Work Wear

I was wearing:

Grey knit sweater - Banana Republic

White button-down - Ports International (vintage)

Gem headband - Banana Republic

Black trousers - Penney's in Dublin

Glitter ballet flats - Spring

Lipstick - NYC Pink Parkfait

 

Well this is about as 'plain jane' as it gets! 'This' being the outfit I wore to work yesterday. If you follow my blog you probably know that I am currently working at Banana Republic. With a target market of professionals in their 30's & 40's, we've got a pretty strict dress code; which doesn't always comprehend my personal style. I've taken on the challenge however of fitting within the guidelines while making each 'work-appropriate' outfit my own. In this particular case I've added a little glitter in the shoes & headband, as well as a pop of bright pink lipstick to make it more fun.

It was nice to wear my new grey knit, however I'm really looking forward to styling it differently; something more to my personal taste (I'm kind of stuck on pairing it with a green maxi at the moment). Alas, for now I've got 2 more days of work to go... & two more work-esque outfits to jazz up. 

Happy Monday - hope you all have a great start to the week! :)

LOOK OF THE DAY: You know so well

Finally, my first look of the day post! Shot by the wonderfully obliging Matt Walker, these photos were taken earlier this morning in between rain showers. 

Winter green & burgundy are quickly becoming my most favoured colour combination this Autumn & I was excited to pair this fun vintage hat with one of my older, well-worn batwing tops. The white blouse was a great find from a local vintage shop (Retro Rock); which in itself is a complete treasure trove. It's in top-notch quality & I see it becoming one of my go-to pieces this season. Pants, comfy beyond belief; & shiny new oxfords which arrived at my door yesterday. I wear my shoes out at a frightening pace, so it's always good to have several cheaper, albeit cute, pairs on hand :)

I was wearing:

Burgundy felt hat - vintage

Ports International white blouse - vintage, Retro Rock

Winter green batwing top - Asos (old)

Wilfred grey trousers - Aritzia (old)

Black oxfords - Forever 21