Happy Birthday to Me!

Hi everyone, well today I celebrated my 25th birthday - how did that happen?!?  All I have to say is enjoy every minute of it because it goes by faster than you can ever believe - AND as you get older, goes by even faster, its true!  

I'll keep it short and sweet tonight - while it may have been my Birthday today I still had to go to work.  My friends at work made it great tho - cake, birthday lunch, and a decorated cube :). 

As summers coming to an end I want to make sure to get in the last bit of summer clothing I can.  Before you know it, it'll be transition time for fall - I mean we really are right on the cusp of boots.

Today was pretty simple, but one of my favorite dresses.  It has a gray skirt with a tie at the waist and a v-neck sleeveless top.  I love the oxford style top and the business casual look it gives this piece.  This dress is perfect for summer weather and great for the office!  This was a past NJ find by blue bird. I kept the shoes simple with silver flats and went with my go to gold chunky watch.

I hope you enjoyed the day - Happy Birthday to me!

Turquoise and Zippers

I instantly fell in love with this shirt when I spotted it on the rack at Lucky Lady! If you missed my earlier post, Lucky Lady is one of my all time favorite shops - hidden on the boardwalk in Seaside, NJ.  I absolutely love being in there, they got the atmosphere all right!

The office called for something a little dressier than normal so I knew just what to pull out in the morning.  I immediately noticed the detail and design... puckered shoulders, slimmed waist, the cut, and the black sheer material sewn over the front.  Not to mention the top to bottom zipper up the back - so cool!  Don't be afraid to add some intricate pieces to your wardrobe to keep it lively!    

With a shirt like this, I just needed to pair black dress pants and a pair of heels to finish the look.  When wearing a top with all the details such as this, keep the bottom simple to keep the focus on the top.  Too much will make it tacky and take away the style.

See more Lucky Lady shots below... 

Black and White Zigs

Boy is the summer flying by, already August 8th... where did July go? The summer heat calls for fun summer dresses, especially for the office.  One of my NJ finds, this black/white/gray zig zag design was  my look for today.  During one of the rainy days on vacation I found the closest Marshalls - this place was HUGE and packed with finds!  As soon as I saw this dress hanging on the rack I knew it would be a great find for the office.  It's boat neck design is great for a business casual day.  My favorite detail  is the back, the full zipper and bow are perfect details!







With a busy design such as this, you don't want to compete with jewelry.  I kept it simple with my thin silver necklace and I decided to layer with my initial necklace.  I also kept my shoes basic with black sandals that have just the right amount of style.  Don't make the mistake of "basic" sandals with those Old Navy rubber flip flops that come in every color of the rainbow - style no no!

Tip: Take a second to try on one of the summer dresses you see on the rack - it'll be a great addition to your wardrobe.  I'd start with Marshalls or TJ Maxx, always have different and cute designs at great prices!