The Frock Doc

Variation on a theme for today; keeping it foolproof for my second of three in a row 26 hr shifts - I'm suspecting some of my union rights aren't fully being respected here ;)

Thanks to lovely K for the most fabulous necklace via Style Exchange!!! Doesn't it remind you of moons? :)

And back to fall boots for now: it is snowing and chilly today.

Good luck and stay out of the ER! ;)

• Earrings: ... I forget :(
• Necklace: Kate Spade
• Cardigan: Ricki's
• Top: Smart Set
• Belt: Vintage Burberry
• Skirt: Bea & Dot - ModCloth
• Watch: Fossil
• Boots: Vintage Born

And not Jon Snow either. Boo.

Back to colder temperatures, so the boots and the tights make a "guest" appearance at this time of the year!

I found some Jeffery Campbell short boots on clearance. They aren't really my usual "pretty" vibe but I think I like how they toughen up an outfit!

And although this purple dress is a "longer length" it rides up with the belt. Gahhhhh!!! Not that short, it's winter okay, but it was knee length when I bought it! Maybe belt less in the summer?

Anywhoo, off to work another 26 hours! Whoo....!!!

• Cardigan: Reitmans
• Dress: Ricki's
• Necklace: Yellow Owl Studios
• Belt: Anthropologie
• Boots: Jeffery Campbell
• Earrings: Forever21

Off to run some errands and get some groceries before I work on Sunday!

Thought this was a cheery outfit with a dotty trench for fun :) It's not nice enough for sandals today, though :(

• Trench: Ricki's
• T-Shirt: Anthropologie
• Jeans: Zara
• Purse: Kate Spade
• Necklace: J Crew Outlet
• Pumps: Le Chateau

I had forgotten why this was shoved into the purgatory zone!

The lining is too small and is constricting around the legs. Good thing I don't have to so any running (hopefully) today.

Could this be a DIY project to fix up? What do you ladies think of this dress as a blouse or a tunic?

• Earrings: Forever21
• Dress, Necklace: Anthropologie
• Pumps: Le Chateau

I was hoping that someone would be able to chime in to share their experiences with quality at Boden?

I love their designs and omg, dresses with sleeves that are long enough for work - totally qualities I'd spend a little bit more on, especially if I don't have to import from the UK.

I noticed a lot of their dresses are made with RAYON and my experience with rayon is $10 t-shirts from high school that pilled when you so much as sneezed on them. Is there some type of high end rayon that wears beautifully that I don't know about? :)

Also, in terms of Boden Preview items, how do I know the sizes of them? The regular store has measurements of the garment itself so I know how it will fit, but this seems to be absent for the new fall items? Do you know where I can find this info?

ETA - The Angie Influence: I bit and ordered a bunch of sale and clearance items from their fall line last year (because I don't like buying things that are regular price, ever... unless it's that dress in #1, because I want it!), and we'll see how they work out! :) Canucks have to order from the UK, so if I get nailed with a huge duty, I'll be out of the Boden game, but there's so many pretty things I love! 

For your preview pleasure... My four clearance selections (pictures 2 to 5); with details of #2/3 (pictures 6 to 8) and details of #5 (pictures 9 to 12)! Can't wait to post a K/R!

There's a new aggressive advertisement campaign in my city from a store that sells upscale ladies clothing that tells you on the radio that YOU CAN advance in your career and don't let people think that you have no ambition by what you wear!!!

They sell some name brands that I do recognize, but they have a very modern-chic-tailored approach to their clothing, and they are offering $2000 shopping credit for graduates that you pay back in increments.

I thought it'd be nuts for anyone to go into debt by buying clothes to "hope" to do better for themselves. I am not really sure what career types that they are appealing to, but I think under Angie's expert tutelage I've never been tempted to shop at price points that are beyond my means and I don't think my career has suffered because of it.

My staff mentor told me that I should consider shopping at a place like this because I could afford to do so. I guess I can, but I don't like that aesthetic. I like my fit and flare and that whole store is probably about as anti-fit-and-flare as anything. But they do have $800 rain jackets.

I have only received (ever) positive feedback about what I wear to work - except this suggestion from a male mentor to go to buy aspirational clothing. Should I interpret this as - "You can afford expensive, professional clothes now" or that I should wear $800 rain jackets and go on $2000 shopping sprees to communicate to my higher-ups that I am "serious" about my job? (Haha, slightly tongue in cheek here, I'd never financially compromise myself to buy clothes)

BONUS PICTURE OF A PUG. Because they are awesome.

It's another warm day here, but not quite the 21 we got to yesterday (definitely sandals weather!) - although I can't turn my nose up at a 17 either!

It's nice to be able to wear some cotton-y summer stuff again!

I always struggle with bold stripes, but I think the checks soften the look :)

• Earrings: Etsy
• Dress: eShakti
• Pumps: Le Chateau