Once you get the job, you can start adding a little pizzazz to your work-wear. I'm more into the creative positions where one can up the ante a bit, and even if you work in a field that's a little more conservative and frowns upon too much personality; you can still spice things up and be taken seriously. And maybe it has nothing to do with your work environment, maybe you're just somewhat conservative, even so, you're conservative not dead. If the vibrancy is too much to handle, you can still add print and keep the colors neutral. A monochromatic print, either on the top or bottom, with say metallic accents would be lovely way to express that you mean business but you still have a sense of style and humor. Here I paired this vibrant floral print with two different skirts and changed out the necklaces, this gives you an idea of how to take a loud piece and dial it down just a notch or two. To me what makes the print work is the neutral back splash of the shirt,, it helps dial it down as well without dulling out it's shine. Keeping in the theme of playing with prints and textures I added a metallic belt to cinch my waist so as not to camouflage my shape. I chose a skinny belt because I didn't want it to compete with the glory of the top and a thick belt would have been way over the top (if it was metallic). Pairings are about balance, if you have too much of a "good" thing, it can quickly turn into a bad thing. I cuffed up the sleeves to give it a relaxed feel and I paired it with a neutral shoe because there was so much going on from the knee up, balance.

Here I'm Wearing:

A floral button down from Target.com. $24.99
A copper metallic skinny belt from Forever21. $5.80
A red leatherette pencil skirt from Forever21. $11.80
Jewelry from Burlington Coat Factory and A Soho Boutique.$3-$7
Shoes from the late great Daffy's.$34

Here I'm Wearing:

A floral button down from Target.com. $24.99
A copper metallic skinny belt from Forever21. $5.80
A navy tweed pencil skirt with gold accents from Target.com. $8.74
Jewelry from Burlington Coat Factory and A Soho Boutique.$3-$7
Shoes from the late great Daffy's.$34

This day was such a beautiful spring day. It was warm with a little bit of a cool bite, which warranted a thin jacket. I went with my lightweight anorak in olive that I purchased from H&M a few years back. I also felt it fit to wear an easy floral dress that I purchased from Target a few years back as well. I used to wear this dress to death and surprisingly it has stood up to the "Abuse". I finished the look off with my black leggings and my trusty tall boots, which is yet another staple in my wardrobe that I "Abuse" on the regular.

I took a stroll with my mother and my most favorite little baby, Jackie (the dog). This dog is seriously just the most special, kindest, cutest, full of personality creature of all time. we went to the park near my home and just sat in silence, just basking in the sun and breeze.

The combination of the temperature, breeze, and spring scent, just gave me a feeling of gratitude for being alive and well enough to experience it.

Here I'm Wearing:

Olive Anorak from H&M. $34.95
Black leggings from Rainbow. $6
Tall tan boots from Forever21. $26
Floral Dress from Target circa so many years ago it's ridiculous.$22
Black beanie handmade by a friend. $0 (Gifted)
Necklace from the wholesale district (as per usual). $5

Work Ready: Prints

A Stroll In The Park.