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Photo Credit: @nissycarol, taken at Como Lake Pavilion

As this semester comes to a close (and I cannot put into words how excited I am for it to end), people will begin their new summer jobs - or possibly even full time jobs for those of you graduating - and need to consolidate a wardrobe that is less campus and more classy. 

As my professional wardrobe has grown, I've learned a few lessons I would like to share:

1. If you want to wear heels, only wear ones you can comfortably live in all day. One of the joys of ballet flats being in fashion (and even some upscale sneakers!) is that you can be on your feet all day without feeling like you've been on your feet all day. The nude colored heels I'm wearing in this photo have always been one of my favorites (right next to the pink ones in the exact same style). They're from the Comfort Plus line by Payless and they are a great choice for heeled footwear. 

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Let's be real, we've all been there before: "Oh I'll definitely wear this neon dress to a party" or "I should get this blazer to start building my professional wardrobe." and there we are with a closet full of random party dresses and blazers that are never worn. So today, I wanted to give a few pieces of advice so that you don't end up buying more clothes than you really need. 

I wanted to highlight this KOKOON piece because it is so versatile. Paired with a blazer and boots (and due to the length - yay midi's!), it could be worn to work. Worn with high heels (and due to the way it fits the curve of the body) it could be worn for a fun night out with the girls. The sweater material is warm enough where it can be worn in the winter, but sleeveless so you won't overheat in the summer.

Another key piece of advice is sticking to one color theme. Its easy for me to pair items with neutrals because I have a lot of them. I keep my closet organized by color so I know what colors would pair well with what I already own. 

Over the years I've realized that it is not the quantity of the pieces in your closet (a.k.a. how much clothing you have) but instead the quality. Is it well made? Is it transitional for multiple seasons and outfits? Is it a trendy piece or a classic piece that can be worn for multiple years? 

With these points in mind, it won't be hard to create a versatile and stylish wardrobe that transitions well. 

In the midst of the madness, I find some of my greatest comfort in this blog. Being able to sit down for 30 minutes, listen to John Mayer and type all of my thoughts out until my fingers have nothing left to say. 

In the same way, comfy clothes (especially when they don't look like regular old clothing) is perfect for long days mostly spent on your feet. This gray baby doll top with flared sleeves is so comfy. It flows and allows for movement and complimented with the necklace, makes for a perfect feminine look. The jeans and booties are super in trend right now and even though the boots have heels, I have never been uncomfortable in them. (I have a pair of black ones as well seen in the last post!)

Whether you're going to class, work or just sitting in a coffee shop blogging, this is the perfect outfit for long, overpacked days.