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Closet Confection: Seeing Spots

Outfit of the Day: Dolce & Gabbana Blouse, H&M Skirt, Elliott Lucca Handbag, Chanel Shoes, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses

Outfit of the Day: Dolce & Gabbana Blouse, H&M Skirt, Elliott Lucca Handbag, Chanel Shoes, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses

Outfit of the Day: Dolce & Gabbana Blouse, H&M Skirt, Elliott Lucca Handbag, Chanel Shoes, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses

Outfit of the Day: Dolce & Gabbana Blouse, H&M Skirt, Elliott Lucca Handbag, Chanel Shoes, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses
{Dolce & Gabbana Blouse and Chanel Shoes via eBay, H&M Skirt, Elliott Lucca Handbag via Loehmann’s, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses via Nordstrom’s Rack}

Just another day at the office…

Whenever I’m at a loss for what to wear to work, I often find myself resorting to a classic black and white ensemble.  I even have all of my black and white dresses and bottoms placed together in one corner of my closet for easy access when I’m just too bleary-eyed and unmotivated to do much thinking.  It’s pretty much fool-proof dressing.  The key for making this look work in the summertime is to stick with sheer, lightweight pieces.  Fun accents like my polka dot skirt and bow-front blouse also help inject a little personality into the ensemble and keep me from feeling like a corporate drone.

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Closet Confection: Cool. Calm. Collected.

Outfit of the Day: H&M Polka Dot Blouse, Banana Republic Skirt, BCBG Spectator Pumps

Outfit of the Day: H&M Polka Dot Blouse, Banana Republic Skirt, BCBG Spectator Pumps

Outfit of the Day: H&M Polka Dot Blouse, Banana Republic Skirt, BCBG Spectator Pumps

Outfit of the Day: H&M Polka Dot Blouse, Banana Republic Skirt, BCBG Spectator Pumps

Outfit of the Day: H&M Polka Dot Blouse, Banana Republic Skirt, BCBG Spectator Pumps
{H&M Blouse, Banana Republic Skirt, BCBG Spectator Pumps via Loehmann’s, Bulova Watch, Street Vendor & Henri Bendel Bracelets}

Black skirt. White blouse. Patent leather pumps.

Pretty much your standard workplace attire, but I think it’s the small details that make this outfit special and give it a slightly retro vibe.

Since I knew I’d be dashing to several meetings throughout the day, I wanted to wear something polished and not too fussy.  Trust me when I say I was grateful for such a light-weight, breezy blouse and comfy heels as I hopped in and out of hot subway stations and braved the sticky summer heat.

I’d love to hear how you guys are managing to stay cool, calm and collected this summer…

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Closet Confection: How to Succeed In Business Without Really Matching

Zara Dress, H&M Blazer, Calvin Klein Belt, BCBG Shoes

Zara Dress, H&M Blazer, Calvin Klein Belt, BCBG Shoes

Zara Dress, H&M Blazer, Calvin Klein Belt, BCBG Shoes

Zara Dress, H&M Blazer, Calvin Klein Belt, BCBG Shoes
{Zara Dress, H&M Blazer, Calvin Klein Belt and BCBG Shoes via Filene’s Basement}

I’m pretty proud of the clever outfit concoctions that I’ve put together to help me avoid wearing suits to work.  But I have to say that this one takes the cake.

I got this blazer on a whim a while back, but I wasn’t really sure how I’d wear it.  Then divine inspiration struck at 6am as I stumbled out of bed one morning… or perhaps I was so bleary-eyed that I just grabbed two random items in the same color scheme.  Whatever the case, I don’t think I’ve ever received so many compliments on one of my work ensembles as this one.

Who knew clashing patterns could be so office-friendly?