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Like I’ve been saying, the biggest trends this season is about that pop of color. Be it in your makeup, accessories, or handbags it’s super important to turn a normal every day outfit into something completely fashionable with your selected color choice. Tashina recently wrote a post on an outfit she created using a punch of teal. I also wrote a post on my yellow punch of color - which to my surprise many many people weren’t fond of the color!

Many of times though, have I gotten a bag home (be it designer or otherwise) and thought, “what was I thinking, this totally isn’t practical!” Just because it’s cute, doesn’t mean it’ll work for you. Whether you spend $15 or $500 on a bag, you need to be sure the organization of the bag is suitable to your needs. Do you carry your phone in your bag? Is there a place quickly accessible to it? Are you going to be able to throw it over your shoulder while shopping and have 10 bags in your hands (haha I wish I had 10 shopping bags!)? Don’t waste your money, even if only a few dollars, on something just because it’s pretty to look at. You need to be sure you’ll carry it for a good amount of time and it isn’t just a “must have” because it’s trendy.

What a coincidence that Crystal just recently posted about colorful bags for Spring! But, two great minds think alike, right?

I saw an article in a magazine about the do’s & don’ts of people’s work wardrobes. Now, some things I totally agreed on, others not so much. Keep in mind, many of us have completely different expectations at work. Some people can get away with flip flops at work (JEALOUS!), some people can wear nothing but a sexy outfit to work, and some people are forbidden to wear color (me!).

DOs:

• Follow dress code. If your company finds it unprofessional to wear a spaghetti strap shirt with your boobs hanging out, it’s probably for a reason - the customer base doesn’t appreciate it. There’s a time and a place for everything, just do what you’re told!
• Wear clothes that fit you! Highwaters, no matter where you work, are unflattering. If you’re wearing capris, and they look like high waters, get new capris.
• Dress for style & comfort. Are you working an 8 hour shift? Standing on your feet all day? Bring a change of shoes to wear for the last half of your shift if your heels are unbearable.
• Always be true to yourself. Some places have strict uniforms, instead of dress codes. Sometimes its hard to express yourself through those boundaries so different accessories or hair styles/colors could help reflect who you are trapped under that uniform.
• Keep your clothes clean and looking fresh. If you have to wear all black, like me, faded black isn’t cute. Buy dye to dye your clothes if needed!

Don’ts:

• Sweatpants. Unless you truly won’t be in contact with human beings, keep these at home!
• Shirts that gap between buttons. I don’t wish to see the color of your bra, and either does your client/customer/coworker. Get a bigger shirt or wear one under it.
• Stained and Wrinkled clothing are a NEVER!
• Last night’s makeup. If you had to roll out of bed for the day, like we all have, at least wash your face and redo your makeup & hair!
• Strong Perfume. If I can smell you 10ft away, it’s too much. Too much of a good thing is worse than a bad thing.
• Short shorts/skirts. If I wanted to see ass hanging out, I wouldn’t go to work for the entertainment.
• Dirty/Stinky shoes. If you can smell your feet after 10 minutes of wearing them, it’s time for a new pair!

I’ve been guilty of one or all of the above don’ts. But, the important thing is, I learned my lesson!
What are your personal stipulations and freedoms for work attire?

This season, yellow is a hot color for trend. Walking into work, at Nordstrom, for the past three weeks I’ve seen nothing but yellow, yellow, yellow! Above are some amazing finds from Forever21 & Charlotte Russe that you can incorporate with your everyday clothing. Many of these items look great contrasted against black, denim, and sometimes white pieces.

Whether it be yellow accessories or actual pieces of clothing that you wear, you’re sure to look hot and trendy! Forever 21 & Charlotte Russe are both great ways to add pieces to your wardrobe that maybe you wouldn’t wear but a few times. They’re also great places to find accessories that are trendy and not so classic.

Will you be sporting yellow this spring & summer?