I love creating two outfits out of one, just like in today’s WORK style. Just grab a blouse, or a sweater as seen below, pull it over your favorite dress and suddenly your dress becomes a skirt and a versatile piece in your wardrobe! It’s all about layering. Next, add a belt (styled a couple ways below)…this helps define your waist and creates a professional feel to the style. I started off the day wearing ballet flats, but soon changed into nude heels, as previously styled. My WORK style included very neutral colors, so adding a pop of color by toting along my Cambridge satchel gave the look just what it needed. Any excuse to carry along my satchel! Made from sturdy leather and available in a whole slew of colors, these bags have become a favorite of many fashion bloggers and today’s Designer Spotlight.
Now a little bit of background…The Cambridge Satchel Company is a British company that was founded by Julie Deane in 2008. As a mom trying to save money to send her daughter to private school, she had no design experience, but a vision to recreate the classic, uncomplicated Oxford and Cambridge satchel very popular some years before. So she set out on her mission and after months of traveling, she found a school in Scotland that still required their students to carry satchels. With this piece of information, she tracked down their supplier, visited the factory, pitched her idea and the rest is history! That’s some determination! This year, The Cambridge Satchel Company is set to reach 20 million in sales and expand their collection to clutches.
WORK
Ironing Out the Details:
Dress – TOPSHOP, Similar here and here
Sweater – RALPH LAUREN
Belt – BRIGHTON
Necklace – DAVID YURMAN
Earrings – Gifted diamond studs, Similar
Bracelets – DAVID YURMAN, TIFFANY’S
Watch – MICHELE
Sunglasses – RAYBAN
Flats – KATE SPADE
Bag – CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL COMPANY purchased on MODCLOTH
Pretty ladylike look, lovely pieces! I love the skirt and especially the sweater over it! Great style!!!
kisses
Jelena
glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com
You are so flawless, I almost can’t even handle it. This outfit is the definition of precious and so are you. You have a wonderful blog and even more wonderful style.
xoxo
Morgan
http://thesocialboutique.blogspot.com/
Great look and idea, totally trying that for work tomorrow!
Hi girl. Those nude colors are amazing together with the yellow bag. I really like your blog, it’s so inspiring.
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Sofie from Denmark
Great color on the satchel…way to style it too…the nude colors really help it pop.
Great tips on the layering! About the satchel…when I was a little girl in England…I carried a satchel…no backpack!
Love the outfit, so soft and feminine. The satchel is WOW, love the brillant yellow, it is definitely a Show Stopper!
Love the bag, and the pop of color!
Wow, love so much this outfit, and all the different combinations you did! Your flats are gorgeous!
Kisses
Silvia
http://bornineightytwo.com
What a clever way to mix and match. Love the flats!!!
Tobi
every piece has its own character! love the details and you look great!
FASHION NOTEBOOK
amazing i love a satchel x
I love this bag! I may just have to get it in red. Love the way you styled it, what size is this?
Hi Kristin…thanks for your comment! The size of my satchel is 14″. Please let me know if you have any other questions. xo Grace