Wednesday Wants

Dress  // Booties // Clutch // Bracelets // Earrings

Lace-up Bell Sleeve Top // Ankle Boots // Frayed Hem Skinny Jeans // Floppy Hat // Handbag

Isn't that green dress gorgeous?! I love that the cut and length are completely work appropriate, but the hint of lace adds some fun to the silhouette. It's a dress that can be worn with ankle booties for rainy fall days (fall here in the pacific northwest = endless rain lol), or pumps for a classic work look. I also like that this office outfit can easily transition into after-work drinks by simply adding a leather jacket and some great heels.

This week's weekend "want" outfit is extremely laid back. I like that the 70s style shirt has only slightly "belled" sleeves and that the lace up is not too low cut. I have aslo been wanting frayed hem skinny jeans for months and I think with these ones I have finally found the perfect pair!

If you follow me on instagram, you may have seen in my stories that I had a big 5 day trial that was supposed to start yesterday, but it ended up resolving. That means that I now have today - Friday off work! I am so excited to actually get done the millions of things I have been putting off as I prepared for the trial. My laundry pile has reached astronomical heights, my nails are in need of a polish, and I cannot wait to clean my apartment (...words I never thought I would say haha).

Since I've got this unexpected work break, I also hope to get into the fall spirit this week and actually do some fall things; like baking a pumpkin pie! Any suggestions for fall recipes I should try or fall activities I should do this week?! Also you KNOW I love me some TV dramas, so if you have any suggestions for shows I can watch in the background while I cook & clean, I would love to hear em!

linking up with: TFF //

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A Day at the Races

Dress - Also similar: here // Hat c/o // Heels // Bracelet // Lipstick

I wore this outfit this past weekend for the Deighton Cup - an annual horse racing event here in Vancouver. I was really excited to finally have an opportunity to wear this Kate Spade dress I got a few months back. The mint color is even prettier in person! I think it would be a perfect dress for a fancy brunch or bridal shower.

I decided to add this gorgeous hat by MARIA CURCIC MILLINERY to the outfit because, honestly, how many occasions do you have to get dress up and wear a hat!? I loved getting to wear it! One thing that is really cool about MARIA CURCIC MILLINERY is that they have a hat rental program so that (if you are local) you can rent hats for events instead of buying. Such a great way to accessorize for a fancy event without a commitment. 

This week has been a whirlwind so far! Monday & Tuesday I was on vacation with my best friend and goddaughters (follow my twitter to see some hilarious fashion related tweets courtesy of my 7 year old god daughter!! haha) and so Wednesday & Thursday were nuts at work. Today should be equally crazy, but, at least it's a Friday! Plus we are FINALLY getting some sunshine & summer weather here in Vancouver!

linking up with: fab favorites // fabulous friday // flashback fashion friday // friday favorites 

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Simplicity

 *photography: jayjay photography*

Dress c/o // Hat // Similar Boots (cheaper version) // Necklace // Lipstick

On Friday I showed you a laid back 'after work' outfit, and today I wanted to show you another one! This dress is such a great fall staple - add some fall boots and you're good to go! Fashion simplicity at it's finest. I love that this dress is lined and that it is slightly longer than I expected. I can easily wear it even without tights, without worrying at all.

I got this dress using a new online shopping experience called Brandzaffair. Have you heard of it? Brandzaffair is an online platform that allows you to shop your favourite brands and stores via their website - which, while using those big name stores, gives you a personalized shopping experience. You can see up to the date sales at any stores you want - searching by various criteria. You can also search by brands using their Brandzaffair Bargains feature. With this you can look up a specific brand, such as Lush, and see what Lush items are on sale across various store websites! This is such a time saver if you want to get the best deal on something without having to shop around! 

Everyone ready to take on another work week? This weekend seemed to fly by for me! This was a busy weekend with friends birthdays/going away parties, an alumnae event at my alma mater and a little Vancouver blogger get together at my place. I also had a great dance class on Saturday - our teacher gave us choreography to Adele's "Hello" so I was beyond happy.Have a great start to your week and I hope to see you back here on Wednesday! In the meantime, be sure to follow along on instagram & facebook.

