I've never had a job that had a dress code...like business casual, which is a problem because I don't have any work pants. I plan on rotating my 9 skirts and 8 dresses...over...and over...and over until I cave and have to buy work pants.
My favorite part about my outfit today was my scarf-belt version 2.0. I love my little bow! Lucky for you, this scarf is for sale here!!
Wearing secondhand H&M cardigan (traded with Tania), Shade Clothing shirt (free with gift card), secondhand AE scarf (for sale here!), Shade Clothing skirt ($12), and thrifted brown boots ($8).
I love this outfit!! Puts my outfits to shame. Mind me asking what you do?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job!
ReplyDeletethat is so cool to hear. I remember starting my current job and how exhausting it was coming from part time. But you get used to it. Seriously the best thing is just not doing homework. I dont know your situation but you might not even need pants. If I could avoid it I would! You look great in all your outfits, I dont see why you'd want to change!
ReplyDeletewow you did a great job with the bow! I can never get my bows to have such good poofy shapes! And CONGRATULATIONS on getting a job! :)
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This post is absolutely cute. :) This outfit is a little too crafty for a first day of work, but still fun! By the way, how was it? & Congradulations for getting a job! ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job! That's awesome!!! Also, I'm loving your scarf-belt. Adorable.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job! Sooo exciting! I love the boots:) they are so classic. Also, the belt tie is great!
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Congrats on the new job, and the outfit looks nice. The scarf gives it a nice extra touch. :-)
ReplyDeletecongratulations, friend!!! YOU RULE!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new job.
ReplyDeleteYour outfit is simply chic. LOVE the bow, the plaid mixed with stripes AND those brown boots. YOU make full-time look easy.
congrats on ur job..And love the scarf as a belt CUTE...
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! That is so exciting!
ReplyDeleteI am totally crushing on the narrow skirt + boots combo.
congrats on the new job! very lovely outfit. what a good idea to tie a bow in the scarf belt.
ReplyDeletei hope you enjoyed your first day :)
ReplyDeletecongratulation on your job! i feel you, i am not a 9-5 person but what can i do... a job is a job i guess lol.
ReplyDeleteand great styling for work :)
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Congrats!! I am definitely not a 9-5 person either. But I did it for a long time. You'll be fine especially if its work relevant to your degree or something you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI love the new look and feel of your blog. Looks great and the outfit is super cute. I'm loving nautical stripes this season.
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congrats! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That has to be so exciting! I have yet to put my degrees to use. Good luck on the rest of your first week!!!
ReplyDeletePs. I think your belted scarf is super cute.
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Congrats on getting a job!9skirts and 8 dresses will work fine for you given how creative you can be!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your job! That's so exciting, and job hunting is the worst. PS: your cardigan is the cutest.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job!
ReplyDeleteDon't sweat the dress code. You can pull off business casual with the clothes you have, and you can always celebrate your first paycheck with a little shopping! :)
Hope you love the job! And you'll last a long time before buying pants I'm sure...you're so creative.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first day at work. I wouldn't worry about the dress code as business casual is normally really flexible and you always look really smart. Love the stripes with the scarf.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new job!!!And this is a great outfit for work. I never know what to wear when the dress code is 'smart casual' either!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new job. This must be an exciting week. This combination of white with black is my favorite, especially for work
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit. Congratulations for the job! I hope you enjoy it. I'm still just seraching for a job and I hope I can find something before winter's coming.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I know you've been trying super hard to find a job. I hope you're doing something fun to celebrate! (You should go out for cupcakes haha!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the job! I'm sure you'll cope beautifully with the dress code. No need to resort to boring trousers.
ReplyDeleteHey, congratulations on the job! I'm sure you'll do a great job putting together work clothes with your skirts and dresses. Pants can be over rated anyway.
ReplyDeletecongratulations for your job! i can hardly wait to have one of my own soon :-<
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the job! Great news.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations--and of course you can do it! Eeek, I hope that didn;t sound like Rob Schneider in an Adam Sandler movie.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new job! What a change of life style (not to mention dress style), but you'll rock it!
ReplyDeleteYAYYY Congrats!!!!!! I'm sure you'll be fine rotating your skirts and dresses ;)
ReplyDeleteLuckily at my job I can pretty much wear anything, but I still wear the same things over and over anyway, hah
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I like the bow too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats (again). Hope you enjoy your new job. :)
PS: I only have 4 skirts for spring / summer and 3 pairs of pants for winter. Once you cave and start buying work pants, please donate a few of your skirts! :P
Congrats on the job! Can't wait to see the resulting outfits from the noworkpants problem!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! :) I'm still taking my time trying to finish up college while I work. I stopped for a whole year and a half, but I'm going back next semester. What job did you get?
ReplyDeletei love a scarf belt.. i always put the bow in back but now i wil bow it in the front too!
ReplyDeletecongrats on you job girl!!! woo hoo!
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congratulations on your new job!!
