Networking Night

Hot on a job search, I've been attending a lot of networking events and meeting a lot of cool people!  I've been trying to mix business with the creative side of my wardrobe, since that is what I'm hoping to do professionally.  It's a fun task to get the conservative business wardrobe pieces to wake up just a little, I have a feeling if I get hired in the industry I want, I'll be embarking on a fun new fashion challenge!

Pants: Gap, Shoes: Target, Cardi: Anthro, Under-t: Shade, Scarf: Random mall store years ago

Summer "Suit"

I sometimes wonder why I live in a place that had a high of 112 this week.  Don't worry, I'll remember again in the winter.  On those days the need to dress up for work/church/interviews just makes me want to cry when I look at my black suit.  I'm trying to find some nice alternatives that won't make my internal organs when I go outside.

Dress: Buffalo Exchange, $12, Cardigan and Cami: Shade, Shoes: Target, $3.24, Belt: Thrifted

Summer Lovin'

The truth: I'm actively looking for a job outside of teaching, but I may have to teach one more year even post MBA.  I am trying to tell myself to enjoy summer instead of stress.  I'm also trying to tell myself applying for jobs in your pajamas all day isn't cool.  So here is attempt #1 at dressing up my summer casual wardrobe.

Skirt: F21 via Buffalo Exchange, Shirt: Jcrew, $20, Shoes: Target, Belt: F21, Earrings: Kohls

Wait! There's a Cardigan...

Do you ever snap pictures after work and then think, oh wait, I had something else with this? Maybe you grab your bag or put your shoes back on, I remember that cardigans are wore the first half of the day and then it's so hot by afternoon they come off. That is AZ in the summer for you!

Skirt: Wal-mart, gift from Mom and then reshaped and restyled by Mom, Belt: NYCo, Shoes: Mall store in Utah, Shirt: H&M, Cardigan: AE

Triad Colorwheel

Cardigan:H&M, $10, Dress: Banana Republic Outlet, $12, Belt: Thrifted, $2, Shoes: Payless, around $16

Summer Dresses

Hello summer dresses, it's nice to see you again!

Dress: BCBGMAXAZRIA via Buffalo Exchange, $24, Under T: Downeast Basics, $10, Shoes: NY&Co, $13, Belt: NY&CO, $8, Necklace: Made by me

Untraditional Shades of Primary Colors

Shirt: Last Chance, $6, Skirt: Latin Market, $10, Shoes: NY&Co $13, Belt: NY&Co, about $8, Earrings: Old Navy, $3 clearance

The Summer Blazer

This is a key summer piece for me, preppy, a little casual, and versitile. Did I mention lightweight? I can't live without it! What are some of your summer pieces you can't do without for work?

Jacket: F21, Shirt, H&M, Jeans: Loft, Shoes: Target, Earings: NY&Co

Workin My Boyfriends

I have grabbed the boyfriend jeans more than any other this season, note how many posts with them in the last 4 weeks!

Jeans: Aeropostale (of all places), Shoes: Target, Belt and Necklace: F21, Cardigan and flower pin: NY&Co, Tank: Shade

One of My Signature looks

Isn't it amazing what a matching belt and pair of heels can do?

Shirt: NY&Co, Pants and Belt: Gap, Shoes: Nine West, Necklace: Lia Sophia via Ebay