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Banana Republic – Skirt The Rules | NYC Style Blogger http://skirttherulesblog.com NYC Style Blogger Mon, 10 Apr 2017 03:47:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 What’s Your Weekend Personality? http://skirttherulesblog.com/2017/04/10/banana-republic-off-shoulder-dress/ http://skirttherulesblog.com/2017/04/10/banana-republic-off-shoulder-dress/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2017 09:00:01 +0000 http://skirttherulesblog.com/?p=14919 Skirt The Rules / Off the Shoulder Bell Sleeve Dress

Skirt The Rules / Off the Shoulder Bell Sleeve Dress

Banana Republic Swiss Dot Off the Shoulder Dress (c/o) (40%!) / Tassel Pendant Necklace / Laser Cut Clutch / Gold Cuff (c/o) / Block Heel Sandal / Laura Gellar Lipstick in ‘Central Park Spice’ (c/o)

Sometimes I feel like there should be a day between Saturday and Sunday. And by sometimes, I mean always.

I’m the kind of person that always has to be moving – even on weekends. Sleeping in is a luxury reserved for sick days and major hangovers. Instead, I’m jumping out of bed by 8:00 AM, running to a morning pilates class or getting ready to shoot blog photos before the city gets bustling. From there, it’s a coffee run, brunch with friends, grocery shopping, editing photos, writing posts, etc. And next thing I know, it’s Sunday night and I’m scrambling to organize my thoughts and get ready for the week. This is my life. Every. Single. Weekend.

Does this sound familiar to you? Sometimes I wish I could just slow down. I wish I could wake up without an alarm and not feel guilty. Or lay in bed all day watching reruns of Fixer Upper on HGTV – my ideal lazy day – and not feel guilty. But there’s something in my DNA that keeps me moving (as much as I love watching Chip and Jo install some shiplap). I’d like to think of it as my weekend personality. Some people feel rejuvenated during a weekend at home, while I feel energized while I’m out exploring, learning something or tackling my to-do list. It’s why I desperately need an extra day in my weekend!

I want to know – what’s your weekend personality? Tell me about your ideal weekend and don’t spare any detail!

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Banana Republic Swiss Dot Off the Shoulder Dress (c/o) (40% off!)/ Tassel Pendant Necklace / Laser Cut Clutch / Gold Cuff (c/o) / Block Heel Sandal / Laura Gellar Lipstick in ‘Central Park Spice’ (c/o)

Created in partnership with Banana Republic.

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Skirt The Rules / How to Wear Polka Dots at Work

Banana Republic Pleated Top (c/o) / Banana Republic ‘Avery’ Jacquard Pants (c/o) / Tassel Pendant Necklace / Pink Crossbody Bag (c/o) / Rosegold Bangle Watch (c/o) / Ankle Strap Heels

Today, I’m partnering with Banana Republic as part of the What Moves Us campaign to tackle a big work/life question for all of my employed friends out there: when is it time to find a new job?

Skirt The Rules / Spring Work Outfit Idea

I’ve been in a position where I hated my boss and knew that I had to get out ASAP (I had this realization one month into the job, but that’s another story for another time). During my next job, I loved my company and my team, but after three years, I was ready for a new chapter. There’s no set formula for when to start looking for a new job, but there are some factors that can help you consider making your next move.

1. You don’t love what you do (anymore).
When you love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Admittedly, it’s cliché and probably not true, but I think this desire to love what you do is a pretty prevalent sentiment in our generation. Sure, it’s important to have a steady and secure income, but these days, satisfaction is right up there with salary. As we grow, both personally and professionally, we develop a keener sense of what we want and don’t want to do. Even a job we loved at first might start to fade, tasks become mundane and you get an itch for something different and new. When you become so disinterested in what you’re doing that the quality of your work product starts to diminish, it’s time to find something that will energize you.

