Make it Work Monday

Came across this photo when I googled "pearls and a twinset."  This is a great Monday outfit - easy-peasy (yet still adorable!) hair, lots of beads that say "I'm a serious business-person yet I remember what a fabulous weekend I just had," and basic black top.  Perfect for a Monday when it's 80 degrees out and all you really want to do is stay home and enjoy the weather!

Happy Monday!
xo
d.

photo via here

Make it Work Monday

Actually, the post title is a little mis-leading since I'm on vacation and not working this week!  I'm in Texas with my family, driving back to LA on Wednesday, and on Friday my future in-laws will be coming to stay.  Lots of family, lots of fun!

I'll be out of touch a bit this week, but stay tuned for a Friday wrap-up.

Until then, wouldn't it be nice to be relaxing in the living room pictured above?  That couch and those cushions are all to-die-for!  And don't even get me started on the windows - beautiful!

Happy Monday!

photo via my pinterest page.

Make it Work Monday

Another Monday, another beginning.  I do like a good Monday, but I absolutely prefer Friday!  Today it is rainy and very chilly here in Los Angeles - a layers kind of day.  I've been in and out of my trench all day, and am looking forward to an evening filled with reluctant doggie walks in the rain, making dinner with my sweetie, a crackling fire in the fireplace, and watching our Christmas lights twinkle.

Sounds like a recipe for a nice Monday...

xo
d.

photo from my pinterest, via Ritzy Bee and Kate Spade New York.

Make it Work Monday!

Do you ever have those days where you really don't want to get dressed, but have to anyway?  I had that day this morning, trying to figure out something warm but comfortable that would also allow me to wear comfortable shoes today.  A warm fuzzy sweater seemed just the right answer.  I did manage to do something with my hair, but I chose the entirely wrong shoe and my feet are cold, but the look is good!  Sometimes a little comfort has to be forfeited for fashion, and today is one of those days!

Happy Monday!

Make it Work Monday

Oh, how I longed for the weekend to continue this morning, but, alas, it has concluded and the workweek is here.  So to use the phrase coined by the fabulous Tim Gunn, I'm going to just "make it work."  Since I am a natural procrastinator, I've decided that the only way to make the week fly by is to be as productive as possible, and there are meetings to attend, clients to be seen, and lunches to be taken and before I know it, next weekend will be upon us.

To kick off the week, I attempted the messy ponytail featured in the photo above.  Is is just me, or does this messy look require more work than expected?  I thought this would be effortless, but after 4 attempts I did manage a good facsimile.  The work was worth it, I think!

Happy Monday!

photo via this is glamorous blog