After a great night, and much relaxing and detoxing, it's time to go back to work! Now, I know I'm having a hard time getting my mind back in the work mode, and I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I think that the best way to start 2011 off is by wearing a fun outfit to work. By being excited about what I'm going to wear to work it makes me look forward to getting dressed and facing the day! And, I think it's easier to ease back into a work week, after a nice little vaca, if I am wearing something a little more laid back but still work appropriate and fun!
One thing I try to do with my wardrobe is to not focus so much on specific work clothing vs. every day clothing but instead owning items of clothing that are dynamic and can be worn both to work and outside of work. By doing this you open up your wardrobe and make it more accessible and available for your daily needs. Now, I understand not everyone has the same freedom with their work wardrobe that some of us might, but work clothes can still be fun even with a specific dress code.
After much debate about what to wear for my first day back I landed on cute JBrand Velvet black skinny jeans, a loose fitting black Theory top, a nice grey long cardigan from JCrew and cute new oxford heels I bought last week that I was very excited to wear! Then I added some fun earrings, my usual mix & match stacked bracelets, and my Michael Kors men's watch. Some tips for fun work wardrobe additions are:
1: Great heels - obviously (hence the blog title) I love shoes especially an amazing pair of heels. They can really dress up a nice, well put together work outfit, while still allowing some of your personality to shine through
2: Great earrings - I tend to do fun earrings on a regular basis because I think they really brighten up my face and add a little something to a neutral outfit, without seeming too over done
3: A nice manicure - Sometimes, all you need to feel more polished and put together is a new manicure! I try to keep a regular manicure (of course this is not always possible) but sometimes, when I'm feeling like I need a pick me up, a mani is just the trick, I almost instantly like my look/outfit better, and it doesn't break the bank
For some great places to shop for nice work accessories (and even great shoes) I would try these places:
1: JCrew
2: Bloomingdales (or almost any department store)
3: Ann Taylor/Ann Taylor Loft - I know this might seem old ladyish but with the new designers they have recently hired they have really brought in a lot of cute things (and they're pretty affordable)
4: Banana Republic
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