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Casual Friday

Shot by Rebecca Dale
Bag: Vince Camuto c/o | Jeans: Club Monaco | Sweater: Club Monaco | Leather Jacket: Armani (similar here and more below!) | Shoes: Ralph Lauren (similar here) | Necklace: Graziano | Earrings: Kate Spade (also really love these) | Bracelets: Alex and Ani | Sunglasses: Stella McCartney (similar here) | Rings: Gorjana | Polish: OPI (Manicurist of Seville)
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I’m not normally a pink bag kind of girl, but this pinkish-purplish hue is on point. If you’re in the market for a work bag, I highly recommend this Vince Camuto tote which also comes in black, black and white, camel, and gray. If you want to look further, check out my full list of work bags here and also be sure to enter the giveaway to win one of three Longchamp Le Pliage Totes! Happy Friday!Update: I’ve received a lot of questions about the bag’s color, so just wanted to make a note here that while the color on the website is called “purple potion” it really appears in person to be much more of a dark magenta hue, as pictured here. I was confused when I received it, because I expected a purple/burgundy, but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise! I would not have otherwise chosen a “pink” bag, but this hue is really beautiful in person, and surprisingly versatile. Hope this helps those of you that are a bit confused by the way it appears elsewhere online.
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Mary Orton

March 21, 2014

Casual Office Style

work bags, vince camuto, black leather jacket, club monaco, white jeans, lucky, aviator sunglasses, pearl crystal statement necklace, grey and white sweater
The Ultimate Work Bag Guide + Longchamp Giveaway!
Today I’m thrilled to kick off the first official day of Spring with a very exciting giveaway. 2014 marks the 20th Anniversary of the classic Longchamp Le Pliage totes, so to kick off the season and celebrate this iconic bag that’s taken me from college to career and beyond, I am giving three (yes THREE!) Longchamp Le Pliage large totes to the lucky readers that enter and win below. As we all know, these suckers wear like iron, go with anything, and come in a ton of amazing colors. The three winners will be able to choose the color they prefer, so if you win, prepare for a Sophie’s Choice level of anxiety in making your decision.
Also, today, after months of requests from many of you, I’m finally sharing below some of my favorite work bags (aside, of course, from the Longchamp totes above). I’ve included three categories—steals, staples, and splurges—in an effort to offer lots of options, whatever your budget may be. Within each category, I’ve also provided a sampling of colors—classic black/navy on the top, colorful in the middle, and nude on the bottom—but many of them come in several different colors, so click away on the styles you like to check out even more options.

Happy Thursday and be sure to enter the Longchamp giveaway below!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Longchamp Le Pliage Tote Giveaway Rules of the Road:
- Using the Rafflecopter widget below, you can enter your name into the raffle up to six times by doing any of the following: (1) follow TCC on Instagram; (2) follow TCC on Facebook; (3) follow TCC on Twitter; (4) follow TCC on Pinterest; (5) follow TCC on Bloglovin’; and/or (6) tweet about the giveaway.
- The giveaway closes at 5pm EDT on Thursday, March 27, 2014.
- Three winners will be selected at random from qualifying entries through Rafflecopter.
- Each winner will receive a Longchamp Le Pliage Large Tote in the color of their choice.
- Winners will be notified within 48 hours.
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Mary Orton

March 20, 2014

Giveaway

tote, lucky, longchamp, work bag guide, le pliage
Striped Solemates

Shot by Alexander Scott Harris
Shoes: Johnston & Murphy c/o | Jacket: Rachel Zoe (old but love this one and more below!) | Pants: Theyskens’ Theory (similar here and more below) | Shirt: Ann Taylor (similar here and here) | Sunglasses: Nina Ricci (love these similar ones here, here and here) | Earrings: Giani Bernini | Choker Necklace: Vintage but similar here and more below | Silver Onyx Necklace: old but similar here | Polish: Essie (Sable Collar) | Lipstick: Marilyn Monroe Spas (Orchid)
If you’re looking to revamp your spring wardrobe, you really have to stop by Johnston & Murphy. The loafers you see today are honestly as comfortable as they are cute. With their crisp black and white stripes and bright contrast leather trim, I’ve hardly taken them off since aggressively ripping them out of the box.
While you may know Johnston & Murphy as a long time favorite of the men in your life, the brand has applied the same classic workmanship and flawless American style to their women’s line as well. I guess it turns out that menswear trends aren’t the only things we’re borrowing from the boys this season–we’re getting in on their favorite brands as well. Next up, world domination. Muah ha haaaa.

