Put a Bow On It

Blouse c/o // Pencil Skirt // Heels c/o // Handbag

// Lipstick in "Anita" (the BEST nude lipstick!)

I have the hardest time finding pencil skirts I like. Something about the shape just never works for my body type. So, when I found this exposed zipper skirt I fell head-over-heels in love. The zipper allows you to make the slit as high or as low as you like which, I found, helps me make it sit better on my body. Win! Ps. I got this skirt using Ebates. You NEED to be using this program if you aren't! You click through to your favorite stores websites via the Ebates site and then you get cash back on all your purchases. No catches, they just mail you a cheque with your cash back. I use it every time I shop online and love it!

I also really like this olive bow blouse. Lace up tops are everywhere this season, but this is the first time I have found one that is work appropriate. It's a great compliment to the pencil skirt and the black and crocodile print heels! A perfect work day look! 

In other news, I am heading out on vacation tomorrow afternoon for a week and a half. I'm off to Toronto to visit friends and then heading to Aruba with my mother for a week. I am very much looking forward to it, though I *may* have gone a bit overboard on my book shopping... (see my instagram story for more haha)

linking up with: let it shine // shoe & tell // hello monday // #howifall // trend spin // on trend tuesdays // layers & lipstick // style swap tuesdays 

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Wednesday Wants - Print Mixing

Striped Faux Layered Top // Plaid Pencil Skirt // Polka Dot Bow Blouse // Striped Turtleneck // Tweed Colored Stripe Pencil Skirt

 

Striped Bow Top // White Polka Dot Pants // Grey Polka Dot Ankle Pants // Leopard Boatneck Sweater // Striped Pencil Skirt 

My favorite part of fall fashion is the print mixing. Stripes, plaid, polka dots, & leopard are probably the 4 biggest prints of fall - and they work great when mixed together!

The key to print mixing is balancing the sizes - ie. if one print is very small, the other should be large. So, tiny polka dots work well with thick stripes, while big polka dots work better with thin stripes.

Liven up your work wear this fall, by doing some print mixing! If you are print-mixing-shy (yes, we're labelling that a term haha) stick with one printed item worn with a basic, and add your second print in via your shoes! The 8 pairs below (2 of each of the top 4 prints for fall) are a great way to ease your way in to print mixing your outfits.

Leopard Print Kitten Heels // Leopard Pumps // Polka Dot Pumps // Polka Dot Loafer // Red Plaid Pumps // Green Plaid Pumps with Jewel // B&W Striped Pumps // Textured Striped Pumps

In other news, if you follow my instagram, you may have seen my story about doing a Facebook live Q&A! I have been getting a lot of reader questions via instagram DMs (and a few good old fashioned emails) so I am going to round some up for a Q&A! 

If you have any questions you'd like to ask me (fashion, beauty, about me) send me an instagram message or leave it as a comment below! I'll try to do the Q&A video this weekend!

linking up with: trendy wednesday// #TFF // #WIWT 

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Wednesday Wants: Fall Wear-to-Work New Releases

Pleated Skirt Midi Dress // Striped Tweed Skirt // Embroidered Navy Top // Grey Wide Leg Cropped Pants

 

Emerald Ruffle Top // Pink Wide Leg Trousers // Blue Floral Dress // Checkered Dress  

Stores are starting to roll out their 2016 fall fashion and I am in LOVE with so many items. (Despite the fact, I have to add, that we only started getting summer weather here in Vancouver about a week ago. ugh. haha)

This week's wants are my favorite pieces (so far) for fall 2016 from my go to stores for office wear. I love the trends this season - from wide leg pants, to detailed shirts, to so. much. texture. It's going to be a great season for fashion! 

In other news, I finally updated my instagram to the latest version so I have instagram stories! I am already hooked. I love making videos to share with you all throughout the day. If you're not following me already, be sure to do so. My instagram is @LegalLeeBlonde



linking up with: oh hey girl // trendy wednesday // throwback thursday // TFF //

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Wednesday Wants: Summer Pencil Skirts Under $150

Blue Lace // Blush Bow // Pink Jacquard // White Lace

Yellow // Coral Cut-Out // Kate Spade Abstract // B&W Floral 

I have been craving pencil skirts a lot lately. I have spent countless hours online window-shopping for great summer skirts. I realized, I should probably share with you a round-up of my best finds! These skirts are all office appropriate but still feel fun & fresh for summer.

