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Weekend Takes

Dress, Anthropologie (via eBay); cardigan, J. Crew (via eBay); jacket, Tommy Hilfiger; shoes, Old Navy
Dress, Anthropologie (via eBay); cardigan, J. Crew (via eBay); jacket, Tommy Hilfiger; shoes, Old Navy

I know this is supposed to be more of an office style-oriented blog, but can you guys handle a couple more weekend outfits? The warm weather means I can still take photos outside, and thank God for that! The basement dungeon is giving me the sads, y’all.

vintage pendant
vintage pendant

Hey, look: cute vintage pendant. I bought this a year ago on my first trip to Ottawa. Since, I’m heading back there again next month, I’m on the lookout for another sweet souvenir. If you’re got some recc’s on places to stop in, let me know.

windy day hair
windy day hair
sans jacket
sans jacket

And, now, for something completely different: schoolmarm chic!

Dress, Joe Fresh; shirt, J. Crew (via consignment); shoes, Ferragamo (via Etsy); bag, Ferragamo (via eBay)
Dress, Joe Fresh; shirt, J. Crew (via consignment); shoes, Ferragamo (via Etsy); bag, Ferragamo (via eBay)

OK, I probably should have kept this one off the blog, but … eh. I’m currently knee deep in final revisions for my book, and on top of work and family commitments, I’m just about tapped out – of words and creative mojo. So, until next time, I’ll leave you with a couple more photos of my oh-so-fashionable weekend look.

schoolmarm chic?
schoolmarm chic?
what a difference a bit of denim makes!
what a difference a bit of denim makes!

Weekend Boho, Fall Edition

Tunic, Etro (via consignment); sweater, Zara (thrifted); scarf, gift; boots, Josef Seibel; bag, Gucci (via consignment)
Tunic, Etro (via consignment); sweater, Zara (thrifted); scarf, gift; boots, Josef Seibel; bag, Gucci (via consignment)

I have two modes on weekends: simple casual, and boho. You don’t need three guesses to figure out which category this outfit falls under. Well, the title is a dead giveaway, for one thing. Plus, there’s nothing simple or casual about this silk Etro tunic. Just look at that pattern mix!

Britt, baby
Britt, baby
bundled up & boho
bundled up & boho

Here’s a better look at the bazillion different prints and textures going on:

All The Prints And Textures
All The Prints And Textures

In all honesty, this outfit is a total mish mash of things that may or may not go together, but which all serve the important purposes of (a) keeping me warm, while (b) wearing a completely impractical-for-the-weather garment. But that’s the beauty of boho, right? Mish mash is its middle name. That’s how I’m calling it anyway.

black & brown together? why not
black & brown together? why not

My Office Style

Blazer, Aritzia; top & pants, J. Crew Factory; necklace, BR; shoes, Manolo Blahnik (thrifted); bag, Marc Jacobs (via eBay)
Blazer, Aritzia; top & pants, J. Crew Factory; necklace, BR; shoes, Manolo Blahnik (thrifted); bag, Marc Jacobs (via eBay)

Personal style at the office can certainly seem like a complex conundrum of messages and subtexts and politics, but at the same time it can be pretty straightforward. If you find a “uniform” (or two, or three) that works for you, it can be very simple indeed. For me, a “uniform” works if it checks off the following boxes: (a) it feels comfortable, (b) it makes me feel confident, (c) it makes me feel at least a tiny bit excited about the day ahead (even on the worst days), and (d) it fits my office dress code. Can’t forget that last one, sigh.

My blah, blah, blahs aside, this was a pretty solid outfit. I finally found some dressier tanks at J. Crew Factory, and bought one in white, blush, and black ($10 a piece, totally worth it). As much as I love my prints, a solid colour top is sometimes just the ticket.

green for the win!
green for the win!
things are looking up ... up, I tell you
things are looking up … up, I tell you

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your Office Style #OOTD to EverywearYEG for a chance to be featured in next Tuesday’s (October 6) spread in the Edmonton Journal. I was thrilled to be asked to help “curate” this theme, and I have been having a lot of fun checking out everyone’s amazing office style on Instagram. Hey, it’s not too late to wow me, so come and join in the fun!

office style for everyone!
office style for everyone!