Why and how to shop second hand online

I recently purchased this scarf from Poshmark. I needed something with some red to bookend outfits when I wear these red shoes. After exhausting my search at thrift stores and other online and in store retailers, I turned to Poshmark. It's actually something I should do more often. 

9 to 5 Style - Hot Pink Blazer

Welcome to 9 to 5 Style! The third  Monday of every month Jennie of A Pocketful of Polka Dots and I will showcase a theme featuring our individual takes on a professional look. Our aim is to inspire and show professional style does not have to mean boring and without personality. We hope you enjoy our 9 to 5 Style!

Hello and Happy Monday. It's the start of a brand new week and it's also time for 9 to 5 Style. I chose hot pink blazers as our topic for this month's theme. I can't wait to see how Jennie has styled hers. 

Tan and pink

Workwear Wednesday

 

How to wear brown pants

Summer work wear

 

Blazer- Banana Republic via Thred Up  option  option  option

blouse- Target (old)  option  option

pants- Loft  option  option  option

necklace- JCP  option  option

shoes- Payless  option  option

 

Hello and Happy Monday! No I'm not all that happy about it being Monday, but a long weekend is coming. I'm that person that gets dreadful on Sunday evening because it's over and I didn't get everything done over the weekend that I needed or wanted to do. But I can't change that, so I may as well embrace it for what it is- another week, a fresh start.

 

Let's start this one talking about summer work wear. I find it difficult to still look professional and stay appropriately dressed. Sleeveless items aren't allowed in my office and dresses and skirts don't always fit in with the activities of my day. And the AC inside can get somewhat cold. We've been having 100 degree days as well, so I really don't want to be in stuffy work wear. I've been pushing through it with lighter and brighter colors. This blazer is one of my favorites for summer. This blouse/shell is sleeveless so it works well with a blazer in the summer. That tends to be one of my tricks for summer work wear- sleeveless blouse under a blazer or cardigan.

 

How do you dress for work in the summer?

 

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Just add color

Blazer- Banana Republic via Thred up  option  option

top-old  option  option

pants- Belk  option option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option

necklace- JCPenney  option  option

 

How do you bring a black and white outfit into spring/summer? Just add color! This hot pink blazer and colorful bead necklace were just what I needed to make this outfit bright and cheery for spring and summer.  Here's similar version of this outfit worn in the winter. Thankfully we have had a very mild spring for us and I've been able to keep wearing these pants. They are a heavier weight material and may be too hot once summer actually comes.

 

Speaking of summer- did you catch my round up of summer shorts? I'm sure there will be some great sales this weekend to help up get ready for summer.

 

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Color pop

 

Blazer- thrifted  option  option  option

shirt- JCP  option  option

pants- Belks   option   option   option

belt- Target

shoes- Belks  option   option

necklace- online boutique  option  option

worn Jan. 19

 

Amidst my gray days and outfits, I interjected a pop of color. I love how this bright pink jacket paired with the black and white check pants. I've got more outfits planned with these pieces. Why is it that I can not wear something for months, and then suddenly I have 4 or 5 outfits in my head using that piece? Like this white shirt. I haven't worn my white button up in a long while, but now every outfit I come up with includes the white button up. I refuse to wear it five days in a row, so I'll have to come up with something else and wear it maybe once a week. Same for the pants. Suddenly two or three more outfits come to mind with them. Why can't I just as easily come up with a weeks work of outfits with different pieces? Why is it that the same pieces keep calling to us over and over at times?

 

I'll stop asking questions now.

 

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Top 10 of 2015

Where did another year go? I can't believe we are closing out 2015. I celebrated some ten year milestones this year- ten years on the current job (twenty total in the career) and a ten year wedding anniversary. It was also a difficult year. We launched a photography business that is still in the growing phase (don't judge our work by blog photos- these are all self portraits with a timer). I won't speak publicly of some of the other trials but I'm hopeful next year will be better.

So, what are your goals for next year? Do you have any fashion or blog related goals? I'm still considering a capsule wardrobe idea, or at least pairing down so I'll have a more organized closet. That really comes down to getting rid of stuff and only keeping what I love and what will fit in the space I have for a closet. Ever notice how all those pretty pictures of neatly organized closets don't really contain that many clothes, or like only 9 pairs of shoes? Um, yeah, okay. Let's be real.

I'll close out this year (and this rambling) with a count down of the top ten posts (by number of views). I don't really consider these my favorite outfits of the year, but they got the most views. Thanks for visiting, commenting, and sharing my posts on your blogs. I wouldn't do this if it were not for all of you sweet people. Happy New Year!

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Pink, grey and black

 

Blazer- Banana Republic via thred up  option  option

blouse- JCPenney  option  option

pants- Belk  option  option  option

shoes- Belk  option  option

earrings- Jane.com  option  option

worn August 13, 2015

 

Here is to hoping that I stay well today. The hubby has picked up a stomach virus and was sick all afternoon yesterday.

 

I loved how this outfit turned out. I took three separate pieces and blended them into one outfit. I saw a friend in Belk the day I wore this and she commented on how well I "mixed and matched" clothing. Nothing in this really matches but it works. If you are tempted to wear black pants with an outfit like this, I recommend you substitute grey and see how you like it.  

 

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