soooo… did you know that today is administrative professionals day? in honor of the occasion, i had big plans to wear an outfit in homage to the secretaries of days past. unfortunately, my mood and the weather conspired against me and i couldn’t exactly wrap my head around the idea of wearing a form fitting pencil skirt, or even going outside! in fact, as you can see in these photos, i was only bold enough to step out of the door frame for a brief moment before running back into the cave of my apartment building. some days are just better spent indoors, especially when you’re feeling a bit off and it’s stormy and gray outside. so i know this is a bit of stretch for secretaries days, but this is what i’m wearing. (i’ve since layered a big chunky sweater atop the whole thing, and i’m currently wrapped in a blanket.)
so while my pictures aren’t the most exciting, i decided to post them anyway because i thought you might appreciate my “off day.” we all have them, right?
dress: obey silky ruffle front dress from 80’s purple
tights: tabio clear ribbon tights
shoes: payless platform ankle boots
headband: forever 21 ribbon bow headband
glasses: 3.1 phillip lim spring 2009
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Yess! The payless booties!
the tights are adorable!
Hey, if this is an off day you're miles ahead of most of us! This is an adorable outfit.
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Haha my bosses surprised me with gifts today and caught me unawares- you look every part an administrative assistant (albeit a very chic one) Beautiful dress!
Wicked bow tights!
I adore this outfit =]
That dress is beautiful, and I don't usually like grey!
I wore a blouse with a big bow that I thought was very secretary-esque today to the office to commemorate the occasion too!
Great outfit. I wear something similar to work with a blazer over it.
girl, your off day is 100x more chic than my most "on" day. LOVE this dress!
yes, i still think think you are 100% secretary chic indeed!
I think you look wonderful! the outfit came together very well. love those shoes!
i didn't know that was today…damn! ps: that shirt is really cute! :)
I think your look turned out great, I totally get the secretary vibe.
I appreciate the off day post. I just started my blog and sometimes everyday feels like an off day, when trying to take your own photos. Haha.
-Christine
This is a great rainy day look! It matches the moodiness of the weather. :)
your off day is so much cooler than my on days. i love that dress and it's even better with the tights and booties. gives it a sexy edge. you look fabulous lady!
if this is considered an "off day" i think you're on the right track to becoming a style maven… i love the subtle ruffle details of this delicate dress. and it's slate grey color is such a great contrast to black…
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great dress girl!
Awesomeness.
This is your off day? Hahahahaha my goodness. You look lovely.
Haha I like that your "off days" are cuter and more put together than my good days!
i think these pictures are fantastic! i love the element of the doorway. and the outfit is FABULOUS! one of my favorites!
Hehe, oh yes, I have days much like the ones that you described but i can't posibly devise an outfit as cute as this one when i'm feeling so blue about it all. I love how your creativity is never compromised :)
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I know exactly how that is. This weather has been insane – I was ready to pull out my warmer weather clothes and now I'm stuck back in oversized sweaters. You look lovely as always though :)
xoxo maria
There seems to be a day for everything now lol… Love your outfit! It was really ugly outside today, I agree.
Hoorah for the administrative professionals! You carry of the look beautifully.
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Ooh, I want your tights!
Se what dressing for your mood gets you…another great look,still looking forward to the "Secretary" outfit though happy admin day!
i have that shirt-dress too~ love it on you!
those payless boots are so gorgeous! every once in a while those guys come up with something fantastic, god bless 'em.
love the look! hope you had a great, snuggly day!
I love this dress. I get a secretarial vibe off of it. :D
Amazing tights and great dress! Love the combo! <3
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sooo cute! I love the tights <3
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you look beautiful!!!
great outfit!
I love your "off day" outfit–definitely one of the nicest I've seen! ;)
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I can't believe I've never been to your blog before! I love it!
I love that dress! It is so chic!
great tights! i bet you were cold though!
That dress is a slight departure from your usual style, but I'm loving it!!
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these photos are really surreal. i like them a lot! and yay for secretaries all over the world.
I actually think this dress is perfect for Administrative Professionals Day. While it's not a pencil skirt and button down shirt, it definitely has a bit of a 1970's secretary dress vibe with a more modern twist.
Yes, we all have days like this! But you look adorable even on your off days. Love love love the tights.
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Lovely outfit!
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