Pencil Skirt Outfit Idea for the Office

Created some serious contrast by color-blocking a red blouse and matching heels with a black and gold pencil skirt!

Outfit Idea (from what I wore wayyyy back on September 14, 2017)

Well, this is embarrassing. I’m supposed to be an “everyday style-blogger” and my last post was from what I wore on September 13th….and it’s December 31st today. But, in my defense, I spent all of September through December working on applications for PhD programs in Clinical Psychology, which are finally submitted (!!!) – and means that its time for Bostonian Styled to get back to business to posting some shoe-string chic outfit inspo. If you all recall, my whole reason for starting this blog was to motivate myself to create 260 different outfits from clothing already in my wardrobe, so that by the time I go back to grad school (*fingers crossed and knock on wood*),

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I’ll have a different outfit for each day of the work-week for an entire year (that’s 260 looks total); and when I was at look no. 258, with only 2 more to go! So, after a long and I’m sure highly anticipated wait (jk, I know I only have like 40 followers and my mom on here ;P), I present look no. 259, from what I wore September 14, 2017: A red chiffon sleeveless blouse that I color-blocked with a black and gold pattern pencil skirt, and accessorized with a pair of red suede pointed-toe heels and a chunky gold statement necklace! As always, for more (shoe-string) chic, city-wearable fashions, be sure to follow daily “Style Snaps” of my personal outfits in everyday life at “Bostonian Styled (by Katey)” on WordPress , Pinterest, and at bostonian_styled on Instagram!

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Blazer and Pencil Skirt Work Look

Structured, Color-Blocked Work Look

Outfit Idea (what I wore August 28, 2017)

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Kicked off the work week with some color-blocking by pairing a light purple floral blouse with a burgundy pencil skirt, a structured cap-sleeve grey blazer, a pair of burgundy pointed-toe heels, and accessorized with an orchid purple statement necklace! As always, for more (shoe-string) chic, city-wearable fashions, be sure to follow daily “Style Snaps” of my personal outfits in everyday life at “Bostonian Styled (by Katey)” on WordPress , Pinterest, and at bostonian_styled on Instagram!

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Mint and Burgundy Color-Blocked Work Look

Mint and Burgundy Color-Blocking

Outfit Idea (what I wore August 24, 2017)

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Created a hybrid monochromatic/color-blocked look for the office by pairing a fitted burgundy pencil skirt with a satin burgundy blouse, a burgundy floral statement necklace, and broke things up with a little bit of contrast by accessorizing with a mint green floral print scarf, and a matching pair of mint green pointed-toe heels! As always, for more (shoe-string) chic, city-wearable fashions, be sure to follow daily “Style Snaps” of my personal outfits in everyday life at “Bostonian Styled (by Katey)” on WordPress , Pinterest, and at bostonian_styled on Instagram!

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Floral Print Work Look For Summer

Red Bubble Necklace and Floral Scarf Outfit Idea

Outfit Idea (what I wore August 10, 2017)

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Created a color-popping work look for summer by pairing a dark teal v-neck T with a khaki pencil skirt, a beige and multi-color floral print scarf, a pair of nude pointed-toe heels, and added the “cherry on top” by accessorizing with a vibrant red bubble statement necklace! As always, for more (shoe-string) chic, city-wearable fashions, be sure to follow daily “Style Snaps” of my personal outfits in everyday life at “Bostonian Styled (by Katey)” on WordPress , Pinterest, and at bostonian_styled on Instagram!

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Red and Pink Color-Blocked Outfit Idea

Bringing Back The Chevron Print

Outfit Idea (what I wore August 9, 2017)

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Remember back in 2011-2013 when Chevron print was REALLY in style? Well, during that time, I bought this super cute pink, orchid purple, red, and white chevron print infinity scarf, and only wore it about one or two times. And over the last few months as I’ve taken on this personal fashion challenge of trying to create at least 260 outfits by utilizing articles of clothing that I already had in my wardrobe, I thought this scarf would be really challenging to incorporate into an outfit because I wasn’t sure if it was too “6 seasons ago”. But this morning, I decided to take the risk of making a possible fashion faux paux by pairing this potentially outdated scarf with a light pink ribbed pencil skirt, a sheer red sleeveless blouse, a pair of white strappy wedges, and an orchid purple statement necklace. And to my surprise, I ended up creating a vibrant, color-blocked look that I absolutely loved, and came to realize that a “stylish” outfit isn’t dependent upon whether or not your clothing is “so this season” or has a designer label on it – but instead, is dependent upon your ability to: (1) style and work with what you’ve already got in your closet, and (2) to wear it with total confidence, which unlike an in-season pair of designer thigh high boots, is something that you can’t buy. As always, for more (shoe-string) chic, city-wearable fashions, be sure to follow daily “Style Snaps” of my personal outfits in everyday life at “Bostonian Styled (by Katey)” on WordPress , Pinterest, and at bostonian_styled on Instagram!

