Chilly Day

Cardigan: Sears, Lace Shift Dress: Anthropologie, Tights: Target, Socks: Target, Booties: Jeffery Campbell (See Photo Below Too)

Outfit Estimate: $110.00

I got a haircut yesterday... Can you tell?

Booties

Jeffery Campbell Booties, New Target Tights and Socks

Loving this cold front...

DIY Manicure: Candy Corn

While waiting at the hair salon today, I painted my nails these funky fall colors. 

Do you love it or hate it? 

Army Chic

Cargo Jacket: Urban Outfitters, Floral Dress: Vintage (Brooklyn Flea), Flatforms: Urban Outfitters, Yellow Belt: Roommates Closet, Water Cooler: All Me, Baby. 

Outfit Estimate: $80.00

You're most likely wondering why I posted my outfit next to a water cool. Well, I petitioned for that beauty, all by myself. Having a sufficient amount of water available in the work place is extremely important. Now onto my outfit, today's look was trendy and comfortable. My vintage Brooklyn flea mart find is soft and cozy. I pulled the tags off that cargo jacket this morning and will continue to pair it with outfits throughout the fall season. 

It's getting chilly in the sunny state. Can't wait for you to see my Work Look tomorrow.  

Maxi Day

Blouse: Old Navy, Maxi Skirt: Urban Outfitters, Wedges: Urban Outfitters, Watch: Swatch, Initial Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner, Side Cross Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner, Frizzy Hair: Compliments of Rainy Day

Outfit Estimate (without jewelry): $35.00

I went to the big Old Navy sale today on my lunch break and purchased three new tops! I can't wait to showcase them in the coming weeks.

Turkey Pumpkin Chili

 Recipe Photo

My Homemade Version

The sunny state has been rainy the last couple of days. So, I decided to research an easy, fall festive soup recipe. Whole Foods is a great site for easy and healthy recipes. If you could smell through your computer screen, your nose would be in heaven right now. 

Check out the recipe below:

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound ground white or dark meat turkey
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Method

Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and cook until browned. Add tomatoes, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and add beans. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving: 280 calories (110 from fat), 13g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 23g total carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 20g protein

Sailor Stripes

Stiped shirt: Old Navy, Blue Wide Leg Pants: Old Navy, Camel Leather Belt: H&M, Wedges: Gianna Bini Dillards, Watch: Swatch

Outfit Estimate: $62.00 without watch.

I didn't even realize until right now, I could have been an Old Navy ad today. I love Old navy for the versatility and sales. Happy week, my friends! 

Oh, Happy Day

Tribal Blazer: Forever21, Tank: Urban Outfitters, Skinny Jeans: Sears, Flatforms:Urban Outfitters (see in yesterday's outfit too), Earrings: Forever21, Gold Ring: Vintage 

Outfit Estimate: $60.00

Oh, happy day it's Friday! I love this tribal blazer because it was perfect for summer and now is a great transition piece into fall. Disregard my squinting eyes in the above photos, the sunny state is brighter than ever, today. 

Happy Friday, my friends.

Denim

I love denim. 

Mind you, she is divine too. 

Louis Vuitton

Have you seen this? Amazing.

Fall is Approaching in the Sunny State

Shirt: Forever21, Floral Maxi: Forever21, Flatforms: Urban Outfitters, Earrings: Forever21, Lunchbox: Vera Bradley, Beautiful Pumpkin Display: Publix Supermarket 

Outfit Estimate: $45.00

I attempted to fish tail braid my hair this morning and it did look alright until I got into the car. Fish tailing is much harder than they make it look on the internet. Well, the fish tail put me in the boho mood so I put together this cute but cashu look for work. Pairing a maxing with a shirt is a great way to get two looks from one piece.  Oh, and don't you just love the fall pumpkin backdrop? 

Lela Rose for Payless

 

Fulton Tassel Shootie: Payless 

$44.99

WOW, you will find me at the closest Payless shoe store the second I leave the office tomorrow. This is the perfect, cheap, trendy shootie for fall. Will you pick yourself up a pair?

