Workwear Wednesday: Getting Dressed With Old Navy

For today's work-friendly look, I've partnered up with Old Navy to create a fun but polished outfit for you guys.  I started with a simple monochrome base: gray shoes, gray skinnies, and a gray bag.  I then threw on a checkered button-front.  The top I'm wearing below is sold out, but you can get a similar version HERE for $22.  Anywho, the outfit, at that point, was decent but felt "blah" because it lacked personality.  I knew I needed a little extra "oomph" so I topped it off with my new plaid peacoat (available HERE for $35 in various colors).  Color really makes a big difference IMO!  If you're on the shyer side, no worries, just start small.  Try wearing a colorful statement necklace or throwing on a vibrant scarf!

Velvet Heart: The Cynthia Dress

I'm pumped to tell you guys all about my new dress from Velvet Heart today on Sensible Stylista.  As you all know, I'm a huge fan of their line.  I'm sure y'all have figured that out by now though.  I mean, I've only featured them 149818 times.  Ok, so I may be exaggerating but only slightly, ha! Anywho, the dress I'm wearing below is called the Cynthia.  For those of you interested, it's available here for $89.  It's made of 100% tencel and comes with a self belt.  The design's a classic; one that you'll wear for years to come.  If you're looking for a fabulous denim or chambray dress, stop, because tencel trumps both of the aforementioned fabrics. Trust me, it feels like butter and it's super easy to take care of! As a plus, it's wearable all year long.  For fall weather, layer like I did below!  If you need extra warmth, simply throw on leggings and a thicker coat.

For today's OOTD, I paired my dress with a utility jacket to mix vibes (edgy with classic seems to work well for me).  I wanted to play around with texture so I threw on suede over-the-knee boots (clicky here to purchase) in addition to sporting a military jacket with faux-leather sleeves.  I'm all about juxtaposition if you haven't noticed!  Don't be afraid to experiment with unique pairings. 

Boots: Stuart Weitzman || Dress:  c/o Velvet Heart || Bag:  YSL || Jacket:  Others Follow (similar)

PS.  I'm blasting Cyber Monday sales today at 2 PM EST so make sure y'all check back to get your shop on! Take advantage of these amazing sales and get your holiday shopping out of the way. Trust me, you'll save much more money this way!

Holiday Sales - Updated

2xist - 30% off everything; valid until the 30th.
Accessory Concierge - 30% off the entire site with code THANKFUL; valid until the 30th.
AG Adriano Goldschmied - 30% off your purchase with code AGTHIRTY; valid until the 29th.

Anine Bing Global - Up to 60% off until the 30th.
Anthropologie - 25% off everything with code SHOPTOIT; valid until the 30th.
Armani - deep discount on Fall Winter 2015 + free shipping on all orders; valid until the 30th.

Athleta - 20% off your entire purchase with code WORKIT; valid until the 29th.
Benefit Cosmetics - Get up to 6 deluxe skincare samples with your order; valid until the 30th.
BNKR - items for $50 and under; valid until the 29th.
Boden - 30% off + free delivery and returns; valid until the 30th.

Bluefly - up to 80% off sitewide
Boohoo - Up to 70% off everything + free delivery; valid until the 30th.
Camilyn Beth - Spend $50-$100, get 10% off with code THANKS10, spend $100-$400, get 20% off with code THANKS20, spend over $400 and get 30% off with code THANKS30; valid until the 29th.

Design Darling - Get 20% off with code THANKFUL until the 30th.

Diesel - Up to 40% off until the 30th.  Free shipping on orders $200+.

Dolls Kill - entire site marked down!  Free shipping on orders $75+; valid until the 30th.

Dynamite - 30% off all orders + free shipping with code BLACKFRIDAY30; valid until the 30th.
Escada - Up to 50% off; valid until the 30th.

Gap - 50-70% off everything until the 30th.
Goodnight Macaroon - 50% off store-wide with code blackfriday2015; valid until Dec. 3rd.

H&M - Deals with up to 30% off entire purchase + free shipping, with an additional 40% off all sale items; valid until the 30th.

Hudson Jeans - take an additional 40% off select styles; valid until the 30th.
Italist - 30% discount on FW15; valid until the 30th.

