Wednesday, February 29, 2012

dotty, zigs, and zags

dash dot dotty, outfit blog, ootd, chevrons, dress as a top, black pants, workfits, black and white
[wearing]
chevrons: everly
pants: j.crew (exactly)
wedges eaten by pants: old navy (similar)
earrings: forever21


dash dot dotty, outfit blog, ootd, chevrons, dress as a top, black pants, workfits, black and white


this is another dress from my too-short-for-work collection that i've re-purposed as a shirt in order to infuse my workwear with some much-needed zig zags.  


dash_chevrons transformation

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

dotty, blue pants, and glitter

dash dot dotty, outfit blog, ootd, blue j.crew minnie pants, silver and blue, glitter flats, workfit
[wearing]
pants: j.crew (exactly)
top: club monaco
jacket: forever21 (similar)
flats: j.crew (similar)
necklace: forever21 (similar)


creative: blue pants.  and not navy blue, but blue blue.
young: shoes with glitter toe caps.  
professional: does lots of gray count?  this was a no-meeting day, so it was just me and my computer hanging out.  i've been wearing blazers a whole lot, so a knit jacket day was in order.  

BLUEPANTS5


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Monday, February 27, 2012

dotty, tall socks, and a lazy sunday

dash dot dotty, ootd, over-the-knee socks, knit tall socks, layered long cardigan, joie black silk dress, old navy cardigan, gray cardigan, knit hat, outfit blog
[wearing]
dress: joie (similar)
cardigan: old navy
tall socks: simply vera
wedges: old navy
hat: forever21 (exactly)
sunnies: ray-ban


[going]
coffee+errands on a comfy sunday.  


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sunday7


sunday3


and this boy took a day off from work.  yessssss.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012

dotty, pattern-mixing, and a not-suit

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[wearing]
jacket: gap
top: forever21 (exactly)
skirt: thrifted (similar)
tights: simply vera
boots: target
necklace: dottymade


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somedays at work i end up being the youngest person in meetings and need to dress more like a grownup.  i don't like (or own for that matter)full suits, so i put together something that kinda resembles a suit without being too matchy.  


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+the boy's feet too


[previously on] piped-edge blazer
three ways to wear a black blazer, remix, ootd, style ideas, what to wear with a black blazer

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

dotty, one dress, and two outfits

february outfit
[wearing]
club collar dress: pins and needles
sweatshirt: target
sweater tights: target
boots: target (similar)


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i wore this dress over the weekend for brunching and was wondering why it doesn't ever get to go to work with me. don't tell the dress, but it is crazy short and probably not so good for anything besides sitting carefully.


february outfit


february outfit


but then i realized that this problem could easily be solved by hiding the questionable hemline under a skirt.  bam.  workday outfit done.


february outfit
[wearing]
club collar dress: pins and needles
skirt: thrifted bananer (similar)
patterned tights: target (similar)
yellow heels: urban outfitters (exactly)


february outfit





Tuesday, February 21, 2012

dotty, stars, and pink

february outfit, dash dot dotty, black pants, hutton trousers, zara blouse, sheer and stars
[wearing]
silk shirt: zara, gift from boy (similar)
stars!: forever21 (similar)
pants: j.crew (exactly)
heels: missoni for target


creative: i paired a starry-printed tank with a sheer silk shirt to make a work-appropriate combination.
young: stars! (said with genuine enthusiasm)
professional: black pants.  white cuffs.  heels that make me 4" taller.  


see the whole series of creative young professional outfits here.


february outfit, sheer pink with stars, star tank, prints and sheer, creative young professional, dash dot dotty


february outfit, sheer pink with stars, star tank, prints and sheer, creative young professional, dash dot dotty

Monday, February 20, 2012

dotty, layers, and more layers

february outfit, dash dot dotty, outfit blog, ootd, winter layers, stripes, florals, trench, rust jeans
[wearing]
trench vest: forever21 (similar)
wool stripes: j.crew 
floral tunic: lc lauren conrad (exactly)
rust jeans: old navy (exactly)
boots: vintage (similar)


