golden flower.


F21 cropped flower motif jumper | Asos peplum waist pencil skirt | Zara studded evening box clutch | Zara  court heels with capped toe | Ray-Ban wayfarer sunglasses

Practicality has become part of my decision process when it comes to purchasing clothes. As I work full-time in the corporate setting all day, I must maintain a more professional appearance than I would during the weekend. Sometimes I forego buying certain things, just because I will not be able to wear them to work and I am no longer wish to buy things that I can only wear once in a great while. Seems a bit frivolous. I take mental note to fill my wardrobe with clothing that can worn for many uses, just like a flower has many purposes--loose leaf teas, corsages, natural display of affection, a lovely way to border a home, etc. So anytime a "professional" item that fits my style catches my eye, I just blossom. This peplum skirt created that exact sort of budding romance with me. Appropriate to wear in the office, and on trend. Perfection. 

       




154 darling comments:

6 o'clock Inspiration said...

Wow love the peplum skirt!!
This outfit is darling, you look professional but chic!!
Also love the studded clutch!
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The Small Traveler said...

OMG!!! I LOVE that studded clutch!!!! I'll have to get one! ;) Your outfit is very darling! So very well put together! Love ya! <3

Larissa @ Living in Color | A Lifestyle Blog said...

Hi Jamie!!
Absolutely LOVING your peplum skirt! Totally trendy, and spring ready- also, I'm a teacher, so I definitely can understand the practicality part of dressing up, yet still looking chic!
xo, elle from Living in Color.

Julie said...

I like your skirt.

Kdotorg said...

Great outfit! Really love the chic simplicity. I always find that practicality is key.
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x.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous skirt! It is a great shape on you.

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Rory said...

the flared skirt is KILLER...and the shoes are RAD ! <3
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Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture said...

Aw honey pretty pretty peplum! This one hits you at just the right spot...totally elongates your petite frame! Just the thing I need in my life as well :D

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Jessica said...

That skirt is so cute and I love the shoes.

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Ann said...

That skirt is gorgeous... love it ♥

And the clutch looks glam.

alison*elle said...

I'm the same as you which is why I have also been on the hunt for that perfect peplum skirt. Yours looks amazing on you.

xo, alison*elle

Anonymous said...

So beautiful! This is ultra feminine and lady like! Love the peplum skirt, such a gorgeous silhouette!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

Suzie Q said...

I love the skirt and shoes! The floral fitted shirt goes so well with the skirt!

xoxo,
Suzie Q
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Unknown said...

Love, Love, Love the peplum skirt!!!


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Samantha Mariko said...

I would also wear this in an office setting. so chic! I love your outfit posts :) keep inspiring!

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Bulbul vishwakarma said...

the jumper z very pretty...

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Natali said...

Very cute peplum skirt! I like your clutch a lot!

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Camelia said...

I love that skirt, it's so gorgeous, I love peplum! You have such a lovely blog.

Miss Molly said...

peplum prettiness!

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Siena in Style said...

love you pumps!!

heartfromcosmetics said...

It is amazing that you can take all thing and you still look good at it :). Gorgeous ! :)

CINDY TANUWIJAYA said...

Love your pumps , nice looks <3

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Tesa said...

you look adorable!

Catherine Liem said...

lovely look in a dark hues Jamie~ I really like your studded clutch to go with the whole look. it's so chic and pretty !! I certainly think the top's really practical. it can be dressed up and dressed down a bit. this one, you've dressed it up very nicely =)

xoxo
Style Hostess

Amanda said...

oh wow, anything looks amazing and chic on you =)

Anna (South Molton St Style) said...

ppppppppppppeplum! a girls best friend! You look fab in this skirt, gonna need to get me one of these xx

South Molton St Style

Anastasia Siantar said...

OMG THE SKIRT IS SO CUTE!! <3

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Content Director - Strong Female Leaders said...

Super cute peplum skirt. When I worked in corporate, I used to hate dressing up. Now I miss it, especially seeing all your fabulous outfits on this blog :O)

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Steph Yt. said...

Gorgeous heels! I love them!

xx
-S

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Modaxatodas. Luisa said...

Lovely skirt! i think like you we should buy things that we can wear many times

kisses!

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Kultur und Stil said...

a wonderful outfit!

xxx Anita

Angie J. said...

great outfit! and great view on purchasing things. I should definitely adhere to that.

x
Angie
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Lilianajcardoso said...

The skirt is beautiful and I also love shoes! :)

Anonymous said...

Love the skirt, and the clutch!
Really professional yet fashionable look for the office! Pretty! :)

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VALERIE WANG said...

i love your top a lot!!!!!!gorgeous look!!<3


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xx

Claudia Kitten said...

Love the skirt!
Claudia xxx
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BERTHA NATASHA said...

loving your skirt.. so feminine and chic!

