Jacket: Jeanswest Dixie collarless jacket (new purchase)
Necklace: House of Harlow sunburst necklace in silver and grey
Top: Cotton On Alexa pocket tank in potent purple (new purchase)
Belt: Kmart thin black glitter belt
Skirt: Jeanswest zip detail ponte pencil skirt
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs patent mouse flats
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga purple RH city in 2008 sapphire
Had a big presentation to do on Tuesday, to around 100 people. I was so nervous. The night before I tried on 3 different outfits as I kept changing my mind. After picking one, I changed my mind again in the morning as I got dressed, and went back to this one!
This was a good choice, I felt as confident as I could speaking in front of all those people. It could have gone better, but considering my nerves and the size of the audience I think I did well. :)
Linking up with Spotlight Weekly Link-up, Three-fer Thursday, What I wore to work, Fashion Informant today.
Last worn: glitter belt, pencil skirt, mouse flats, Balenciaga sapphire city bag. First time I've worn the top and jacket as they are recent purchases.
Here's what I wore to work today:
Scarf: Nali feather print pashmina scarf (seen on instagram)
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Dress: French Connection 'Woodblock wonder' panache dress in white/geranium rose
Belt: Forever New 'White Croc' skinny belt
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs Logo Plaque flats in camel
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga classic work in 2006 Rouille
Lots of orange today! Last night I read Sheila's first monochrome outfit post and was thinking about what monochrome outfit I could possibly put together for the challenge.... All blue would have been easy (you know I have lots of blue!) but I wanted to try something different.
This dress has been pretty neglected in the cooler weather but now it's spring I will be trying to wear it a lot more. I thought it would work well with my rusty orange Balenciaga bag, and the camel flats are a kind of orangey-tan. I did cheat and add a little beige with a scarf to keep me warm on the way to work in the morning.
What do you think, is it a successful monochrome look?
Last worn: feather print scarf, French Connection orange dress, skinny belt, MbMJ camel flats, Balenciaga rouille work.
Wow!!! Love your work outfit so much. They are very simple and elegant. Especially the second pics set. Just love the bright colors and not the normal boring clothes others wear at work.
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Hi Mica. Love those mouse shoes and your new collarless jacket! I really like your French Connection dress with the belt. I'm going to look up the word monochrome now.... :D sparkle2day.com
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both bags are amazing but the red one is my fav!
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I really love the jacket in your work outfit! You look cute!
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amazings bag!
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Eekk I find those mouse flats so cute! Such a funky necklace in the first outfit and stunning dress in the second :)
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Both outfits are so stylish! I adore the red and white dress and I' d love to steal the purple bale from you!
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazing shade of purple! :)
DeleteAlways have amazing balenciaga bags!!
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Wow congrats on successfully doing that presentation! I think you looked fabulous. Love the orange outfit as well!
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Thank you! I felt looking professional gave me a little confidence boost! :)
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I hope the presentation went well - you looked very lovely and professional for it! Great tweed jacket! Loving the other dress on you as well :) Cute doggy hehe xo
ReplyDeleteThank you! I managed to get through what I had to say with no mistakes so I think it went okay, although I was very nervous!
DeleteWell done re your presentation! Phew! Lovely pics. :D x
ReplyDeleteI love your new jacket. It's such a lovely piece and public speaking is always a little scary but sweet that you did well. And yes, I definitely think you pulled off the monochromatic look for sure! Both outfits are so chic and you look lovely in them Mica.
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Thank you Theresa! I'm just glad it's over and it's a while until I have to do it again, haha!
DeleteI love the second dress! Orange and coral colours are two of my favourites during warmer months and this dress looks awesome on you! Really figure flattering, not that you would need it hehe :)
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DeleteBoth outfits suits you so well!!!! Amazing !!!:)
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Whoa, I am really loving that dress in the second outfit! Your bag compliments it so perfectly <3
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I love the orange dress paired with the white belt, a perfect spring look!
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Both outfits are great! Thanks for playing along with monochromania!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun! Thank you for the inspiration :)
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Thanks! I felt that necklace really was the finishing touch to the outfit :)
DeleteBoth looks are great - your Marc Jacob flats - I think I need them in my closet. I always have a hard time with monochromatic look so I tend to stick to a solid dress. Love all the orange!!
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Yes, it was fun to give the monochromatic look a try! :) And those flats are a great investment - most comfortable ballet flats I own! :)
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I love how colorful that French Connection dress is, would bring a little sunshine to the rain we've been having here in London!
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your first outfit is perfect for a presentation! professional and elegant. the purple Balenciaga bag adds that perfect pop of color!
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i bet you did fabulous! it's hard speaking to big groups. you looked great. fabulous 2nd look Mica.
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Thanks Kim! I could have presented a lot better, but at least I was aware of the things I was doing wrong from all the practice sessions I was doing. I worked on my presence and voice, and eye contact was pretty low but that's a small price to pay for having the courage to get up there and deliver the speech I think, haha.
DeleteLove the jacket in the first outfit and the dress in the second. So cute!
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I love that necklace and jacket in the first look, so cute! Thanks for sharing your look with Three-fer Thursday :)
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That dress is gorgeous!
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Two beautiful outfits! love the dress. Also, very cute dog :) You have a nice blog, let me know if you want to follow each other. Have a nice day!
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I LOVE that jacket from Jeans West
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I couldn't believe my luck scoring it on sale and then getting an extra 50% off it! :D
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love the colours in your outfits!! the first one look so business appropriate chic!! :D amazing as always!
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I like the challenge you set yourself and it definitely works. I love the coral like print of the dress, very purdy. And the first ensemble is definitely powerful, I can see how you drew some courage from it. I'd still be a complete mess despite what I wore if I had to speak to that many people!
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Thank you! Sheila gave me the inspiration to try the challenge :)
DeleteAnd the presentation was so scary, but I'm pleased that I did it :)
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Love the tweed jacket and ponte pencil skirt. I'm havin' a thing for tweed jackets at the moment...
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Thank you all for your kind comments - the presentation was terrifying but I got lots of encouragement and great constructive feedback afterwards so the next one should be even better.
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