In completely other random news - I saw Finding Dory a few days ago. It was SO good. I thought I would feel pretty ridiculous going to a kids movie with my group of 20-something year old friends, but I was shocked that the entire theatre was packed with adults haha. I highly recommend checking it out! All I'll say is that the darn sea shell "paths" shot (you'll see what I mean if you watch it) had me tearing up! If you've seen it; please tell me you teared up too. #SuchaSap

To my LLB "regulars": I won't be posting this Friday as I will be taking the day off for Canada Day. I'm actually going on a 3 day camping trip and could not be more excited to relax by a lake & hang out by a campfire. I will be back on Monday July 4th with a summer outfit you won't want to miss! Have a great long weekend everyone!

linking up with: what i wore // midweek inspiration // trendy wednesday // oh hey girl // TFF 

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Summer in Stripes

Tank Top // Pencil Skirt // Earrings // Heels // Similar Handbags (1), (2) // Matte Lipstick

 I bought this embellished striped pencil skirt last summer and was so excited to wear it again this season. I feel in love with it as soon as I saw the jewel detailing. Because the skirt is a pretty "loud" item, I wanted to keep the rest of my outfit relatively simple. I paired the skirt with my favorite white tank & favorite nude pumps. I went with a pale pink handbag to compliment the pink tones in the jewels. 

Lately I have been opting for a low ponytail hairstyle 9 mornings out of 10. I miss my blowout style, (see my post on how I get a 3 day blowout here if you missed it), but it has been so hot that I just want to pull my hair off my neck. At least a low pony is low maintenance and I can get through my day without worrying about my hair!
 
Something about this summer weather just makes me feel so much more productive at work. I am happy to get to work early and get stuff done so that I can hit the beach in the evening without worrying. One of my favorite perks about living in Vancouver is being able to go the beach after work. I hope you all have a productive & fun day.

linking up with: let it shine // beauty by miss l // shoe & tell // #howispring // mix it mondays // trendy wednesday // friday faves // fabulous friday // WW  

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Wednesday Wants: Pastels

Pink Pencil Skirt // Tory Burch Pale Blue Crossbody // Blue Embellished Neckline Sheath Dress // Tory Burch Chainstrap Bag // Bow Waist Blush Pencil Skirt 

Blue Bow Waist Pants // Pink Dress Pants // Blue Bootcut Pants // Yellow Floral Sheath Dress

Pastels are, unsurprisingly, on-trend every spring. What I have noticed this year though is that we are seeing more and more work appropriate items - pencil skirts, sheath dresses & dress pants - in pastel colors. This is something that I haven't seen as much in years past, and I am glad we are getting this diversity in work wear color! 

This week's wants are focused entirely on pastel work appropriate items. My favorite is probably the pale blue sheath dress. I would love to wear this to work with a pair of nude pumps.

I hope you are all having a great work week!

linking up with: what i wore // trendy wednesday // what i wore // TFF // throwback thursday // friday favorites

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Must Try Trend: The Wrap Skirt

Similar Skirts (1), (2), (3) // Top // Necklace // Heels // Handbag // Rings

Wrap skirts have been everywhere this spring, and I have had my eye on a couple for the past few weeks. I stumbled across this navy one at Winners and had to buy it. The color & length are perfect for work, but the faux wrap look takes this pencil skirt from boring to stylish and on-trend.

I definitely recommend the wrap skirt trend as one of this season's trends to actually incorporate into your wear-to-work wardrobe. Trends can be tricky- especially when it comes to wearing them to the office - but wrap skirts are definitely work appropriate. 

To all of you who read my blog regularly - my apologies for not posting this weekend! As you may have read in this post, I deviated from my usual Friday posting schedule because of a post that was supposed to go live Saturday morning. 

