This outfit is nearly an exact replication of an outfit I originally posted here.  I’m guessing you do this, too, right? You love a look so much you either wear it repeatedly or attempt to recreate the look with a few minor changes here and there.  (Way to maximize your wardrobe and hard earned cash, ladies!)

Now that school is back in session, I am trying to rework some of my summer pieces and looks to suit a more professional environment.  This time around, I forwent the shorts (a big dress code no, no) and went with a tulip shaped skirt I picked up a few years back.  And because this is the time of year I stupidly start longing for fall and crisper weather (still a long way off here in AZ) I switched up the fuchsia accents for leopard ones.  My reasoning is that while it is still 113 out, I can glance at the beautiful brown tones in the belt and shoes and temporarily transport myself to a cooler, lovelier time of year…that and I just really love a good leopard print!  I’m also a huge fan of  the boldness of mint against the crispness of black and white  (check out this recent pairing!) and cannot imagine myself giving up that combo anytime soon!

Style Notes: Pleione blouse via Last Chance (spring 2012; similar style) / Gap skirt (fall 2008; similar style)/ Loft belt (summer 2012) / Halogen shoes via Last Chance (spring 2012; similar style) / Marc by Marc Jacobs bag via Last Chance (summer 2012) / Bauble Bar necklace (spring 2012) / Kate Spade bracelets (spring 2011, fall 2011, spring 2012)/ Michael Kors watch via Last Chance (spring 2012; similar style) / Kate Spade (fall 2011; similar style) and Madewell rings (summer 2012; similar style) / Loft sunnies: (summer 2012; similar style)