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This is a collaboration between Johnston & Murphy and the AOL Lifestyle Contributor Network. Compensation was provided by Johnston & Murphy via AOL Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Johnston & Murphy.

Mary Orton

March 18, 2014

Conservative Office Style

ann taylor, black and white, black cropped pants, johnston murphy, lucky, silver choker, onyx, striped canvas loafers, rachel zoe polka dot blazer, coral knit, theory, flats
Lucky Lime

Shot by Michelle Tricca
Coat: Reiss | Skirt: Reiss | Top: Ann Taylor (old but very similar here and more below!) | Shoes: Franco Sarto (love these similar ones by SJP, these similar ones and these similar ones) | Monogram Necklace: MyMonogramNecklace c/o | Chain Link Bracelet: J. Crew (similar here) | Cuff Bracelet: Polish: Essie (Fiji)
While this pastel shade of lime isn’t exactly a true St. Paddy’s kelly green, it’s still kind of awesome and still technically green… so I say it works today. Whether you’re looking to round out your collection of the Irish hue or just fond of this refreshing pastel shade for Spring, check out my favorites below. I’m a big fan of this light green paired with navy and white, as illustrated here, so I also included some of my favorite striped options in the Shop the Post section for your perusing pleasure.One quick tip on the skirt: Reiss has a ton of beautiful navy pieces this spring, and I especially love the texture of this skirt paired with the classic navy and white striped blouse. However, unlike many of their other navy pencil skirts, this particular skirt is on the tight/short side (especially for me since I’m tall). So, I bought a much larger size that was longer and looser on me and had it tailored. This way I was able to achieve a more office-friendly fit and length, without sacrificing the the beautiful loopy lace fabric and satin trim detail. Plus, I avoided looking like I had pulled an all-nighter at Lavo. Mission accomplished.Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!P.S. No, that is not a new hair style, it was just super windy. #beachfail

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Mary Orton

March 17, 2014

Creative Office Style

reiss, lucky, mary jane patent navy pumps, lime sorbet, navy white stripe, pastel green, lace pencil skirt, mint, tie waist coat
True Blue

Shot by Michelle Tricca
Pants: Jones New York | Shirt: Jones New York (update: shirt is now sold out, so check out these similar ones here, here, here, and here) | Cuff: J. Crew (similar here and more below) | Rings: Gorjana (similar here) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Sandals: Steven (also love these ones) | Monogram Necklace: MyMonogramNecklace c/o (similar here) | Polish: Essie (Lilacism) and Cover Girl (Vio-Blast) | Lipstick: Marilyn Monroe Spas (Orchid)

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Mary Orton

March 16, 2014

Creative Office Style, Casual Office Style

royal blue, cobalt, jones new york, monochromatic, cuff bracelet, lilacism, essie, monogram necklace, vio-last, cover girl, karen walker, steven steve madden, tortoise
Prepped for St. Patrick’s

Shot by Michelle Tricca
Skirt: Reiss | Sweater: Reiss | Shirt: Brooks Brothers | Bracelet: Reiss | Watch: Marc Jacobs | Shoes: Asos | Necklace: C. Wonder (similar here, here and here) | Sunglasses: Nina Ricci (similar here) | Rings: Gorjana (similar here) | Polish: Essie (Lilacism)

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Mary Orton

March 12, 2014

Conservative Office Style

long straight pencil midi skirt, tassle necklace, kelly green, marc jacobs truman watch, st patrick’s day, reiss, lucky, brooks brothers non iron shirt, cat eye sunglasses, st patty’s, emerald