How to wear colored denim and Five for Friday

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Colored denim- it's been in and out of my closet and life over the last ten years. I've had green jeans and hot pink jeans. Colored denim or bright pants seem to have a renewed interest this spring so I added a pair of Old Navy Mid-rise pop color Rockstars in coral pink to my closet.

A bright sweater and five for Friday

Two ways to wear leopard print to the office

Leopard print has become an accepted neutral. It's earthy tones pair well with most other colors and it's also a great pattern for pattern mixing. It can also easily be worn to the office, even a conservative office like mine. The key is in picking structured, classic pieces. Here are two ways to wear leopard print to the office. 

A New Year's Eve outfit

Burgundy, black and camel

All I want to wear this fall and winter to work are my camel blazer or burgundy blazer and grey pants. So here's the camel blazer again.

9 to 5 Style- leopard print

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!

This month we are showing you how to wear leopard print to the office. I love leopard and it's pretty much a neutral. It definitely can be worn to the office when paired with the right pieces.

How to wear a leopard print pencil skirt to work

This is a pretty basic office look: pencil skirt, shell/tee, blazer, pumps. But this look isn't boring because the pencil skirt is leopard print.

Leopard print for work

 I bought this leopard print  top back during the summer. I bought it on sale and with coupons and only paid around $6 for it.

Snow leopard

Back to work

 

Outfit formula

 

Sweater- (old) Loft option  option

skirt- The Limited (old)  option  option  option

shoes- Banana Republic (old)   option  option 

clutch- Nordstrom  option  option  option

bracelet- Kendra Scott

ring- Kendra Scott

 

This is an outfit formula I've relied on before- pencil skirt and sweater+ heels.  Since this sweater makes it's own statement, I went with more of a statement heel instead of adding a necklace. I also threw on a couple of other interesting pieces, like the Kendra Scott ring and cuff. The ring was from my last Rocksbox. I hated to send it back but relented and did so. Maybe it will be on my wish list again.  Have you tried Rocksbox? It's fun to get mail that's not bills, and you can try it out for a month free with code FONDABFF. Treat yourself in the New Year!

 

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Leopard and stripes for work

Leopard love- Saturday shopping

Leopard really has become accepted as a neutral. Pair it with any solid color and it works, bright colors or neutrals. It also works with stripes and plaids.  While it can be worn year round, I typically find myself reaching for it in the fall.

Here are a dozen leopard picks. Whether you like it in small doses, like a phone case, or as a statement piece like this great coat, I've got you covered.

 

Leopard Teddie sweater • J.Crew Factory • $34.50
Express leopard print off the shoulder tie sleeve blouse • Express • $49.90
Sole Society Leopard Print Scarf • Sole Society • $29.95
Totes Signature Manual Small Umbrella • totes • $24
Sam Edelman "Petty" leather Bootie • Sam Edelman • $160
Sam Edelman - Hazel Leopard-print Calf Hair Pumps - Leopard print • Sam Edelman • $140
Leopard Print Lace Up Pointy Toe Flats • LOFT • $59.50
Street Level Clutch Bag • Street Level • $36
Kate Spade New York Leopard Hardshell iPhone 6 Case • Kate Spade • $40
Printed Snap Front Coat • The Limited • $169.95
Basketweave pencil skirt • J.Crew Factory • $51
Leopard Jacquard Sweater • Ann Taylor • $79.50

All things fall

 

 

Vest- Macys  option  option

tee- Old Navy

skirt- Old Navy   option   option   option

clutch- Nordstrom  option   option   splurge

necklace- Rocksbox

bracelet- JCP  option   option

booties- Piper Lime  option  option  option  option

 

Denim, utility vest, grey tee, booties, leopard- those are all things fall for me. Scarves, sweaters and tall boots are "fantasy fall" where I live and sometimes even "fantasy winter" lol. So for my fall weather, I keep the layers light and the colors neutral to fall colored. I love these peep toe booties and have been on the hunt for a similar pair in black to add to my collection, maybe with a lower heel.

 

Thank goodness it's Friday! Who would have ever thought I'd say that on a week of vacation? It's our anniversary but instead of our usual vacation, we've spent the week cleaning up after Hermine and Matthew, those naughty boys. As I type, I'm waiting for the carpet installers to show up and install carpet. Then we can move furniture back into that room and hopefully by the end of the weekend the house will be back to normal and clutter free.

