Stripe dress, 99
Designers Remix Collection wrap around top, $129
Marc Jacobs ballerina shoes, $444
Dorothy Perkins body bag, 10
Monsoon south sea pearl earrings, 6
Since I started working, I’ve been focusing on putting together outfits that I can wear to work. Since my work is fairly casual, there are some things I can get away with (not these things!), but of course I still need to look professional. This dress, in my opinion, is just absolutely lovely! My favorite details are the pretty pleating at the bust and in the skirt. Now, if I were wearing this to work, I would add that drapey white cardigan because it is so chilly in my office building. Simple flats and a crossbody purse (with matching scallop edges!) are cute and practical, since I walk to work. Finally, to finish things off, as much as I love me some big dangly earrings, I wear simple studs like these to work so that I don’t distract people with the jangling of my earrings :)
Also, just wanted to remind you all that these are the last few days to enter my giveaway here– don’t miss out and I would love if you spread the word to anyone who you think would like to enter! :D
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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You’re killing me with that dress – I adore it!
xoxo ~ Courtney
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That dress is fabulous! I love your styling choices for a day at the office!
Genius!!!
XO cheryl
I’m LOVING that pretty dress! The pleat detail is stunning.
xo Josie
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oh that marc jacobs one are just sooooo adorable!wish they were not that expensive!
I love it!!
looovely! :D
fun picks!
xx.M
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Those scalloped flats are just the sweetest!
♥ Cat brideblu
Thanks for your lovely comment! I love this outfit, I think it is great for work attire or can be dressed down. Great post, I am now following! :)
Rosalia
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Oeh love this, I always find it hard to find myself the perfect outfit for work! Thanks for sharing x
scallops on flats, scallops on a purse! now you are making me feel like i need to buy more scalloped things…
my eyes immediately went to those scalloped flats…and then to the price (a little outta my budget). but what a great outfit.
Thanks ladies for the lovely comments! Now if only I could have this entire outfit! :)