January 22, 2011

Work to Play

Not that I can go out and mingle after work very often these days with a task of motherhood at hands. However I secretly hope that there will be times when my husband and I can go out and enjoy a dinner outside home in a "quiet" setting (no children please , like I have enough of that at home hehe) on a few occasions.

I thought the idea of transforming from a professional work outfit to something casual is brilliant and saves time. I am too tired to go home and change into a whole different outfit just to go out again. I recently found these pieces in my empty closet that I put together for this transformation. A high waisted pencil skirt with buttons may be too sexy for my work setting but I cover that section with a blazer while at work. Purchased this blazer at Charlotte Russe in XS about a year ago, absolutely love it. Great price, good quality (is there such thing as cheap and good, yes there are!)






Let your hair down and unwind after a long day at work




















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11 comments:

  1. MelissaJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I LOVE that blazer and that skirt!

    Throwing a blazer on top makes almost any outfit office appropriate, so it's a great piece to have when you might be going out after work. You look awesome!

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  2. Sydney's Fashion DiaryJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    You look great, Nelah. I have no problem changing to a different outfit when we go out :) I am very thankful to have my parents around so we can just drop her off when we need a date night. Have a great week!

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  3. CJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I love it when pieces are so versatile. Swap an item here and there and you get a whole 'nother look. I'm really liking both outfits on you, Nelah! I hope you and your hubby can schedule a date night soon :)

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  4. ElleJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    You know I am all for versatile pieces - I wear toned down cocktail dresses to work when I have plans in the evening and removing the blazer makes all the difference. I love your CR skirt - the buttons are so cute! :)

    Now that your baby girl is a little more grown up maybe not soon from now you can start getting more date nights with your hubby! :)

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  5. MimiJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    i think adding the blazer is a really good idea, and it even looks good for going out. :)

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  6. Karrisa_TJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Hey, thanks for following me! I love that blazer! I do the work to play thing most times. A lot of what I post on my blog are the "play" side of my work outfit. I think it's great to have versatility in your work wardrobe so you can also wear those items in the weekends. :)

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  7. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Ooo that Blazer is adorable! I love this outfit:-)

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  8. 20 YORK STREETJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    That's a beautiful blazer hun! It's so classic and you can wear with pretty much anything!

    Stay Happy and Positive!

    besos,

    ML


    20 YORK STREET

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  9. Dylana SuarezJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Such a chic look! Lovely blog!


    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  10. Amaka*February 5, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    1) Love the skirt, looking for one just like it
    2) Love the blazer as well. I am a frequent shopper of Charlotte Russe, and its true that you can find quality for inexpensive prices.
    3) Love your blog=]

    Check me out
    Follow your passion:
    trupassion.blogspot.com

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Cute blazer! I always have such a hard time finding an affordable blazer that fits well, it's seriously my personal "mission impossible"!

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