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, it did was not able to be published. I am so sorry to anyone who checked back on Saturday and saw nothing! The post will be coming later this week though, so stay tuned! 

linking up with: let it shine // shoe & tell // OOTD // hello monday // #howispring // style swap //  on trend tuesdays // trendy wednesday // what i wore // throwback thursday // TFF // #WIWT // casual friday // friday favorites // fabulous friday // WW 
  

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Holiday Office Wear

Blouse // Skirt // Heels // Purse (on CRAZY sale!!) // Necklace // Earrings 

Can you believe it is already the last week of work before Christmas?! I love festive outfits this time of year (as evidence by my instagram lately haha) but it can be hard to do so and still look professional.

This outfit has been my go to this holiday season. I love the red pencil skirt and it's so easy to add a bit of sparkle and get a work appropriate holiday look.

Good luck to everyone in getting through this late week till Christmas! I'm not making it home to Ontario this year (flights were over $1000!) but I am SO lucky to have such great friends that Christmas is still going to be amazing. I'm having two of my closest friends over for Christmas Eve. I'm going to make a proper Christmas dinner (thanks mom for the recipes!) and then we are just going to relax and drink by the fire. Then, Christmas morning I am heading bright & early to my best friend's parents house which is about an hour away. I'll stay up there for a couple days and could not be more excited about it! 

What are your Christmas plans?! 
 
Ps. don't forget to follow along on Facebook & Twitter to see this week's Monday Must Read!

Linking up with: creative mondays // shoe & tell // #howifall // let it shine // beauty by miss l // hello monday  // a lovely little a la mode // sophisticated style // mix it mondays // on trend tuesdays // bloggers who have inspired me // trend spin linkup // style sessions // confident twosday // tuesday fashion party // what i wore // the mummy chronicles // spotlight of the week // thursday fashion files 

 

 

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Feeling British

Similar Blazers: (1), (2), (3) // Sweater // Similar Skirt // Heels // Earrings c/o

I have a serious love for elbow patches.This amazing blazer combined with the plaid pencil skirt made me feel oh-so-British, and I could not have been happier! Maybe it's all the Downton Abbey I've been watching lately? All I know is I am craving everything that reminds me of the British countryside. In the cooler weather I often wear my work pencil skirts with a sweater & a blazer for added warmth. You still look polished and professional, but are quite cozy!

I hope you all have had a good work week! It was a weird one for me - with courts closed on Wednesday for Remembrance Day and a lot of client meetings as opposed to actual court work. I did get to spend a LOT of time this week on the blog and other blog-related undertakings though, and I can't wait for the next 2 months of LegalLee Blonde! I have some really cool companies to introduce you to and some really fun posts. This Monday's post is particularly exciting so I hope to see you back here then!

In the meantime, have a great weekend everyone!

Linking up with: flashback fashion fridays // casual friday //  the style files // favorite fashion friday // fab favorites // friday favorites // forage fashion // style diary by osy // style saturday // shoe & tell // let it shine // spotlight - plaid 

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Wednesday Wants

Textured Ankle Pants

Cream Studded Heels

Lace Up Ballet Flats

Leopard Bow Flats

Gold Polka Dot Skirt

Fringe Boots

Y Necklace

Faux Leather Bag

Nike Runners

Plaid Shirtdress

Between last week's ankle boots and this week's post - it is pretty clear I am in the midst of a footwear obsession. I can't get over how many great options there are this fall- and at such great prices! I am also loving the Y- necklace trend- i love the idea of wearing it tucked into a v neck so the bottom part disappears. 

Anyone else find that umbrellas are like bobby pins?! No matter how hard I try not to lose my umbrellas they just seem to disappear! It has been POURING all week here in Vancouver and I have already been through 3 umbrellas (since Saturday! ugh!) I should start ordering umbrellas in bulk so they don't cost me as much money haha. Have a great Wednesday everyone, see you back here on Friday!

Linking up with:
color and grace 
trendy wednesday 
oh hey girl 
what i wore 
style me wednesday 
throwback thursday 
thursday fashion files 
spotlight weekly linkup 
#wiwt 
summer style linkup 

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