OFFICE WEATHER

Santa Monica, CA

My office is always an icebox, and so despite the 70-ish degree temps we had here yesterday, I decided to wear a sweater to work. And to be honest, I was still cold! Is there anyone out there that is not constantly getting dominated by their office AC?

That being said, I have good news: I think I found the world’s coziest (yet still remarkably flattering) sweater! It’s from one of my favorite shops, Chicwish, and as an added bonus, it looks good with just about everything.

Sweater: c/o Chicwish

Skirt: H&M

Heels: Steve Madden/Nordstrom

Earrings: c/o Baublebar

Bag: c/o Kate Spade (Similar Style)

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Un-Boring Office Attire

Marina del Rey, CA

Who says you can't have fun with your workday style? It could be that the phrase "office appropriate" usually corresponds with neutral colors and Plain Jane silhouettes. But after spending several years in a wide range of office environments: fashion-forward, corporate, ultra-casual, and even techy, I've learned that this idea couldn't be farther from the truth. While I certainly do alter my look to fit the office vibe (I wear a lot fewer heels working in tech than I did in my fashion company days) I've discovered that professional wear and fresh, exciting outfits are not mutually exclusive. 

I don't mean that you should waltz into work wearing a cropped tee or tube top, and there are definitely a few good rules follow, like avoiding shorter hemlines and opting for tailored pieces. I personally love finding traditionally conservative silhouettes that have been reimagined with bold prints and fun pops of color. And no matter what the tone of my office, these styles are always warmly welcomed. For summer, this means going for jumpsuits and rompers over basic trousers. And in winter, it's layering with great sweaters and of-the-moment jackets.

This romper from Banana Republic Factory is on sale now and is just bright enough to turn a few heads.  I love it paired with beaded hoops or tassel earrings to give it an extra kick. Its just the thing you need to keep your office outfit rotation interesting. And if this one isn't quite your style, I've got you covered with more of my favorite one-piece styles below. 

Romper: c/o Banana Republic Factory (on sale now!) 

Earrings: c/o Sugarfix by Baublebar (under $15!)

Watch: c/o Alfred Sung

Heels: Madewell via Nordstrom

Rings: c/o Baublebar

This post is sponsored by Banana Republic Factory

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office hours

I am constantly switching and changing my look before I head into the office in the morning. I'm convinced that it's got less to do with my outfit options and more to do with the fact that my imagination is pretty limited at 8 a.m. So to add a little inspo to your morning routine, here is a fresh workwear look from Banana Republic Factory. Not only is the jacket perfect for transitioning to spring, but the Devon Pant is sophisticated, comfy and endlessly versatile. With a flattering stretch fit that slims in all the right places and cropped leg, these look great with sneakers, knee-high boots, cropped sweaters and so much more. To top that off, they come in a wide variety of fabrics (bi-strech, suede, leather, denim) and colors!  Bonus? They're great for adding a little polish to your basic tops and tees. For my casual dress code today, I tossed them on with a classic striped top and modern mules. If you're workplace is more formal, try pairing them with a blazer, printed tank and heels. 

Devon Pant: c/o Banana Republic Factory

Trench Coat: c/o Banana Republic Factory

Striped Tee: c/o Banana Republic Factory

Bag: Kate Spade (similar)

Mules: Anthropologie (similar)

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