Valentine's Work Outfit Ideas.

I wore these work outfits to work sometime last week, keeping in mind that Valentine's Day is coming soon. I wanted to show you 2 (very) subtle ways of how to dress for work with a little nod to Love or VDay. These are two simple but chic Work Outfits that have some type of Valentine's Day detailing to them. =) 

Both times I am wearing some type of Pencil Skirt and a Blouse as a Top. Once I layered with a Blazer and once with a Cardigan. Another thing each outfit has in common is Textures. With the first Outfit (below) there are Sequins on the Cardigans, Chiffon and Silk on the tiers of the Blouse/Shell, the Skirt is Ruched, the Tights are also Textured and Printed. In the second Outfit, I am wearing my Tuxedo Blazer which has a Faux Leather Lapel, paired with the Mixed-Media Heart Blouse and a Corduroy Skirt.

First, I want to apologize in advance for all the photos featuring this first outfit. They came out really dark and grainy. I need to invest on a pro camera. Gosh, I wish they didn't cost so much! So, I titled this Outfit "A Little Pink, a Little Floral".  Pink, little dots and floral are all a little romantic and a little Valentine-y (I just made up that word). It is about time I wore this tiered, light pink/coral little shell. It is cute, no? And about time I wear this lovely, ruched pencil skirt which has little dots and a subtle floral print in it. Last but not least a few sequins splattered on my cardigan. And to top it off I have on a twisted, beaded statement necklace (almost the exact shade as my blouse) and a hot pink watch.

3/4-Sleeve, Heather Gray, Sequined-front Cardigan: The Limited (gorgeous embellished option, on sale, love this), (similar, long style w/ sequins by Tory Burch, Splurge), (fun option w/ sequin trim, best deal, love this)

Light Pink/Coral Tiered, Silky, Sleeveless Shell: The Limited (similar bow-tie blouse, great deal, love this), (similar cute option by H&M, best deal), (gorgeous tiered option by Philip Lim, Splurge).

Black, Ruched Pencil Skirt w/ Tan tiny Polka Dots & a Flower Print: White House Black Market (similar, scuba, floral pencil skirt by Express, love this), (gorgeous option by Bisou Bisou, best deal, love this), (similar in rose print, great deal).

Coral, Multi-Tiered, Twisted Statement Necklace: c/o an Accessories Boutique (New) (similar necklace w/ earrings, great deal, love this), (fun option by Kenneth Cole, love this), (similar by F21, best deal), (very similar by Kenneth Jay Lane, Splurge).

Black Beaded Bracelet w/ Pearl, Crystal & Coin Charms: White House Black Market (very similar, great deal, love this), (similar, love this), (fun option w/ Domo beads, best deal).

Hot Pink, Patent Leather Strap Watch w/ Silver Rhinestone Face & 2 Pink Rhinestone, Floating Hearts inside: An Accessories Boutique in Albania (very similar), (similar Hello Kitty, best deal),(similar, Kate Spade option, love this).

Gold-Tone, Turtle Cocktail Ring w/ Pave, tiny Coral Stones: Christmas Gift (gorgeous option in green by Kenneth Jay Lane, love this), (beautiful tortoise option by Kenneth Jay Lane, great deal).

Pink Bow Hair Tie w/ White Polka Dots: Random Street Vendor.

Off-Black, Spider-Print Opaque Tights: H&M.

Faux Suede, Flat, Navy Booties: Forever 21 (similar, real suede by Seychelles, love these), (similar, real suede w/ chunky heel, by Nine West, love these), (dressy option w/ heel, best deal, love these), (wedge option by Michael Antonio, great deal, love these).

I am titling this Outfit "Hearts and Cognac". It is hard to tell but my B+W Blouse is printed with hearts not dots. This Cognac/Brick Blazer with the Faux Leather Lapel was one of my favorite purchases of last Fall and I am glad to wear it again after pairing it with my Blanket Plaid Burberry Scarf . The Blazer mixes well with my Cognac Boots and Olive Corduroy Pencil Skirt (love those buttons on the front). My Black Beaded Necklace has a pop of Blue via the Navy and Sky Blue Beads here and there. I wore my Matchy Earrings and Bracelet from White House Black Market and another Work Outfit was under way.

Rust/Brick Open-front Blazer w/ Black Faux Leather Lapel: H&M (Gifted from my Brother) (New) (similar, love this), (gorgeous mocha, velvet option, the Schoolboy style by J.Crew), (very similar in Gray Tweed & Faux Black Leather by Target, best deal, love this).

Black+White, Graphic Heart-print, Button-down Blouse: H&M (very similar by Mango, best deal), (similar by The Limited, great deal, love this), gorgeous, wrap-style option, love this), (similar by Kate Spade, Splurge).

Forest Green, Corduroy Skirt w/ Metallic Buttons (Down the Front): Calliope (very similar, best deal, love this), (similar), (gorgeous option in Magenta, great deal, love this).

Long Black Beaded Necklace w/ Crystal Navy & Sky Blue Beads: White House Black Market (similar, on sale, love this), (similar in black+gray, best deal), (this year's option by WHBM).

Beaded Drop Earrings w/ 1 Black & 1 Navy Crystal Stones: White House Black Market (similar by Kenneth Cole, great deal), (similar w/ faceted crystals by Kenneth Cole, best deal, love these), (similar by JC Penney, best deal).

Black Beaded Bracelet w/ Pearl, Crystal & Coin Charms: White House Black Market (very similar, great deal, love this), (similar, love this), (fun option w/ Domo beads, best deal).

Gold-Tone, Frog Cocktail Ring w/ Pave, tiny Coral Stones: Christmas Gift (gorgeous option in green by Kenneth Jay Lane, love this), (beautiful tortoise option by Kenneth Jay Lane, great deal).

Off-Black, Spider-Print Opaque Tights: H&M.

Tall Cognac Boots w/ Chunky Heels & Buckle detail on the top of the shaft: Payless (similar, great deal, love these), (gorgeous option by Clarks, Splurge), (similar @ Macy's, come in 3 color options, love these).

P.S. Linking with Alice, Ayana, Brooke, Carrie, Elle, Elizabeth, Jenna Marie, Leeanne, Liz, Miriam, Morgan, Rebecca, Rhea, Sarah, Tara, Whitney and Victoria.