Happy Monday, lovelies!
I’m not one for Monday’s as y’all are well aware of but this one in unlike any other Monday. Today, I do not have a full-time job. It’s a happy thing but still a bit sad as well. My company was acquired by a St. Louis-based firm in late March and long story short, my job in Omaha {our former HQ} came to an end. I’ve known June 17 would be my last day for the last 6, and even though I’m being well taken care of after all the transitional things I did, it stings just a bit to leave a place that felt like home to me for nearly 3.5 years. While I’m very glad thrilled to be out of the chaos that has become of everything, I’m already missing some great people. As they say ‘when one door closes, another door opens,’ so I’m reveling in that mentality. Prayers for guidance & clarity are welcomed as I have some awesome opportunities in the works but am feeling a bit torn and unsure! So today isn’t a blah, mundane, typical Monday for me; instead it marks Day 1 of what I’m dubbing ‘funemployment.’ My list of house projects is full, I have new recipes I’m going to attempt and I’m signed up for a bunch of new workout classes at various local gyms–boredom is impossible! 🙂 Plus I got to spend an entire weekend loving on Palmer so my mood is pretty dang good {minus the fact I maybe slept for an hour on Saturday night because I was worried about every noise he made!} this morning!
Business on top, casual on the bottom.
That’s exactly how this look feels to me. It is also the perfect outfit for me to wear on my first day not going into an office. I grabbed this adorable top from Ann Taylor in early Spring but completely forgot about it, so despite it not technically being new it feels that way to me. The eyelet detailing adds some interest while the soft ivory tone keeps it classic. For a morning filled with a latte run, fresh flower shopping, and Homegood + Target browsing, this is ideal. I paired the top with my favorite Rag & Bone shorts from last year and these fun booties for a simple get up. I love that if I get a call back for one of the new roles I’m pursuing, I can easily run home and swap the shorts for pencil pants and the booties for a basic pump and be ready to head out and conquer the Marketing world. Versatile, clean and trendy all in one top make it a great buy! Since this one is no longer available, I found this, this, this and this as viable alternatives that are all equally as cute; and if you’ve always been obsessed with these destroyed boyfriend shorts but are not a fan of the price-point, this pair and this pair are super similar and great quality.
Shop the Look:
Top / Shorts (nearly identical here) / Booties / Crossbody / Lip Color (wearing Amorous)
Like, is this face real life?!!? He’s my favorite!!! <3
Love the top, but loveeeee his chunky monkey cheeks even more! Congrats on the huge life change babe! Hugs, Kait
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Love this outfit, especially the saddle bag! Times of uncertainty can be tough, but amazing things are right around the corner for you-keep faith!
-Lauren
http://www.ivorytowerchic.com
Super cute outfit – I love the top. It sounds like an exciting time for you – can’t wait to see where you end up!
Lauren
http://www.anexplorersheart.com
Wow huge life change! Love this top, definitely perfect for Target/ home goods runs! And omg he is so cute! Love him! Have a good Monday babe! xo
I am completely in love with this entire look. You have paired all my favorite things together! Totally swooning over those denim shorts, I have been searching for the perfect pair.
xx, Lauren {www.rosesandrainboots.com}
Love love love this top!! Completely interchangeable depending on the event ??. Congratulations on the next chapter, whatever it may be. And I mean congratulations, no matter what the future holds, it will be in the right direction. New adventures hold endless possibilities ?
xoxo
Tiffani
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I love this ivory top girl! And with those booties – swoon!
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Cute outfit!!! I hope you enjoy your funemployment!! Best of luck! xo ~Anna http://www.pepperedinstyle.com
I just love his baby blues!! And Palmer ALWAYS loves a visit from Aunt Kiki!! Miss you already!!
I love that top with the shorts and the booties are perfect!!! Thank you for the shorts recommendations, I’ve been searching high and low for the perfect pair! Good luck with the job search and enjoy the free time while you have it! Xoxo
I love this look! I am so into lace and everything neutral! Totally business on top and causal on the top- you could wear this to work or out with friends!
XO Tara
http://brunette-ambitions.com
1. I LOVE that top and 2. I know amazing things are in store for you!! Enjoy the funemployment. Can’t wait to hear about all the fun fitness classes obvi!
Xo
Jess
http://www.fashionablyfitjess.com
great casual look!
Life is just Rosie
Keep your eyes and ears open, when I decided to quit the world of working a regular job it was SCARY but the opportunities I have run in to have been some of the most amazing experiences of my life! I went from bartender to personal training to living in BANGKOK! haha crazy right! Sending lots of clarity your way and good things to come! xo C
Adorable as always! Hope you are loving your funemployment 🙂
SUCH a cute top!! And i love those jean shorts!!
xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog@gmail.com
Good luck with the new opportunity, babe- you are going to be amazing at whatever comes your way next!
Love this look!
xoxo, Jenna
Boston Chic Party
Love love love that top! So chic!
Lauren | alsoknownasmama.com