Black Skinnies

 Cream Blouse: Roommates Closet (Forever21), Black Skinnies: Forever21, Belt: Goodwill, Watch: Swatch, Wedges: Urban Outfitters, Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner, Arm Party: Many Months of Collecting

 Outfit Estimate (w/out Necklace): $38.00

Isn't my office building so glamorous? Not.

I decided to high-jack my roomie/bff's favorite cream blouse this morning and pair it with black skinnies. What I learned from this outfit? I hate ironing and ironing hates me.

Feeling Brand New

Purple Blouse: Urban Outfitters, High-Waisted Flair Jeans: Old Navy, Leopard Skinny Belt: Old Navy, Clogs: Urban Outfitters, Watch: Michael Kors

Outfit Estimate: $65.00 (I Love Sales)

My entire outfit today was brand spanking new! What a great feeling?

Safari Fingers

Nail Polish, Safari: Forever21

Manicure + polish: $2.80

Desert Chic

 

                                 

  Sweater Shirt: The Limited, Skirt (Mega-Sale): Urban Outfitters, Wedges (Mega-Sale): Urban Outfitters, Leaf Earrings: Forever21

                                                           Outfit Estimate: $38.00

The mega-sale I speak off above was an absolute dream, this weekend. The sunny state was constant rain fall this weekend which leaves me to do what else but, shop. Urban Outfitters is one my most favorite stores because of there quality clothing, different brands and trendy selections. But the regular priced merchandise can put a bullet in your wallet, fast. Catching your local UO mega-sale (Additional 50% off sale merchandise) on any weekend other than Black Friday is better than McDonald's Autumn milkshake. After adding up all the original prices from the several pieces of clothing, Christmas gifts and seven pairs of new shoes, my grand total would have been more than $2,000. Can you guess how much I spent? 

You guessed right, $300.00. I now have all the fall shoes I could ever need, maxi skirts for every summer day, blouses for work and play and Christmas gifts done for four different girlfriends. 

Feeling Accomplished.

Life is good.

Friday Frenzy

Cardigan: Old Navy, Jeggings: Forever21, Purple Tank: Church Rummage Sale, Tribal Necklace: Forever21, Pumps: Urban Outfitters, High Bun: Compliments of Dirty Hair

I promise you, wherever you are, the weather is better than here. 

Also, if you are anywhere near a Urban Outfitters, go now. All sale items are an additional 50% off. Can't wait to post my purchases.

If I could swap my two older brothers for one day, I would swap them in a heartbeat for the Olsen sisters. 

Divine. 

Thursday Blues

                 

   Plaid Blouse: Local Church Rummage Sale, Cargo Skirt (On Sale): Sears

Outfit Estimate: $10

I felt great in this Fall outfit today. 

1. Thank You

Navy Blouse: Forever21, Leopard Skinny Belt: Old Navy, Skirt: Goodwill, Mary Janes: Payless

Outfit Estimate: $55.00 

My simple "get over the hump" on hump day philosophy is wear a feel good outfit every Wednesday. How could I not feel good in a nude, mid-length, accordion skirt? This very particular, sassy, feel good hump day outfit inspired me to make Work Look a reality. 

You may ask yourself, what is Work Look and why should I add this blog to my list? Well, allow me to introduce myself. Megan C., young and in love. Blog, fashion, thrift store and social media obsessed. I recently accomplished two of the greatest strides in life: graduating college and shedding twenty-five pounds. Being plus size is and always be a part of my life.  Trying to stay trendy on a budget for my stuffy business casual, nine to five career can be an everyday challenge. Here I will show you what I wore, where I purchased it and roughly how much it cost. I will also post DIY projects, inspirational photos, recipes and tips for being a young, trendy, professional woman on a budget. I would love to live in your long list of favorite blogs or on your silver bar above this screen.

I can only hope you will bookmark Work Look and I will forever be thankful for your constant support.