Working girl

Man, I could really go for this outfit! The coat is beautiful. I like the collar with the extra flap that hangs down. Its always so hard for me to find a coat that will actually fit my proportions. I always have to settle for sleeves that are too long or shoulders that don't fit. Blah, so annoying. Any advice for shorties like me?

Either way, the pops of color of this outfit I made on Polyvore makes me happy on such a gray, gloomy, rainy day. Wish I had all my clothes cataloged on that site and could create outfits that way. Ooo, how Cher Horowitz would that be!?


Work by kcrosa featuring Forever21

Items in this set:
white ruffle button down blouse
Shield Button Coat, $43
Fab Belted Woven Skirt, $11
Joan & David Felicita - Magenta suede, $220
Pink butterfly embossed large purse, 25 GBP

xoxo,
Karla

Back to workies.

Like all good things, my 2.25 week break came to an end yesterday. I chose the wrong bottoms for sure. Even though it was somewhat warm outside for whatever reason the AC unit was blasting at 7:30 in the morning. Brrrrr....

A few years ago you would not find me anywhere near sale racks at stores. Just glancing by I would see the "ugly" clothes marked down, what would be the point of even flipping through? Oh how times have changed. I've found some great pieces to add to my wardrobe among the sea of fugly -- like this skirt. $5 at Charlotte Russe.

[cardigan: Target, skirt: H&M, skirt: Charlotte Russe]

[shoes: Payless]

I loooooove the bow detail. The skirt fits me a tad bit big but I like that because it makes it easier to tuck in a top.

I've made quite a few purchases while Christmas gift shopping but a couple of the tops aren't exactly work friendly. I found a store at my local mall that sells basic cardigans in different colors for pretty cheap. That might be a good fix so I can expand my work clothes repertoire.

xoxo,
Karla

I'm liking the cold.

Yay. Its cold! Well, I'm a Southern California girl, so when it hits below 70, I'm cold! Either way, colder weather means I get to bring out the coats and scarves. Usually I find it hard to put together an outfit when I'm shivering -- I rather just throw on some sweats and a hoodie and be over with it. This is my first winter of me trying to be good and keep up with my "not look like slob" promise. I wore this outfit to work last week.

Coat: Charlotte Russe, white bow top: H&M, purple skirt: H&M, tights: Target

Also, I've been adding to my collection of shoes. These black cut-out zip-ups come from Forever 21

This whole exposed zipper trend is totally up my alley. I love it! And I like how it gives a fashion-forward edge to an otherwise simple work outfit. Pow!

xoxo,
Karla

Some New 'Fits

So, as always, its taken me forever to put up another blog post. I've been slackin' so please forgive me. I have a great excuse though: I have a job as a middle school counselor now and it interferes with my WWW life.

For the most part, the promise I made to myself about actually making an effort when dressing has work. The hair, still a fail as clearly shown in the picture below. This is from my hella NorCal trip for my cousin's wedding in Placerville. I asked my sister to dye my hair red but its mostly like a brown orange. Oh, and to top it off, my bangs are darker than the rest of my hair. Nice sister, nice. Anyways, this is my Fonzie outfit:

faux leather jacket & bag= H&M, striped shirt = Target, jeans = F21, sandals = Cathy Jean

Another positive style change in my life: I now work at a new school which means that dressing differently isn't a big deal anymore. Before my work attire was pretty basic. Slacks and a dress top, same black work shoes. BORRRRRING. The first time I wore a skirt at my old job even the principal made a comment and asked if I had something to do after work. WoW. Now its a new year, new co-workers, so I have a clean fashion slate. I've hardly worn slacks, I've even worn a dress, and I've put all my heels to good use as now they've also become work shoes. I love it. I get a good amount of compliments from the junior high girls about my shoes, accessories, or my clothes.

xoxo,

Karla

New Clothes.

I've been experimenting with color now. Apparently that's what's "in". I don't know how I feel about reporting on trends. I figure as long as you're dressing for the decade you're good. Who cares about certain cuts, colors, etc? Hmm, I guess Anna Wintour would eat me alive for that comment.

What I wore to go out with my sister and her fiance:

I was definitely not feeling my face, but this is the overall look.


Up close on the top half. Red necklace = F21, purple shirt = F21, Jacket = F21
Close up on the jacket


Brown faux leather bag = H&M

Leggings = Giant Dollar (99cents!!!), Shoes = Payless

I've noticed there's a difference between how I dress when I'm out an about and then how I dress for work. Its a bit of a mismatch. I like my work clothes, I've got some good slacks and tops, but they way I put them together looks older and not really my style, so I'm trying to put some more effort in that too. Hence this outfit for Thursday:

I really like the sleeves. Shirt = F21, necklace = F21, slacks = Kohl's.

xoxo,
Karla