Ever since I left my corporate job, I deliberately went much more casual in my everyday dressing. It was a nice relief to be able to wear flowy skirts, t-shirts, and even just have my hair in a ponytail all day long! Still, I was starting to really miss the empowering feeling of putting on a good pencil skirt and heels. So today, I decided I would dress up just a little bit nicer, even if it was just for the first half of the day when Dylan and I would be at the library and indoors working on puzzles and games.
I love how the black and white windowpane print offsets the vibrant green of the pencil skirt. Dressing it down just a bit with a denim jacket, I actually really loveed how this outfit came together. While my corporate days are behind me for now, wearing something nice and tailored still does have a making me feel better about myself. And for that, I guess I’ll still be back at it with the pencil skirts. 🙂
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Hi Kileen! I'm so happy to have stumbled upon your blog & your linkup! And I'm so in love with this ensemble. I also belong to the corporate world currently & I love incorporating color into my outfits as much as possible. Hope to see you around here & at my blog too!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Glad that you are getting wear out of your pencil skirts even though you aren't working! Hopefully I'll still be able to dress up a bit while I'm on maternity leave 🙂
Away From Blue
Amazing outfit, love your necklace and blouse combination!
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love the green skirt! i love having flexibility to dress casual and professional as well.
Love the color of your skirt, that top is perfect with it!
So cute!(: The green looks great on you,I love the statement necklace,and the way the jean jacket dresses it down is perfect(:
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Hi there. Love the emerald. I need more green in my wardrobe, I just bought a jean jacket as I love how they look on people, looks great with this outfit. The checked top is so cute. I love this pattern,
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jess
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Oh I like the check and green combo, very chic!
Two Hearts One Roof
Loving this checked top so much! What a beautiful look!
Jenna from Visions of Vogue
Love the windowpane and the skirt! I am hearing rave reviews on J. Crew's No. 2 pencil skirt. Is it the cut that makes it popular?
Cheresa @ http://www.misshotcouture.blogspot.com
Yes, the cut is very classic and flattering! It has the perfect amount of stretch and structure to it so that weird bulges don't show — well worth the investment in my opinion! 🙂
I love your top, its a bit like gingham and the dark green in it is a happy medium between the white and black. (perfectly coutured)