For today’s casual yet professional look, I wore the latest addition to my closet, these light washed, wide legged, cuffed denim jeans. I’m typically not a fan of cuffed pants since it makes me look shorter but with high heels, it works! My workplace is pretty laid back but I wanted to spruce this look up a little so I layered up my cashmere top with a blue and yellow tweed jacket.
// All pieces from Nordstrom //
XO,
Adrienne
I turned an otherwise simple outfit into something a little different with some faux fur cuffs. I got these back in undergrad as boot cuffs but decided to give them another chance of life as sleeve cuffs. I’m all for shopping my own closet and making the most of what I already own! To break up an otherwise all black outfit, I wore this slate grey A-line skirt.
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XO,
Adrienne
I wore my contrast collar and cuff top too kick off the week; this executive top with an orchid is the same one I’m wearing in my LinkedIn picture! Instead of wearing it with a leather pencil skirt, I paired it with a midnight blue with red wool plaid midi skirt. Since in office days are typically long, I opted for my suede and leather mules for comfort!
// Altuzarra Shirt // Boss Skirt // Tiffany & Co Sunglasses // Saks Fifth Avenue Mules //
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XO,
Adrienne
A black power suit is always a good idea when you have nothing to wear. I love this A.L.C. blazer since it cinches my waist and has gold buttons that line the front of this piece and along the sleeves. It adds a little more depth and character to an otherwise muted look. Since I wanted the focus to remain on my blazer, I kept everything else simple!
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// A.L.C. Black Blazer with Gold Buttons // Theory Pants // Tiffany Sunglasses //
XO,
Adrienne
All you need is a good blazer. This navy blue gingham blazer is the perfect addition to my work wear wardrobe as it is to my casual outfit rotation. For this look, I paired it with a silk shell top, high waisted pleated shorts and backless loafers.
We spent most of the day around Liberty Public Market and I must say... it's always crowded whenever we decide to make a trip here. We walked around, grabbed some empanadas, and even though there was a wait, we finally ate brunch at Cocina 35. Afterwards, we ventured off to The Salk Institute to catch the sunset.
// Vince Silk Shell Top // Louis Vuitton Twist MM // Joie Backless Loafers // Chanel Sunglasses //
XO,
Adrienne
Hi everyone! I recently ventured back to Orange County and it was a rather windy day! I typically wear lighter clothing but I'm glad I bundled up! I wore this cableknit cropped turtleneck sweater with a bow from Toccin and I paired this blue number with my brown crochet pencil skirt from Tory Burch; I love the added 3D floral detailing that encompasses the entirety of the skirt. I kept my accessories minimal with my amaranth small Lady Dior bag and nude heels. Have a wonderful weekend!
// Small ABC Lady Dior Amaranth // Tory Burch Crochet Pencil Skirt // Toccin Cropped Turtleneck Sweater // Chanel Sunnies // Nine West Heels //
XO,
Adrienne
A fun way to spice up your work wardrobe? Add color and patterns, prints and/or shapes! This dress from Victoria Beckham for Target fulfills that need. It has a fun scallop design around the neckline, arms and top portion, a dropped waist line AND it's in pink and black! I occasionally wear this to the office on warmer days though I do switch out the accessories. For the weekend, I paired this dress with two strap heeled sandals and my patent floral technology bag from Ted Baker that doubles as a clutch.
Nothing like a good silk tie ascot scarf! Small scarves are the perfect accessory to any outfit - around your neck like a scarf, around your wrist like a bangle, on your head like a headscarf or on your bag. Although I love wearing a good small scarf around my neck, I often find myself looking like a stewardess. But this time, I was determined to make it work. I believe this dainty black and white polka dot scarf worked elegantly with my navy blue and white striped tee.
I found my white cigarette pants in the back of my closet and thought they were a perfect match for my stripes and polka dot combination. I felt like a French girl when I wore this outfit! Between the ease and comfort of this look along with basic colors, don't you think this makes a great on the go look? To give my petite frame some height, I wore my suede chain pointed heels and teased my hair. Until next time!
I wore a good deal of skorts as a kid and it just made sense. The ability to pull off that feminine look while preventing any indecent exposure as you're running around. Two birds with one stone, right? Well, as an adult woman in the corporate science world, skorts, unfortunately, do not comply with dress codes. I never thought I would be able to wear a similar rendition to the work place until I saw these pants. It's basically a longer version of a skort! A midi skirt + long pants = the PROFESSIONAL SKORT! I'm not sure what this is called but skirt pants just doesn't seem correct... Maybe it is that simple? 🤷
I wore this exact outfit to my first APPE pharmaceutical industry elective rotation at Allergan back in June 2019; I cannot believe it has already been over a year! Anyways, when I do go back into the office, I will begin posting more professional workwear content. The pandemic cannot end fast enough! I'm so glad there are two vaccines under EUA! Here's to hoping we can achieve a new kind of normal in the very near future!
