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Business Casual Everyday Outfits My Style

Closet Confection: All Buttoned Up

2012_1130_outfit12012_1130_outfit1{Zara Jacket & Riding Pants, Uniqlo Shirt, Celine Handbag, Maison Martin Margiela x H&M Shoes (another cool pair), Prada Sunglasses}

So the bad news is that in the middle of this photoshoot, my camera died on me.  It literally just shut off and refuses to turn on anymore.  The good news is that I have a warranty… and I almost never buy warranties.  It’ll be a few weeks before it’s fixed, so I’ll have to figure out an alternative solution for taking photos in the mean time.

Now onto the shoes…

Aren’t they spectacular?!  They were the first thing my eyes were drawn to when I first saw the Maison Martin Margiela x H&M collection.  The transparent lucite heel is beyond cool, but the shoes do have one little flaw (at least for an introvert like me).  The flaw is that they are such conversation starters!  Seriously, I got stopped repeatedly by people asking me about them.  That took me by surprise as I’ve seen some pretty outrageous getups in New York City, and people rarely even bat an eye.

Business Casual My Style

Closet Confection: Brown Check Skirt + Cream Cableknit Sweater

2012_1122_outfit32012_1122_outfit42012_1122_outfit22012_1122_outfit1{Miss Sixty Coat (similar), Rugby Sweater, J. Crew Skirt, Vintage Chanel Brooch via eBay, Hue Tights, Vince Camuto Booties,  Fendi FS5141 Sunglasses}

Growing up, no one ever mistook me for a tomboy.  Nevertheless, I do like to occasionally dabble in menswear-inspired fashion.  Take this skirt, for instance.  It’s made from the loveliest mini-check tweed and reminds me a little of one of my husband’s blazers.  I was eyeing it for over a month when I finally scooped it up at my local J. Crew for almost half off the original price.  After that, it was a no-brainer for me to pair it with soft angora-blend sweater and sleek ankle boots.