:  Gap (old)

Clutch:  The Limited (Available here)
Necklace:  The Limited

Would you wear blush pink?  Are you a fan of back-zipped pants?


For the blush blouse in other looks, see here and here.
For the black cardigan in other looks, see here, here, here, and here.

For the beige blouse in other outfits, see here and here.