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Red and Yellow Color-Blocked Outfit Idea

Winnie The Pooh Inspired Color-Blocking

Outfit Idea (what I wore August 1, 2017)

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Kicked off the first day of August with some Winnie The Pooh inspired color-blocking by pairing a light yellow crew neck T with a red ribbed pencil skirt cinched with a black and gold belt, a pair of black and gold pointed-toe heels, and accessorized by layering with a red, white, yellow, and black plaid scarf and a black and gold braided metal statement necklace! As always, for more (shoe-string) chic, city-wearable fashions, be sure to follow daily “Style Snaps” of my personal outfits in everyday life at “Bostonian Styled (by Katey)” on WordPress , Pinterest, and at bostonian_styled on Instagram!

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Color-Blocked Maxi Skirt Outfit Idea

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Outfit Idea (what I wore July 31, 2017)

How To Have a Minimalistic Wardrobe and Still Create Colorful Outfits!

I love and hate the idea of capsule wardrobes: I love it because it’s all about making the most out of the clothes that you already have, but as someone who loves color, I also hate the notion that capsule wardrobes should be comprised of only “statement pieces” (i.e., neutral colored clothing). Today, I wanted to give an example of how – through color-blocking, you can still have a minimalist wardrobe, without having to just wear all black and white. So, on Fridays, I usually go back home to NH after work for the weekend, and then drive back to Boston for work on Monday morning. This weekend, I wanted to pack light, so instead of packing a whole new outfit to wear for work on Monday, I just packed this neon pink paisley maxi-skirt, and paired it with the royal blue blouse, beaded green statement necklace, and royal blue wedge heels that I wore with a black and gold pattern skirt on Friday – and “Voila”, I just created a whole new look with just one skirt! As always, for more (shoe-string) chic, city-wearable fashions, be sure to follow daily “Style Snaps” of my personal outfits in everyday life at “Bostonian Styled (by Katey)” on WordPress , Pinterest, and at bostonian_styled on Instagram!

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Color-Blocked Pencil Skirt Look For Summer

Black, Blue, and Gold Color-Blocking Inspo

Outfit Idea (what I wore July 28, 2017)

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“Royally” color-blocked my outfit today by pairing a royal blue cowl neck sleeveless blouse with a black and gold printed pencil skirt, a pair of royal blue high heel wedges, and accessorized with a beaded blue and green statement necklace! As always, for more (shoe-string) chic, city-wearable fashions, be sure to follow daily “Style Snaps” of my personal outfits in everyday life at “Bostonian Styled (by Katey)” on WordPress , Pinterest, and at bostonian_styled on Instagram!

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Color-Blocked Floral Print Outfit Idea

Color-Blocked Floral Print Pencil Skirt Look

Outfit Idea (what I wore July 26, 2017)

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Did some color-blocking to create a bright, contrasted summer work look by pairing a navy blue sleeveless blouse with a detailed neckline of tulle-cut flowers with a bright mint green floral print pencil skirt, a pair of navy blue pointed-toe heels, and a floral gold and burgundy statement necklace! As always, for more (shoe-string) chic, city-wearable fashions, be sure to follow daily “Style Snaps” of my personal outfits in everyday life at “Bostonian Styled (by Katey)” on WordPress , Pinterest, and at bostonian_styled on Instagram!

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Mint and Green Color-Blocked Outfit Idea

Burgundy and Mint Green Color-Blocked Outfit Idea

Outfit Idea (what I wore July 12, 2017)

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In my goal to utilize every item in my wardrobe, I conquered another style challenge today by finally finding a way to wear this sheer eggplant purple floral camisole blouse, which I did by pairing with a burgundy pencil skirt, a mint green cami, a pair of mint green pointed-toe heels, and a mint green, white, black, and mint green statement necklace! As always, for more (shoe-string) chic, city-wearable fashions, be sure to follow daily “Style Snaps” of my personal outfits in everyday life at “Bostonian Styled (by Katey)” on WordPress , Pinterest, and at bostonian_styled on Instagram!

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