 

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Basics and neutrals for fall

Tee- Old Navy  option

skirt- JCrew Factory  option

shoes- Payless  option  option  option

necklace- Rocksbox  option

bracelet- Kendra Scott  option

 

Yes, I'm calling this basics and neutrals because leopard is a neutral. I love it year round but gravitate towards it more in the fall. And a grey tee is a great basic to have, especially for my fall, not "Fantasy Fall" as Caroline from Un-Fancy would say.  We don't all have the boots, sweaters, scarves kind of fall (heck I don't get too much of that in winter) so we have to dress for the fall we have. Looks like mine is going to start out in the high 80's or 90s. This tee is perfect. It's the linen blend tee from Old Navy and has great drape and shape, loose but not sloppy. I want one in every color. As for the skirt, get used to it. I'm sure you will see it a lot. I can think of three more outfits off the top of my head without even going to my closet.

 

I'm getting as much wear out of this necklace as I can. It's a  Rocksbox exclusive (Try out Rocksbox for a month free with code FONDABFF). I will eventually be returning it because it's a bit out of my price range but I love it.

 

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Labor Day weekend sale picks under $100

 

Short-sleeve leopard sweater • J.Crew Factory • $32
Sleeveless turtleneck sweater • J.Crew Factory • $32.50
Basketweave pencil skirt • J.Crew Factory • $42.50
Petite plaid classic button-down shirt in perfect fit • J.Crew Factory • $29.95
Crystal and pearl drop earrings • J.Crew Factory • $13
Bb Dakota Faux Leather Flyaway Jacket • BB Dakota • $58.80
Miss Selfridge Elsy Faux Leather Biker Jacket • Miss Selfridge • $95
Curvy Straight Leg Jeans in Dark Stonewash • LOFT • $39.50
Embroidered Stripe Tee • LOFT • $29.50
Wildflower Boatneck Tee • LOFT • $34.50
BELLE + SKY Maya Fringe Flap-Over Clutch • BELLE + SKY • $36
BELLE + SKY Long-Sleeve Cold-Shoulder Blouse • BELLE + SKY • $24.99
INC International Concepts Cold-Shoulder Top, Only at Macy's • INC International Concepts • $14.75
Nine West Nevie Oxford Two-Piece Patent Flats • Nine West • $89
Nine West Abay Pointed-Toe Flats • Nine West • $69.99

Happy long weekend! Here are my Labor Day weekend sale picks, all with a look to the upcoming fall season. Macy's is offering up to and extra 20% off with code SUPER. I am in love with those two piece oxfords. They are going on my wish list. How cute would they be with a pair of boyfriend jeans, a white tee, and that faux leather moto jacket? Take another 20% off the jacket at Lord and Taylor with code LABORDAY.

Loft is having a buy one, get one 50% off sale on some items, extra 50% off sale items and my favorite jeans are at one of their lowest price points, no code needed. I scooped up this cute scarf yesterday for $7 and some change.

JCrew factory is having a 50% off sale. I jumped the gun and ordered the sleeveless sweater a couple of weeks ago at 40% off and I'm keeping it. It's soft with a nice structured fit. Not too sloppy or slouchy. The skirt is on it's way to me now because I outgrew (lol) my other leopard print skirt.

Happy Shopping! Let me know what deals you find!

Cold shoulder, twists, and a link up

Hi everyone. I'm excited because today I'm doing something different. If you follow me, then you know that obviously I did something different with my hair. I rarely ever style it but in it's regular cut, but I decided to go a little boho and pull the "bangs" back in some twists.

But that's not all that's different. Today I'm cohosting Jersey Girl Texan Heart's link up! I've decided to step out and do something a little different with the blog. I do hope you will go visit Monica and follow her on her social channels. She is the sweetest girl with the cutest, most fun sense of style. She has always left me the most encouraging comments, and I love following her blog. I'm honored to be cohosting with her today. Be sure to link up below.

As for the hair, it's quite simple to do. Grab a small section of "bangs" or hair in the front on each side and twist them towards the back. Meet each twist in the middle at the crown and secure with a clear tiny rubber band.  Done.  Head out and have some fun.

Blouse- Cato  option   option  option

pants- JCrew Factory (old)  option  option  option

shoes- Payless  option  option  option

necklace- JCPenney  option  option

earrings- Cato  option  option

clutch - Nordstrom option  option  splurge

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