Casual Friday + Moments of the Week

Top - J.Crew (Similar HERE)

Jeans - Paige

Heels - Nine West (similar HERE)

Necklace - J.Crew

Bag - c/o TJ Maxx

Moments of the Week

Two Trends on Their Way Out...

Trends are like a piece of Juicy Fruit gum. 

The second you put that stick of gum in your mouth, you know deep down that the deliciousness will be gone soon so you had better enjoy that full 33 seconds of flavor (I've timed it).

Two trends that are currently losing their flavor are...

OUT: Ombre hair

It had a great moment.  I celebrated the ombre hair trend for the majority of last year. 

But alas...the style gods have grown bored with dark-to-light-locks and are proclaiming that a new trend take over the heads of women everywhere. 

IN: Peek-a-boo Highlights

You still get the richness and "lightness" of ombre...just in a different way. 

OUT: The Arm Party

So bracelets are still a "heck yes."  Just tone down the party a little. 

The days of throwing on every darn circular thing in your jewelry box around your wrist are behind us. 

IN: Edited Jewelry

Please still have a party...just edit your guest list a little. 

STYLE TIP:

Limit your wrist jewelry to no more than 2 different materials at a time: 

gold and leather 

wood and silver

gold and silver

NOT leather, gold, silver, plastic, thread, stone, and wood. 

Are you going to miss the ombre or the arm party?  Do you still see gals rocking these trends where you live?

xo - Marion

image credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Can You Wear Camo Print to Work?

Camo Top - Nordstrom (similar HERE and HERE)

Skirt - BCBG

Shoes - Steve Madden

Bag - Vera Bradley

Necklaces - J.Crew

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet - J.Crew

Ring - vintage

So can you wear camo print to the office?  Obviously, the answer depends on where you work.  But if you do decide to throw it on, be sure to stick to a few rules...

Rule 1: Stick to a Neutral Color Palette

Black, brown or a crisp white are my favorites to pair with a camo print.  The neutral base serves to visually ground the print...which makes your look appear more pulled together.

Rule 2: Add Feminine Accessories

Camo is a masculine print.  I love the fun contradiction of adding pearls + glittery goodness.

Rule 3: Pay Attention to Quality

Because camo can often appear a bit juvenile + weekend wear...it's important to pair it with pieces of substance if you are stepping foot into the workplace.  So reach for your designer basics when dressing up camo.

So what do YOU think of camo print in the workplace?  Yay or Nay?

xo - Marion

ps - Thank you to everyone for the well wishes yesterday.  It was a yucky few days!  No bueno.

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