Black, Lace & Rose Gold (plus a reader discount!!)

Top (sold out) but I love THIS similar one // Pants // Heels (on sale! Get em before they sell out!) // Earrings c/o // Rose Gold Statement Ring // Handbag

I wanted to share with you all my take on a classic work look. For me, classic means trouser fit pants, a white blouse, and a functional work bag. All of which this outfit has!

I love the lace detailing on this top as it adds a touch of style to the classic office outfit. Also, you guys, i FINALLY caved and got this handbag that I have been eyeing for over a year. It is the perfect lawyer bag - it fits legal size paper (such a win) and has a zipper laptop compartment. This handbag is my new love haha. Finally, to keep the classic outfit fresh, I added rose gold accents, via my shoes & my jewelry.

How gorgeous are these Olive & Piper earrings?! I received them a few weeks ago and have been waiting for the perfect outfit to let these shine. The rose gold color is perfect for fall and the sleek shape has a very modern-chic feel that is great to pair with office outfits. I have actually had multiple court clerks ask me as soon as we have gone off-record in Court where my beautiful jewelry is from - and my answer is always Olive & Piper. Their jewelry sparkles like no other and is high quality. 


And the best news? I have a reader discount for you guys!! You get 20% off your purchase at Olive & Piper with the code LegalLee (entered at check out). If you're curious my personal favorite O&P items right now are these & this. Let me know what O&P items you like and what you buy!! I love seeing how readers style items!

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WDLBD - aka. your Work Day Little Black Dress

Dress c/o // Shoes // Bracelet // Watch // Similar Heart Rings: (1), (2), (3)

A work day little black dress (yeah that's right - I felt the need to acronym that into WDLBD haha) is a wardrobe essential. A black dress will always be a great choice for the office - it is a classic, professional look. 

This peplum dress is the perfect WDLBD for many reasons. First, the length is entirely work appropriate. Second, the sweetheart neckline and peplum detail add a fashionable, trendy element to this classic piece. Finally, I love the material of this dress - while it is tight fitted, it is quite thick and so avoids the dreaded 'body-con-at-work' look. 

I am on such a rose gold kick right now, so I paired this WDLBD with rose gold accessories that, again, work for the office. I love my rose gold watch - it is one of most worn items at work. Because I can't always have my cell phone on me (the challenge of being a courtroom lawyer) I definitely like to have a watch at all times.

In other news, I got back into Vancouver yesterday after my vacation at my parents. I'm pretty excited to be back at work (I really love being a lawyer) but I already miss my nieces & nephews. It is certainly tough living away from all my little munchkins! I had a blast with them this past week. Did you catch my instagram story of my niece making fun of me for taking selfies?! The kid cracks me up!! Have a great day everyone!

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Diner en Blanc - Vancouver

 Similar white dresses: (1), (2), (3) // White Flats // Rose Gold Statement Ring // Similar Rose Gold Heart Ring // Earrings // Similar Crossbody // Lipstick in "wired"

This past Thursday I attended Diner en Blanc Vancouver. Diner en Blanc is an event that was started in Paris over 30 years ago. It is, essentially, a mass picnic in a secret location. Everyone wears all white and brings their picnic supplies to the location that is revealed to them that tonight. This event takes place in dozens of cities all over the world. At Diner En Blanc in Vancouver this year, there were over 6,000 people.

I expected the evening to be pretty fun - but it definitely exceeded my expectations! It was really interesting to have so many people all gathered together. I met a ton of people and loved all the acrobat & music performances. If you saw my instagram stories from Thursday night, you'll no doubt have seen how stunning the view itself was as the sun set over false creek!

Knowing that I had to be in all white, but also that I'd be carrying picnic things, I wanted to be comfortable. I bought this dress in Athens a few years back and I just adore it. I picked up these flats for FIVE DOLLARS at Ardene Thursday night before the event. Ardene is my go to place for last minute cheap accessories. These shoes were super comfy and the perfect add on to this all-white outfit.



I also wanted to share some tips for anyone planning on attending a Diner en Blanc event next year:

1. Wear Flats
I cannot emphasize this enough. Bring heels to change into if you want them for your look, but wear flats to begin with. Since you have an assigned meeting spot and then head to the secret location, you don't know how much walking you'll have to do. It's not worth the risk!


2. Bring Water
You may end up waiting at your pick-up location for quite some time depending how far from the secret location you are. (My friends and I were there for over an hour). Having some water on you will make this less painful. 

3. Meet Your Neighbours!
Diner en Blanc is the ultimate social event. I was surprised at how chatty everyone was. The table set ups invite you to get to know the people beside you, and unlike at most events everyone is very interested in getting to know other people and learning about the people they are dining with. You'll be surprised at the unique and awesome people you meet if you just branch out!

