So, I'm sure I'm not the only blogger out there who has a boat load of photos and/or outfit posts that never make it to the actual blog. Whether it's because you had a heavy hand in editing, the angle was all wrong, you made the stupidest face imaginable, or the outfit was just not at all what you envisioned. though I like certain elements of both, in my opinion, they both fall short of glory.

Never intended to post these looks on my blog, just didn't feel like it. But someone in my life told me that I should...so here it is.

I have a true affinity for work-wear, as you should know by now, so naturally that's the silhouette I showcase most often.

The outfit to the left was the outfit I was going to post for the astrology sign Caner, didn't exactly feel right for the sign so I nixed that idea, the one on the right was an outfit incorporating a top that I purchased one size too big and had no idea how to wear it until almost a year later.

If I had to choose which polka dotty look I liked best, I'd pick the one on the right. it's interesting to see how vastly different I look from image to image with just a few key changes in hair style and accessories..

It's like Good Jamila vs. Bad Jamila.

In any event, here are the two looks, don't hesitate to give your opinion on them. Adios amigos.

What I'm Wearing:

Top from Sears. $17
Skirt from Forever21.com. $10.80
Shoes from Rainbowshops.com. $ 19.99
Silver bangles from Fashiontofigure.com. $10

What I'm Wearing:

Necklace from the wholesale district. $5
Top from Target. $20
Skirt from Forever21.com. $11.80
Shoes from Forever21.com. $24.80

I have seriously fallen in love with these pants, they are everything I could ask for in a dark colored pant. I could see myself wearing these practically 25/8 if it weren't for the fact that I am currently having a love affair with a few other articles of clothing in my wardrobe, that's just too much of a balancing act for me to commit to these pants in such a way.

Of course I don the the beanie...cause that's how I do's it, shades, and a few accessories.

And let's just take a moment to acknowledge the fierceness of this sweater......I'll wait....

This sweater has all of the elements needed to make a statement, from the leatherette panel that sweeps from one shoulder to the next, to the zipper detail by the collar bone, this sweater feeds my chic and comfy needs to the max.

Not to mention the color of the sweater, this ISH is pure magic.

I can't pass on pieces in my wardrobe that allow me to think less and do more. I have a need to be able to throw on a sweater, flats, and a printed pant, and be out.

Shout out to my baby Jackie for being the cutest creature alive. Now before you get all Butt-Hurt about my proclamation, just take a look at the images below and tell me that she isn't the most precious...

OK, if you're still not convinced and are not seeing things my way, I don't know what to tell you but that you need to get your eyes checked.

Let's take yet another moment and peep these flats up close....I'll wait....

I mean you really can't go wrong with a pair of black flats, I don't know about you, but finding the perfect black flat has been a chore.

If you haven't figured this out about me, my shoes have to have a punch, I've never wanted a plain ole' black flat...so the search began and VOILÀ!

This shoe is what I've searched for for what seems like forever. It's textured, sleek, and the shape and cut outs make it modern.

These flats I am in love with!

What I'm Wearing:

Black Beanie handmade and gifted. $0 (Gifted)
Wine colored top from Forever21.com. $19.80
Snake print pants from Target.com. $19.99
Black flats from Rainbow. $19.99
Necklace from Telco. $7
Shades from Old Navy. $13

Work Ready: Polka Dotty

Snake, On Snake, On Patent.