3 Summer Outfits for Work

Happy Mond....err Tuesday yall!  I hope everyone had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend.  Dallas was basically under flood warnings most of the weekend so there was no sunshine which means no pool.  I had to giggle when I saw this floating around facebook.

The weather was actually ok with me because I somehow managed to get a sinus infection and spent most of the weekend in bed.  I did however, take a couple of hours to take advantage of the amazing sales that were going on.  More on that later.

I started my weekend by getting some exciting news about work!  I am being moved to a new territory that is much closer to my house.  This territory has the majority of the high profile bars/restaurants in the DFW area so it is a lot more pressure BUT I am so excited for the challenge.  All of that being said, I felt like I needed some new work clothes that were a little less casual than what I had been wearing these last 6 months.  That's where the sales came into play!

Before heading out to the mall I spent a lot of time looking at different "work outfits" on Pinterest.  I am a big believer in taking my personal style and making it work appropriate but for that, you have to have some basic pieces.  Plus keep in mind that it will soon be 100+ degrees in Dallas and I spend a lot of my time walking from one account to another.  No one wants to be a hot sweaty mess when they arrive to a meeting!  I knew I would need outfits that were both weather and work appropriate but that could also transition into nighttime since I will have more events to attend.  I started with 3 looks that I really liked and then branched out from there.  I ended up with 4 blouses, 4 skirts, 2 dresses and 1 pair of wedges.  Mixed and matched with things already in my closet, I should be able to make it through the summer!

Keep in mind I'm not a fashion blogger so excuse these awkward pics.  Big thanks to Gina for this post because I definitely tried to use these tips & tricks!

Look #1

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While the weather is still rainy, I feel like I need a light jacket.  This grey blazer is going to be perfect for any season I think.

Look #2

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I feel like I have a TON of outfit options with this red skirt.  I even bought a super cute leopard top that will work with this!

Look #3

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This might be my favorite outfit of all 3!  My skirt is nowhere near as short as the one in the Pinterest pic btw.  I love that I could also wear this to a fancy brunch and add my big floppy hat!

My favorite part about all of these outfits is that they all included at least 2 items already in my closet.  I am so excited to mix and match this summer and see what I can come up with!

Attitude Adjustment

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It's no secret that having a bad attitude is the quickest way for bad things to happen.  It's the quickest way to get dumped, fired, kicked out, and well, you get the idea.  A good attitude can shape your whole day just as a bad attitude can kill it.

If you really think about it, our attitude whether good or bad, really affects every aspect of our lives.  I know for myself, I don't always like everything about my full time job. Sometimes I don't want to do certain tasks or meet with certain people.  However, I know that if I go into the task or the meeting with a frustrated and negative attitude, it is only going to make the experience that much worse.  If I go into it with a smile on my face (even if I don't whole heartedly mean that smile), 9 times out of 10 the task is a little less daunting.

I recently worked with someone on a project that I absolutely clicked with.  This person was talented, creative, and extremely nice.  To me.  I was very surprised to find out that this individual was known to other people as an attitude problem and sometimes, just a flat out jerk.  I honestly couldn't believe that this amazing person that I enjoyed being around could be such a sore spot for others.  I fought hard for this person's reputation but eventually had to listen to the several other people that were contradicting me and accept the fact that maybe there was an attitude problem.

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I've seen tons of people ruin perfectly good opportunities because they have an attitude towards their boss, coach, captain, or whoever.  I was raised in a house where you listened to your teachers, coaches, directors and you did what they asked.  If you didn't agree with it, you found a positive way to voice your opinion at the appropriate time and you DEFINITELY didn't have a bad attitude. When I got to college and was in the dance department I was shocked to see how many people didn't share this way of thinking.  I saw tons of girls lose their spot in a sorority, in a dance, a relationship, and jobs.

I'm not saying I don't ever have a bad attitude about things.  It's next to impossible not to sometimes. However, now that I'm old and wise, I am trying more and more to go into all of life's situations with at least a positive heart.  Whether it's that early morning workout you don't want to go to, that annoying co-worker who just grinds your gears, or even your significant other that NEVER cleans up after themselves, having a bad attitude towards these situations is a sure-fire way for a negative outcome.  Next time you have to deal with a negative situation, try coming at it with a smile and a positive attitude.  You'd be surprised at how a smile and a word of encouragement can change a situation in the blink of an eye.

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