4. Plan Your Meal Wisely
In terms of what to bring for your picnic dinner, stick with foods that are enjoyable at room temperature. Nothing will stay particularly cold or hot in the hours of time leading up to the dinner. Pasta salad, quinoa salad, bread and cheese all make great choices. 

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The Off-the-Shoulder Top You Need to Own

Top // Shorts // Shoes // Monogram Necklace // Rose Gold Ring 

Taking a break from work wear today to show you an 'off duty' look that I have been loving lately. I have to admit; I bought these Kate Spade glitter keds the moment I saw them. I may be thirty now (yikes by the way!?) but my inner child absolutely refuses to let me give up glitter anytime I can find a way to wear it and still look like an adult.

But I digress. Today what I really wanted to talk about was the off the shoulder shirt trend. This trend is everywhere. Unlike my instant love for my glitter keds, I did not like off-the-shoulder tops... until this one. Off-the-shoulder, as a general trend, does not provide a lot of coverage/support to your chest- a big problem in my books. I also *despise* any clothing that I have to fiddle with or pull at all day long. This style almost always require you to pull (up or down, depending on the shirt) every few minutes in order to keep the shirt sitting where it should.

Not this top. This top is AWESOME. The thin straps that are added to this top are a definite fashion game changer. They allow the look of a flowy off-the-shoulder sleeve, but the shirt stays in place all day long. I also love the sweetheart cut to the chest - which is much more flattering than the straight across cut of most off-the-shoulder tops. 

What do you all think of the off-the-shoulder trend? And do you think this particular style makes the trend more wearable? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Happy (almost) weekend everyone!

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Wear to Work Summer Outfit - For Under $250

Long Vest // White Pants // Heels // Rose Gold Watch // Rose Gold Cuff

Staying "on trend" can be tough on your pocket book; especially when it comes to wear-to-work items which tend to be more expensive. I have fallen in love with long vests and white pants - two summer staples. I wanted to challenge myself however to create a look featuring these summer fashion trends that was budget friendly. I am so pleased that I was able to create this entire summer work outfit for under $250!

White pants are the perfect item to make your work outfits feel more summery. Pair white pants with a sleeveless vest to keep you cool in the heat, and you've got a solid summer outfit! You may have also gathered from this instagram photo, that I am obsessing over rose gold lately. I love how chic it looks with summer white. So, I had to add in rose gold accessories to polish off this look. 

I have been trying really hard the past few months to be better at giving myself a budget. It's actually been going pretty well so far; though I admittedly splurged on these shoes when they came out. I couldn't help it! Any tips on sticking to a budget when you are a fashion lover?! I'd love your advice.

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Casual Style "Recipe"

Blazer c/o // Flared Denim // Necklace c/o // 
Heels // Similar Rose Gold Clutches (1), (2), (3)

Denim + Loose Blazer + Statement Necklace = Casual Work Day Uniform

Whenever I have the chance to be more casual on a work day the above is my go to "recipe". It's a simple formula that allows for a lot of diversity in your work look. Below are three widgets with my favorite Denim, Blazers & Statement Necklaces so you can browse / mix & match for great outfit combinations.

I have a ridiculously busy work week ahead, and unfortunately I've been fighting off a killer cold all weekend. Any tips and tricks for kicking a cold to the curb, I would so appreciate hearing them in the comments below! I hope you all have a great day and a great work week. See you back here on Wednesday.

DENIM:

BLAZERS:

STATEMENT NECKLACES:

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Professionally Patterned

 Similar Blazers: (1), (2), (3) // Pants // Heels // Handbag

Fridays call for fun, bold work looks. Patterned pants are a great way to change up your office style. I also personally love adding my rose gold heels whenever I want to add a touch of drama to my outfit.

This faux leather sleeve blazer is also a go-to for me. I love finding blazers that keep the classic, fit and look of a blazer - but add a touch of trend; in this case, faux leather.

I hope you all have a great weekend! I will be a busy bee trying to see lots of family and friends here in Ontario over the weekend. My goddaughter's 3rd birthday party is on Sunday and I think I am most excited about that! See you back here on Monday! In the meantime - I FINALLY GOT TWITTER! Please Follow me!! 

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Wednesday Wants

Agate Rose Gold Necklace

Shirt Tail Hemmed Tank

Blush Bow Flats

Lipstick

Cropped Blouse

Poppy Tassel Handbag 

Navy & Black Dress 

Dark Red Pumps 

Leopard Flats 

My obsession with blush and rose gold has clearly carried into the fall. How stunning is that necklace?! Unfortunately that can't be ordered from Canada so I am going to have to put that on my "next time I'm in the states" wishlist!

It's been a busy work week so far, and I am really excited to be heading to a dance class tonight after work. I have been slacking (hard) on my workouts the past 2 months and as well have been missing the "therapy" that dance class brings me! Tonight should be a much needed physical and mental refresh! Anyone have any tips on staying workout motivated throughout the fall; please share 'em with me!!!

See you back here on Friday; in the meantime, have a great week! 

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