My Own Advice
19 Jun
Top – The Limited | Skirt – Banana Republic Factory Outlet | Shoes – Nine West | Necklace – gift from my husband | Earrings – Bergner’s
Last night I did a closet consultation with the goal of helping her break out of the rut of neutral bottoms and a plain top. As someone whose uniform consisted of very similar things for years it was fun to help someone else see how to jazz up plain items.
Which is why I found it funny that this morning I was drawn to the very mold I was trying to break my consult out of! However, I stuck to the “rule of three” I taught her last night. Neutral bottom (black skirt), colored top (with some fun details), and simple but funky jewelry (big hoop earrings). We also talked about not wearing two blousy things together. That just makes you look frumpy!
It can be difficult, though, to talk office appropriate and fashionable outfits when it’s almost 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside! When it’s this hot a skirt, tank and simple jewelry are about all I can handle.
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0Tags: black skirt, purple
I’ve had all of these clothing pieces in my closet for a long time. I keep wavering on whether or not to keep the cardigan and then it keeps staying. 
Pairing the fancy sequined skirt with a neutral colored cardigan and nude heels helps keep it from being too bling-y or overwhelming.
The fact that I paired two pieces that could be considered slightly casual but added heels and a blazer makes my outfit work appropriate without being traditional.
Ever since I bought this tie-neck top I have been wanting to pair it with these pants. 
Erin, thanks again for coming over to do the closet consult last night – I had a blast and I am so inspired now! Check out my blog posting about it!
http://emmers712.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-not-to-wear-my-home-edition.html
You’re so welcome! I had a blast and I’m happy you got so much out of it.
Is the top a sort of faded black? I like that it does not perfectly match the bottom. I think it adds dimension to it!
It’s actually a deep purple color which, for some reason, was really hard to photograph!
That pretty purple top is not a bit boring! I love the detail!
Thanks! It’s great how a fun detail can really liven up an article of clothing.