Fashion Friday : Nine to Five

9-5: Dress Me Up and Take Me Out! The Work Dress

{via shabby apple}

Hello there from FL, Chesli again for your Fashion Friday!

Probably the easiest outfit to put together for work is a dress...because you don't actually have to put it together. It's like the pop-tart of outfits. It's done in a ding, and I leave my closet singing, glory to the heavens, I'm going to be on time!

{via J.Crew}

But the best part to me about work dresses is that they can so easily transform into a dinner outfit, party outfit, anything-after-work outfit! If you need to, you can always throw on a blazer or cardigan to make it work appropriate, such as with a strapless dress. 

I just stumbled upon the darlingest website of classy women's clothes under $100, shabby apple. Here are some of their looks...

I like to bring a change of shoes, a clutch, and fun accessories to exchange with my simple work accessories. Work dresses make such good bases to build upon.

Kick off your flats and strap on your boots!

 Or dress it up! I adore this feel of old, Hollywood class...

{all via shabby apple}

Would you wear a dress to work?

Happy dressing!

- C

Effortless Style

I have to admit that after running in the FL heat this morning, I was less than motivated to do my full "pull it together" routine, so I simplified.  Blow drying the mess on my head was so not appealing after being in the heat for so long, so I threw that mess into a braid, pulled on my skinny jeans (the run gave me a little extra courage), grabbed a wadded up tank that had been sitting on my dryer for days (clean, I promise) and tied it all together with a scarf and a pair of new flats - that was easy!  Sometimes I make getting dressed a monumental task.  I don't leave my house too often during the day considering I teach from the comfort of my own home, but I still need to look presentable for "work".  A belt, blazer, scarf, fabric flower, headband, pair of cute shoes, brooch, or some sort of fun accessory can jazz up your usual jeans and tank look and make it just that much more "pulled together". Today was a good reminder that it can be easy if I let it - here are a few pics I looove from pinterest & other favorite sites that inspire me to keep it simple.

{Sharp Fedora from Francesca's}

{Fun Scarf from Forever 21 - $8.90, can't beat that price.}

{Headband from Anthropologie}

{Gorgeous cuff bracelet from White Owl. All of their pieces are beautiful}