Had this been any other year, this purple ensemble would have made it's way into my work wardrobe. However, 2020 is sure going to be one for the books. Even though the entire country has been in a back and forth tug of war of opening and closing, I honestly feel that I've been presented with many great opportunities for professional growth. For those of you who are following me on Instagram, you already know that I was hired on as a Clinical Scientist through an entirely virtual process. It feels strange that I have yet to meet my team in person. Online interviews, whether it's through WebEx, Skype, Zoom or Google Hangouts, has been a peculiar process. I'll expand in another post however, this new work from home lifestyle has given me more time to think about the direction of my blog. Since I'm spending so much more time at home, I will be incorporating more life and interior design snippets in my posts.
Anyways, I paired this lovely Leifsdottir Swan Pleated Mini Skirt with a purple Sleeveless Ruffled Top that has made an appearance on my blog in the past! It's all about working old pieces to make them look like new, right? I thought these two pieces paired nicely with each other and to add a pop of color, I wore my Red and Hot Pink Suede Ivanka Trump sandals. Until next time!
I will dedicate another post where I speak about my experience on the frontline both in the hospital and community setting so be on the lookout. To all my readers, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. Please follow guidelines and we'll get through this together. These pictures were taken ages ago when I still lived in Orange County... until next time!
I wore this outfit to the mall with my mother and that calls for comfortable shoes (we typically spend hours in stores). Therefore, I broke into my new gold heeled flat D'Orsays from Sam Edelman. It's the cutest pair of low block heels I own! I finished off my look with a tote from Reed Krakoff. This outfit also works well for the office and business meetings. I couldn't find these exact items so I linked similar pieces below. Oh, this outfit was taken a VERY long time ago in Newport Beach, California pre-COVID-19. Stay safe and stay home - until next time 💖
I have exactly one week left of school for the rest of my life! Grad school/pharmacy school is reaching it's end way too fast. I can vividly recall walking onto campus for the first time... I was wearing a pant suit for interviews and running on adrenaline since I was up at 5AM (cue nostalgia and moody music). 3 years later, I'm wrapping up the last leg of my didactic curriculum and transitioning to my clinical clerkship otherwise known as rotations. Although I'm ready for a new adventure in life, I'm going to miss being in the classroom. The confines of school was an appropriate place to make mistakes without any detrimental consequences. Now it's time to hone in all the skills and knowledge I acquired from UCSD and apply it to rotations/reality. I'm hoping I will have more time to post during my 4th year - both fashion and pharmacy.
Onwards to this post, one of the most versatile pieces I own is this sleeveless lace top from Banana! If you peruse the Banana Republic website, you'll notice that many items are not available for petites 😢. I got an X-Small for this top and it's a tad bit long but nothing a simple alteration can't fix! I decided to stick with a classic black and white color scheme for this outfit. However, I couldn't resist the urge to add a splash of color! This is a great outfit for a casual day out or even school! This exact trimmed sleeveless top is sold out but I linked an alternative Banana Republic top at the bottom!
Happy New Year, everyone!
Just when I thought the weather in California was beginning to cool down, it becomes toasty, AGAIN! It's predicted that it will be 90 degrees Fahrenheit tomorrow but at least I can find refuge indoors! Anyways, this post was taken at the Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana. It was surprisingly empty and serene AND no one bothered us while we were taking pictures - that's a first!
I found this amazing vineyard in a business complex which, I'm assuming, specializes in the production of wine! I will definitely return to this location for more outfit posts! My mom took a lot of pictures but I looked frazzled in the majority of them- probably because it was scorching in the mid-afternoon! These pictures were taken in 2012 and I am reposting them on my blog!
I immediately fell in love with this dress and I had to have it! However, I must say that it is IMPOSSIBLE to drive in. Unless you have someone else driving you around, I suggest you do something else to it... which is exactly what I did. The last picture demonstrates what the unaltered dress looks like. The sleeves are pretty long and I have this constant fear that if I sit down without scrunching the dress up, it will RIP. So to make driving and maneuvering around easier, I decided to use the two sleeves to form a bow that sits at the waist. Creative, huh? Until next time!