Leopard and Suede

Skirt: Forever 21, top: Gap, tights: Hue, boots: Botkier, belt: Charlotte Russe, necklace: homemade, scarf: Express.

I picked up this cute little suede skirt on Black Friday and have been wearing it like it's going out of style ever since. On this occasion I decided to keep it casual by pairing it with a plain black t-shirt and flat riding boots. I decided to add a pop of colour with the hunter green tights and threw on the leopard scarf to bring out the browns and tans in my skirt and boots.

Just Peachy

Dress: Topshop, blazer: Silence and Noise, tights: Forever 21, necklace: Guess (old), boots: Frye.

I picked up this dress from Topshop on sale a couple of months ago but hadn't had a chance to wear it until recently. I've never owned a dress that is quite this feminine but I'm liking it. I toughened up the look with leather boots and a boyfriend blazer.

Leather and Roses

Dress: Topshop, jacket: People's Liberation, tights: Urban Outfitters, boots: Frye, necklace: ? (old).

I received this dress from Topshop this week and couldn't be happier with it. It is really comfortable, looks great with tights and boots and is long enough to wear to work. I had been admiring this dress for a while and finally took the plunge and ordered it. As a rule, I usually stick to dresses and skirts that are knee length or longer for work. My work doesn't have an official dress code, but as a high school teacher I tend to err on the side of caution with the clothes I wear. I sometimes find it challenging to put together outfits for work that fit my personal style but are still conservative enough for the environment I work in. Do you find it challenging to express your personal style at work?

Mustard and Sequins

Dress: Dex, sequin blazer: Matty M, boots: Frye, tights: Urban Outfitters, necklace: Topshop, wool cap: ? (my grandma bought it at a small boutique somewhere).

One of my favourite colours this season is mustard yellow. I love how it adds a nice pop of colour to an otherwise neutral coloured outfit. I actually received this mustard wool cap from my grandma for my birthday last year, but at the time I didn't think I was bold enough to pull off wearing such a strong colour. I rediscovered the cap in my closet recently and have worn it several times already this fall.

Back in Rotation

Skirt: Gap (old), boots: ? (old), tights: Urban Outfitters, blouse: Target (old), blazer: Silence and Noise, necklace: ? (old), sunglasses: RayBan.

I've decided to make a conscious effort to stick to a budget (it's so hard!) and find new ways to rotate older pieces back into my wardrobe. This skirt, blouse and boots are all 3-4 years old and I had never worn them together before. I added a boyfriend blazer, opaque tights and wayfarers to create a brand new look with old pieces!

A Little Dijon

Tunic dress: Joe Fresh, tights: Topshop, motorcycle jacket: Danier, platforms: Seychelles (thrifted), necklace: ? (old), sunglasses: Oliver Peoples.

Here is my first venture into mustard tights territory. I have had these tights in my closet for quite some time now but wasn't quite sure what to wear them with. I knew that black was a definite no unless I wanted to dress as a bumblebee for Hallowe'en, so I finally settled on pairing them with this blue and white patterned tunic dress. It worked out perfectly because it gave me the opportunity to transition this thin, summer dress into a new outfit for fall by pairing it with opaque tights and a leather jacket. I think mustard tights would look great with a hunter green or wine coloured dress, which might be my excuse to shop online this weekend!

Coral Crush

Top: Michael Kors, skirt: Topshop, blazer: Silence and Noise, tights: Hue, wedges: Steve Madden, necklace: Forever 21, sunglasses: Oliver Peoples.

When I first laid eye on these coral tights, I wasn't sure if I was brave enough to wear a pair of tights in such a vibrant colour. I decided to give them a try and see if I could pull them off. I paired them with an otherwise monocromatic outfit and they provided a fun pop of colour. Next up: mustard coloured tights!