Having SERIOUS issues with the work folk and the heating temperature. It GRATES me (and some of my Twitter followers) just how cold it is in the office. I mean, how am I supposed to work efficiently AND look stylish, if all I can care about in the mornings is piling on adequate layers, and providing my bones with as much insulation with highstreet cotton as I can? *sigh*
Anywho, this post comes at a time when i feel like I have hit a brick wall. For any new graduate who's bagged a decent job and is in the same predicament as me, I'm calling on YOU fellow bloggers to lend a helping hand...
(1) Shirt : GAP | Peglegs : Market (Croydon) | Pumps : Charlotte Russe
(2) Silk Shirt & Belt : Thrifted (Wales) | Peglegs : Market (Croydon) | Oxford Brogues : Dorothy Perkins
Satchel : Oasis
Satchel : Oasis
(3) Leopard Print Shirt : H&M | Belt : Thrifted (Wales) | Studded Pumps : Urban Outfitters | Satchel : Oasis
Mute what the fashion magazines and blogs deem 'appropriate' workwear cos it just aint true (apologies for that atrocious slaughter of the English language....aint? *bows head in shame*). Mini skirts, colour-blocking, Shorts, wedges....unless you are working in an actual FASHION house or its higshstreet equivalent, that ish is NOT for you hunny. The reality is, no matter what I wear, I feel too overdressed seated next to the drab middle aged lady who probably didn't even bother to shower before popping on her nearly talcumpowdered off-white belly suck-in briefs and age-old LBD... (thats actually not a personal reference *coughs*...just trying to paint a picture for you guys)
Moral of the story? I do NOT want to end up like that in a matter of weeks or a lifetime! I'm already (as you can see from the pics above) resulting to a tried-and-tested uniform of shirts, peglegs and flats....BORING! Anyone of you Bleurgher Boos got any ideas for how to spruce up workwear (and PLEASE, no dumb suggestions like try a lace shirt 6 inch heels....the key word is WORKwear)?
I see so many women fall into a routine, and very soon you'll see me with no makeup, rocking the same trousers in different colours daily. YUCK!
(1) Neck Candy : Dorothy Perkins | Cardigan & Belt : Thrifted (Wales) | Top : Primark | Satchel : Oasis
Peglegs : Market (Croydon) | Pumps : Primark
(2) Silk Shirt : Primark | Peglegs : Market (Croydon) | Belt & Loafers : Thrifted (Wales)
Satchel : Blanco (Gran Canaria)
(3) Blazer & Belt : Thrifted (Wales) | Neck Candy : Dorothy Perkins | Top : Ethel Austin | Satchel : Oasis
Paperbag-Waist Peglegs : ASOS | Pumps : Primark
I think thats the issue with women. I have fallen victim to it, so I'm not preaching but speaking nothing but the truth when I testify to just how easy it is to get lazy with the looks & stick to routine. The appearance is first to be kicked to the curb, then its the lady-like mannerisms that are shot out of the window. Does that veil of ignorance EVER need to be slipped off like a bride at the alter? I'm not too sure. All I know is I am in dire need of a shot of spice on the rocks to break me from this funk captivity. HELP!
Onyxsta says...BLEURGH!! I need your help to turn up the heat in the office in more ways than one. Xisses
Nah, you won't fall into that rut :D I like all outfits, although i'm pretty sure some women would look at me funny if i wear a skirt as short as the one you paired with the print blouse LOL!!! I've found that it's older women that are more judgemental about outfits. Guys won't really care
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I am so loving these print tops. I must find of these. All of you fashionistas are representing well in these tops.
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It depends on where you work and what is deemed appropriate for the everything! You can always stay stylish and be you, but also work appropriate without fall victims like others!
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likey the belted cardi look.
ReplyDeleteyou could stick to a uniform of different trouser cuts and colours and pair them with e.g. low block heel shoes or best thing invest in loads of accessories - scarves, belts, necklaces etc
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Girl I so agree. It's so hot outside that the AC inside makes one feel like Antartica!! So not only am I sweating walking into the office because of the layers, but then I want to still pile on more in the office because I'm still so cold.
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