When I was designing and sewing Mustard(the Mustard/black/white fabric flower in the previous post), I was worried that the color was going to be a hard sell. Come to think of it, it is Fall now and now I am dying for a mustard colored pencil skirt.
Since I started my new corporate marketing gig, I've been on the fence of how to dress. On the one hand, I need to dress business professional but on the other, I am overly creative and express myself through a million ways, outfit included. While Anthropologie's catalogs have made my mouth water and yes, they do include pencil skirts with nice tops, it is ultimately fit for a fashion industry and not in financing. So where is my happy medium of combining creative plus professional? Simple. Stick with bold, statement colors that are a good fit with a unique texture. Combine that with a sharp attitude and I'm sure my 3 Cs (CEO, COO, and CFO) can see my creative nature while being professional. Problem is, these pieces are not for the frugal- I'm working hard to shift my college-budget mindset to investment pieces. *gasp*
Also since I've started, my lifestyle seems to have changed dramatically. I didn't have any business-professional clothes and couldn't wear heals past 10 minutes to save a rabbit's life.
I used to dress like this:
Now heels are second nature to me since I wear them everyday. I get up very early and get to work with more time than I thought imaginable with my personality type. The Limited is now my favorite store(well, since Lotus Boutique closed in Pensacola). What the hey?! I guess this is what we call transition. But I am still designing hair pieces- keeps my creative juices flowing in the corporate world. Funny thing is, I wear my funky hairpieces to work sometimes- let's see what's appropriate!
Below are some of my comments relating to the outfit and piece.
{Approachable} This outfit is perfect for me in terms of blending the organic part of my personality and looking cute as well. I would wear this in the Spring but not for board meetings. It is not bold enough for me unless the jacket is taken off- the green really softens the entire look and is wonderful for meeting people. I think staying away from pastels is a better idea in terms of engaging a bold appearance.
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{Bold, Textured, Classy} Ok so I mentioned not going into the Anthropologie look but this piece is to die for. Add a ruffly white top to balance out the skirt's petals and some brown mules, this piece is a must have. Too bad I don't want to shell out $80 for it. But, it does meet all 3 of my rules: Classic shape, unique element, bold color.
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{Color} Again, I am all for bold colors. The Kelly green on the left is a good color to wear. Also I love the outfit in the middle. Yes, I've been going to a million online sites to find the perfect yellow/mustard pencil skirt. This image was available on Google but not on the website. I was so deadset on saving this image that I zoomed in ("Ctl" + "+" many times) and saved it as a screenshot. Forgive the pixels but understand my concept.
{Classy} This is definitely Audrey Hepburn-inspired but modernized for the workforce. Simple Navy shirt with cute detailing plus an off-white pencil with little buttons? Yes, please. Again, I guarantee the skirt is pretty pricey but am thinking I'll have to add it to my closet.
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{Texture} Read: check out the ruffles and bold blue color of this woman's top. If you can't tell, I'm a sucker for pencils so anything tucked into one is FTW for me. Our Dress Code JUST changed to a "Dress Professional" policy as opposed to the more-strict code we had before where we couldn't wear sleeveless and had to wear pantyhose.
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{Color} Again, I am all for bold colors. The Kelly green on the left is a good color to wear. Also I love the outfit in the middle. Yes, I've been going to a million online sites to find the perfect yellow/mustard pencil skirt. This image was available on Google but not on the website. I was so deadset on saving this image that I zoomed in ("Ctl" + "+" many times) and saved it as a screenshot. Forgive the pixels but understand my concept.
{Classy} This is definitely Audrey Hepburn-inspired but modernized for the workforce. Simple Navy shirt with cute detailing plus an off-white pencil with little buttons? Yes, please. Again, I guarantee the skirt is pretty pricey but am thinking I'll have to add it to my closet.
{Texture} Read: check out the ruffles and bold blue color of this woman's top. If you can't tell, I'm a sucker for pencils so anything tucked into one is FTW for me. Our Dress Code JUST changed to a "Dress Professional" policy as opposed to the more-strict code we had before where we couldn't wear sleeveless and had to wear pantyhose.
Jenni heading to a tea party. 
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Tomorrow's the big day! March 26-27 from 10 am-5pm. Booth 25 at UWF's Festival on the Green. I think the date and time has been stressed enough lol, but only because I feel that these hair pieces will be able to be of use to you ( the public lol ). They are pretty, and they are glamorous; however, taking these points aside...girls, you know that feeling you get after you've gotten a great haircut, or you get up in the morning and somehow, you just feel pretty? lol. Perhaps these hair pieces can give that je ne sais quoi feeling too. To explain this thought: when I was a kid, I was this thin, gawky individual. Pretty awkward kid if you ask me lol. However, I still remember that day when my mom bought me a new dress to wear for school. I remember feeling so pretty that day and it just made me feel amazing. Good self-esteem is something originating from within; however, all it took to make me feel pretty that day was that new dress, and that my friends is the je ne sais quoi feeling I am referring to : )
Booth 25 at the Festival on the Green at the University of West Florida this year! Come visit, have a browse, stare these adornments down! : ) This hair piece is a favorite of the day. Sometimes, simplicity is happiness. The combination of the pink and green colors added with the touch of the centered white floral, gives the recipient a touch of spring. And when I think of spring, I think of new beginnings, and a time for things to bloom.
Eye candy of the day..ooh la la..(whistle)...Looks so real doesn't it? That's because it is. Jokes aside, the neutral colors of the butterfly's wings in contrast with the vibrant red hue of the stem, would make any hair color "pop."
