Versatile Fall Dress - Nordstrom

*Today's post is in partnership with Nordstrom.

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

DRESS || BAG || HEELS || SUNGLASSES || RINGS || WATCH || BRACELETS

Nordstrom does it again!  I can always find exactly what I am looking for at Nordstrom.  I was on the hunt for a new black dress...one that wasn't a basic black dress and one that was versatile enough to wear for a variety of occasions.  I found it!

This triangle print stretch knit dress immediately caught my eye because of the print and because of the fun collar and cuffs on the sleeve!  I plan to wear this dress for work functions, church, and out at night with my Hubby or with girlfriends.  Pair it with closed toe heels for an even more buttoned up look or create a more edgy look with some funky peep toe booties.  With a black and white blank slate, you can add just about any pop of color to this dress as well!

For today's post, I specifically had a work wear look in mind...this look is office ready.  I paired it with this fun embellished boxy crossbody bag (I mean, how cute is this bag?!) for even more visual interest.  This bag added my pop of color with a subtle blush backdrop and emerald embellishments.

I also recently shared a post sharing how I am gearing up for Fall with Nordstrom pairing prints such as plaid and camo.  You can read that post HERE.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

Contemporary Women's Work Wear with Nordstrom

*Today's post is in collaboration with Nordstrom.

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

DRESS || HANDBAG (color no longer available) || HEELS || WATCH || RING 

Most recently, Nordstrom has been my go-to destination for women's work wear and if you missed my first work wear post with Nordstrom, you can read more HERE.

So today I'm excited to team up with Nordstrom again to show you a more contemporary work wear look that is versatile and easy to transition from day to night.

This gorgeous tropical body-con Ted Baker dress is a power player.  Instead of a "power suit" this is a  "power dress".  It is chic and ultra feminine and the bold floral print is perfect for the warm summer months.  The midi length of the dress is perfect for the office too.  Pair this dress with a blazer for an even more polished and professional look.

I paired this dress with these gorgeous Ted Baker bow pumps...they add such a special touch to this overall contemporary work wear look.  And every working gal needs a beautiful and functional handbag that is also a statement piece like this Kate Spade satchel. 

To take this look from the office to a week night social, event, or dinner out, I recommend putting on a pair of strappy open toe heels, carrying a simple clutch, and taking off the pearl necklace. 

Nordstrom has such a broad selection of women's work wear pieces.  Don't forget to take a look back at my first work wear post, which focused on modern work wear.

As always, thank so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great start to your week!

p.s. you can shop this look by clicking on any of the images below.

Women's Work Wear with Nordstrom

*Today's post is in partnership with Nordstrom.

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

BLAZER || TOP || SKIRT || SANDALS || BAG

For many years, Nordstrom has been one of my go-to destinations to shop for pieces from some of my absolute favorite brands.  I love shopping for beautiful dresses, denim, shoes, jewelry, handbags, etc. I've always been able to find exactly what I'm looking for and I've really enjoyed discovering new brands through Nordstrom as well.

Although I shop at Nordstrom often, I typically don't think to shop for work wear.  Maybe it's because I get too distracted and end up buying things that I necessarily didn't plan to shop for.  Let's be honest...that happens to me all of the time!  Anyone else?!  I just can't help myself!

More recently I've starting buying work wear pieces from Nordstrom as well...it's now a one stop shop, which makes my life much easier.  And the fact that I can order online, try on at home, and ship back what doesn't fit, for FREE, really makes this busy working Mom so happy (and less stressed too ;-).

Many of you may (or may not know) that I work full time as a VP in HR for a Fortune 500 company and although I work from a home office, I still attend local meetings, which means that I have to get out of my athletic wear and "get dressed" on occasion.  So for me, picking versatile work wear pieces is important to me.  As a career woman, I've learned over the years that you can look polished, professional, and put-together without having to wear a "power suit".  Those days are over for me...pretty sure my power suits have been retired for some time now.

It's totally okay to dress a bit more modern in the workplace now (assuming you keep it professional and classy).  Many companies have taken on a more business casual approach and have even been implementing more casual days as well.

The pieces I picked for today's work wear look with Nordstrom are modern, classic, versatile, and perfect for work to weekend wear.  Adding a great blazer to complete your outfit instantly elevates your look and makes it more business professional...perfect for meetings with clients or a presentation in the boardroom.  The structured fit and length of this chambray skirt also yields a more office appropriate look.  A classic nude sandal with a moderate heel is also a perfect pick for the office. 

Nordstrom is now my go-to destination for work wear as well!  They have such a broad selection of work wear pieces that are perfect for more modern business casual (or business professional) looks.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by...hope your week gets off to a great start!

p.s you can shop this look by clicking on any of the images below!