Monday, July 12, 2010

the coalface, local-style...

And so begins my second week in the local office of the Coalface (to use FauxFuchsia's phrase) - I like to refer to this office as the Wollongong Coalface, which makes me laugh because we have lots of that particular industry in this region.



I have had a reader ask me what I consider appropriate office wear, as a lawyer, that is still stylish - this is one of my absolute favourite suits. I think it is very stylish and feminine, whilst still being professional and work-appropriate. I love the tailoring and the cute little buttons and frill details.



I also love pairing a suit with a soft, unstructured top as opposed to a collared shirt.


When I was grabbing my morning coffee today on the way to work, a woman in the cafe told me she loved my suit and that it was "very Chanel" - stoked!


Review "The Waldorf" suit
Fate black ruffled top
Tony Bianco heels
White gold and diamond necklace (from local jeweller)
Tiffany&Co rings



This is one of my favourite necklaces - its the first piece of jewellery that V ever gave me and I absolutely treasure it. He had it made specially - the two halves of the heart open up and inside there is a teeny heart with "I love you" engraved on it. Nawwwwww!



The view from my window - so pretty! I love being able to see trees and greenery and a sky clear and free of city smog.



Heeey, gorgeous lady! I adore Audrey, she is my idol. My brother gave me this compact for my birthday last month, I love it so much.



Arty shot - 'scuse my messy desk in the background!
xoxo

17 comments:

  1. Um ... cutest suit ever. You look great.

    I am so bad. I rarely wear a suit and just pop on a jacket from the back of door when I have to go to court (regardless of whether it matches my dress/skirt). I really need to starting dressing/looking more professionally (ie. wearing shoes around the office would help). I just hate wearing jackets so much.

    PS. Your desk is not messy by my standards.

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  2. Love the suit! Tis very Chanel. And the white suits you very well. I think you are very brave wearing a white suit - I, for one, would be able to keep it clean for about 3 minutes. So envious!

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  3. I LOVE it! I can never find any good suits in canberra, they are always so boring. This one is so chic and looks gorgeous on you! Love it!xx

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  4. Yay, glad you are liking your new office - love your suit too :)

    I don't know if you ever got my email, but I was happy to do lunch :) I guess not now that you aren't in the city - but I'm happy to do a weekend if you would like. I'll wait to hear back from you :)

    I don't understand why people write such silly comments - I've been getting rather a few too lately and just delete them straight away.

    XX
    Jen

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  5. That is the most adorable suit ever! You look awesome. I have always had this desire for an officey type job just so I can wear pencil skirts and heels to work. I think business wear can flatter the female figure so well. x

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  6. That suit is so flattering on you, I love it! Such a classic cut/style too. Your desk is nooooooot messy at all!!!!

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  7. I love love this suit! The lovely lady was quite right, very chanel :) You'd do Coco proud :) Love your view, it must be such a nice change to have greenery outside. I remember working in an office in the CBD and it was so alienating not being able to see trees all week :(

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  8. Gorgeous suit. You have the best style :)
    I posted my KittyCate-inspired outfit today. The wind was not making me open my eyes or smile.
    Hehe

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  9. Great Coalface Outfit! Thanks for mentioning/hyperlinking me x

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  10. You look great in that suit! The black and white contrast is very striking.

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  11. I love the suit on you ever since you first showed it on your blog a while back!

    At least you are working hard in style!

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  12. You look amazing in that suit! Very chic. :)

    - Dee

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  13. Gorgeous suit - how good is Review stuff?! I got the Chanel comment when I got a suit from there (the Dita, it's white with black dots and the top has short sleeves) but I haven't had anywhere to wear it yet. Looking lovely :)

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  14. That suit is definitely amazing - you look great in it!

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  15. naww hun - you look gorgeous (as always)

    so glad you are loving working near home

    and omg how sweet is V

    can't wait to see you this weekend

    luv you lots

    me&z
    xoxo

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  16. Absolutely LOVE the suit hun! What a great buy! You have a beautiful blog here and I just have to throw in as well that you have the most gorgeous hair colour and style :)

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  17. That is the loveliest suit I have ever seen. It makes me wish I'd stuck with law, or gone into any field that I could wear suits like that! Unfortunately I think if I wore something like that to work everyone would be in shock - I already feel self-conscious dressing in my 'casual' clothes!

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