Double Duty: Black and Blue

Leave the jacket on for a pretty and polished look during office hours.......

 Blazer: BCBG (Similar - LO, Similar-MID, Similar- HI)

Blouse: Pleione (Similar, Similar available in various colors)

Skirt: Banana Republic (HERE - BEST pencil skirt in the world)

Belt: Ralph Lauren (Similar)

Shoes: Steve Madden (HERE)

Watch: Bulova

Gold Necklace: Betsey Johnson
Pearl Necklace: Graduation gift from Mama & Papa :)

  
Take off the jacket, add bold shoes, add bold jewelry, and deepen the v-neckline for a sultrier after hours look

Or, untuck the shirt and belt your waist for a faux peplum after-hours look

Hey Lovelies,

Since we're practically family, I'll share one of my most embarrassing work stories. During my first month at work, I was invited to a firm-wide dinner party. Since I knew I would be working late, I decided to bring my party dress and change in my office. About twenty minutes before the party, I closed my door and began to change. About one minute after that, I turned around and realized that I was giving the window cleaners quite a show.

To avoid those awkward office nudity issues, I have resigned myself to remixing my work clothes. My goal is to create a work look that can take me from day to night with the simple switch of accessories, removal of a jacket, or pull of a shirt. No more peep shows for me :). One of my favorite pieces to wear when I need a quick switch up are surplice tops. I prefer the more exaggerated surplice tops like the one I am wearing above. I pin them up for a conservative v-neck look during the day. Then, I unpin them and show a little more cleavage at night. These tops are super versatile and really make switching things up easy as pie.

P.S. It's worth mentioning that this is my absolute favorite pencil skirt. In my opinion, Banana Republic makes THE best and most comfortable pencil skirts. If you haven't already tried them, you definitely should.
 
Love,
Jillian