Work Wear Diaries

Obviously, I'm having a little too much fun with Instagram. So easy to snap and share away outfit posts! Updating my work wear diaries with some current snaps from my favorite app!

Mint on mint, tone on tone.

A study on layering jewelry.

Chambray and a litte leather for a schizophrenic weather.

Balancing act. 

Need for tweed, top with fringe.

Fantasy Closet {Mad Rad Plaid}

Wednesday// Abercrombie & Fitch Button Down/ Proenza Schouler Skirt/ Ruthie Davies Pumps/3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Hour Bag

Friday// Abercrombie & Fitch Button Down/ 7 For All Mankind Jeans/ Cult Status Earrings/ Cleobella Bag/ Christian Louboutin Asteroid Shoes

Sunday// Abercrombie & Fitch Button Down/ Paradise Shorts/ Forevernew Sandals/ Essie Poppy Razzi/ Valentino Giuily Straw Tote

I always find myself putting out my plaid button down the night before only to put it back inside the closet in the morning. It's quite a challenging article of clothing especially when intended for the workplace. I, however, decided to give it a try for today's fantasy closet feature and it proved to be promising. In fact, one that can potentially give significant style mileage. Now, the plaid button down deserves another shot tomorrow morning. 

Work Wear Diaries

Sharing a glimpse of the work wear situation lately. Since blogging now is a luxury for me, I can no longer do ensemble dissection posts as much as I want to. Our office dictates no dress code, thank goodness, but looking respectable without ever compromising style is imperative for me. I didn't go crazy shopping for a whole new wardrobe, instead I put some work appropriateness to a runaround momma's existing closet. 

My mixology skills are challenged every morning but I sure am having fun! What do you wear to work mommas? I hope you find joy in mixing and matching too! Life is too short to be bored by a corporate skirt suit everyday. Throw in a little something unexpected like a statement ring or necklace or an eye popping bag and feel empowered even in the most trivial of things. 

Fantasy Closet {Laid Back Corporate}

There's no slacking on style even when you live in a laid back city, more so if you work in a corporate industry. It was a little bit of a challenge to put together an ensemble for strong and independent career women (some are lawyers) residing in Bacolod as requested by a dear reader.

As usual my fantasy closet did not disappoint.

I urge you to look your part and be stylishly corporate in a more relaxed mood. Cropped trousers and a light weight, drapey tuxedo jacket will do the trick. Don't leave your baubles at home but keep it at minimal doses. High heeled pumps are a MUST and empowering. Where else will you wear them but in a board room or the court room?

The Elements:

1. 3.1 Philip Lim Draped Overlap Blazer, farfetch.com
2. TIBI Business Sarouel Pants, maryandpaul.de
3. 3.1 Philip Lim Pocketed Silk Blouse, net-a-porter.com
4. Art Deco Neck Piece, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Rock and Republic Snake/Patent Pumps, footcandyshoes.com
6. Michael Kors Men's Three-Hand Watch, neimanmarcus.com
7. Marc Jacobs Julie Bag, colette.fr

 Happy stylish Wednesday lovelies!

Fantasy Closet-- Cara's Work Wear

It's Wednesday once again and today I'm lending off my fantasy closet to my friend, Cara who's in the mood for sprucing up her work wardrobe which, by the way, is just fitting as she has taken on a new job.  New job, new wardrobe? Not necessarily. All she needs is a little bit of this, a little bit of that, and all these work wear staples.

 THE SHIFT DRESS

 The Elements:

1. Narciso Rodriguez Wool Shift Dress, theoutnet.com
2. Jill Stuart Cardi, elleshop.jp
3. Leather Platform Pumps, intermixonline.com
4. Monica Vinader Stacking Rings, net-a-porter.com
5. Fendi Peek-a-boo in Haircalf, holtrenfrew.com
6. Nixon 42-20 Chrono, net-a-porter.com

THE CRISP WHITE SHIRT

The elements:

1.  Stella McCartney Satin Twill Blouse, net-a-porter.com 
2.  Stella McCartney Tan Skirt, elleshop.jp
3. YSL Muse Large in Black, net-a-porter.com
4. Lanvin Leopard Print Flats, shopzoeonline.com
5. Oscar de la Renta Topaz and Crystal Embellished Silk Cord, net-a-porter.com
6. Burberry Twist Fastening Leather Belt, net-a-porter.com
 

 THE BLACK TROUSERS

 

The Elements:

1. YSL Black Trousers, matches.com
2. Gucci Vintage Web Tote Bag, farfetch.com
3. Fendi Cut Out Pumps, barneys.com
4. Lionette Naya Freshwater Pearl Necklace, maxandchloe.com
5. Elizabeth and James Silk Charmeuse Kimono Blouse, net-a-porter.com
6. J. Crew Striped Cotton Tank, net-a-porter.com

THE TUXEDO JACKET

The Elements:

1. Paul & Joe Chardon Tuxedo Jacket, net-a-porter.com
2. Current/Elliot The Roller Low Rise Cropped Jeans, net-a-porter.com
3. Prada Medium Cervo Shine Tote, barneys.com
4. Adam Embellished Silk-crepe Tank, theoutnet.com
5. Michael Kors Black Suede Ballerina Flats, shopsavannahs.com
6. Black Onyx Gold Plated Cuff, amazon.com

Though the dress code is casual yet appropriate in mummy Cara's new workplace, fantasy closet claims it's no excuse to be sloppy. With these essentials along with the coveted extras (shoes and bags!), she can look fabulous every day of the work week from the boardroom to casual Fridays even to after-work cocktails.

Have a stylish Wednesday mummies!