Monday, April 4, 2011

Daily MelWear: Monday Flowers

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers on Thursday! Driving through those storms and tornado watches was no fun at all, but we made it there and back in one piece! I do have some behind-the-scenes photos (they're not great, but they're photos), so I'm planning to put them together with some before pictures into a post with my weight-loss story.

Speaking of putting things together, I think I've decided on a name for my new professional spotlight feature! The first blogger to be featured will know what it is before anyone else, but the rest of you will have to wait until the first interview goes live. I'm getting a few more things put in place and then we should be ready to roll soon! I'm excited!


Just in case you couldn't tell from my outfit, my boss is out of town this week! She's at a conference, which gives us a little bit more liberty in attire. This is an outfit that I would have worn to work before all of our dress code discussions but now I think it's a little too casual for my boss's preference, so I saved it for a day when she isn't here and I won't see anyone other than the two girls that work with me. One of them is also bending the rules just a bit along with me.

How was your weekend? Tell me one thing about your weekend that makes you happy. GO!

Have a great day, everyone!

Today's outfit:
Skirt: Ross (actually a dress, seen in this interview here)
Black Tank: Kohl's
Black Cardigan: Kohl's
Black Sandals: Beall's
Turquoise Necklace: Beya







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Posted by Melissa at 8:36 AM
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27 comments:

  1. TaraApril 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I love that you're all being rebels together :)

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  2. CharisseApril 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Stand strong. And if you're going to fall...fall together!!!! I love it!!! Glad you had a good weekend.

    We went and saw an amazing performance of 3 Eric Carle books this weekend at our local theater with L. We saw, The Little Cloud, The Mixed-Up Chameleon, and, of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It was sooooo amazing. It made it well worth the $38 I had to pay for JUST mine and Jennifer's tickets. L got hers free from school.

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  3. FrancaApril 4, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I love that skirt! and I honestly cannot see how that would be office inappropriate!

    I had lost of fun yesterday going to a friend's birthday party, which was afternoon tea with chanpagne! It was bubbly and fun!

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  4. CaraApril 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Proof I've been in school for far too long: when I read your boss was away, so you were relaxing the dress code, I immediately thought: "But what will the substitute say". Right, they trust adults to work when not supervised!!

    I'm so excited to be the first... can't wait to read the questions.

    My weekend was awesome for 2 reasons, and I really can't narrow it down to one: first, I was away for most of the week, so I got back to Scott on Friday and I'd missed him terribly. Second, my parents decided to drive me back at the last minute, so they could see my give a presentation at a conference.

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  5. Amy's Fashion BlogApril 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Cute outfit. I see you got your nails done.

    My would have to be my hubby made awesome ribs Saturday night. Also on Saturday Marked 1 year at my job. :)

    http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

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  6. PattiApril 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    You look lovely today and I think this is very professional looking:)

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  7. RebeccaApril 4, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I'm glad you had a safe trip, and that skirt is super cute!

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  8. Keep Warm (Danielle)April 4, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Way to rebel!! Whooo! I love the happy print of that skirt and can't wait to hear about your stories and features!

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  9. rlutzApril 4, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    that dress as a skirt is fabulous! Such a great outfit!
    I hate to say it...but pizza makes me happy!

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  10. Megan GApril 4, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    You look lovely! Take it easy with that weather. We're being hit with it now. I'm not even sure I'll be able to get outfit photos this week.

    I had the best weekend out with my friends - eating tasty food, browsing art galleries, failed games of pingpong. Not to mention a fantastic thrifting trip.

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  11. triciathomasApril 4, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    So cute!!! I love that you and your co-worker are rebels today!!! Have fun!

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  12. ViktoriaApril 4, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Love this outfit!! I also love that no matter where you work, when the boss is away, the mice play! :)

    Let's see... over the weekend I drank wine, read a book, and slept in on Sunday until 8am. That makes me so happy! Yay for spring break!! :)

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  13. ClaireApril 4, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Okay, you look so lovely here. I really like this floral dress/skirt and that necklace is great. So glad you were able to wear it to work since your boss was not around.

    Hmm...I think my weekend was busy but I got to hang out at my friend's house for her daughter's 3rd birthday and the kids really had a good time playing and I ate a lot :)

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  14. Fashion Confessions of a MommyApril 4, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Your floral skirt is so bright and cheery. So I have been a bit behind I assume the talks on the dress code did not go to your adventage? I am sorry about that.
    My weekend Joy: due to my parents taking the kids spending an entire morning on the couch in PJs with my hubby! That NEVER happens with the kids.
    Thanks for the nice comment by the way.
    https://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  15. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    I absolutely love your floral skirt and I'm glad to hear you're safe and sound! My weekend made me happy because we finally got our new car so we spent the days driving around with the windows rolled down :)

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  16. SherryApril 4, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    That is so funny that you are all plotting - and you are still dressed BETTER than nearly everyone I work with! There are people that wear jeans with holes and t-shirts.... OH WAIT - THATS OUR CEO! Hahahaha... :) Have fun playing while the "cat's" away. Cheers!

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  17. KileenApril 4, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    what a gorgeous floral skirt and i love the turquoise accessories. way to rebel! :)

    cute & little

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  18. PeggyApril 5, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    your outfit today is adorable! I am sooo into florals right now. I think that floral can be done professionally! You look great.

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  19. Style EyesApril 5, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Love the floral skirt, it is such a shame you can't wear it to work more, hope you are enjoying your boss being away!

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  20. AnaApril 5, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I love the pop of blue from your necklace! And that you enjoy your boss' absences :o)

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  21. AndieApril 5, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    love this dress! you look presh. :)

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  22. ColleenApril 5, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Where I interned people would break the dress code when the manager was out. Well not really break the dress code but break the managers' preferences even though the other manager 15 ft down the hall approved of that attire any day anyway.

    They also called days when my manager was out "in house vacation days"

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  23. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Stumbled upon your blog for the first time. You are TOO ADORABLE for words. Love your poses in the outfit shots.
    Loving this look...the floral and pop of turquoise.
    Following for sure...C

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  24. MattApril 13, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Super cute!!! And yay for getting to dress more... relaxed while your boss is away! :) And I can't wait to read the interviews in your new feature!! :)

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  25. xo, KimberlyMay 10, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    HI! You're gorgeous!!! This is probably one of my favorite outfits of all time on you. (Do I get a weekly quota for how many times I'm allowed to say that?)

    SO glad you stayed safe last week. I was so out of the loop I didn't even know about the storms!

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  26. BiblioMOMiaMay 10, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Just lovely--and perfect rule-breaking! I love the black background of the floral--makes those flowers just pop.

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  27. JoMay 12, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    While the boss is away, Melissa will play . . . with florals, that is :) Looking lovely, and very happy in your photos today!

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