Work Wear: Best Dressed Edition

Top/ Skirt/ Earrings/ Bag/ iPad case/ Watch/ Heels

I could not have been more excited when I saw this week's theme for Friday's Fancies because I am the girl that has to dress up for work every day. Well, we can wear jeans on Fridays, but the other 80% of the time we have to be in work apparel. I can't wait to see what other ideas I find in the link-up because I am always looking for new work inspiration.

I am absolutely loving the look above. It is simple and classy and can easily take you from one season to the next. And because I have a thing for leopard accents these days, I had to throw in the leopard iPad case. I mean, what would this NOT go with?

I am also dreaming of owning those Louboutin heels some day.
 A girl has to have goals, right?

Classic Look

Top: Banana Republic Similar Style  Sweater: Mossimo  Pants: Banana Republic  Shoes: Nine West  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

When I think of a classic look, I tend to think of a button-down shirt, khaki (or light-colored pants) and a sweater. I am not sure why that is the first thing to pop into my mind, but it is a look that I think can be worn in any work environment and always look put together. While I am still upset about this terribly cold weather (as you can see in my last photo), throwing on a classic outfit is something that always turns the day around. 

Risk Taker

Top: Old Navy  Blazer: Mossimo  Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer Similar Style  Shoes: Via Spiga  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelets: Stella and Dot

Today I took a big risk: mixing patterns. I keep seeing this trend all over but have been so nervous to try it! I tend to wear a lot of solid colors so the thought of mixing patterns was a little overwhelming. I decided to try a solid yellow pattern with polka dots. The pattern in the skirt has big flowers and I love the way it contrasts with the black polka dots. This look is not something I would normally wear but I am so glad that I did. Fashion is all about taking risks and I think the rewards definitely paid off today.

What do you think: How do you mix patterns?