fashion friday | Alexandra Kathlyn Accessories

First things first. What do you think of the new look?! When I first started this, I didn’t have a clue how to make this blog look the way I wanted it to. After a bit of playing, I’m getting closer to the vision that’s in my head. Obviously I’m not a graphic designer… Or a computer/web guru but I’m getting by and it’s slowly coming together.

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I was having one of ‘those days’ when I was trying to come up this week’s Fashion Friday. Since I started blogging, I have also started following/reading some fabulous fashion/style/lifestyle blogs. As a newbie in this foreign world of blogging I catch myself comparing my stuff to others out there. They all have great bags, amazing shoes and overall fantastic style.

How I feel about my style compared to Fashion bloggers 🙂

I realized that my style is fairly simple (especially during winter months in Saskatchewan). It gets cold here sometimes, really cold, and wearing my heels is impractical. My go-to items are generally jeans, boots, sweaters and scarves. I always have lots of jewellery on, hiding underneath. It’s okay if I’m not dressed up all the time… It makes going out with friends a lot more fun cause I can do myself up.

I must admit, I would love a pair of Tory Burch flats but at this point in life Joe Fresh flats make me very happy! I’m just going to keep being my simple style self and dressing things up with accessories. I will not compare myself to others out there cause that doesn’t help. Just makes me a whiner.

So stay tuned for What I Wore posts in the future now that spring is just around the corner!

-a

Ps – Kyle, if you are reading this…my birthday is next month 😉

For forever, I always wanted to be in an office setting so I could wear ‘power suits’. I’m not lying. I wanted to wear the sexy blazer and pencil skirt, pant suit, and be that super professional looking woman {Think Sandra Bullock on the Proposal}. I wanted to be one of those women on the cover of Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women Edition. Okay…maybe that’s not the whole truth but I wouldn’t say no if the opportunity came about 🙂

Once I got into a professional setting, I realized, pant suits are not for me. I knew I still needed to be professional (thankfully I’m not in a very corporate environment and can get away with jeans every so often) – okay I’m feeling like this post is sounding too corporate and boring. Sorry!

Let’s start again. How I dress (semi)professionally without wearing the power suit!

1. Blazers. Go out and buy a blazer today. Or 2 or 5. I have a black, navy and beige one {pink to come!}. These are my number one staple. Even if I’m wearing jeans and boots, I throw on a blazer and I already look more professional and less casual. Honestly, I love blazers for casual days too and then dress it up with bling.

Blouse – H&M. Blazer – H&M. Necklace – AlexandraKathlyn

2. Dress Pants – have a few pairs and do not buy cheap ones. Seriously. Buy some quality pants, get them tailored if need be. Do it. You’ll feel like a million bucks when your pants don’t sag and your tush looks good.

I bought so many crap pairs when I first started interviewing for HR jobs. I did not feel confident at all. Then I went out and bought a more expensive pair and wowza!, did they ever feel and look fantastic! For an affordable alternative, I’m a big fan of RW&Co. pants.

3. Blouses. It took me awhile to figure this one out but once I did, I was very happy. Blouses can go day to night in a snap! I’m a huge fan of patterned one (like the one above – from H&M) but I also have some plain ones too. And they are so comfy!

4. Heels. You need heels. Black, Nude, Printed. I don’t think I have to elaborate on this? That staccato sound when you walk down the hallway makes it seem like you mean business!

5. BLING. I love adding jewelry to any outfit. It may be the magpie in me or it might just be the girl in me. I love to add a pair of sparkly earrings or bracelets to add a little bit of something to an outfit. I feel like it ties everything together so nicely.

This is what I wore yesterday… except with a beige blazer. You can find these pieces below!

Obviously these aren’t things that you HAVE TO have and it will totally depend on where you work and what you’re doing. These are just some things I do to help me not feel like a slob at time ha!

What are your staples for work?

~ Alex

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