Wednesday, January 25, 2012

back to work wardrobe basics

as mentioned in my last post, it was back to school this week.
so that means back to work for me!
i did go back last week, but it hardly feels like it when there are no students at school!

i am permanent part time, so it was nice to meet a friend for a good coffee
after school drop off today,
and to also have a wander around some of our favourite stores.

i was after some basic tops for work, so started in Target as i usually do,
but they had nothing. after searching all the "cheaper" stores with no luck,
we went into Country Road.
i grabbed these simple sleeveless tees for $29.95 each.
not on special, but CR always washes and wears so well.
i teamed the white tank with some 50c beads i picked up from the markets.
this cute flower necklace was reduced to $2.95 and is from
Forever New.
love the little beaded tassle that hangs behind the flower.
we then popped into Laura Ashley just to look.
but found a huge range of clothing heavily reduced!
This sweet ruffle tee is oh so soft and was
$69 down to $19.95!!
bling necklace $14.95 from Forever New.
and i just fell in love with this gorgeous ecru colured shirt.
the collar and all the trim down the front is 100% silk.
sets it off beautifully!
the actual shirt is a tencel/silk blend.
$109 reduced to $29.95!!
black chunky beads $2 market find.
how teacher-ish is this pretty cardi?! oyster in colour and
ever so soft. all silk trim- including the pretty removable corsage.
i think this will look great with a black singlet and black work pants.
pearl and diamonte necklace market find for $2.
such lovely quality and attention to detail.
originally $139, but down to $39.95!
i would never usually shop here, but so happy with my purchases!
the perfect boost to my work wardrobe.
if you live near a Laura Ashley store, i recommend a visit!
now, to decide which top to wear tomorrow.....
Kate x
beach cottage

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4 comments:

  1. you did well! everything looks lovely & some good bargains there. school goes back early in QLD.
    x

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  2. Gosh you style it up for work! I wear EQ polos with shorts. But then, I work in SEP, so normal clobber just doesn't cut it. Going to head to Laura Ashley though - those tops are fab.

    TDM xx

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  3. Great finds Kate. Hope you don't get too wet with all this rain!!!!
    Kylie

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  4. Wow some great bargains and they all look amazing. Love the matching bling too. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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