Work Appropriately

{Ann Taylor silk blouse, Theory skirt, Nine West Pumps, MJ Stam, J.Crew Necklace}

Trying to achieve and maintain a sense of personal style is not an easy thing for me. I'm constantly influenced by the current trends floating around blogs and magazines, I certainly can't resist buying something I don't absolutely love just because it's such a good deal, and there's no doubt that all marketing tactics are aimed at people like me (that Victoria's Secret model looks amazing in that bikini, so obviously, if I have that bikini, I will look amazing, too!).

Having to follow a business casual dress code for work while trying to steer my way around typical professional wear I don't care for (like stiff cotton collared shirts, old-lady pencil skirts, and boring covered-toe low heels), makes maintaining my own personal style that much more difficult.  My ideal office chic outfit is an ensemble of statement pearls, a silk blouse paired with a unique skirt or fitted pants, and simple black platform pumps.