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July 2018

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A Week of Corporate Job Outfits

July 31, 2018

Hey hey hey cuties, happy Tuesday!  Welcome back to another summer post on the Allison in Wonderland blog.  I started my first corporate marketing job about six months ago so I thought it would be fun to share some of my go-to outfits for those of you who are starting your first corporate job soon!  Let’s get started.

The first outfit I have to share is perfect for a Monday!  Mondays in my office are always hectic so it’s nice to start the week off strong with a fun look.  I’m wearing a white, light-weight tee from Madewell (click here) with a powder blue midi skirt from H&M.  My white sandal heels are from Old Navy (click here) and are absolutely perfect for the summer!

The next outfit is a black, patterned Target jumpsuit that I like to wear pretty often because it’s comfortable and keeps you cool while still being professional.  I paired it with some of my favorite nude heels from Kohl’s (click here) and the look is complete!  I think jumpsuits are so fun to wear, especially in the summertime!

My next outfit is a good one for the middle of the week because it’s still dressy but with a little bit of a fun, casual twist.  My black and white striped, strapless jumpsuit is from Urban Outfitters and is so light and airy for the hot weather months!  Since it’s strapless, I paired it with a light-wash jean jacket from American Eagle (click here) and a cute pair of black heels from Kohl’s.  This outfit is one of my favorites no matter the season!

My Thursday outfit idea is a classic in my book.  I’ve worn outfits like this ever since I was an intern in college because it’s so easy to throw together a skirt and a button down shirt!  Both my giraffe-printed, button down tank and blue, button down skirt are from Express.  Express has easily become one of my favorite places to shop for work-appropriate clothing!

Finally, my Friday outfit!  Luckily, the office I work in isn’t super strict with how the employees dress but some businesses will only allow you to wear jeans on Fridays.  Whenever I do wear jeans, I always pair it with a button down shirt or a blazer.  This week, I chose a light pink blazer!  This one in particular is from Kohl’s (click here), but I’ve found it fairly easy to find well-made, cute blazers at a lot of different stores.  I paired it with a v-neck white tee and my favorite pair of jeans from American Eagle (click here)!

That’s all for my week’s worth of corporate job outfit ideas!  I hope you enjoyed seeing some of the pieces I wear to work.  Which outfit was your favorite?  Let me know in the comments below.  See ya next week!

Healthy Living

Being Content

July 24, 2018

Hello babes and happy Tuesday!  After spending the last month on a little blogging break, I’m so excited to be back in action, sharing some fun content with you all!  Before we get back to my usual posts though, I wanted to share about a topic that’s been on my mind lately… being content.  Keep reading to hear what I’ve been thinking about and to see if you can relate!

A few weeks ago, a family member asked me what was next in my life.  For the first time ever, I really didn’t know how to answer.  In my day-to-day routine, I have a lot going on.  I’m still settling into my new job, I’m constantly on the go, and I’m just busy in general being a 21 year old!  But as far as important life events, I’m at a loss.  Ever since I was little, I was always focused on the future, what was coming next for me.  Whether it was high school graduation, going off to college, summer internships, traveling, college graduation – it was always something big and exciting.  And now that I’ve moved out on my own and begun my career, my life is much more stable.  And while I was really looking forward to my schedule quieting down a bit, I’m realizing I wasn’t completely prepared for it.

In life, I believe that we adjust to the circumstances we’re given.  If we’re constantly busy and go-go-go, after a while it will become normal.  If we constantly have nothing to do, it will become normal.  So I think my hectic and exciting life became normal for me.  It became what I expect my life to continue to be but I’m in a new chapter now.  And it’s an exciting one!  It’s just exciting in a much slower, more grown-up way.

I think what I’m trying to say is that being comfortable and being content with the circumstances of your life isn’t a bad thing and it doesn’t mean you aren’t making progress.  Life is constant rotation of emotions and events and you’ll need to adjust to each and every one of them but just because you adjust doesn’t mean your life isn’t as fun and enjoyable as before.  You have the power to make your life just as you want it to be (busy or not) and when you realize that, you’re golden.

Can any of you relate?  I know in talking to some of my friends from school that this is something a lot of people go through after graduating college or moving out on their own.  Life is so, so fun and trying your best to find enjoyment in everything you do makes such a big difference in leading a fulfilled life.  Please leave a comment below if you’ve experienced this or if you have any advice for those who are experiencing it now!  As always, thank you for reading and I’ll see you next Tuesday for another post!