SAN DIEGO STRIDING IN STYLE

 I have put a little more thought in this outfit more than my usual days of everyday ensemble preparation.  I needed to wear something comfortable and casual for my park dalliance as well as get me through my office visit.  Definitely, it had to be smart casual.  Wearing the jumpsuit alone felt like too much of an office attire for me; something that won't really fit into a park setting.  I threw in the long green vest to downplay the corporate style a bit more.  A bit of square heels and off to the park I went.

WHAT I WORE:

black jumpsuit from H&M

polished gold belt from LUXESHOP

square heeled boots from H&M

long printed green vest from H&M

tote bag from COACH

eyewear from MIUMIU

with mini-me

DENIMS AND PRINTS

I am not really a denim jeans person.  I only own a few pairs which is already an upgrade for having just a pair for years.  I remember trying to do a denim series for a week and I was hanging by a thread; literally ransacking my closet for denims that can get me through 7 days.  Lately, I am getting the hang of it though, especially during thunderstorms like today when I want to feel comfortable while on my way to the office.  You can use denim for work; just pair it with a structured outerwear on top for a smarter  look.  In my case, I paired it with an animal print tank top that I knotted on the side because it is quite big on me.  A basic blue blazer is used to make the look a little more office ready in spite of the casualness of the inner clothes.

WHAT I WORE:

blue blazer from JEYKAY

tank top from H&M

jeans from BENCH

sneakers from ISABEL MARANT

pandora bag from GIVENCHY

SHOP THE LOOK:

TOPSHOP SHEER LEOPARD TANK TOP

VERY J BLUE BLAZER

BOYFRIEND JEANS

GIANI BERNINI MESSENGER BAG

ASH WEDGE SNEAKERS

SMART CASUAL FRIDAY

Fridays are usually my laid-back office wear days.  However, today is slightly different as I have to interview an applicant for my team; thus, I have to wear something more presentable and business-like.  The truth is, I had a hard time letting go of my casual day so I took this printed casual top and just put a vest on it to make it look, well, a little bit smarter.

WHAT I WORE:

black printed top from H&M

black cropped pants from ZARA

gray vest from REVERIE UOMO

phantom bag from CELINE

booties from FOREVER 21 SHOE STORE (ONLINE STORE)

MONDAY BLUES

Blues and print are just right for my Monday.  I have a full day ahead of me and it is just the first day of the week.  I opted to put a smart casual ensemble primarily because Monday is usually internal office meeting day; meaning, team leaders and resourcing managers usually meet to discuss team resourcing, projects and office management stuffs.  It isn't a formal meeting but still, I don't want to attend it wearing something so casual and "weekendish".

The top is actually my kiddo's top and yeah we do share clothes and shoes from time to time. The skirt is actually a summer dress that I have bought in US. I tried to break the monotony of the navy blue hues by adding a little black; a subtle deviation but nevertheless anchor the whole ensemble into a casual yet work wearable palette.

WHAT I WORE:

navy blue coat from an online store

printed blue top from H&M

dress used as skirt from URBAN OUTFITTERS

boots from ALDO