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this is a man-repelling amount of layers.  in the past i've kept this vest closed and belted, but i'm really liking it more loosey goosey lately.   


february outfit


february outfit

Friday, February 17, 2012

dotty, ruffles, and bows

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[wearing]
blazer: thrifted
skirt as a shirt: target
pants: j.crew (exactly)
flats: target


creative: this skirt is pretending to be a top.  it's done it before.  
young: there's bows on my shoes and ruffles on my tummy.  
professional: a blazer counts, eh?


if you're new 'round these parts, the rest of the creative young professional series can be found over here.


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Thursday, February 16, 2012

dotty, parking garages, and yellow shoes

dash dot dotty, winter outfit, yellow heels, turquoise scarf, zara cardigan, silk cfan dress, workfit, what to wear to work
[wearing]
dress: c/fan (similar)
cardigan: zara
scarf: souvenir
fleece-lined tights: forever21
yellow heels: urban outfitters (exactly)


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if you've always wondered what the top of my suburban office parking garage looks like at seven in the morning, then this is your lucky day.  maybe someday i'll take you on a tour of the basement gym too.  it's thrilling.  


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[previously on] silk pocket dress
dash_pocketdress

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

dotty, brown, and RED

dash dot dotty, red tights with a red skirt, red outfits, ootd, outfit blog, wear to work
[wearing]
boy's blazer: thrifted
mesh-ish top: forever21
skirt: vintage (similar)
tights: target (similar)
boots: target


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i picked up these superhero hue tights over christmas, but couldn't find a way to wear them that didn't make me look like i was in cahoots with mr. clause.  not like friends, but more like a permanent employee at the north pole.  so, they've been patiently waiting for another red holiday to come around.  it's just their luck that valentine's day is a mere six weeks later.  i still felt absolutely ridiculous wearing them.  maybe i'll forget about this by next december and they'll get another chance.  


dash dot dotty, red tights with a red skirt, red outfits, ootd, outfit blog, wear to work


dash dot dotty, red tights with a red skirt, red outfits, ootd, outfit blog, wear to work


dash dot dotty, red tights with a red skirt, red outfits, ootd, outfit blog, wear to work


dash dot dotty, red tights with a red skirt, red outfits, ootd, outfit blog, wear to work

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

dotty, red, and pink

dash dot dotty, valentine's day, red and pink, pencil skirt, pink and rust, winter, workfit
[wearing]
sweatshirt: target
pencil skirt: j.crew (exactly)
rust tights: target (similar)
booties: target (similar)
belt as bracelet: thrifted
clutch: vintage


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i've been all about pretending that this sweatshirt isn't pajamas by dressing it up.  this combination involves a pencil skirt, heels, and lipstick.  and it seemed like the perfect backdrop for a valentine's day color explosion.  


ootd, valentine's day, rust, red, pink, colorful, brights, what to wear, how to wear


ootd, valentine's day, rust, red, pink, colorful, brights, what to wear, how to wear


ootd, valentine's day, rust, red, pink, colorful, brights, what to wear, how to wear


ootd, valentine's day, rust, red, pink, colorful, brights, what to wear, how to wear


ootd, valentine's day, rust, red, pink, colorful, brights, what to wear, how to wear

Monday, February 13, 2012

dotty, cupcakes, and layers

dash dot dotty, an outfit blog, ootd, sequins, marled, trench vest, winter layers, sweater tights, target suede booties
[wearing]
trench vest: forever 21 (similar)
cardigan: zara
sequin dress: lc lauren conrad (similar)
sweater tights: target
boots: target (similar)


[going]
out for cupcakes with elena, who likes all the same cupcake flavors as me (all of them).


dash dot dotty, an outfit blog, ootd, sequins, marled, trench vest, winter layers, sweater tights, target suede booties