Incorporate Your Personal Style into Your Work Wardrobe // Wear to Work #3 + Giveaway!

January 20, 2017

When I think workwear, I immediately think traditional. And with that comes wanting to stand out. I think the biggest aversion I have to traditional wear to work looks is the lack of personality. I’m sure you know what I mean; work outfits can become quite formulaic, with little choice in color (predominately black, white, gray, and navy) and limited pattern options.

How to Add Your Personal Flair to an Outfit // Hello Rigby Seattle Fashion BlogFortunately for me, my career path doesn’t force me into owning a traditional work wardrobe, but that doesn’t mean that I completely avoid those options in my closet. I definitely have my share of button ups, knee-length skirts and dresses, and trouser pants. What I do with them, however, is infuse my personal style into the outfits I create with them to prevent them from looking stodgy or corporate.

What I’m Wearing

Coat: Vintage Velvet Coat, Thrifted from Value Village {similar under $100, similar under $200}
Dress: Free People Retro Love Dress {similar style under $35, similar style under $60}
Tights: Berkshire Cozy Hose Tights
Boots: Steve Madden Pistol Booties {similar under $40}
Bracelet: Beige + Gold Chain Wrap Bracelet c/o Victoria Emerson
Cocktail Ring: Vintage, Thrifted from Seattle Goodwill {similar under $20}
Stone Ring: H+M {similar ring set under $7}
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Regan Satchel in Dark Cherry {on sale for less than $200!}

Photos by Megan of Diary of This Girl

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2 Ways to Turn Your Workout Clothes into an Athleisure Outfit

January 13, 2017

It’s no secret that New Years is often a time of reflection, a realization that you met none of your goals in the previous year (or maybe that’s just me) and you resolve to do better in the year ahead. Last year, it meant setting anti-resolutions, as I felt myself getting caught up in a lot of FOMO and trying to do all the things. This year, I’ve opted to do nothing. I have no goals this year and that’s just fine with me.

How to Wear the Athleisure Trend // Hello Rigby Seattle Fashion BlogDisclosure: This post was created in partnership with Fred Meyer. Thanks so much for supporting the brands who help support this blog!

I’ve learned that making plans sets the stage for disappointment. Last year, in the course of a month or so, we got the crazy idea to list the condo for sale and start looking for a house. Truth be told, I thought we would be in a house right now. We are not, and I’ve learned that not everything works out when you think it will. And also that house hunting sucks. I’m not sure why I thought it would be fun, but it is not.

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Menswear Inspired Outfit // Wear to Work #2

January 12, 2017

Growing up, I never was a tomboy so the entire “menswear inspired” or “borrowed from the boys” trend has always been pretty lost on me. I gravitate towards textures and colors that are inherently feminine. Looking into my closet, you’ll see more grays, pinks, and reds rather than greens and blues. Well, unless you count denim. I have a lotttt of that.

But, if there’s anything I’ve learned from blogging and getting to know my personal style better, it’s that experimentation is always a good thing. You’ll never know what you may discover about yourself when you try something new and different. Sometimes doing something uncomfortable can lead to new and better things. Or not, but that’s the joy of trying something new. You learn what you like, what you don’t, and why.

Menswear Inspired Outfit to Wear to Work // Hello Rigby Seattle Fashion Blog
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click a link and make a purchase I may make a small commission at no cost to you. I purchased these items myself unless otherwise denoted as c/o (courtesy of) the brand.

What I’m Wearing
Shirt: Farinaz Taghavi Attitude Shirt in Olive, gift
Vest: Brixon Ivy Pirie Cutout Tuxedo Vest {similar under $75}
Jeans: Articles of Society “Sarah” Skinny Jean via Nordstrom
Boots: Steve Madden Pistol Bootie
Rings: Rebecca Minkoff Spiral Ring, Forever 21 Stacking Rings
Bag: ASOS {similar under $20}

Photography by Megan of Diary of This Girl

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Too Faced Sweet Peach Collection // Giveaway!

January 9, 2017

Over and over again I’ve heard people buzzing about the new releases to the Too Faced Sweet Peach Collection this past December. I was fortunate enough to nab a few goodies on launch night via TooFaced.com, despite the mass amount of traffic that was slowing their site down and making it incredibly hard to check out.

In typical me fashion, I wanted to take a little time to be able to try out the products fully so that I can give you my honest thoughts. I’d hate to make recommendations or express displeasure with something that I end up changing my mind on a later date, which is why I wanted to write out the good, bad, and ugly about this collection.

Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette Review // Hello Rigby Seattle Makeup Blog
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So first off: the elephant in the room. If you’re someone who follows “makeup drama” on social media and YouTube, then you might have heard about the shipping “scandal.” I was not affected by this, as I believe it was only those who ordered the eyeshadow palette. I can’t give a first-hand account of how my customer service experience was because my order shipped about two business days after placing it (on December 17th), and then I received the product on December 21st via FedEx, so I didn’t need to contact customer service. My order arrived well packaged with everything I ordered inside.

Now that we’re past the elephant in the room, let’s get to the good stuff! The products themselves, of course.

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Winter Work Outfits // Wear to Work #1

January 5, 2017

As I was reflecting on content I’ve created over the past year or two here on the blog, I began to see a pattern emerge that while okay for me, may not work for everyone else. And as much as I love a good casual outfit, I know that’s not practical for anyone who works in an office or for a business with a dress code. That’s why I thought it was about time I start something new, a wear to work series, mainly focusing in on winter work outfits.

What to Wear to Work in Winter // Hello Rigby Seattle Fashion BlogDisclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click a link and make a purchase I may make a small commission at no cost to you. I purchased these items myself unless otherwise denoted as c/o (courtesy of) the brand.

Winter Work Outfits

With winter in full swing here in the Pacific Northwest, I see a lot of boring winter work outfits when walking Downtown to grab lunch. As far as the eye can see, it’s a sea of black suits, outdated, clunky knee high boots, trench coats, and rain slickers. Not inspirational or aspirational, and nothing I have any interest in wearing to work each day.

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