Houndstooth Blazer & Leather Loafers

Lifestyle blogger Bows & Sequins styling work wear: Illesteva sunglasses, Joules houndstooth blazer, Express olive green v-neck tee, Old Navy blue suede skirt, and Dune London leather loafers with a Kate Spade bag.

Happy Monday! It definitely was NOT bare leg weather over the weekend… It was absolutely freezing in Chicago on Friday and Saturday, especially. It was kind of a rude awakening since we’ve had such a warm fall so far… I mean, I was in a cropped top last weekend at my friend’s outdoor birthday party. I think our ‘Indian Summer’ is finally over… It’s feeling like the 40’s are here to stay for a while. But if it happens to be warm where you are, hopefully you can take some inspo from this outfit I wore to a meeting the week before last! If you’re in my same boat with chilly weather, just pair with a chic pair of cropped trousers instead.

If I was in a more corporate work setting, I would have opted for a chic tie-neck blouse and a more polished pair of loafers, but I was just meeting someone for a casual coffee so I kept it kind of lax with a tee and slip-on slides.

Chicago lifestyle blogger Bows & Sequins styling work wear: Illesteva sunglasses, Baublebar navy tassel earrings, Joules houndstooth blazer, Express olive green v-neck tee, and Old Navy blue suede skirt with a Kate Spade bag and a Gucci cuff bracelet via Switch.

How was your Halloween weekend?! I ended up having a much more lowkey weekend than originally planned… No Halloween celebrations for me, however, I could have played the part of a vampire without too much extra work. I woke up with pinkeye this past Thursday, but originally just thought it was allergies, or something with the weather changing so drastically last week. But by Friday evening, I knew something wasn’t right. I had taken my allergy medicine and while they didn’t really feel itchy, they were just slightly red and just felt dry. Since it wasn’t that severe, I still went down to Champaign on Saturday, but was just very cognizant about not touching my face, washing my hands or using hand sanitizer, etc. I woke up Sunday to full-fledged pink eye and went to the doctor right away… Picked up the prescription eye drops after so hopefully it clears up in a day or two!

So let that serve as a little PSA/reminder about germs this time of year… Be extra mindful to always have hand sanitizer with you, wash your hands more often than you think you should, cover your mouth, etc. Let’s all stay healthy this year!

Bows & Sequins wearing Illesteva sunglasses, navy blue Baublebar tassel earrings, and NARS Audacious lipstick in 'Anna'.

I just got these navy tassel earrings and I’m obsessed! You can wear them to work, or simply with a tee and jeans to take your look up a notch. I want them in every color.

Bows & Sequins styling a work wear outfit: Joules houndstooth blazer, Express olive green v-neck tee, Old Navy blue suede skirt, and Dune London leather loafers with a Kate Spade bag.

Get the Look…

Joules Houndstooth Blazer (similar here!)
Express Olive Green V-Neck Tee
Old Navy Blue Suede Skirt (similar here, here, & here!)
Kate Spade Navy Blue Bag (mine is old!)
Dune London Leather Slip-On Loafers (similar here!)
Illesteva Sunglasses
BaubleBar Navy Tassel Earrings
Gucci Cuff Bracelet (via Switch)
NARS Audacious Lipstick in ‘Anna’

Chicago lifestyle blogger Bows & Sequins styling work wear: Joules houndstooth blazer, Express olive green v-neck tee, Old Navy blue suede skirt, and Dune London leather loafers with a Kate Spade bag.

Bows & Sequins wearing a Joules houndstooth blazer, an Express olive green v-neck tee, and an Old Navy blue suede skirt with a Gucci leather cuff via Switch and a Kate Spade navy blue bag.

Fashion and lifestyle blogger Bows & Sequins wearing Illesteva sunglasses, Baublebar navy tassel earrings, Joules houndstooth blazer, Express olive green v-neck tee, and Old Navy blue suede skirt with a Kate Spade bag and a Gucci cuff bracelet via Switch.

Bows & Sequins wearing Illesteva sunglasses, navy blue Baublebar tassel earrings, and NARS Audacious lipstick in 'Anna'.

Fashion and lifestyle blogger Bows & Sequins wearing Illesteva sunglasses, Baublebar navy tassel earrings, Joules houndstooth blazer, Express olive green v-neck tee, and Old Navy blue suede skirt with a Kate Spade bag and a Gucci cuff bracelet via Switch.

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6 Comments

  1. 10.30.17
    Natali said:

    Simple and school girl chic combo! Loving your blazer! 🙂

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  2. 10.30.17
    Helen said:

    I love this outfit! That blazer is such a classic piece and I really like those slip-on slides. And those tassel earrings are pretty amazing! I’m excited that they come in different colors. 😀

    -Helen
    http://www.sweethelengrace.com

  3. 10.30.17

    LOVE this look!

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  4. 10.31.17

    Great outfit as always – love those loafers!!

    Rebecca
    xx
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  5. 11.6.17
    Mariah said:

    I have a similar blazer! I totally need to try styling it this way now. Thanks for the inspiration!

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