11.8.15

pinstripe 70s vibe

The thought of getting dressed in the morning has always motivated me to go to school or work. College is when I began really experimenting with clothing and it was the driving force waking me up from bed at 6 am. I loved school and I love my job now but sometimes I need a little help getting excited to get out of bed and on with my day. Dressing just does that for me. 

I wanted to share another work outfit with you. One of my favourite things to do is get dressed for work. Every morning is a fresh slate and I can look completely different from the previous day. These days it feels like anything goes for workwear but I know some workplaces have rules. I work in a hospital in a corporate environment so I try not to show too much skin but I don't hold back my personal style. Some days I'll wear a blouse and pants like below but other days it might be a shift dress and kimono or maxi skirt and beaded top. My colleagues have said: "You just never know what you'll turn around the corner wearing!" 

On this very hot and humid day I grabbed an iced green tea with mint. 


Blouse: Joe Fresh: $7. Pants: Value Village, $6. Shoes: Franco Sarto at The Bay, $50. Purse: Valentina, $26. Sunnies: $10, Camden Market London. Headband: Forever 21, $5. 





PHOTOS BY LISA KIDD

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12.6.14

Sum Summa

Dressing for work can sometimes be difficult in the summer. Especially when your workplace is air-conditioned (which I'm not complaining about!), or also not air-conditioned. Both extremes can make getting dressed in the morning a bit of a puzzle. I've found the best thing to do is to wear my favourite summer pieces but throw layers on top and also ensure I'm not showing too much skin. This is an outfit I wore to work last week. It's super comfy, slightly casual, and playful. The sweater was warm enough to not need an extra layer on top yet it wasn't too hot to wear once I got outside. After work, I switched my heels for flats and this outfit doubled to go shopping with friends after work. 

How will you dress for work this summer? 

Top: H&M, Rikochet Resale, $10. Skirt: Ardene, $5. Leggings: American Apparel, $20 (sale). Shoes: Target, $23. Bag: Winners, $80. Necklace: Material Girl, The Bay, $10. Glasses: Kenzo. 




Photos by Rosie Waugh. 

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