Psst! Denim Is Always Trending, Wear It Year-Round...To Work, Too!

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Trend Alert! I know, you probably packed away your short cut-offs due to the crisp winter air settling in. However, you do have all season long to rock the denim trend, specifically, the denim-on-denim trend. So, the trick to wearing the trendy denim-on-denim is to simply mix your washes and weights — the inevitable mash-up style. And yes, while wearing denim to work is typically a 'no no' (excluding casual Fridays), at some companies you might get away with wearing, perhaps, darker denim pieces. But make sure your choices are professional and clean (a step up from casual). 

Below are business environment-approved denim pieces, according to nikki! :)

Denim Blazer; Ruffle Hem Denim Blazer; Dark Denim Skinny Jeans; Dark Navy Wool-Blend Pencil Skirt

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The "Good" Citizen :) 'Tis The Season To Donate Used/Not-So-Used Goods

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Life & Style Notes! I spent a chunk of time yesterday reorganizing my closet and parting ways with things that I haven't worn, or used in forever. If I haven't touched something in my closet in the last 3 years (excluding vintage), I will most likely sever ties. For example, I've been holding on to a red Baby Phat clutch for several years -- need I say more? That said, I never throw things away as someone else could possibly use them.

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Dress For Success Charity Drive

Donating to charity is one of my civic duties... organizations like Dress for Success will accept clothing donations at affiliate locations around the world, specifically business attire and accessories for disadvantage women who aspire to thrive in the business world. Moreover, earlier this year, Elle published a fab list of places to donate clothing, and I encourage you all to take a look! Honestly, I never understood why/how people could trash perfectly good clothes. C'mon. Really? Simply box them up ... D O N A T E

Obsessed: Stretch-Crepe Blazer

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Obsessed! I'm head over heels in love with blazers. Listen: I cannot stress how much I adore transitional pieces and a blazer is [just that]. I pair my blazers with jeans, skirts, shorts -- you name it. And every September I browse my closet in efforts to figure out which blazers need to be donated as well as which colors/style of blazer(s) I'll need for the {chilly} season. 

Featuring: Stretch-Crepe Blazer by Theory in grey, also avail in black. Grey blazers are perfect; they look super chic with just about any pant color. Wearing a grey blazer with denim is one of my favorite go-to 'Casual Friday' looks. Yes! Every fashionista should have one, or two, or ten blazers ;)

You Can Wear Animal Print To Work, And I've Got The 'How-To' Formula!

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Style Notes! I work in a business casual environment -- and am always looking for ways to incorporate my favorite weekend pieces into my work wardrobe. (If you're a reader of my blog...then you know I love transitional pieces!) For example, animal print clothing and accessories can be loud and a bit obnoxious, especially in the workplace. Here's a noteworthy tip: tone-it-down. Last week, I wore a strapless knee-length animal print dress coupled with a yellow cardigan, and went to work feeling stylishly appropriate.

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I've said time and time again...animal print can be all types of tacky if not styled correctly. If you want to  wear animal print anything to work, tone down other elements (nails, hair, shoes); have them appear soft—in color and texture—in efforts to obtain the right balance. Otherwise, you'll look a bit hooch...and that's not preferable, I'm sure. Now don't get me wrong, some co-workers might give you props for your dare devil style, but I guarantee you that most will not be calling you a "professional colleague" anytime soon. So, just remember one thing: think balance when wearing animal print to work. In other words, offset the vulgarity (animal print) by mixing with simple, solid yet feminine colors.

In addition to yellow, I soOo like to pair animal print with basic and neutral colors, such a dark green, warm brown, nude, deep purple; and classic black and royal blue, too! Share your tips for wearing animal print to work, either below in the comment section, or on Twitter!

Color Chart - Mix 'n Blend