Sincerely,

BERTHA NATASHA

CherishKirsten said...

Love this outfit. So beautiful ;)

Unknown said...

I love the skirt .. Zara shoes combine well.)
looks amazing

Inês de Castro said...

I love this outfit, the colors are perfect. I love the peplum skirt and the clutch :)

lipoooo said...

nice colors!


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one girl, one blog said...

Love your clutch!

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el_martina said...

very pretty look and I love your shoes!

Laurie said...

love your shoes!!!

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Evi said...

Love your style!!! Pretty skirt! :)

Evi xoxo

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House of Avandan said...

Love the peplum skirt, so pretty.

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Anonymous said...

that skirt is stunning! and your bag is really great

Dandy-Doll said...

What a cute amazing darling skirt :)
You are beautiful.

xxx

Mom Fashion World said...

Nice outfit, darling!



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jennyae said...

i def know what you mean by the corporate setting... sigh sometimes it hard to ever go back to lots of color after seeing professionalism in each space. i love your outfit though. perfect for the office and anywhere else, esp for lunch

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Unknown said...

This outfit is so darling and chic, I love it.

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Frannie Pantz said...

Oh Jamie you are so gorgeous and I am forever jealous of your hair! This peplum pencil skirt is just fantastic and right on trend. I totally agree about purchases. Blogging has really helped me decipher what is a "I'll wear this all the time" purchase vs. a "I would like to wear this once or at some point or I just want to have it in my closet" purchase. Gorgeous as usual!

Audrey Leighton said...

LOVE this on you! So cute...love it all, don't even know where to begin!
xx
Be Frassy

Audrey Renee said...

love the clutch and skirt

love always xoxo

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Katherine said...

you look awesome in peplum - and this would be perfect to wear to work.i love it paired with this top, especially. i always have trouble buying things if i couldn't wear them to work because i go to work 5 days a week - as you probably do - and buying a dress that isn't work appropriate often seems like a waste

two birds said...

well you've done a perfect job! you look amazing!

Hannah said...

Adorable! I've been obsessed with those zara shoes for so long!

Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

Liv and Isabelle said...

Love this look! I really like the print on the shirt and the skirt is perfect.I try to shop carefully, too, but sometimes I end up with things I never wear. How do you do it so well? :)
xoxo,
Liv and Isabelle -- Blues and Shoes

Fiorenza said...

sooo chic! why don't we follow each other??

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kisskiss from italy
Fiore

Marina Rose said...

great skirt,great shoes,great clutch!!!!
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Unknown said...

love the outfit! you look great :)

Hayley xx
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Unknown said...

Amazing! :)

Anonymous said...

Totally agree with you as I also work in the corporate world. I love the skirt. It's practical yet "in" at the same time. I am a really big believer in updating basics!

kiss me quick said...

wow, this photos look so pretty and inspiring ^^

just lovely!



xxx
kissmequick

Fashion is for idiots [like us] said...

Beautiful skirt...
Lovely silhuette! x

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Georgi said...

absolutely gorgeous clutch, I need to invest!

x

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Zane said...

classy

Flashes of Style said...

Loveee the peplum!

Unknown said...

Love love LOVE the peplum skirt you are rocking! I def want to try this trend out! you make it look so chic!

love from San Francisco,
Britt+Whit

Anaivilo said...

Goodness that skirt i so brilliant! I love how it looks on you, the peplum is great! :D

molly said...

I love the studded clutch! That skirt is so chic! Awesome post
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Dana said...

Obsessed with the skirt! Looks great on you!

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Heather said...

I just love that skirt -you look so beautiful (and tiny!)

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seszen said...

it's not a skirt, it's a super skirt :)

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Tanvi said...

Super cute clutch! Also love your clutch!!

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TaraMixandMatch said...

How I wish I could pull off a skirt like this...love it on you!

tania@theclassicteeblog.com said...

The skirt is gorgeous! xx

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Chunky Cat said...

you look gorgeous, love the heels and bag! :)

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sarahthestylescout said...

the peplum skirt is amazing!

EXECUTION STYLE said...

That skirt is beautiful!

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

you look AMAZING in the peplum! Love how feminine and chic this look is! xo
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Fashion Addict said...

I love the pattern of this top and the skirt is so cute!

JanandJill.com said...

You look gorgeous. I love the Peplum and especially those heels. I totally went and bought them from Zara after seeing them on you :)

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Styleclouds said...

You look lovely and I am obsessed with your skirt! I have to add some peplum to my closet! Love it! xo, Christina

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vigilant lense said...

awesome clutch!


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Alela Sirah said...

Very Dainty! Love!
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Unknown said...

What a very poise and pretty outfit! Those court heels are stunning Lubna
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patty and lo said...

Peplum for the office is such a great idea...love it!

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megcasson said...

gosh, you look so beautiful! i love this outfit!

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Erlia Pang said...

