Studmuffin

My conference in Albuquerque wraps up today and I'm going a bit more casual since it's a half day--no good work outfit to post (not one I'd recommend you actually wear to the office, that is). But this great post by Ez over at Creature Comforts on studded accessories got me thinking about how embellishments like studs are a great way to show your personality in the office when done right.

I'll admit it...I dressed the part of a little punker (at least a goodie-goodie one) throughout most of my college years.  Ball chains around my neck and wrists?  Check.  Studded belt and wrist cuffs?  Check.  Black nail polish?  Duh.  T-shirt from a band concert?  Sometimes.  While my style has evolved drastically since then (um, hello yesterday's suit obsession), I still have a love for the studly and spiky.

Luckily for me, the fashion gurus out there have pretty much translated badass studs into more grown-up versions.  Some studly finds (yes, I can use that adjective for everything):

BCBGeneration Veronica Medium satchel; Enzo Angiolini Mayi pumps; Zoe Chicco Large Spike Stack Rings; Abbey Dawn Studded Aviator Sunglasses

I want to hear from you!

So you've been hearing me rant and share about my workplace style, but I'd love to get your takes on things as well.  Some ideas:

• What is your favorite outfit to wear to work?  Send me some pics and a brief description of what you like about it.
• Have a styling dilemma?  Send me a question!
• Can't find an item?  Let me know and I'll take a stab at it.
• Got a great inspiration for a work outfit?  Send me your ideas and I'll post them.

Email your suggestions or general blog feed back to thenewprofessionalblog [at] gmail [dot] com.

Peace out!