Monday, July 25th, 2011
I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend! As always on Monday, I’m faced with a dilemma of what to wear to the office. I don’t plan my outfits in advance though..I’m more of a spontaneous dresser. Sometimes it takes me just 5 minutes to decide and sometimes it takes me an hour just picking which underwear to put on! But today, I think I know what I’m going to wear…a sheer white blouse with black tailored pants. Accessory? A silver statement necklace and a bright yellow clutch. Shoes? My tan sandals. Done.
What about you? How long do you take in the morning to get ready? Minus the makeup routine!
I love the idea of wearing a simple white t shirt with comfy, pajama-like pants!
Exactly what I would wear to the office….black and white, bright pop of color and denim shorts!
Don’t those pants look so comfortable? But comfort doesn’t have to be any less chic!
1. Miu Miu Knitted wool-blend and washed-silk tank $595.00 (Netaporter.com) 2. Cacharel Flower Print Pants $97.14 (Stylepaste.com) 3. Silver leaf collar $24.00 (dorothyperkins.com) 4. Illesteva Leonard 2 Sunglasses $253.00 (lagarconne.com) 5. Asos Leather Metal Panel Across Body Bag $47.00 (ASOS) 6. Badgley Mischka Dusk – Nude $200.00 (heels.com)
This pretty girl works for a very handsome In Style magazine editor Ariel Foxman and she reveals what it’s like to work for her boss. (He sounds pretty cool as she reveals that he sing along to Lady Gaga and Beyonce in the office.) Read more of this great interview here!
Two new models that I love! From left: Karin Savkova from Slovakia and Malte Flierenbaum from Germany.
Have you seen this Heidi Merrick Fall 2011 film? It’s absolutely gorgeous and the music makes you want to prance around in your room and dance!
Have a comfy and chic Monday my loves! xoxooxxoxo
(Source: Models.com, refinery 29, fashionweekdaily.com)
Love the Heidi Merrick film. It really captures the fun of fashion and how enjoyable it can be to try new clothes and looks. The Badgley Mischka pumps are fabu too. =)
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This is such a helpful post! It’s tough deciding what to wear because I want to wear the things I like yet be comfortable at the same time. So this is such a great way to show how to look comfortable and fashion forward at the same! Lovely ideas!
Cup of Fashion
Oh yes, a white shirt or tee shirt is a great base for any outfit.
I love all the comfortable looking outfits! Thanks for sharing!
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I love all these outfits – only in the fashion or design industry you could getaway with these outfits I think! I think normal white collar jobs would find these a bit extreme – sucks! 🙁
I love all the outfits, especially those comfy pants! <3
xx
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Great post! I sometimes have such a hard time trying to figure out what to work. I love the comfy + chic idea 🙂
I’m exactly like you in the dressing aspect – if I plan an outfit the night before, I end up choosing something different when I wake up anyway! These days I’ve been going for colourful jeans (white, electric blue or red) with a simple t-shirt or pretty silk shirt and flats to finish it off. When I’m having a bad morning though, it’s always my harem/pajama silk pants, a stretchy tank and cute flats! Great pics btw, I’m loving those Cacharel pants!
xx from Montreal,
Sarah
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Love the post~
it can take me anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour as well, yet some days when i feel truly stuck, I will throw something tried and tested on. (which is usually white tshirt, tight jeans and heels, or a pretty dress~!)
Now my make up… thats another story ^_^
xox
loveeeeee these looks! I want to dress like this today 🙂
Happy Monday Shin! I love your picks today, especially those Cacherel Pants & the statement necklace. I’m fairly decisive when choosing what to wear, but that might be because I think about it so much beforehand!!!!!
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I can not for the life of me plan an outfit ahead of time. I always just whip on whatever seems to call to me…that and Vancouver weather is so unpredictable that I can’t “plan” per se because it might randomly start pouring!
Hope you had an amazing weekend and that your week shapes up to be a good one! Love this post as always, you always piece together the best inspiration posts!
Alexandra xo
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I love simple tees with comfy slouchy pants, too. 🙂 It takes me two hours to get ready every day. But that includes make-up. Dressing up takes about 30 minutes, I guess. And I’m going to watch that video when I get home. Audio is deactivated here in the office, bummer.
