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Polka Dots at Work

November 29, 2012

Some days I just want to match because honestly, it is just easy, right?  Well to make my gray dress and booties a bit more exciting, I added some navy polka dot tights and my mother’s polka dot earrings.  Sometimes I forget that earrings can add such a great touch to an outfit and after remembering to wear one of my more unique pairs with this outfit, I’m kicking myself in the butt for the days I forget to put earrings in at all. That my friends is life. It happens!

Happy Friday Eve!

Dress, H&M (similar here) :: Bow Belt, Primark (similar here) :: Polka Dot Tights, F21 (similar here) :: Polka Dot Earrings, Vintage :: Bracelet, Vintage

 

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  1. Ani says

    November 29, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Rachel, I do agree what tights and earrings can make a difference. The tights and thoe polka dotted earrings add that playful touch to your look. When I forget to put earrings on at work I feel so incomplete and nervous :-). You just look so pretty also love you booties 🙂

    http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de

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  2. Rachel says

    November 29, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Cute! I have a similar dress from Forever21 that’s orange- I just really like the fit of it. Also, I love your new blog banner/header!

    Life Unsweetened

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  3. Olivia says

    November 29, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    I love this outfit! It is still conservative enough for work, but those polka dotted tights make it so fun!

    xo Olivia
    This Looks Good On You

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  4. Sharon says

    November 29, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Your polka dot tights are soo cute and really make the outfit fun! I’ve been wanting a pair.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  5. Kelly says

    November 29, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    So pretty, I love your tights!

    xx
    Kelly
    <a href="”>Sparkles and Shoes

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  6. Amy says

    November 29, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    So cute…Love the tights. I am hoping a similar pair is under my Christmas tree! And those earrings are amazing! xoxxo

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  7. Briseidy says

    November 29, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    too cute! love the outfit!
    thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂

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  8. two birds says

    November 29, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    i love it. that dress looks so great on you, and i love it with all of the dots! sometimes i forget earrings, too and i always feel a little naked!

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  9. TerrysTwoCents says

    November 29, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    LOVE it! Polka dots are super cute!

    xo,
    Terry

    

terrys-two-cents.blogspot.com

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  10. Hannah @ The Braided Bandit says

    November 29, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    LOVE the polka dot tights! Mine are my favorite pair but they are unfortunately too hole-y to be acceptable in public anymore haha! Have a great day!

    xo Hannah
    thebraidedbandit.blogspot.com
    thebraidedbandit.etsy.com

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  11. Stephanie says

    November 29, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    So cute! Love the polka dot tights!!

    -Stephanie
    @LaminLouboutins.blogspo
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  12. molly @ still being molly says

    November 29, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    loving the new look, rachel! and i’m LOVING that dress!! so gorgeous!!

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  13. Diana Marks says

    November 29, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Love your cute dress and your lovely polka dot tights! Great look!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

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  14. Samantha says

    November 29, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    So cute Rachel! Yes, I do the same and get stuck in a rut wearing the same outfits to work so it’s easy to match! What a fab idea!

    xo, sam
    **Style of Sam**

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  15. Rachel says

    November 29, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Love this! I almost bought some polka dotted tights today, love yours!

    Xo, Rachel

    Glitzy Blues

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  16. Heiress says

    November 30, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    You made the color grey look so pretty too!!! WOW!

    Much Love
    Heiress
    The Heiress Blog

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  17. Always Maylee says

    November 30, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    You look beautiful in this dress and I am just in love with those polka dot tights!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  18. ashleigh says

    November 30, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Ah, cold weather. I still can’t get my photos right when taken inside. I love the fun that the tights and earrings add to your otherwise conservative dress! Chic and cute! I wish I worked in an office where we could step up the game wardrobe wise. I try, but I look goofy in heels and a dress with my coworkers in jeans and a tee. Sigh. KY.

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  19. pepa says

    December 1, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Awesome look! <3

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  20. Marie McGrath says

    December 1, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    I’m loving how you wore these polka dot tights, you look fantastic!

    http://www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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  21. haley says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    those black and white polka dot tights are super flattering on you<3

    Best,
    Colour Me Classic

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  22. Tasia of Ruffles & Sequins says

    December 3, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Such a cute dress Rachel! I really love the detailing at the belt. And of course your dotty tights are to die for <3 Oh polka dots, you can do no wrong!

    Tasia

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  23. Alison says

    December 4, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    those are the cutest tights ever! love them with that dress.

    xoxo alison
    http://www.stylingmylife.com

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  24. Breakfast at Cindi's says

    December 6, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Cute outfit ! Love the tights and boots : )

    xo,
    Cindi
    Breakfast at Cindi’s

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