Top: Theory, similar
Jeans: Current/Elliott
Necklace: Zara
Purse: Marc Jacobs, similar
I hope you had a great weekend! My weekend was full of family celebrations as my Aunt and Uncle renewed their vows after 50 years of marriage. Given that they have both had very serious health issues over the past year, this celebration had a lot of extra significance and I was so happy to be there to celebrate with them. It really put the importance of family and making time for family into perspective.
I wore this outfit last week when I went to a book signing for one of my favorite authors, Emily Giffin (here). I forgot my camera (#badblogger) so I don’t have any non-Instagram pictures to show. If it makes you feel any better, I also forgot the book I wanted her to sign… I told you it was a crazy week at work!
I love these jeans and live in them on the weekend. I’ve wanted to make them a little more office appropriate for a while. This dressy, structured top and black pumps were perfect to make these jeans less casual and more appropriate for the office. I also took a black blazer to the office in case of any impromptu meetings. Given the reception these jeans got, I think they will be making many more appearances at the office.
Note: I work in a very fashion forward environment.
Have a great day!
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Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)
July 21, 2014 @ 10:44 am
I love Emily Giffin I need to get her latest book I usually read them as soon as they come out. I’ve never worn distressed jeans to work before, I might give it a try you look so polished and well put together. If you get the chance, please share your amazing post on my link-up today.
xo
PinkSole
Viviana Norden
July 21, 2014 @ 11:19 am
I love this!
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Maggie
July 21, 2014 @ 11:46 am
I love this post!! We are allowed to wear jeans on Friday and I am going to keep this simple and chic look in mind :) Happy Monday!
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
Bogi RedReticule
July 21, 2014 @ 11:48 am
Great relaxed look. Amazing how the right shoes and accessories can elevate a distressed jeans. You look amazing!
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Elegance and Mommyhood
July 21, 2014 @ 12:06 pm
Actually your outfit would rock in several laid-back office jobs in Europe. I love your jeans. I am especially in love with the necklace and those killer pumps, WOW NICOLE!!
P.S. You can still link up an Outfit with me. You have until tomorrow. If you do please include a link back to my blog. Thanks.
Have a great new week! Ada. =)
Dawn Lucy
July 21, 2014 @ 12:19 pm
Super modern and chic!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Whitney and Blaire
July 21, 2014 @ 12:31 pm
What a sweet ceremony! I would have been bawling my eyes out! Love the basic pieces with the boyfriend jeans, and those shoes! love!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Merritt
July 21, 2014 @ 1:00 pm
a perfect look for casual Friday!
The Style Scribe
Ivete Correa
July 21, 2014 @ 1:17 pm
This look is office-casual done right. Loving the boyfriends and those gorgeous heels! ;-)
http://www.girlinahotcity.com
Lyndsay
July 21, 2014 @ 1:27 pm
Congratulations to your Aunt and Uncle, 50 years is amazing! You really nailed this look, it’s the perfect balance of polished and dressed down!
prosecco in the park
Jenna R.
July 21, 2014 @ 2:13 pm
Just found your blog via pinterest, love it! I posted an almost identical outfit earlier this month- great minds think alike ;)
xoxo
jenna @ sincerely jenna marie
Alecia Mariana
July 21, 2014 @ 2:21 pm
I am loving those jeans! I have been looking for the perfect pair of boyfriend jeans, theses are fabulous!
xx,
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LyddieGal
July 21, 2014 @ 2:26 pm
Love cuffed jeans and heels… one of the best combinations ever!
Chic on the Cheap
Lindsay Truax
July 21, 2014 @ 2:44 pm
Cute jeans! Love the cuffs.
pinkandnavystripes.com
Taramixandmatch
July 21, 2014 @ 3:20 pm
the jeans look so cute with the heels!
Michelle Nance
July 21, 2014 @ 3:43 pm
Perfect for the office!! And those heels- WOW! Amazing!! Office chic — check!
xx. Michelle
http://www.themichmix.com
My Rose Colored Shades
July 21, 2014 @ 3:46 pm
I love how you dressed up these distressed jeans with the structured top and heels. You definitely made them more work appropriate. Love that bag too! How amazing that your aunt and uncle have been married for 50 years! They are truly blessed to have each other. ~Cynthia
Leaving the Corner & Dipping My Toes
July 21, 2014 @ 4:01 pm
I also work in a very “relaxed” place, but I think you did a great job dressing them up for an office environment.
