Tuesday, August 2, 2011

How To: Beat the Heat



I can't believe it's already August!  I love accessories and layers as much as the next fashion blogger, but sometimes the best thing to wear to the office this time of year is a simple skirt and blouse.  You can still look incredibly chic, professional, and put together without too much effort (perfect for early Monday mornings!).

It has been SO HOT and HUMID here that I wanted to put together an outfit that was light and cool.  I picked up this skirt, which was already on sale, for an additional 50% off at Ann Taylor this weekend (because I reeeeally needed another pencil skirt).  I just love how the pattern allows for so many different options for styling - for this HOT day I chose this breezy Zara top to go with it.  I added a few minimal accessories to complete the look- but left the belts, scarves, cardigans, and summer weight jackets at home for the day.  Cool, comfortable, confident.....this outfit will definitely be a PS&L staple! :)








Zara blouse and heels, Ann Taylor skirt, F21 bracelet and earrings, AT Loft necklace, Michael Kors watch, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Coach sunglasses

17 comments:

  1. You look very elegant and chic! And yes, I agree that sometimes it's really hard to come up with outfits when the heat is unbearable... But you seem to be doing it just fine ;)

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

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  3. that outfit definitely looks light and cool! you did a great job with that. Something I totally need to work on....I'm always wearing layers but it is NOT practical at all!
    I love your outfit! :)

    Notes She Wrote

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  4. You can never have too many pencil skirts - especially in sweet prints like animal. I need this! What a great AT score! Like you, it's been so hot and humid lately that while I'd love to dress it up a little more, I just want to wear something simple. Not ready for fall yet though. Just not ready!

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  5. I was watching for that skirt to go on sale and of course when I went back it was gone in my size... Love it on you as well as the simple top! This is perfect for a hot and humid day...like today in Chicago. UGH...

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  6. i love this skirt with this top! looks so chic!

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  7. I LOVE this outfit! That skirt is awesome but the deal makes it even better! Totally agree, when it is hot simple is best.

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  8. I'm not choosing skirts with a patterns, because I'm afraid that there will be few choices to make some combo with them from my wardobe, but I have to admit your skirt look wonderful and complete look is so chic!

    xoxo Ra

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  9. Dressing for extreme heat and still looking presntable is so hard, but you did a great job!

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  10. Very classy and that is my favorite type of style!

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  11. You always look so sophisticated! I absolutely love this look...you're accessories are absolutely perfect, and I Love your lip colour!!

    Natasha ~ Required2BeInspired

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  12. Love how classic and cool this whole outfit is! I'm especially loving the pseudo-animal print skirt. Adorable. - Katy

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  13. wearing white you will definitely beat the heat! love it. xx opinionslave
    / twitter: @opinionslave

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  14. love your shoes! such a sophisticated look!

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  15. What a great, light outfit. And you'd never know it was humid- your hair is perfect!
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  16. Cool, comfortable & confident alright :) I'm loving this outfit (especially with the statement red lips!) This is such a work inspiration outfit for me and am consequently in the market now for a similar skirt! Looking great in the hotter weather :)

    Anna xo

    http://www.lifesshinyprettythings.blogspot.com/

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