Wow! Peplum skirt is awesome on you. Love it, dear :)

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Unknown said...

Nice photos!

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Rachel said...

i am loving peplum skirts/dresses right now. This skirt looks amazing on you! + gorgeous shoes! xo

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ylenia said...

You're really beautiful and look so sweet in these pics, I like your outfit =)
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KS said...

love shoes !!!

LV said...

That peplum skirt is amazing! I love it!

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michelle_ said...

i love ur zara pumps !!

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Lucy Kennedy said...

You're so pretty!
I love that skirt so much!
xx

Anonymous said...

Lovely blog you have here :)

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FashionFlirt said...

Love this outfit, looks so chic! :)

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Unknown said...

another fab outfit!

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Shels415 said...

I have the same problem..*sigh* Didn't know you worked in corporate too! Anyway I am loving your skirt and clutch! I found similar clutch while thrifting in L.A. which I will post in blog soon! Have a great weekend!

XOXO
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Charlene Gondo said...

that zara studded clutch!! WANT.

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Marti said...

Wow, gorgeous skirt!! <3

xoxo
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Marti said...

Wow, gorgeous skirt!! <3

xoxo
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Nicole said...

peplum is very romantic, i agree.
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Views by Laura said...

You look so fab! And the clutch ....love it!! It's perfect!!

Rachella - flourishingfit.com said...

gorgeous look dear, the skirt is fabulous x

Anonymous said...

You are absolutely stunning, dear! Loving this skirt. There's a new post up on my blog, so feel free to stop by!
xoxo, Veena

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RA said...

you always look so stunning, wow<3

Monja said...

you look stunning! great blog, im following :)
xo

Agnes W said...

I hear ya! I'm stuck in the corporate world too and find it a constant struggle to wear appropriate enough clothese that I don't loose my identity! Good job on the outfit!

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Leonor said...

lovely!

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thewildcherry said...

You look perfect!!

xx,
Anna

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Unknown said...

I really love this Skirt!!


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Bella said...

Very feminine, love it!
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FASHIONCONTAINER said...

Love this look. I have the same shoes :)

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Anita said...

Beautiful outfit! And I love your clutch!
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Swapnil said...

Zara come out with such good stuff, love the whole combos!

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Shes Dressing Up said...

Beautiful outfit, I really love the skirt! <3

Clara Turbay said...

Great and different ideas!

Unique Monique said...

love you shoes!!!

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my mini bag said...

I love your outfit. the shoes and the skirt are gorgeous.

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Unknown said...

omg u look wonderful!!

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The Golden Girls said...

this look is amazing... and that skirt, WOW! xx,
The Golden Girls

Unknown said...

Acabo de descubrir tu blog y me ha encantado! Tienes mucho estilo.
te sigo desde ya!
Eso clutch es espectacular! Yo también lo tengo.
Pásate por mi blog.
Un beso.

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Jennifer said...

Very cute outfit! Love you sunglasses and your hair looks so beautiful!

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bloo90fashion said...

Totally loving your look! ;-)

X
bloo.

Tamara Suprobo Putri said...

Loveee your peplum skirt!

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Fashion Gossip said...

You look amazing!! Love your heels :)
K.

Unknown said...

You look absolutely gorgeous!!! love your style so much! Following you on Bloglovin and GFC:)

Kisses, Lucy:)

Chantele Cross-Jones said...

Wow very chic outfit! Love the peplum skirt!
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Juli Photo Diary said...

divina!!!

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Victoria said...

Such a lovely outfit! The clutch is stunning.

Kelly Malka said...

cute peplum skirt!

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Unknown said...

Cute outfit, absolutely love the peplum skirt!

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Girl Lilikoi said...

Love that clutch Jamie! Hmmm peplum skirt, I'm still looking for the perfect one. I really love your blog. Is a nice read durin weekdays when I'm slump with work.

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Klaudia B. said...

I love your blog!

kisses,
Klaudia B.

Unknown said...

Hi Jamie,

Thanks love! You styled them so adorably with the lace contrast top. They go so well together!

And loving this whole look too... from the top and skirt to the bag! :)

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Maria- CityLaundry said...

that skirt is perfect! you pull it of so well my dear!
xx

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C* said...

Loved your peplum skirt :)

Emily said...

So classy! Love it!

xx
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Lacee Swan said...

adorable peplum skirt!! love it!

Carla said...

you look really pretty Jamie. I love the silhouette of this dress and it fits you so well!

Constance said...

You look soooo classy and elegant!
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Anonymous said...

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! AHHH
OXOX

Ieva Kurash said...

I love this your skirt!!! Amazing.

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Cammie Callisto said...

loving the peplum skirt

Unknown said...

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mirel said...

clutch! <3

The Style Storm said...

Love the Zara clutch!

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Mlncrd said...

Wow, I love this skirt (dress?) !

Love,
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