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5 March 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.

Sources:

• Black lace top – gift from mom 
• Lace trimmed cami – Ann Taylor 
• Pants – Banana Republic
• Belt – Banana Republic, remixed 
• Red-orange cardi – Zara, remixed and remixed (and many many more times just not featured)
• Damask flats – Old Navy, remixed

Endnotes:

Today did not start out too well. I received an unpleasant email to be dealt with, while already feeling more than busy having to finish off a funding proposal by noon.  Both of those being unforeseen tasks adding to my already crazy workload this week. On top of that, A. and I are running 17 miles this afternoon for our marathon training, so I knew I had to get my work stuff dealt with by then. Spring “break” (aka work-from-home-week) cannot come soon enough! 

But here’s what helps me when I’m having one of these days. Dressing like I Mean Business. Feeling like I look pulled together and professional helps me exude that confidence and efficiency that I may not even be feeling. If my appearance can fake it for me, then I can start owning some of that attitude and getting through the day with more oomph behind my actions. So take that, crappy email and unpleasant issues to be dealt with!

Poor A., she’ll be hearing a lot of this over the many miles we have to cover tonight… S. 

     

Lace over lace, originally uploaded by academichic.

     

Belt detail, originally uploaded by academichic.

     

Mixing patterns, originally uploaded by academichic.

25 February 2009 – Splitting My Compliments Take 2, originally uploaded by academichic.

Sources:

• Blue-Green Cardi – Gap
• Blue-Green Tank -BR Outlet
• Blue-Violet Tee – Forever 21
• Brown Woven Belt – BR Outlet
• Jeans – BR Outlet
• Orange Shoes – Old Navy
• Earrings – Forever 21

Endnotes:

While E. was worried that her shoes made her a cheater yesterday, I’ve found shoes to be the best way to complete a split complimentary look. I am very much in my comfort zone with this blue-green and blue-violet (split blue as compliment of orange) but I also love the unexpected pop added by the orange shoes.

I also have to say the pleased and relaxed expression in both of these pics has everything to do with the gorgeous weather we are having today! -A

25 February 2009 – No Cardi, originally uploaded by academichic.

New Orange Shoes!, originally uploaded by academichic.

        

        

12 January 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.

 

Endnotes:

First day of a new semester! My outfit is supposed to say, look, I’m friendly and approachable. I will not grade you too harshly. The little-old-lady lace adds, I am your teacher, not your friend. And so it all starts… -S. 

           

IMG_3796, originally uploaded by academichic.

           

           

IMG_3795, originally uploaded by academichic.

           

           

IMG_3793, originally uploaded by academichic.