Mars of fashion insouciance
Great selections! I bet you look so stylish when you go to the office.
You re very lucky to be able to wear what you want!
Have a great week,honey!
xoxo
I like the flower print pants and the red pants. Have a
happy week!
Hi, Shin! How are you? Back from my vacation and anxious to catch on with what I’ve missed on my favourite blogs. 🙂 Getting dressed depends in my case as well, sometimes I know exactly what I want to wear the minute I open my closet and other times I can stare for an hour and still can’t decide. Black and white outfit and colourful accessories is something I love wearing, so I might share your idea today. 🙂 Ada
Great outfits!! In the mornings i really don’t take that long cause i don’t have a job with an schedule, i just take a loooot of time to see what i’m going to wear just when i’m going out at night 😛
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Gorgeous picks once again! The best outfits are the ones that are both; comfy and chic 🙂
xxx,
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I totally get where you’re coming from. Even though I never had a real job, trying to be appropriate and chic for school used to be a real drag. tgisummer.
Oh my goodness, the film is amazing and I love all the clothes in the film…gorgeous! Thx for sharing!
It may take 30mins or an hour to get ready (includes make-up). If I don’t know what to wear, wearing a dress or a long shirt with legging is my choice.
Have a chic Monday!
Fashion Cat
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Hello there sweetie! How are you doing? Monday is here! I’m at my aunt’s house, I’ve been staying here for these past few days. I’m now with Eranda, my aunt and mum, she came today and daddy will come later, we have to design the new apartment since we are moving here! Today I’m leaving to Elbasan and on Saturday I will go on my summer vacations! I love what you have choose for the office outfit! The pics are cool! I love cosmic clothes, really cute and fashionable! Check my blog:
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Kisses and Hugs, Kiki
I plan two outfits the night before, but I spend to much time in front of my closet. It is hard to decide.
The blue dress is gorgeous!
Have a lovely Monday, sweetie!!
xoxoxo
wow these pieces make me want to shop!
I’m also a Monday person, it power starts me for the week 🙂
have a lovely week!
Love your selection! Those trousers are lush. x hivenn
Hi, Shin adorable! All Mondays are happier with your post:)
My weekend was very nice and relaxing and her how was it?!
Yes, it is a dilemma having to choose the clothes of the day, but I always spend hours and hours picking, I always try to imagine a day before the look of the next day. Most times it works:)
I loved the inspiration today! And the video made me smile!
Have a very special beginning of the week my dear friend!
Xoxo
Susie
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The movie is so cute! Thanks for sharing!!!
My weekend was not great on the contrary, I look forward to the holidays. I love read your post, have a nice week :*
To be honest I set my alarm clock like an half hour earlier to prepare myself really haha
It also depens on the mood whether I feel to dress up or not~
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Great post 🙂
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it’s so hard to dress sometimes in summer when it’s so hot out, so i love the idea of that simple white tee with pajama like pants liek you said–so comfy but still chic!! and i’m dying over that girls pink balenciaga, i want it!!!
Mondays – ooh shudder – the day i am least inspired – so thanks for some easy to follow monday inspiration xx btw thanks for your comments i love them x
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wow great outfits, oh gosh getting ready in the morning, it such an annoyance at times lol on a good day it doesn’t take me long, if i pre prep my outfit the night before but on the days i dont, it could be fatal lol
I dress for myself; and I marry mood with outift of the day. The video was most interesting. I adore all the comfortable ensembles above especially those blue trousers. xx
I usually plan my outfits for work the night before. Otherwise, I am like you and take frickin’ forever deciding what to wear. It’s insane. Sometimes, inspiration comes to me in a flash. Other times, I take probably one or two hours. As far as getting ready goes, it takes me about 30-45 minutes every morning to get ready for work. I really have to rush around!!
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I’ve missed your inspiration boards! And that pop of cobalt blue is gorgeous! Too bad I’m never going to pull it off; for me; if I have absolutely nothing to wear; I’d always end up wearing my maxi skirts and… Throwing whatever that fits over it. Def my go -to, lazy wear!
