Serious Bizzness

Blazer, J. Crew; top, LOFT (swap); pants, Banana Republic; shoes, J. Crew; bag, Marc Jacobs; necklace, Cleo
Blazer, J. Crew; top, LOFT (swap); pants, Banana Republic; shoes, J. Crew; bag, Marc Jacobs; necklace, Cleo

Whenever I have client meetings at work these days, I struggle to find the right balance for my outfits: I want to look professional, of course, but not over-dressed for the occasion (which, in my case, tends to be client meetings on the more informal side). I thought this attempt struck a good balance; chalk it up to business separates, in neutral colours, with a small dash of sparkle.

all neutral
all neutral
hey, awkward pose
hey, awkward pose

There are actually a lot of different colours going on here, but because everything is muted, it doesn’t scream “I was a maccaw in a previous lifetime”. Another #adulting success, you guys.

wait, is that the neighbour staring?
wait, is that the neighbour staring?

The Transatlantic Skirt

Blazer, Aritzia; top, Loft (swap); skirt, Boden (via eBay and Lou); shoes, Ellen Tracy; bag, Mulberry (via eBay)
Blazer, Aritzia; top, Loft (swap); skirt, Boden (via eBay and Lou); shoes, Ellen Tracy; bag, Mulberry (via eBay)

This dress has seen more travel action than I have in the last 3 years. It’s traveled across the Atlantic 3 – THREE! – times. First, when I bought it from an eBay in the UK. Then, when I sent to Lou in a clothes swap. And, finally, back my way from Lou, who sweetly offered to reunite us after she heard I was pining for it again.

Not content with stealing the skirt off her, um, tush, I also stole her outfit idea. Don’t y’all rush to be my friend now.

(Love ya, girl!)

red suede shoes of sadness!
red suede shoes of sadness!

Shorts Story

top, Joe Fresh; shorts, J. Crew Factory; shoes, J. Crew; bag,
top, Joe Fresh; shorts, J. Crew Factory; shoes, J. Crew; bag, Coach (vintage)

Get it?! This is a post about shorts, and it’s going to be a short one too. Ha-ha!

Happy Friday everyone – and happy Fourth of July to my American readers!

don't let my legs scare ya - I'm not actually a ghost
don’t let my legs scare ya – I’m not actually a ghost