Pearl and pretzel

A blazer is an important piece for office looks but that doesn't mean that it has to be tailored, black and matching your trousers. Although I don't have to stick to a strict dress code at work and I have flexibility in what I can wear (therefore I do not own many blazers), I feel that it is worth having a few of them in your closet especially if they are versatile enough to be used on casual occasions. Even though I had not planned on buying a new one, I found this in the sale rack and I thought I would give it a shot. I had seen it when it was still full-price but my lack of urgency detained me from buying it. However finding it almost half price made me see it as an opportunity. I love the colour and the shape that are not the typical and the fabric is so soft!

• Light blue blazer: ZARA
• Black tank top: H&M
• Black skinny jeans: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Gold lace-up cutout oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Black handbag: DKNY
• Pearl ring: THE CRAV CONCEPT
• Gold pretzel necklace: LOLA LOLA
• Black sunglasses: CARRERA

Blazer and heels

Who says that workwear has to be boring? A black blazer and heeled shoes might be basic but if you get creative with your combinations, you can make up an outfit that will be the talk of the office! Don't be scared to match your blazer with a print dress.

• Black oversize blazer: ASOS CURVE
• Print dress: no brand, it was hand-down from a friend that bought it in China
• Nude peep toe slingback heeled booties: STEVE MADDEN
• Colourblock white, tan and black handbag: ZARA
• Black wet looking leggings: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Black charm bracelets: no brand, bought from a colleague 

Gold knit

Knits are slowly making a comeback due to the lower temperatures so make it work!

• Pink knit dress: H&M
• Black skinny jeans: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Nude peep toe slingback heeled booties: STEVE MADDEN
• Gold tote bag: HUSER
• Black scarf with pink and gold print: BIMBA Y LOLA

Embroidery and oxfords

Continuing with the beautiful, traditional Mexican products this is a typical shirt to be found in Oaxaca. But here is a way to make it more modern and office appropriate. 

• Black traditional woven t-shirt with handmade multicoloured embroidery: no brand, brought from the artefacts market in Oaxaca
• Crop skinny jeans: LEVI'S
• Black boyfriend blazer: ASOS CURVE
• Gold cutout lace up oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Light blue shopper bag: ZARA

Cats and tweed

One of the things I love about my job as a teacher at the university is that I do not have to follow a certain dress code so I still have the opportunity to try and look like one of the students. At least as long as my age allows it ;)

• Black dress with cat portraits print: MODCLOTH
• Black cardigan: SFERA
• Gold cut-out lace-up oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Black and white tweed backpack: MARIA GALAN

Hand-down dress

How do you feel about clothes recycling? Do you still wear clothes handed down to you by a friend or a family member? While I was growing up it was normal being the younger sister up to the point that my sister and I developed completely different body types. After that it was kind of impossible to wear her old clothes and the exclusivity of my closet started. Up to this day whenever we are together (a few days per year since I live in Mexico and she lives in England) we exchange handbags and accessories where our size has no interference. 

About 2 weeks ago, a colleague of mine saw me at work wearing a print dress and she told me that she had a dress that she had bought on a trip she took to China that she had only used once, she didn't really like how she looked in it and she felt that it would suit my style. I was not sure that it would fit me since she is very tall and thin but a few days later she brought it to me and I felt that this dress really is for me: it fits and it is a colourful print! 

So if you have something in your closet that you never wear and you think would suit someone else give it to them. Or you can always donate your unwanted clothes to a charity. There is always someone who could get a use out of them.

• Colourful print dress: no brand
• Black skinny jeans: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Black short sleeved cardigan: H&M
• Gold lace up oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Black handbag: DKNY
• Black sunglasses: CARRERA

C'est la Vie in Venice

I love an original print so I couldn't help myself when I saw this skirt. I am not afraid of mixing and matching my prints but if you are not feeling brave enough you can always combine it with solid colours/black. 

• Venice print pencil skirt: FOREVER 21
• Black t-shirt with "C'est la Vie" bead design: PRIMARK
• Gold cutout lace up oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Tan, white and black handbag: ZARA
• Black sunglasses: CARRERA

One dress, two styles

Remember last week I was telling you how a nice shift dress is the ultimate piece for a girl's wardrobe as you can dress it up or down to fit any occasion? Well here is an example of how you can make it very casual combining it with a pair of ballet flats and an everyday cross body bag and at the same time make it more formal with a pair of heels and a cute smaller bag. 