Natalia
KP
July 21, 2014 @ 4:04 pm
I am in love with those jeans, they look perfect on you!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Jessica Jannenga
July 21, 2014 @ 4:12 pm
I am ready to wear some jeans too Nicole, but it is too hot here in Charlotte. Love the distressed denim on you, the black heels and then that really cool necklace. Looks great
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Tori
July 21, 2014 @ 5:26 pm
Omgsh 50 years–how special and romantic :) And you are looking fab city girl! I LOVE that large pearl necklace!
Tori
FashionBlingGirlyThings
Tracy Miller
July 21, 2014 @ 5:38 pm
I want your shoes!! I think heels are a must with distressed jeans to make them more dressed up.
Alissa
July 21, 2014 @ 6:27 pm
Those jeans are killer. Oh and that necklace? Perfect.
The Real Arnolds
July 21, 2014 @ 6:34 pm
Nicole, that purse is perfection with your outfit. I think I need some cobalt accessories in my life! Boyfriend jeans and heels is one of my favorite combos. You look fantastic! So neat to celebrate 50 years of marriage in your family. I just love that!
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Marie
July 21, 2014 @ 6:59 pm
Love those shoes, I would break my neck in those!
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
Jessie Langley
July 21, 2014 @ 7:12 pm
I just love that quilted bag!! And seriously, your jewels and accessories never cease to impress me, I really need to take some accessorizing tips from you!
Jessie at http://www.BlushandBlonde.com
Ashley
July 21, 2014 @ 7:23 pm
I love your little disclaimer at the bottom! I wear jeans to work on Friday usually, but technically they can’t have rips in them. BUT, I could totally do something similar with a boyfriend jean. You look great, Nicole!
365HANGERS
July 21, 2014 @ 8:25 pm
Loving this outfit and your accessories are amazing, but SO in love with your shoes. The heel detailing is beautiful.
xx 365hangers
Lorna mai ltd
July 21, 2014 @ 9:05 pm
You’ve styled your distressed jeans perfectly for work. Personally I don’t think I could walk in such high heels but I do love them, they look great with your jeans as they contrast with the casualness of the jeans.
Head to Toe Chic
July 21, 2014 @ 9:12 pm
Sounds like a great weekend :) I love your fun bag!! Such an amazing color.
xo,
Angela
Tatiana Pujol
July 21, 2014 @ 9:48 pm
This combo is one of my favorites. Jeans and a simple black top looks so classic and chic!
http://www.weshopinheels.com
Megan Myers-Bell
July 21, 2014 @ 9:55 pm
50 years of marriage is a huge milestone, and I’m glad you got to share it with your aunt and uncle. Also, Emily Giffin is a favorite author of mine, as well as an inspiration since she’s a lawyer turned writer (i.e.: my dream)!
Megan // http://www.fyeahblog.com
Stylin' In St. Louis
July 21, 2014 @ 10:15 pm
I love how you styled these jeans! Heels make it look more professional!
xo,
Jacqueline
stylininstlouis.com
Robin Hardeman
July 21, 2014 @ 11:41 pm
The heels and necklace are a good complement to the distressed jeans. Great look!
http://www.robincharmagne.com/blog
Imogen
July 21, 2014 @ 11:55 pm
I love the way you dressed them up. The bag is super gorgeous and I just adore the heels.
Brittany.Blake
July 22, 2014 @ 1:40 am
Love the distressed denim and the way you dressed them up is so chic!
Xo
Brittany Blake
Accordingtobrittanyblake.blogspot.com
Nikki
July 22, 2014 @ 2:00 am
Love distressed denim! Such a cute look. I can’t believe you met Emily Giffin. Love her! She is one of my favorite authors! At least you have instagram pics!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Daily Express
July 22, 2014 @ 12:35 pm
What a cute pic of you and Emily on IG! I just read my first book by her over the 4th of July. And of course, I love your classy outfit here with so many fun details in the shoes & accessories.
Gina — On the Daily Express
Kreyola
July 22, 2014 @ 1:25 pm
I love those jeans. Very cute outfit!!!
Kreyola Jounerys
TheTinyHeart
July 22, 2014 @ 1:42 pm
Emily Giffin is one of my favorite authors! So neat that you went to her book signing!
The dressed up jeans look fabulous with those killer heels!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Jana
July 22, 2014 @ 4:22 pm
Love your Marc Jacobs bag! Very cute look! Stopping by from the Trend Linkup!
