laser cut navy

Top: H&M (last worn here)

Skirt: re:named via Shopbop

Shoes: Alejandro Ingelmo

Bag: Chanel

Sunglasses: Prada

Of all my experiments with monochromatic colorblocking (see here, here, and here) blue is by far the easiest.  Navy is as neutral as denim, so from far away this this is really like a dressed up Canadian Tux; but up close it's a lot less hick and/or controversial.  Speaking of navy, it's rare that navy clothes get classified as hot, but IMO this skirt is super hot.  It rolls some of my current favorite trends into one nice neat little inexpensive package - midi length, laser cut, pencil skirts, and a sheer effect - done and done.    

Vampy Shooties

Shirt: Forever 21 (also worn here)

Sweater: Target, old

Pants: 12th Street Cynthia Vincent, old

Shoes: Nine West "Castillima"

Bag: Vintage Louis Vuitton "Monceau"

Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs

Although I think the word "shootie" is absolutely ridiculous (seriously, what the eff?) that's exactly what these shoes (booties?) are.  They're like Morticia Adams- sexy but you're not sure why, because they kind of scare you a bit.  

Blue Fur Shoes

Top: Gap

Pants: ASOS, old

Shoes: Schutz "Alameda"

Bag: Kate Spade

Sunglasses: Chloe

It's like, I get dressed every morning and dare myself to wear one inappropriate (meaning fashion-forward) item to the office.  Just to see if I can get away with it.  Usually I have a great explanation ready, just in case anyone asks or raises an eyebrow.  Not even I could lawyerify these shoes though.  This is one case where even navy can't keep them SFW.  

Metallic printed pants

Top: Zara

Pants: H&M, recent

Shoes: Nina "Eldori" (ridiculously on sale)

Bag: Chanel

Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs

Watch: Cartier

Jewelry: Nordstrom necklace, Ebay & C. Wonder bracelets, all old

Newsflash: I like to mix gold and silver together.  A gold and silver shiny printed pant for $40? Sold.  

Colorblocking like Clair

Jacket: H&M

Dress: ASOS (old, similar here, here, here, love this white one)

Belt: H&M

Bag: Chanel

Shoes: Tory Burch

Watch: Cartier

I was obsessed with the Cosby Show (who wasn't?) and when I put this outfit on I realized I was colorblocking like Clair.  I didn't channel her intentionally, but I don't mind because she was the shit.  She epitomized 80's office fashion.  I may have left my shoulder pads at home, but the 80's feeling is there, just updated with some silver hardware.  By the way, there was no strategy to putting these colors together, they just happen to be two of my favorites.  I tried them together and liked the result - like pink and purple for big girls.  We can all take a page from Clair's book and brighten up our work wardrobes. Who says you have to be boring at the office?   

 

 

Tank & Maxi

Dress: Karina Grimaldi (black and gray version here)

Tank Top: Brandy Melville purchased @ Revolve

Bag: Gucci