Holiday Work Outfit (first time at high tea)

H&M x Unicef blouse, thrifted & altered skirt, AA sheer dot tights (thanks to Elle)

J.Crew Lady Day Coat (old), 0P in "Cobblestone" (2011 version is called "Warm Gray")

Ann Taylor Perfect Patent Pumps, sz 5 (now 50% off w/ WINTER50), Chanel small flap

right here's some other instance of an low priced business casual outfit. in case you're starting out fresh, make sure to first upload a few quality pumps in your lineup that may be worn time and again with bargain finds from H&M, thrift stores, and so on. My trusty pumps here were scored for $65 (you could get 50% off proper now the use of WINTER50), shirt become $10, and skirt changed into thrifted for $four plus $25 for dry cleaning and alterations.

This month, my expensive pal Carolyn brought me to one of her favorite traditions - afternoon tea. After a few of my buddies studied overseas in London, they came returned captivated with having afternoon or "high" tea each weekend. The costs charged with the aid of local lodges right here are a piece extravagant for the quantity of nourishment you get hold of, so we are reserving the experience for the vacations : )

We went to the Taj Boston and had the "Taj Royal" - a variety of savory mini sandwiches plus a tray of candies. below: Prosciutto olive & cheese, egg salad, cucumber & cream cheese, smoked salmon & caviar, and lobster puffs. The sammys seem quite clean to whip up for a house celebration as well.

Carolyn "toasting" in her pretty blouse (Kardashian sisters for Sears...surprisingly nice, no?):

I wore the same H&M blouse to tea but with jeans and booties. Here are more shots of the work ensemble:

i'm behind on critiques and will probable publish again this week, however for readers who're "signing off" and going domestic: I wish you a secure and glad vacations, and i sit up for changing extra pointers and true finds with every of you within the coming yr!

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