Casual Daytime to...Casual Work?

James Perse-Casual to Work by metronomeorchid featuring leather handbags

I love James Perse tees! I think they would work great for a casual daytime look, but if you work in a more relaxed setting, they would be great for the office too! I paired this tee with other James Perse pieces and a cute pair of Hermes sandals. Different jewelry and a change of bags make this transition from work to play (or the other way around!) super easy!

Inspired By Alexa Chung!

Alexa Chung is one of my favorite modern fashion icons! I love the way she dresses with simplicity and elegance, even when her look is casual. Rather than being "trendy" all the time, she exudes style as opposed to simply keeping up with the latest fads.

Here are some pieces I picked out, with an Alexa Chung-esque flair! These items have a slight menswear-ish feel about them, but coupled with lace, glitter, and florals, they are absolutely feminine and elegant! Hopefully they inspire you to be just as effortlessly stylish as Alexa Chung!

alexa chung by metronomeorchid featuring wool hats

Colorblock!

I love this season's colorblock trend! Here are some cool, colorful pieces to inspire you.

Colorblock! by metronomeorchid featuring platform pumps

Classic Nude

What can be more classic and elegant than head-to-toe nude? Tie it all together with a neat updo, a hint of glitzy jewelry, and red lipstick.

Nude by metronomeorchid featuring a lip stick