Xo Jana
http://www.janastyleblog.com
carascliche.com
July 22, 2014 @ 4:33 pm
Perfect casual chic work look, gorgeous!
xx Cara
http://www.carascliche.com
Rebekka Geldbart
July 22, 2014 @ 5:14 pm
Great look… I need these jeans!! Love them.
xo, Bekka
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Everythings Always Sunny
July 22, 2014 @ 5:29 pm
Loving how you styled your distressed denim! You look amazing!!
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Kristin xx
Jessi
July 22, 2014 @ 5:55 pm
I always love a dressed up pair of jeans!! Wish I could wear jeans to work but I work at a bank :/ You look beautiful!
Visiting from the link-up!
Jessi
http://www.haircutandgeneralattitude.com
my sinina
July 22, 2014 @ 5:56 pm
pretty as always Nicole! this really is the perfect distressed for work! love how casual yet well put together the whole look is! :)
uris
http://my-sinina.blogspot.com/
S.
July 22, 2014 @ 6:43 pm
Great look! I love ripped denim!
xx
http://www.whatsashawears.com
tara langdale
July 22, 2014 @ 6:51 pm
wow!! I am totally obsessing over that heel!!! so sick!! lovin the pearl necklace and pop of blue!!
xoxo,
Tara Belle
http://www.NorthernLights-SouthernBelles.com
Laura B
July 22, 2014 @ 7:16 pm
That is awesome you can wear those to work! I work in a casual environment, but I don’t think I could get away with distressed jeans, which is too bad! I love them on you, they are the perfect amount of distressed!
Diana @ The Cole Collection
July 22, 2014 @ 7:48 pm
Oh I wish I could wear my distressed denims to the office … Love the cobalt bag btw, gorgeous!!
X Diana
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J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all
July 22, 2014 @ 10:19 pm
Those boyfriend jeans look so comfy and you styled them so they are def office appropriate! I am in search for my next pair of boyfriend jeans. Aren’t they the most comfortable things in the world?!?
Merrie K.
July 23, 2014 @ 12:21 am
There’s nothing like a simple tee, jeans and heels…you look great! BTW…I just dyed my hair and think we have similar colors now…lol…i just realized it…but mine is more of a darker red…I guess you were subliminally inspiring me :)
Kimberly Pullig
July 23, 2014 @ 12:33 am
Love this outfit! That bag is so cute. Thanks for stopping by my page.
Kimberly
Mascaramelodies.com
nancy @ adore to adorn
July 23, 2014 @ 12:46 am
wow 50 years! Happy anniversary to them. I wish them well, especially since this was especially meaningful with the other issues. =)
Love how you styled these jeans.
xo,
nancy
http://www.adoretoadorn.com
Marianne Friedman
July 23, 2014 @ 12:57 am
There is something so sexy about black pumps and destroyed jeans! Love it! I was so excited to see your met Emily Giffin, she’s one of my favorites too! Who cares if you didn’t have your camera or the book, you have an insta pic and that’s just as good!
Marianne
http://www.goodgirlgoneglam.com
Carylee
July 23, 2014 @ 1:55 am
Oh man, I haven’t read a book since I started blogging. That sounds so sad! I think I’ve read 3-4 of her books and loved them all! So cool you got to meet her, but boo you forgot the book! And this look is great – those heels are killer!! Carylee | morepiecesofme.com
Maggie Frost
July 23, 2014 @ 3:24 am
your heels !!!! dying! And I love the new trendy choker necklace!
xo. maggie
Moda & the Mar
Yaudy Cristina
July 23, 2014 @ 10:49 am
such a great look to wear on a dress down Friday. Love your necklace.
xo,
yaudy
http://yaudycristinafashionista.blogspot.com/
Kirsten Schwalke
July 23, 2014 @ 10:49 am
Absolutely great, sexy shoes:o) Love them!!
xoxo Kirsten
http://thedressbakery.blogspot.com
Tiffany Olson
July 23, 2014 @ 7:00 pm
Hi Nicole! Love this outfit so much! I have this same Zara necklace and have been wearing it like crazy all summer. I wanted to go to that Emily giffin event and couldn’t make it! boo. hope it was fun!!! xo
TiffanyStyleBlog.com
Angie Wilson
July 23, 2014 @ 7:28 pm
loving your heels!
xx Angie | http://www.thefashionfuse.com/
Jill
July 23, 2014 @ 9:17 pm
Those heels are so cute
Suzanne Carillo Style Files
July 24, 2014 @ 12:29 am
Great chic ensemble. I especially like the accessories you chose.
bisous
Suzanne
Johanna
July 24, 2014 @ 5:43 pm
Hold the phone – those shoes. Whoa!
Jenni
July 28, 2014 @ 1:57 pm
Gorgeous look! :)
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