Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Pencil Pusher

Let's just get right into it today, shall we?  Wednesdays are no day for messing around.







What I'm Wearing
Banana Republic blue silk top - so old, definitely from college (similar)
J. Crew Factory pink belt - $15 (similar)
Talbots ivory lace skirt - $35 (similar)
H&M rose ring - $5ish (similar)
Gucci brown leather strap watch - left to me by my late grandmother - priceless
Gold & coral cuff - thrifted, $5
Talbots leopard bow flats - gift from Mom (out of stock online, but your local Target might have these similar ones)

Pencil skirts are a huge wardrobe staple for me (did you see my monthly buys roundup for July??), so I was really excited when I found this lovely for only $35 a few months back.  I didn't want  it to look to romantic or wedding-y for work, so I paired it with a rich navy top and the leopard bow flats I also picked up last month instead of a more feminine color and pumps.  What do you think - how else would you wear a lace pencil skirt at work?

And of course I'm linking up for WIWW over at Pleated Poppy and can't wait to have some free time to night to check out all the other great submissions!

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27 comments:

  1. love the lace skirt- it's gorgeous. you look so pretty~ xO!
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  3. I LOVE your flats, seriously I need to find myself a pair! You look so pretty, love the lace skirt. :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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    1. Thanks Yi-chia! I wish they were still available, but I think I snagged them when they were on final sale :( And thank you! :)

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  4. Love that outfit! You look great. Love the lace detail! Glad you removed disqus! I couldn't comment on your posts!

    Lisa B

    lifeandstylebylisab.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks so much Lisa! Yay, I'm so glad you can comment now - Disqus was really not working out well for my site :P

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  5. Those shoes are all sorts of fantastic! I just went back and read your running post and I am so inspired. I just started running again after 10 years of the bike and gym and it is just great to hear that it is about just getting out and doing it, not just the time! Thanks!

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    1. Thanks rlutz! Aw I'm so glad the running post motivated you too - I was pretty inspired myself after rounding up all of my favorite images and quotes! :)

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  6. Your lace skirt is so pretty and I love your accessories!

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  7. i would TOTALLY wear a lace pencil skirt to work, i think you paired it perfectly with the top and belt! sooooo cute.

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  8. "Gucci brown leather strap watch - left to me by my late grandmother - priceless"

    adorable. what a great keepsake :)

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    1. also, remember how a few months ago you wore those great talbots capped shoes? I've been stalking them ever since...they just went down to 19.99! Hope the 9 fits me!

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    2. Yes! Omg I can't believe you got them for $20 - great job stalking with patience! :) Can't wait to see what you wear them with!

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    3. And aww, thank you :) It really is a wonderful reminder of her! I was able to keep a few things of hers when she passed away last year, including this watch and a few other beautiful pieces of jewelry. I also received her jewelry box/stand, which I love and really want to refinish one day (maybe when I get that sander and circular saw :)

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  10. that lace pencil skirt is absolutely stunning

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  11. Love this outfit! And the pink belt is just the perfect finishing touch! You look Great! :)

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  12. i have been meaning to comment on this post forever to tell you how much i love this skirt (and your flats!). a lace skirt is something i'd definitely like to add to my wardrobe someday!

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