Spring Kimonos ☀

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                                             Kimono Top   /   Yoga Pants   /   Flats   /   Necklace   /   Lipliner  /   Fitbit Bands

It's almost spring which means *drum roll* COLORS! I'm a pretty cheery person so colors are my cheery person way of wearing my cheeriness for everyone to see. Honestly, how can you not look at a happy print like this and not smile just a little bit? Not to mention, these kimono tops are perfect for spring weather because they offer a little bit of warmth but are light enough that you don't get too hot as the weather warms up!

This is also one of my go-to outfit combinations because it's so simple. I own a ton of open front kimono tops (like this, this, and this one - I can't get enough of these!) and I love that I can throw them on with anything. Underneath the top, I'm just wearing your average tank top and yoga pants but with the colorful top on, it makes the outfit look much more put together even though I feel just as comfy :)

What are your favorite spring outfits? It's been so rainy in Chicago over the past couple of days that I've felt like I need to wear more color just to brighten up the dreary days! I guess the rain is just mother nature's way of prepping for spring! 

Florally Blue ❀

Shirt: Marshall's (Similar) / Jeans: Forever 21 / Flats: Payless (Similar) / Watch: Urban Outfitters (Similar) / Bracelet: Luv Aj / Nails: Zoya

If there is one piece of style advice I could give my younger self, it would be to find your colors and embrace them! In my earlier years, I'd always look at outfits I loved, try them on, and find that they looked horrible on me! Usually, the color of the shirt was to blame. While I look absurd in most shades of green and brown, my skin tone seems to really love any and all shades of blue! This outfit is yet another example of how my wardrobe has molded to fit with this color preference :)

What colors have you learned to embrace in your wardrobe?

Business Casual Outfit Hacks ✩

Since I've officially joined the business world, I've been trying out different combinations from my wardrobe to figure out what can and can't be considered "business casual". Luckily for me, my company's culture doesn't specify that I need to dress a certain way, however, when I dress more on the business casual side, I always feel more productive and put together!

My college wardrobe was pretty casual so I'm still searching for pieces to add to my new professional wardrobe but despite not having the perfect professional wardrobe, I've found several ways to easily amp up an outfit to business casual level that I'm calling my business casual outfit hacks!

1. Statement Necklaces

Thank God for this trend! Statement necklaces make business casual outfits so easy. I've actually worn some tee shirts (that I would normally pair with my yoga pants) with statement necklaces and voila - they become business casual ready in a pinch!

2. Ballet Flats

Full Disclosure: heels are not my jam. At 5' 6", I don't necessarily need any additional help in the height department and therefore, don't deem the pain they cause my feet a necessity. Not to mention the fact that I can hardly walk in them and look like a fool when I'm struggling to walk! Flats do wonders by adding a touch of professionalism to an outfit without adding the discomfort heels do.

3. Think Flowy

I have always loved flowy shirts because they help to balance out my bottom heavy body and they hide stomach pooches especially well! :P Lucky for me, flowy shirts fit right in with pre-approved business casual attire. It's as easy as throwing on a cardigan over a nice flowy shirt and you are good to go!

4. Pretty Nails

Despite the fact that sometimes my nails feel like they are on the peripherals of my outfit, I've found that they are incredibly important when it comes to looking and feeling professional! In an office environment, nails are constantly on display - whether you're speaking and gesturing in a meeting or typing away on a keyboard, having your nails painted can make quite the difference!

5. Coffee-in-Hand!

Even if you're not addicted to coffee like I am, carrying some sort of hot beverage in your hand as you're heading to the office somehow pulls an entire business casual outfit together! Plus, it doesn't hurt to have a comforting warm drink to sip on while you're working! 

The transition into the business world has definitely been different for me - I'm really starting to miss the days of running around campus between classes! At least the outfit transition into the business casual world has been more fun than stressful :) 

How do style your current wardrobe for work? I'd love to see your outfit ideas!