Violette: Casual at Work

Work. Joe Fresh sweater, Swapped skirt, Aldo shoes, Topshop bracelet

Violette: Black and White, Again

Work. Vero Moda shirt, H&M jeans and flower pin, Aldo shoes, Warby Parker glasses, Joe Fresh nailpolish in Fog

I didn't realize that I wore a white shirt and black bottom a few days before (see here) until I downloaded my pictures. Well, this is real life. But I believe no one noticed, the overall look isn't the same. Anyway, people were so stuck on my glasses (which I don't often wear at work) that they probably all forgot what I was wearing, haha!

Bangs speaking, having my glasses on helped me manage a side part with too long bangs. But still, I had hair in my face all day, ugh. Problem not solved yet!

Violette: Bangs Story

Work. Zara dress, Dynamite jacket, Forever 21 necklace

My bangs are getting too long. And one thing I absolutely hate in life in general is having to deal with hair in my face/eyes. Because I'm such a lazy person, I decided to try to let my bangs grow. I've had bangs for so many years now, it might be a good change. But for now, honestly it's only annoying because they aren't long enough to do anything good with them. But I'm experimenting different things, like the center part today. Not quite sure about it yet... I guess we'll see! Do you have any bangs stories to share?

Have a nice weekend!

Violette: Photography is Hard

Work outfit. Gap top, H&M skirt and bracelet, Rockport shoes, Joe Fresh nailpolish in Denim

Wow. It's been so long since I did an outfit post. The reason is that I have a hard time with my pictures. I struggle finding natural light and when I take pictures with the flash, my pictures are just awful. I really ain't skilled at photography, let me tell you that.

But with the time change last weekend, I now have the opportunity to quickly snap my outfit in the morning before going out (if I'm not too late!). These aren't the best pictures ever, but at least you can have a glimpse at my outfit! Hope you like it!

Have a nice weekend!

Violette: Copycat (bis)

RW&Co top, Zara jacket, H&M jeans, Aldo shoes, Smart Set ring, Joe Fresh Orchid nail polish

Oops! I did it again. Remember when I bought the same dress as my friend? Well, now I bought the same jacket as her. She has the heather gray one, I have the oatmeal one. I no longer seem to have any personality hahaha! In French we say "jamais deux sans trois", I guess that means I'll have to copy her once more!

Happy Canada Day! Have a nice weekend filled with sunshine (let's hope so)!

Violette: Back to Neutrals

H&M top and skirt, Aldo shoes, Ardène necklace

After wearing a bright orange skirt, I needed to go back to my beloved neutrals. I thought playing the ballerina for a day would be fun. It was!

Violette: The Orange Skirt

Forever 21 top, H&M skirt, Le Chateau shoes, Urban Behavior necklace

There you have it! A bright orange skirt. I decided to try it because it was on sale (for 10$!) and I was pleasantly surprised: I really liked the color. There was also a navy version of the skirt but I chose the orange one. Will I ever go for a color block look with it? We'll see!

Violette: Half Bright

H&M dress worn as a top, Forever 21 skirt, Aldo shoes, Ardène ring, Joe Fresh Rainforest nail polish

For its first day out, I decided to wear this dress as a top, to slowly become used to the brightness of it. I still feel it's quite a statement dress, but I'll try to wear it by itself next time!

Violette: Too Much Fajitas

Vero Moda Jeans shirt, H&M jeans, Charlotte Russe necklace, Aldo shoes

I didn't eat too much fajitas when I wore this but I have as I write this post and seeing those pictures remind me how comfortable this outfit was. Even if I'm wearing skinny jeans, these are the "super squin" jeans from H&M and they feel like jeggings but with a little more structure, so yes this outfit is really made to eat too much fajitas. This or my pajamas. Guess which one I'm wearing right now!

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Violette: How to Wear a Short Dress to Work

BCBG Generation dress, Smart Set jacket

1. Choose your day wisely. I chose Friday because a lot of my coworkers don't work on Fridays and we don't usually have important meetings.
2. Pair it with something professional. I added a jacket.
3. Keep the top modest. If you're going short on the bottom, don't show any cleavage.
4. Choose a dress that isn't too tight. (A short bodycon dress to work is a no-no.)
5. Wear flats. Save the heels for a night out.
6. Most important: act normal. Don't let your behavior betray you!

P.S. Results may vary.

Do you have any tips on how to wear a short dress to work?

Violette: Copycat

Zara dress, Forever 21 cardigan, Aldo shoes, Expression via The Bay ring

One of my friends bought this dress, in beige. I really liked it so I simply copied her, but in black. (Don't worry, I asked her if it was okay with her. It was, luckily, because I already bought the dress ha!)

I don't typically like to have the same clothes as my friends, but I thought this dress was perfect for work: length to the knees and very large straps. It's supposed to be an empire waist dress, but I bought it a size up to make it more flowly. And no one even noticed this dress was the same as my friend, so everything is alright! (But my secret is now revealed.)

Have a nice weekend everyone!

Violette: Eyes Wide Shut

Gap dress, Dex cardigan, Aldo shoes, H&M bangles

Not the movie. My eyes. I guess I could say that closed eyes season has begun! In the summer, I just can't look in the sun's direction, so this is what happens in my outfit pictures. You have the choice: either closed eyes or sunglasses. I prefer closed eyes. At least you can see my pretty eyeliner!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Violette: Obsessed

Top H&M, Skirt Forever 21, Shoes Le Château, Bracelets Ardène

I think I'm a little obsessed over small details that nobody would even notice.

For example, take the outfit I'm wearing... looks simple, huh? No! Honestly, I'm obsessed about the shape of the skirt (scalopped edges I might say to be exact) and I wanted to replicate it somewhere in my outfit. So I decided to pair the skirt with a top that has a round detail, in the front. See? Am I genius? Am I crazy? Hum... probably both.

Violette: First time, Last time

Top H&M, Skirt Thrifted, Necklace Terra Nostra

First time... I've worn something bare legs in 2011.

Last time... you'll see my hair that light! Yes, I changed my haircolor. I'll soon show you! Of course, if you follow us on twitter, you've already seen a sneak preview, lucky you!

P.S. The brand of my skirt is "Pretty Woman". How could you not buy it?!

Violette: Be Scared...

Dress Everly via Simons, Jacket Attitude via Sears, Pants H&M, Earrings Charlotte Russe

This is probably the last outfit post before I hurt your eyes with my white legs... until September! Yay! Those pictures are from last week and it was freezing. Luckily, the weather is now warm enough to be bare legs. Prepare your retinas!