Work

Top: Thrift
Pants: 7 For All Mankind
Shades: Ray-Ban
Bag & dark blue jewelry: My mom's closet
Blue stone jewelry: My aunt's store in Santo Domingo.
Watch: Skagen
Rings: (Bands) Calvin Klein Jeans, (stones) little sister score.
Wedges: Miss Sixty
Change Purse: Burberry

         So. I woke up late. 8:30am. Which was actually pretty early in comparison to what I used to do (like a week ago). That gives me 30 minutes to get out of the house. & I'm usually between 15-20 minutes behind schedule --I like how "behind schedule" sounds vs "late". When ever you're this late, you've got to simply make everything go what what's ready. The bag, I used yesterday so everything had to match with that. 

         What makes you late most of the time, is changing bags. And then you forget to switch shit over and you will  forget something and have to go back in the house 12 times --like I did a week ago. (I'm coming to this revelation as I write.)  With that said, I went for the neutrals because you can basically throw on anything. No matter the shade of brown, all browns go together. Anything "earthy" can just be thrown on with one another. I chose the wide legged pant for the 70s vibe it carries that compliments to rest of the outfit. 

         The shades, well... you always need a safe brown pair. I recommend these or another form of tortoise.  Tortoise is pretty sick no matter how dark or light. 

Work

Dress: Milly

Watch: Skagen

Rings: Calvin Klein

Shoes: Aldo

    So, I wore this  dress to work today. I got it from my sister. She was hesitant to wear it becuase someone said she looked like a flight attendant once. Yet, every time I wear it, I get random compliments; from women my age, younger, and maybe 4 times it! Perhaps because it's designer, Michelle Smith aims for a "youthful" look with staying in line with "timeless silhouettes".  

         I think this dress works well on me because of my curves. It falls flat from the waist but hugs in all the right area without being whorish. Still, it's super covered up so I can maintain the professional look I go for from 9am-7pm. While at work, I try to compliment my curves rather than hide or accentuate them. I'm not ashamed of what I've got in the least bit, but if my co-workers want to see something, they can drop by the XXX video store down the block. Other than that, the dress is  super comfortable and pretty heavy. Works well in this (bizarre) summer-ish weather but transitions well to an office like mine where they put the AC onAntarctica. 

      When I wear a dress like this, I keep the accessories plain and professional. The dress already does a lot on its own. Accessories should be used to either liven up an outfit or tone it down. This here is an example of that. A simple watch paired with a ring or two and you're pretty set for the day. I tend to opt for silver jewelry at work just because it looks cleaner and more refined. You don't have to wear bangles up the arm every day --same with the shoes. The Aldo open toed clogs I paired with this don't do too much on their own --which is perfect --but still give me a ladylike air while the leather helps with that look of "youth".