Skirt The Rules / Gigi New York Crossbody Bag

2. There’s no opportunity for growth.
On the other hand, you might be quite comfortable in your job. There’s something easy about the familiar – especially if you can complete your to do with your eyes closed and a hand tied behind your back. But I think there’s a difference between a job (what you’re doing) and a career (where your job’s going). Think about it like this:Is there room for growth? Are new challenges or opportunities being presented to you? Is professional development offered? If you answered no to all of these questions, it’s time to find a company that will offer you a job and a career.

Skirt The Rules / Lavender Pleated Sleeveless Blouse

3. The right opportunity comes along.
Maybe you love your job, the company you work for and the point in your career that you’re at right now. If that’s the case, can you let me know if there are any job openings? (JK, Seb!). But seriously, you’re at a major advantage right now. You have the luxury of making sure your next moves are thoughtful. You can take your time to evaluate opportunities and say no to the ones that seem like a good short-term solution, but might bring back to the same spot you were in before. Most importantly, you have the power to define what the next right opportunity means to you: higher salary, more leadership opportunities, better benefits, a stronger sense of corporate social responsibility – it’s your wish list and the ball is in your court. I just hope, that if the right career comes knocking on your door, you open it and give it a whirl.

Skirt The Rules / Dusty Pink Crossbody Bag

As for what moved me to start looking for a new job late last year … I would say it was a combination of everything. And believe me – it wasn’t an easy decision to make, especially after spending three years developing relationships and feeling really comfortable in my role. But I’m that kind of person that has to keeping moving – onwards, upwards, sideways, whatever. I need new challenges to continuously excite me, and starting to look for a new job was the first step toward a new adventure.

I would love to know: Have you switched jobs before or are you looking for something new to challenge you? If so, what inspired you to make a change?

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Banana Republic Pleated Top (c/o) / Banana Republic ‘Avery’ Jacquard Pants (c/o) / Tassel Pendant Necklace / Pink Crossbody Bag (c/o) / Rosegold Bangle Watch (c/o) / Ankle Strap Heels

Thank you Banana Republic for sponsoring this post!

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Skirt The Rules // Formal High Low Hem Dress

Outfit: Cynthia Rowley ‘Woodland’ dress via Rent the Runway (take 20% off your first order with code INSTARTR1) / GiGi New York ‘All in One’ clutch (c/o) / Ann Taylor pave pearl cuff / Banana Republic sparkle x cuff / Leopard ankle strap heels / Makeup: Too Faced Born this Way foundation in ‘Ivory’/ Too Faced Endless Summer bronzer / MAC Veluxe brow liner in ‘Deep Dark Brunette’ / NARS blush in ‘Dolce Vita’ / Bite Beauty creme lipstick in ‘Mulberry’

You know those times when you look better in the photos than you do in real life? This is one of those moments.

Real talk. I’m back in New York after spending the past week in Arizona, but I’ve had a hard time getting back into the groove of things. I slept through all three of my alarms two days in a row … averaging about 1.5 hours late to work both days and looking disheveled as hell by the time I get to my desk (sorry team!). I’m not sure why it’s so difficult for me to adjust, but I think it it has something to do with this dress and wishing I could live last weekend over and over again.

In case you didn’t see on my Instagram or on Snapchat (username: SkirtTheRules), James and I celebrated the marriage of one of our favorite Arizonans-turned-New Yorkers couples. It was an unforgettable night that called for an equally show-stopping dress. After seeing it on Krista a few months ago, I knew I needed to get my hands on it for this occasion. The print, the texture, the colors, the high-low hem and THE POCKETS – if you have a reason to get dressed up, you need this dress in your life!

For reference, I’m 5’2″ (wearing 4″ heels), 115 pounds and wearing a size 2 and it fit like a glove! Rent the Runway actually sends you two different sizes just as a backup, which is also nice! Plus, if you’re new, you can take 20% off your first order with code INSTARTR1. Just in time for all those holiday soirees!

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