What to Wear to Work | Gingham + Pencil Skirt

Top - 1.State on sale! (similar at Anthropologie)

Skirt - J.Crew sold out in yellow

Heels - Zara old (save & splurge)

Watch - Nixon

Bag - Fendi 2Jour

Most of these pieces I'm wearing in today's post you've probably seen elsewhere on Corporate Catwalk. A few weeks ago I wore this top here and last October I wore the pencil skirt with a peplum blazer. These Zara heels I continue to get tons of wear on a weekly basis, along with my Fendi bag (best work purchase, yet!). 

By now, we've all noticed that the guys at the office have mastered the gingham button down. Not wanting to copy their style 100%, I thought this top was a good alternative. This fun and flirty top is a great way to incorporate a printed blouse into your work wardrobe while still feeling professional. I love the sleeves on this top, I typically wear it with white denim pants or shorts. Yesterday I picked up a similar style top from Zara. This top can also be worn at the office (with an undershirt) or no undershirt for a night out with your girlfriends. 

You've probably noticed, I'm a huge fan of the J.Crew pencil skirt. My only complaint about pencil skirts, is that by the time I walk to work, my skirt has rotated half way around my waist. Does anyone have any good tricks or tips to keep your skirt from moving throughout the day? 

One last thing, this Fendi bag was a huge investment piece when I originally purchased it in July 2013, but I can say with confidence that I've worn it over 500 times in the last two years. That seem excessive, but I use it everyday to work. It's similar to a man's briefcase. It fits my laptop, charger, mouse, wallet, makeup, extra shoes and several other tidbits to the office and when I travel for work. If you're seriously thinking about investing in a designer bag this season, take a look at the Fendi 2Jour. Since the bag is a few years old, check out consignment shops like TheRealReal and Poshmark. Both have an authenticity process making it safe and secure to buy designer bags online. 

Have a great start to the week! 

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Palm Trees + Pencil Skirt

Happy Friday! Last night I finally made it back to NYC after a few flight cancellations and several delays. I had a great time with my family and friends back home, but it's good to be home. With only 4 days till we leave for Mexico, we're finishing up all the final wedding details. For all those brides-to-be out there, one thing I'd recommend doing is printing out list of things "to-do" and slowly check them off. There are so many tiny details I didn't think about, because I was more focused on larger parts of our wedding. 

With that being said, I've started to make myself an ongoing list of things I have to do prior to the wedding. One thing I didn't take into consideration was primping myself before the wedding. Hair, nails, facials, etc... I've been very meticulous about our wedding budget and that's one thing I didn't take into consideration. So this weekend, I'll spend most of my time in salons. 

If any brides-to-be have any questions, please email me! A few people asked about how I leaned out prior to the wedding, I'd love to share that with my readers. Hopefully I'll be able to post something before we leave for Mexico. Have a great weekend! 

Express Top (love these pants & top)
Zara Skirt (save & splurge)
Aldo Clutch (similar)
Zara Heels (similar here & here)
Karen Walker Sunnies
Initial Pendant Necklace

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Powder Blue Pencil Skirt + White Sweater

H&M Sweater old (similar here & here) | Zara Skirt (love this skirt) | Vince Camuto Bag | Zara Heels (similar heels & love these) | J.Crew Necklace (love this one)

Good morning! Hope you had a good weekend. Today is a big day, I have my first dress fitting for my wedding dress. I'm both excited and nervous. It's strange to think it's been almost five months since I last saw the dress. Once every two weeks I find a pictures and fall in love with the dress all over again. I will admit that I've seen other dresses since and questioned my decision. Thank goodness for my best friend who reassures me I made the right decision with the dress. If you follow me on Instagram I'll be sure to post a photo of the dress (not the entire dress :) ).

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Wearing Striped Crop Top + Bold Red Skirt

My closet mainly consists of stripes and solid color pieces. I've found that these pieces can easily be transition from you work wear to daily wear. Today's outfit is a great example of mixing these pieces.

Although this outfit isn't something I would wear to the office, I would wear it with a oversize top (like here) and the looks is ready to wear to your 9-5. This look is perfect for a date or meeting friends for dinner. The booties give it a trendy and updated look (here a office look wearing these heels). A classic black pumps, like these, would make this outfit perfect to meet the parents or go to Sunday brunch. 

 Top :: BCBG old (similar here & here)

Skirt :: Zara (similar here & here) 

Heels :: Halogen

Clutch :: Aldo (similar save & splurge)

{more ways to follow Corporate Catwalk}

How to Wear a Leather Skirt

Wearing a leather skirt to the office, is out of the question when it comes to my ultra conservative workplace. HOWEVER, outside the office a {faux} leather skirt is a perfect option when meeting friends out for drinks or a date at a trendy restaurant. You still look sophisticated and sexy. This brown skirt from ZARA has done wonders for my "after hour" outfits. It looks great with sweaters, button up blouses and peplum tops. A few months ago, I wore this SKIRT with a blue sweater. The sweater puts a soft touch to the faux leather, whereas this striped blouse and clutch brings is a perfect outfit for meeting your bestie out on the town. The d'Orsay heels work with this outfit, but if I were to wear it again, I would wear my Valentino heels or black pumps. 

Top :: Express (similar here & here) 

Skirt :: Zara (similar here, here & here)

Heels :: Zara

Bag :: ALDO (similar here & here)

Watch :: Michael Kors

Bengals :: Kate Spade 

Office Casual :: Zara Pencil Skirt & Piperlime Peplum

Good evening everyone! Hope everyone is looking forward to a relaxing and fun weekend. This weekend we have engagement photos planned and I have zero idea what I'm going to wear. I'm such a girl! I think I'll stick with classic black or ivory. We're shooting in Central Park. I'm excited to have pictures taken with Matt. It's going to be a fun experience for us both! 

Oh yes! Promise to post the pictures afterwards! 

Place you could wear this outfit :: perfect outfit for the office!

Top :: Piperlime

Skirt :: Zara

Heels :: Valentino 

Bag :: Fendi

 Photo Credits ::ClearShadow Photography