I really just wanted to stay in bed today.  I was SO tired for some reason!  If I was going to leave the house – which, honestly, there was no other option – then I was going to wear something comfy.  So, I went with this dress that I purchased from HM.com recently, threw on a pair of comfy booties, adorned the dress with a statement necklace (also new), and called it a day.  Check out what I threw together:

|| Necklace || Dress || Shoes || Bag ||

You’re going to love the dress as it is not only loose-fitting (hello, Chipotle for lunch!), but also has pockets!  The necklace is one you’re going to keep forever.  It is well-made, and sure to stand out at work; even at major formal events.  The booties come in olive and black, but the black ones are cheaper.  Black is always a great color to have and as they are all-leather, perfect for the upcoming cooler temps.  I linked the chanel tote above, but it is quite pricey. I  purchased this one on ebay YEARS ago for next to nothing (relative to what it costs retail), so definitely be on the lookout for second-hand or consigned chanel bags.

That’s all for now!  Hope to link up more of my outfits on a more frequent basis (work and home schedule permitting of course).  Otherwise, feel free to ask me directly on Instagram!

Until next time!  Stay ‘Chic’!

Disclosure:  I partnered with Kohl’s for this post, however all opinions and photos are my own.

Did any of you watch The OC or The Hills when it was on MTV??  If you did, you know that Lauren Conrad went from being a reality TV sensation to a major fashion mogul.  Her designs have graced many a runway and have become a permanent fixture in Kohl’s stores nationwide.  My first LC Lauren Conrad purchase was a pair of cognac platform sandals.  I still own and wear them three years later!  Since then, I have sporadically purchased items, but lately have frequented Kohl’s more often and subsequently become enamored with more and more of her pieces!

I was at Kohl’s last weekend and stumbled upon a new line of denim that may become a go-to for comfy jeans.   I hadn’t ever tried on her jeans before, but now I’m sorry I hadn’t given them the attention the deserved.  The jeans below are SO comfortable.  I’m talking soft (if that is even possible for denim), body-hugging and shape-holding.  They’re also a good fit for petite women like me, but will fit taller women in a slightly more “cropped” style as well.  The pockets are generous in the back, which actually flatter curvy women with convex bottoms. 😀

Photography by my 7 year old son. 

Outfit details:  Top – LC Lauren Conrad | Jeans – LC Lauren Conrad | Bag – Gigi New York | Ring – Cayetano Legacy (sold out), similar here | Earrings – TJ Maxx, similar here | Shoes – Nine West, similar here |

There are a few other pieces in her collection that I REALLY, REALLY want, so you may be seeing them on Instagram soon (hashtag oops I did it again).  LC also released a “runway collection” – her second ever – so be sure to check that out as well.  I haven’t seen any of the pieces in stores yet, but when I do, rest assured you’ll see them either on Instagram or IG stories.  Maybe they’ll even make it on the blog!

Ernieways!  Let me know if you end up checking out the collection yourself, or if you end up loving and buying any of the pieces.  Lots of work/office friendly pieces if you’re in the market for new clothes (I mean, when AREN’T we in the market for new clothes?!).

Until next time!  Stay ‘Chic’!

I love bows. Bow ties. Tops with bows.  Bows, bows, bows!  Pussy bow tops are my favorite though.  There’s a certain sense of femininity and classiness that I associate with tops that have bows…well, bow ties.  Check out some examples I found at major discount at Nordstrom Rack today:

Max Studio Top.  Comes in black as pictured above, and in this blue/green color as well.

Cece by Cynthia Steffe

Premise Studio Tops here

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All of the tops in this post are less than $40!!  Oh, and if you’re going to shop online, make sure to check out eBates.  Here’s my referral link if you want to get a rebate on your online purchase at Nordstrom Rack or elsewhere! If you need ideas for styling this type of top, check out my Pinterest board for office-friendly outfit ideas. Here are a few from my career board:

Until next time!  Stay ‘Chic’!