dress: Forever21 ($23) ~ jersey blazer: Marshall's ($24) ~ shoes (which I probably wear all too often ;) Mia via DSW ($60) ~ bracelet: gift

Date: November 23, 2011
Ensemble message: This outfit was worn 2 days before Thanksgiving... I could have easily gotten away with jeans and a sweater (because like most offices, mine is a ghost town the week of Thanksgiving).  However, this was smack-dab in the middle of 2 very crazy weeks, so instead of letting the stress get me down, I decided to dress up :)  I really liked this combo of patterns... it's a bit busy, but I think the overall neutral palate tones it down enough for the office.
How about you guys?  During crazy times at work, do you kick it back or dress it up?

cardi: Calvin Klein (gift) ~ camisole: Marshall's ($16) ~ pants & belt: Anthropologie ($20 & gift) ~ shoes: Target ($20) ~ earrings & bracelet: gift

Date: May 10, 2011
Ensemble message: Nothing like an Everybody, Everywear day to get me back to posting!  All I've been wanting to wear lately are pants... how odd is that?!  I wore skirts and dresses all winter, and now that the weather is warming, I turn to pants.  Maybe it's because I've acquired a couple pairs of silk trousers on the cheap, including these chocolate brown ones from Anthropologie.  Add a delicate camisole and either a cardi or jacket... and you have what I think will be my summer uniform.  At least, I say that until the temps hit 85+ degrees ;)

Oh, and how great is this outfit to go from office to out?  Just lose the cardi!