Friday, May 10, 2013

Saturday Forecast









Top: Target; Skirt: LOFT (similar); Shoes: BCBG via TJ Maxx (similar); Scarf: gift (similar)

As the weather gets warmer at work, I am constantly battling the line between office-friendly and summer-heat appropriate attire. My individual office is degrees warmer than the rest of the building and I spend a lot of quality time sweating profusely and feeling frustrated that open window does not equal breeze. The outfit above finally achieved the perfect medium between warm and cool, and office and summer attire. I'd highly recommend chiffon pleated skirts if you're looking for something both cool and collected. What do all of you do during the summers? I'm looking for some more versatile options (I only have one of these skirts!).

This weekend has gone swimmingly so far. Tonight we cleaned the house (hooray!) before reuniting with some old friends and roommates that were back in town to catch up with friends and we made a low-carb dinner for them (but cheated with some beers and Moscow mules). Ben and I are looking forward to some warm weather tomorrow and spending quality time on Saturday eating carbs! On our slow-carb diet (currently killing my soul), we are allowed to eat all the carbs we want on Saturdays. I'm pretty sure that we are going to erase our good work with waffles, pizza, beer, and more delicious bready products. Suggestions welcome!

22 comments

  1. I have a very similar skirt in coral, that I got from Forever 21. Great post. :)

    -♡ Valerie Angel

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  2. You are Beautiful!!!! I LOVE your blog!! Adorable! I followed on GFC:)
    A Lifetime of Rain

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  3. you look so pretty with this skirt!


    www.lessismoreblog.com

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  4. What a lovely skirt <3 You look adorable, your place and your cat too ;-)

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  5. Love this, the simplicity of it is so chic!

    I have the same struggle, with no dress code it makes "office appropriate" seem difficult at times.

    xo, Nina
    afterthe40barfinish.blogspot.com

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  6. Such a lovely outfit, perfect simple chic. White stockings make it :)

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  7. Awesome shoes! And really nice lighting for these shots :)
    http://cofcorals.blogspot.ca/

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  8. Love that skirt and you're really pretty :)

    xx

    stylebylinda.blogspot.fi

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  9. Great summer/ office attire... a nice skirt always helps and this pleated one is beautiful. It's not too hot for AC yet, so we have to find ways around it haha.
    I adore your scarf :)
    xo
    http://polkadottedpearl.com

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  10. GAH! I need a pleated skirt for my Daisy costume! So jealous you have the perfect pleated skirt!

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  11. Love that skirt and those shoes! Such a great outfit for the warmer weather!!!

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  12. really beautiful outfit, the color of your scarf suits you so well!
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

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  13. I looove the outfit, and the home decor too! So cute! Has anyone ever told you you look like a brunette Blake Lively?

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  14. i think you found a great balance!

    Jessica
    http://www.jumpintopuddles.com

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  15. Hello! Very nice blog and interesting posts, great atmosphere.
      Have a nice day. :)
    Welcome to our blog about photography. +
    I hope you also enjoy it with us.

    Greetings!

    "Do what you love is not even that, but anyway"

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  16. Love your skirt! And your cat is too precious!
    xx
    http://thescreensiren.com

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  17. You look amazing in this outfit!! I love the professional look of the classic white button up but the girly look of the pleated skirt. Very pretty outfit. Could even try with colored heels!

    Lauren
    Exploring My Style

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  18. I adore the blue on you! SO pretty! And that skirt - you pull off slightly sheer things perfectly. I have the opposite problem at work, I'm always freezing.

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