Getting into a work outfit rut seems to occur at least four times a year for me particularly when the weather gets so hot and sticky that all I can think about is what top/dress will best mask pit stains. I had fallen into a grey/khaki trousers and breezy top routine and the only antidote was structure and bright colors. Enter in the below "you can see me coming from a mile away" outfit. It was a bold choice evident by the many stares garnered by my fellow 9 to 5ers, but its boldness was necessary. Maybe its the orange belt or maybe its the bright skirt or maybe its the even brighter jacket, but this get up evokes images of Scooby Doo for me. Like this outfit might be what Fred and Daphne's offspring would wear once she grew up and got a job in modern society. As it stands, its just something I threw together to ward off the blah ensemble blues. We'll see how long I can keep this up before those khakis start calling my name.
Photos by: Kevin
Jacket: J. Crew
Blouse: H&M
Skirt: ModCloth
Shoes: Macy's
Speaking of the heat, if anyone else is suffering from exceptionally oily skin I feel its my duty to draw your attention to the Pores No More refiner by Dr. Brandt which I affectionately call my "miracle mattifier." I had seen this product advertised in an old Lucky magazine for an article titled "Getting Poreless skin" and had always wanted to try it, but the $45.00 price tag threw me off so when I teamed up with SkinCareRX to review a few of their products I immediately snapped up the refiner. I've been using this for almost two weeks now and have to sing its praises cause it's brilliant. This stuff just soaks up all the oily mess around my nose and chin, shrinks my pores, and provides a smooth base for my make up. What more could a girl ask for? Well, she could ask for a cheaper price tag (forty-five bucks sure is steep), but the stuff works and works well so saving my pennies for this baby in exchange for shine-less skin really isn't that bad. Trust me, if you're like me and have oily skin that can't seem to be tamed by any product out there, try this refiner and thank me later.
Hugs,
Amber
Jeepers creepers, Mr. Kent! You might be wearing an orange belt but you earn a BLACK belt in fabulosity dressed in that striking ensemble, Amber Girly Bird! If I worked at your office I'd vote to have you wear something along those lines 365 days a year (except on the annual "Bikini Day"). If you're crazy from the heat don't forget that your long Connecticut winter begins September 1st and you'll soon be moaning about the cold. Have a terrific week ahead, dear friend Amber!
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scooby doo, but in the best possible way. Love your color blocking!
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Lovely outfit!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week :)
u and the cute colors!!
ReplyDeletei love this outfit.
the bright colours really work well together, it's a great outfit because it's polished yet fun :)
ReplyDeleteYou look fab! Love the outfit.
ReplyDeleteI don't have oily skin but the Pores No More sounds great. I hate when products are expensive but i'm definitely willing to spend the money on something that does what it's made to do.
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Melissa
These colours always remind me of an adidas tracksuit I had in the late 90s, man that thing was awesome! It's so hard to know what to wear in work in the summer, pit stains do not a good colleague make! You look fabulous in your summery work wear!
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I really, really want to try that product (I hate my oily skin)...and then I want to borrow your blazer, because it's super cute.
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this outfit is fantastic. i also fall onto work clothes ruts rather often.
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit! And the moment I read your post title I knew why you chose it, ha ha...who doesn't love Scooby Doo?! The color combo really works.
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Love this! Definitely Scooby Doo-esque! The belt over the skirt and mix of colours is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are so much fun.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this–you look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI am in exactly the same summer outfit rut as you are! It's so hot that I just stand and look at my closet, wondering how I can make my denim shorts look somewhat different this time. I have never come up with anything even close to this creative. This colour combination is fabulous!
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I LOVE that skirt, the color is absolutely awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the orange and blue! These are my school colors~ Great outfit :)
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i get to wear a white dress shirt and black pants to work every day. EVERY DAY. i hate everything.
ReplyDeleteAhh - this weather definitely calls for less fabric. What a great outfit definitely love the colors!! stay. away. from. the. khakis.
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Dr. Brant is AMMMMAzing! And this outfit, good lord, you are smokin hot lady! I always think you're kinda the queen of the muted pastels but then you go and look all awesome in super brights :)
ReplyDeleteDude. Who cares if this is Daphne & Fred bright, this is the most bitchin' work outfit evarrr!
ReplyDeleteYou were turning heads this day, I'm sure of it. Hottie with a body comin' through, move out the way uglies.
Thanks for the heads up about that oily skin product. My skin suuuucks, even more so in the summer time. I've been an oily mess. It does wonders for my self esteem. $40 is not too much when it shrinks a girls huge pores.
i love how bright you are, my kind of outfit! i often thing about what will mask armpit sweat and over the years i have become really good at hiding it. it is the worse to always feel unsure :)
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Oh my Julia Guglia, Ms. Amber, you look fabulous in this outfit. I swear I mean this as the highest compliment but you look like a super stylish girl circa a 1980's movie that would say things like "Daddy says we have to delay the ski trip". Fred and Daphne would probably have some mighty attractive children.
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i love these colors today. i spent all day looking for a pair of flats in this nude color. no luck yet.
ReplyDeleteYes! I love these bright colors together. It definitely gives off a slight Daphne vibe, but in the coolest way possible.
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