Linking up with: OOTD // Let it Shine // #howifall // creative mondays // shoe & tell // hello monday // mix it mondays // a lovely little a la mode // on trend tuesdays // style sessions // style swap tuesdays // tuesday fashion party // color and grace // the mummy chronicles // fresh fashion forum // Trendy Wednesday 
 

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Limoncello & So Much News!

Photo credit to Rosalia from Style Love

 Shirt: Old. Similar: here and here

Skirt: 424 Fifth. Similar: here and here
Hat: Marley Lilly

Earrings: Nobis & Grey c/o
Necklace: Nobis & Grey c/o
Ring: Nobis & Grey c/o
Shoes: Aldo

There is so much going on that I want to tell you about today! Of course, I needed a bright and fun summer outfit to match my excitement about all of the things going on, so I went with my favorite bright yellow midi skirt. I love wearing this paired with a simple shirt and lots of sparkle! Okay, on to the things to tell you about:

1) Nobis & Grey discount! 
 
I have teamed up with N&G, the maker of the gorgeous jewelry you see in this photo, to offer you a 30% discount on all of their jewelry with the code below!

2) Jeans for Genes 
Today I am so pleased to be linking up with The Sydney Fashion Hunter to rock some denim in support of a great cause- Jeans for Genes. Jeans for Genes is a campaign of the Children's Medical Research Institute in Australia. Today, Friday August 7th, supporters will rock their favourite denim looks in an effort to fundraise and support research into genetic disorders affecting children. It is a great cause, and I highly urge you to check them out! There is also an American version which you can read about here.

If you are stopping by from Sydney fashion hunter- WELCOME! I hope you like my denim look and would love to get to know you new readers- feel free to introduce yourself in the comments below! You can also follow along with me on instagram and bloglovin if you want to stay in touch!

I encourage you all to check out Sydney Fashion Hunter's website to see a bunch of us fashion bloggers' denim looks in support of this cause. You can see the full post behind my look, here.

3) Polette Eyewear Giveaway!
Just a reminder that I am teaming up with Polette Eyewear to giveaway a pair of Polette glasses or sunglasses (any pair you want!!). Enter the giveaway in my post here! 

PHEW! Told you I had a lot to share! haha. I hope you all have a great weekend and I will see you back here on Monday! 

Linking up with:
casual friday 
fab favorites 
friday finds 
five things friday  
friday favorites 

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Off to the Races

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer (last season). Similar: here 
Hat: Marley Lilly. Also love: this 
Shoes: Express (really comfortable!)

Clutch: Kate Spade. Similar (cheaper): here
Bracelet: The Limited
Rings: Aldo
Lipstick: MAC in "pink nouveau"

Nail Polish: Revlon ColorStay in "Hot Hand"

While LegalLee Blonde is primarily a business casual / "wear to work" inspiration style blog, I do like to show weekend outfits every now and then (like my go-to summer outfit here). I could not resist showing you this weekend look as this may be my favourite dress ever. ever, ever.

I wore this outfit this past weekend to the Deighton Cup; a horse racing event here in Vancouver. It was a really fun event and I felt perfectly southern in this dress & hat combo. If you look closely you can see that the dress pattern is a whole bunch of Mint Julep cups - so perfect for our version of the Kentucky Derby!

I hope you all had a great weekend as well and are ready to take on another work week! Be sure to follow me on instagram to see my work outfit for today - and get some work outfit inspiration on your Monday morning!

Linking up with:
let it shine
sophisticated style
mix it mondays 
monday mingle
hello monday 
style sessions
confident twosday
bless your heart
turning heads
what i wore 
trendy wednesday 
#twp 
friday favorites 
summer style 
 

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Winter Glam

Dress: Similar: here

Blazer: Similar: here

Boots: Similar: here

Hat: Similar: here

I love a 20's-era dress paired with a menswear blazer. To me, this combination is the ultimate in chic; playing up femininity and strength. I also think this is the perfect way to do "cocktail attire" in the colder winter months.

Any fun plans for the weekend? Tonight I have a date at this awesome restaurant I have been wanting to try, so I am excited for that! I also just moved into a new apartment on Monday (not sure I have told you guys that yet!) so this weekend definitely holds a bunch of home decor/organization for me. I hope you all have a great weekend, catch ya on Monday!! xoxo

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