ReplyDeleteWow, congratulations! So glad to hear you've found a job. And it seems from the connections through your blog? You're a superstar!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course, looking massively fashionable in the process.
um, can i just tell you how much i love your boots? and congratulation on your first day! have fun with those business casual looks, haha :)
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic!! Oh Elaine, you're so grown up and sophisticated now. I'll know I've hit the big time when I get to go to my big girl job just like you! hahaha :)
ReplyDeletenice look love how you wore that scarf as a belt <3
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Yeheey! Congratulations! That is such a great news and I'm very happy for you! I love your belt creations, it's very practical and different!
ReplyDeleteLove the new header!
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Congrats!! You'll have a great time building your work wardrobe. Love the new header!!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the job.
ReplyDeleteI hate work dress pants!!! Don't cave unless you have to...I would rather wear dresses, skirts and jeans everyday if I could!
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congratulations! my favorite part of your outfit is the scarf belt bow, so lovelY!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Elaine! Yup - business casual is pretty much casual - esp in L.A. Love the stripey top!
ReplyDeletexx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
You got a job!! that is so great! and your outfit is super! good luck today.
ReplyDeleteCute! I'm getting the urge to wear stripes every time I'm on the computer! Stripes seem to be making the rounds! I like the scarf! I never would have thought of wearing it that way! Natasha
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Very cute, I love the scarf/belt. Yeah, its a bummer to work 9-5, but Im sure you definitley come up with some great ways to look stylish while doing so! Good luck!
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Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you found those boots at a thrift store. They look fantastic.
congrats on the new job!! ^,^
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job!!!! I dont really wear pants to work either. I also rotate my skirts and dresses and just add new accessories to make them feel "fresh".
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Congrats! Cute boots
ReplyDeleteI really love the scarf Elaine and you look absolutely gorgeous in your first photo...real beauty no make-up just you!!!! love it...
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Elaine congrats on your new job.
ReplyDeleteI do not see a need in buying work pants.
I think that with what you have and your sense of style you can totally pull it off.
Congratulations~!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't have work pants either-- the ones that I wore for my interviews were my mum's and are badly in need tailoring. ^^;
Yay for employment! I think you can get away with wearing skirts as business cas for a long time.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job! I really love your boots. I'm a new follower, especially since your stlye is so chic but not over the top. It's great :0)
ReplyDeleteYAY for jobs! Love the scarf as a belt =)
ReplyDeletecongratulations on the job! buying all those dress clothes is such a pain! but you will totally work it! you've got it!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations fot the new job! i like your outfit!
ReplyDeleteYAY FOR WORK :) p.s. great photo, you look stunning, like always!
ReplyDeleteYay for new jobs! I hope you are enjoying it! You look great.
ReplyDeletecongratulations! i just had an interview last week and now have two more scheduled. it's a 9-5 so we'll see how things go lol i'm actually looking forward to dressing business casual every day!
ReplyDeletelet us know how you like your job ( :
YAY! Congrats on your new job! And I'm sure you can rotate everything in your closet a few times before you cave in to buying some work pants.
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congratulations on getting a job!
ReplyDeleteLove that striped cardigan. And, I love that you seem to be so lucky and have all these amazing secondhand items. I love clothes, and I too, am poor. Husband's in school, 2 babies, so not much shopping going on here. But I can dream. A friend and I just started a fashion blog. It's not as cool as yours, but you are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWe would love to interview you sometime, but know you're probably crazy-busy, especially now that you have a JOB. Congrats. :)
Congrats on the new job! Can't wait to see your work looks :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting a job! I love that skirt and sweater!
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How exciting!! Can't wait to see how being a working woman changes your style. Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes :)
ReplyDeleteLeaving the House in THIS?!?!
Congrats on getting a job!
ReplyDeleteAnd who needs pants anyway?
Cute bow scarf belt, it's always great to re-purpose things to stretch your wardrobe.
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big congrats on the job. such a great thing to have!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous you are in boot weather already. I'm still wearing sandals in Texas!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job!
ReplyDeleteSo chic!
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SO cute! It's still to hot down here for me to wear my boots :( Im still wearing shorts and tees :) LOL!
ReplyDeleteTo cute and glad you got a job girly!!!!
congrats on the job!! i'd like to see you in smart-casual outfits ;)
ReplyDeletegreat scarf btw!
Congratulations Elaine!! :)
ReplyDeleteHURRAH! congratulations on your new job! :) (what do you do?) *i love what you did with that scarf! ...very creative!!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on the job! It will be interesting to see how that might affect your style.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new job! That's super exciting! And I know you can make a million different combinations with those dresses and skirts! Best of luck with that, and keep us updated on how it's going! :)
ReplyDeletegreat outfit and an awesome shot! Love that urbany look!
ReplyDeleteKristin
lol congrats! Just buy work pants. When I got my full time job I bought 4 pairs of black even though I already owned all sorts of other colors and pinstripes. Black is the way to go.
ReplyDeleteI'm a little late to the party but congrats on the new job! How exciting!!
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