I usually always plan my outfits the night before when I head out to school. Some mornings it’s just like BAM there’s my outfit. But on most mornings, I’m going through all my clothes, trying to put together a nice outfit that is appropriate for the weather, etc. And not all my tops go with all my bottoms, so that adds extra mulling about time. To be honest, I spend way too long trying to get dressed in the morning. XD But anyway, I love those comfy office looks. Who knew office dressing could be so stylish??
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i love the style of the girl in the blue pants in the second set of pictures.
as for dressing it the morning, it’s much decided on the spot.
Great outfits in your post hun! My favorite would be the one with blue pants! so me:)
Well I’m always planning my next day outfit the night before. The reason is that I’m starting my day very earlay at 6am, heading the tube at 7am, therefore I don’t have much time in the morning to prepare my stuff. And my fiance is still asleep, so I don’t want to wake him up while I’m browsing my closet:) and on top of everything I’m not a morning person so rather to get things done the night before to get even 5 more minutes in bed:)
xxx
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Comfortable and chic is a great target. Love the pics.
GTBB,
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Thank you for your lovely comment : ) I love all the outfits! you have a good eye for fashion… I look forward to your next post.
~ Lorna. x
inspiring post 🙂
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Happy Monday! I take about 5 min to get dressed in the am’s! I used to put outfits together and then I decided I like to throw them together in the mornings. Love the video! xo
Would love to see a pic of ur work outfits babe : ) Hope u had a amazing wknd! Big hugs Mwah xx
love the post amazing outfits! Very Chic
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To be comfortable in an outfit for me is very important! otherwise doesn’t work for me 🙂
You always have the greatest pictures! Love the office look and what you chose to wear today sounds awesome. I love white blouses and black slacks.
For me it really depends on where I am and what I’m doing… I’ve been an au pair for 8 months, so no office wear necessary… though I definitely dress different here in sunny, laid-back Spain than I did in Paris, that’s for sure, haha.
cheers,
–Megan//The Martian Tide
love pyjama like pants right now x
It was surely a nice Monday (it’s already passed in Europe:)
Luckily I was off and did some shopping.
I loooooooooooooved the music and video of Heidi Merrick!!! Thanks for sharing dear Shin.
BTW You are moooooooooost welcome to visit us 🙂 Anytime!
We’d do great fun shootings too 🙂 !!!!!
xoxoxo
I love all the outfits!! 🙂
Xo,
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Your office outfit today sounds so cute! You must be one of the most stylish people in your office, I love the sounds of that look.
Love the Monday choices! Love the blue pants!
xoxo
Stella
I looove a simple white tee – Monday’s I like to be comfortable but still stylish so this works perfectly!
That Heidi Merrick film is class & how fab are the cropped leather pants!!
I’m sorry to hear things ended like that with your last boyfriend but his loss is most definitely your gain…Onwards & upwards Shin x
Oh & the Badgley Mischka pumps are amazing!!
Happy Monday! (Tuesday now!)
this are great outfit ideas! I’m gonna try it!
xx so
I know….I love that film. It’s so pretty!
“I don’t like Mondays”…… ja jaja
Great Post!
Alex b
Hello there sweetie! Loved the comment over my post. Maybe I was to sincere or it was just a moment and I said what I was thinking at it, I don’t know! Anyway I just dropped a line to say Hi and I hope everything goes fine there with you!
Lots of Kisses and Hugs, Kiki
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Love this post! I cannot wait to have a cool job were I can pick my own uniform! So chic and stylish I especially love the white asymmetrical skirt do you know she got it??? Hope your week is going well x
the black and white outfit is sooo perfect! love the asymmetry <3
Wow!! You are a great source of inspiration!!! I love all of your post, really! thank you very much for the comment beauty! Of course, I follow you 😉
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Wow! Your blog is a great source of inspiration!! I love all of your posts, really. Thank you very much for your comment on my blog beauty. Of course, I follow you! great job girl 😉
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comfort/chic is the best combination. travels easily, works easily, plays easily!! agreed.
xo colby
i LOVE that lady’s monochrome outfit.
the asymmetrical line of the skirt is beyond.
also, nice find! malte is a babe.
ps. in regards to your comment on the girls on style nanda’s hair.
yes! their hair is literally so immaculate.
ahh, my dream is to have hair like that one day!
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