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Easy, everyday outfits: no. 1

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What I Wore: Oct. 11 – 18

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The weather is cooling down and the outfits are heating up. Here’s what I wore last week.

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Gigi New York – Skirt The Rules | NYC Style Blogger http://skirttherulesblog.com NYC Style Blogger Thu, 04 Jan 2018 05:06:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 My Word of the Year for 2018 http://skirttherulesblog.com/2018/01/04/2018-word-of-the-year/ http://skirttherulesblog.com/2018/01/04/2018-word-of-the-year/#comments Thu, 04 Jan 2018 10:00:44 +0000 http://skirttherulesblog.com/?p=15578 Black and White Work Outfit

Ruffle Collar Top with Pearl Buttons (only $49 — also comes in cream) / Satin Midi Skirt (only $32 — also comes in black) / Black Leather Clutch / Rosegold Bracelet / Black Ankle Strap Heels / NARS Matte Lip Pencil in ‘Damned’

Last year, I also adopted a word of the year — two to be exact. Challenge and adventure. These were simple ideas that I could carry around with me whenever and wherever to as a quick reminder of what I wanted to focus on for the year. They’re a great alternative to actual New Year’s resolutions, which as I shared with you earlier this week, can sometimes feel more like obligations than inspiration. That’s why I’m embracing two new words for 2018.

Black and White Work Outfit

1. Creativity

One of the reasons why I didn’t blog as much in 2017 was the creative juices just weren’t flowing for me. I know I keep blaming the neglect due to continual focus on my new job, but I also just didn’t feel inspired. I wasn’t leaving any time for myself to find joy and explore new things through my blog and once the excitement of nurturing a creative outlet begins to feel like a chore, my mind immediately wanders off.

That’s why this year I want to set some time for creativity. That might mean opening up a blank word document and just typing whatever’s on my mind (note to self: do more “brain dumps”). That might mean really pushing the bounds of my personal style since it’s been moving in this direction of more neutral colors. That might mean taking an impromptu trip, unplugging my devices and experiencing everything just for the sake of experiencing it and not for blogging. Yeah, I really like the sound of that one! I’m hoping that setting aside sometime to explore creativity will result in more interesting stories to share with you!

Black Top & Satin Midi Skirt

2. Presence

Presence is another big thing that I want to work on in 2018 as I’ve gotten continually worse at it over the years. Addiction to social media is real guys and it causes me to scroll through my feeds on my phone first thing when I wake up, countless times during the day and right before I go to bed. I’m pretty cognizant about it and always try to be phones free at dinner and while I’m out with friends, but somehow it always creeps back into my life and into my palm! When I’m traveling, I find myself stressing about getting “the perfect shot” instead of taking it all in. I feel noticeably bummed if I don’t get the perfect food shot before digging into a meal. And for what? A couple of hundred likes on Instagram? I really want to work on being more present in everything that I do and stressing less about how it will look on my feed later.

Creativity and presence are just a start, but in a way I think they go hand in hand. Being more present will hopefully help me lock the ability to be more creative and vice versa.

If you had to choose one or two words for 2018, what would it be? Let me know in the comments section below!

Skirt The Rules Ruffle Collar Top & Satin Midi Skirt 5 Black Top & Satin Midi Skirt

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Summer Office Style: Turquoise Drop Waist Dress

High/Low Ruffle Hem Dress (on sale for $62, also comes in coral) / Tassel Pendant Necklace (on sale for $38!) / GiGi New York ‘Catie’ crossbody (60% off today!) / Rosegold Bangle Watch (c/o) / Gold Cuff (c/o) / Nude Pumps / Smashbox Lipstick in “Safe Word”

I can’t think of anything better to cure the case of the Mondays with a brand new work dress — and one that’s on sale to boot!

Summer Office Style: Turquoise Drop Waist Dress

I picked up this turquoise dropwaist dress from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and I’m kind of kicking myself in the butt for not grabbing in the coral color before it sold out in my size. It’s such an easy dress to wear to the office, especially since I gravitate towards things that are “throw on and go” in the mornings. I love it paired with nude pumps and a sparkly tassel necklace (also both part of #NSale), but am thinking it could easily transition into the weekends with strappy sandals and a denim jacket.

Turquoise Sleeveless Dress #WeartoWork Summer Office Style: Turquoise Drop Waist Dress

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High/Low Ruffle Hem Dress (on sale for $62, also comes in coral) / Tassel Pendant Necklace (on sale for $38!) / Leopard Clutch (more affordable version here) / Rosegold Bangle Watch (c/o) / Gold Cuff (c/o) / Nude Pumps / Smashbox Lipstick in “Safe Word”

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Satin Floral Wrap Dress ($49 – also comes in black floral print) / Layered Choker Necklace / GiGi New York ‘All in One’ clutch (c/o) / Rosegold Bangle Watch (c/o) / Gold Cuff (c/o) / Nude Pumps / Smashbox Lipstick in “Safe Word”

I swear I bought things other than dresses from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, but this floral dress is just too good not to share.

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding / Satin Floral Wrap Dress

I don’t own many wrap dresses – okay, actually I didn’t own any until last weekend. It was mainly because I thought they wouldn’t work with my chest, or lack thereof, but I was pleasantly surprised when I tried this satin wrap dress on. Turns out, being able to adjust the tightness of the wrap with the strings comes in real handy (although many wrap dresses out there are faux wrap dresses, where you don’t get that adjustable option). I love this floral number for a special occasion, like a summer wedding, or something as sweet and simple as a weekend brunch. P.S. The dress also comes in in a black floral print and is under $50!

Office Fashion Inspiration / Satin Floral Wrap Dress

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