Friday, September 21, 2012

Blue Steel











Top, skirt, belt: H&M (top); Shoes: Anne Klein

I just love this button down from H&M - it instantly classed up and made fresh the pencil skirt I wear on a regular basis (CP feels the same about her similar button down). This look made me feel powerful and corporate, which is a good thing at work, but not so great, it turns out, in my personal life. Recently, I've been feeling like the work world of deadlines and meetings, words like synergize and module, and my constant hookup to my Outlook email and calendar, have been sucking me dry, creatively. I used to write poetry on a daily basis, take photos creatively rather than just for the blog, and write my own personal blog about wine, rather than style.  Now I just come home and flop down on the couch (after cleaning up after my boyfriend's crumbs and candy wrappers) and watch TV, work with the blog, or catch up on magazines. I have a hard time getting into creative pursuits like drawing, writing, personal blogging, or reading.

Tonight I got off of work a bit early and came home to a quiet, empty house. I took the time to fool around with some water color pencils and drew a small scene (it looked like a five year old's creation), which made me feel infinitely better and more productive. I then got sucked into Game of Thrones for a good four hours, so it curtailed my progress, but I am hopeful. Here's to more creative endeavors in the future!

18 comments

  1. I really love this outfit! especially your skirt and your heels <3 Great blog, so I'm a new follower =)

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  2. Such a classy and professional look! You look beautiful.

    <3 Melissa
    wildflwrchild.blogspot.com

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  3. Wowww... such a classy and professional look!! You look really beautiful!! Great blog! I'd love if you checked out my blog, and if you like it, can we follow each other on GFC and Bloglovin’? I promise I’ll follow you back <3

    x♥x♥

    "Saúde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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  4. I love your polished look and that blouse is such a pretty shade of blue - you look great! Greetings from Atlanta. ;-)

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  5. great polished outfit! You look great!
    xo,
    nancy

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  6. Cool outfit! Ideal for a working day :)

    http://doitnaturalnow.blogspot.com.es/

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  7. Great outfit for work, effortlessly chic! You look very pretty
    Would you like to follow each other? will be glad to hear from you ;o)
    Olga

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  8. this is quite the lovely blog <3

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  9. Love this outfit! Perfect for work!

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  10. Hi from another western Washington blogger! =) This is a great work outfit - simple and classy.

    Avec Amber

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  11. Absolutely awesome blog! Loved it! Come by and let's follow each other? xx

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  12. Stunning Blog Ladies. Lov'in ur blog :D *New Follower* Bookishtimes.blogspot.co.uk

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  13. very classy and nice blog! follow each other?! <3

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  14. So elegant! Perfect combination!
    Following you back)
    kisses)

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  15. This is what I have been looking for many days. Really good work!

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