J. Crew - 30% off your purchase + extra 40% off sale with code HOLIDAY; ends today.

Jimmy Choo - Free shipping worldwide until Dec. 6th.

Joe's Jeans - 30% off sitewide + free shipping until Dec. 2nd.
John Hardy - free shipping and free returns on all orders - ends today.

Journelle - 15% off $150, 20% off $300, 25% off $500 with code THANKSLOVELY; valid until Dec. 1st.

Keds - 25% off all orders + free shipping.
Kenneth Cole - 40% off sitewide; valid until the 29th.

Kurt Geiger Global - 20% off everything until the 30th.
La Garconne - 15% off regular priced items; valid until the 30th.

La Redoute - 60% off thousands of products until Dec. 1st.
Lilly Pulitzer - free domestic flight with purchase of $1500+; valid until Dec. 31st.

L.K. Bennett - 30% off sitewide excluding New Season and Signature; valid until the 29th.

Luisaviaroma - 20% off extra discount on sale items until the 30th with code BFR20.

Macy's - 60% off women's clothing, women's plus size clothing, and junior's clothing; valid until the 30th.

Madewell - 25% off your entire purchase with code CALMDOWN; valid until the 29th.

Milly - 25% off site wide + free ground shipping until the 29th with code BF2015.

Monsoon - receive 25% off all children's full price products; valid until the 30th.

Murad - $25 off + free shipping on orders $100+ with code BLACK; valid until the 29th.
Nars - receive an exclusive 20% off purchase + free shipping on orders $50+; valid until Dec. 2nd.
Nasty Gal - take an extra 30% off, plus 30% off select black styles; valid until the 29th.

Neiman Marcus - Gift card event!  Earn up to $500 gift card with your select regular-price purchase online with code GC4YOU; valid until Dec. 1st.

Nike - take 25% off sitewide + free shipping on all orders with code GIVETHANKS until the 29th.
Nina Shoes - take 25% off sitewide + free shipping on all orders with code GIVETHANKS; valid until the 29th.

Otte - additional 40% off all sale items with code EXTRAPIE40 until the 30th.
Paige Denim - 20% off sitewide excludes sale items with code CYBER20; valid until the 30th.

Petit Bateau US - 50% off markdowns until the 30th.

Rebecca Minkoff - 25% off all orders + free shipping + free essie nail polish until Dec. 1st.

Rebecca Taylor - extra 30% off sale online + in stores with code THANKFUL; valid until the 29th.
Revolve - Up to 80% off + 20% off all sale with code BLACKFRIDAY20, ends today!
Say Hello To Longer Legs - 25% off invisible heels; valid until Dec. 1st.
Selfridges - up to 20% off handbags with code SELFCCE; ends today.
Shiseido - 20% off sitewide with code FF2015; valid until the 30th.

Shoescribe - extra 25% off all items with code CYBER15; valid until Dec. 1st.

Shopbop - Spend $250+ and save 15%, spend $500+ and save 20%, spend $1000 and save 25% with code GOBIG15; valid until the 30th.
Shore Projects - 15% off everything with code BLACKFRIDAY; valid until the 30th.
Soft Surroundings - Up to 50% off apparel, gifts and more; valid until the 29th.
Stuart Weitzman - free express shipping on all orders with code BLACKFRIDAY; valid until the 30th.
Sundance Catalog - 25% off orders of $150+ with code AFFBF5, valid until the 30th.
The Frye Company - The James Collection is now $199 + $100 giftcard for every $400 spent along with free shipping; valid until the 30th.
The Outnet - UP to 80% off on designer labels; valid until the 30th.
Tobi - 50% off sitewide; valid until the 30th.
Toms - receive an extra 10% off sale products and free shipping on all orders with code GIVE10; valid until the 30th.
Topshop - Up to 50% off select lines until the 30th.
Victoria's Secret - buy 1 bra get 1 50% off with code DOUBLEUP; valid until Dec. 2nd.

Wilsons Leather - 70% off cyber deals + 50% off the entire site with code CYBER; valid until Dec. 6th.
Yoox - extra 25% off + free shipping; valid until the 30th.