• Short sleeved shift dress with black and white pattern: LAGOM
• Fuchsia ballet flats: KATE SPADE 
• Mint Q Natasha cross boy handbag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS
• Black sunglasses: CARRERA
• Beige slingback peep toe booties: STEVE MADDEN
• Black round quilted bag with cat ears: ASOS

Light blue and fuchsia

Summer is getting closer and it is time for colour clashing :)

• Light blue 3/4 sleeve top: ZARA with "Not all those who wander are lost" gold print made by me
• Grey imitation leather full skirt: PRIMARK
• Gold cutout lace-up oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Fuchsia Selma bag: MICHAEL KORS

Fur gilet and jacquard skirt

Continuing with suggestions for your Christmas party outfits, it is time for the skirt and shirt combo but always working it with style and not in a working day at the office kind of way ;)

• Fur gilet/ nude button shirt with bow/ black jacquard skirt/ black tights: PRIMARK
• Beige peep toe heeled booties: STEVE MADDEN
• Purple Lil Ukita bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Nautical inspired

Nautical is a theme that never goes out of style and it is suitable no matter the season. Just make sure to adjust it and give it the right touch of upgrade ;)

                         

• Beige knit blazer: H&M
• Navy blue striped dress: ASOS CURVE
• Beige peep toe heeled ankle booties: STEVE MADDEN
• Red and navy blue handbag: MARIA GALAN
• White scarf with Keith Haring print: THOMAI´S ADVENTURES IN FASHIONLAND
• Red cherry earrings: no brand

Stripes and the knit

After a day´s break we continue with stripes week! Today it is the turn of the long dress combined with high heels and a knit cardigan now that the weather is getting fresher :)

• Long blue and white striped dress: H&M
• Beige knit cardigan: ZARA
• Beige peep toe heeled booties: STEVE MADDEN
• Pink quilted handbag: PRIMARK

Stripes and jacquard

On Day 3 of stripes week it is time for the classic striped t-shirt with a fashion message ;)

• Black and white striped t-shirt with "Stylish, Smart, Silly, Fabulous" print: ZARA
• Black jacquard skirt: PRIMARK
• Gold cutout lace up oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Purple Lil Ukita bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Double quilt

Who says only your bag can be quilted? ;)

• Quilted flower print dress: PRIMARK
• Gold cutout lace-up oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Large pink quilted bag: DKNY

Coral and beige

You are using a lot of colour on your outfit and you are not sure what shoes to wear? I am all for contrasts but if you want to play it safe go for beige/ nude accessories that can be combined with anything...

• Coral shirt dress: ASOS CURVE
• Beige peep toe heeled booties: STEVE MADDEN
• Beige backpack with pink bows print: BERSHKA

Cat and heels

My calendar says that autumn is here but if the weather allows it use your tank tops for a little while longer ;)

• White tank top with cat "What´s up birds?" print: H&M
• Blue boyfriend jeans: ASOS CURVE
• Beige peep toe heeled booties: STEVE MADDEN
• Light blue shopper bag: ZARA
• Light blue sunglasses: MINK PINK found at BERNA BROWN BY BERNA
• Black earrings: no brand

Gold, pink and streetwear

It is Friday so it is time for jeans and a casual top!

• White and grey "art street wear" print 3/4 sleeve top: ZARA
• Blue skinny jeans: PRIMARK
• Gold cutout oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Large pink quilted bag: DKNY

Mafalda, the flowers and the peep

Denim in any piece of clothing is something you can combine with anything and wear all day long. Why not go for a skirt with a pattern?

• White linen t-shirt: ZARA with Mafalda print made by me
• White tank top (worn underneath): H&M
• Denim jacquard pencil skirt: PRIMARK
• Beige peep toe high heeled booties: STEVE MADDEN
• Bright blue hobo bag: MARC BY MARC JACOBS
• Light blue necklace: no brand, given to me as a present

Colour boost

If you are feeling blue that the weekend isn´t here yet, get a boost of positivity by using bright colours on your outfit!

• Bodycon comic print dress: NEW LOOK INSPIRE
• Gold cutout oxfords: STEVE MADDEN
• Black handbag: ZARA
• Pink with blue sunglasses: PRIMARK

Beige shoes

The great thing about beige/nude shoes is that you can combine them with any colour. If you don´t have a pair I suggest you go for one as soon as possible. It doesn´t matter if they are high heels or flats, choose the ones that are more you :)

                               

• Pink blouse: ZARA
• Blue skinny jeans: PRIMARK
• Beige and pink bow print backpack: BERSHKA
• Beige peep toe high heeled booties: STEVE MADDEN