Five Work Outfits and Flatlays

Argh.  Let's give this another try.  I wrote it late last night and low and behold it disappeared on me.  Yep, gone, gone, gone.  Oh well.  

As a working mom I use my weekends to rest, recharge, spend time with my family and friends, meal prep, grocery shop, do laundry, clean the house, catch up on some reading,etc.  Okay, I am exhausted just listing it all. LOL!Anyway, in order to make the work week flow, these are the things that I strive to accomplish on the weekends, or as best as I can.  Another thing that I do is pick out my outfits for the week.  I check my calendar for events such as school visits, book clubs, professional learning development events that I might be hosting, meetings, or desk work.  I also consider the forecast and then plan my five outfits accordingly.  The reason I do this is:

 

1.  I am not a good decision maker under pressure.  Since I often do my workouts in the morning, the rest of my routine (shower, hair, make-up, breakfast) is rushed.  I get overwhelmed by choices in my closet and it throws my day off.

2. I like to know that I am utilizing the clothes, shoes, and accessories that I keep in my closet.  Planning my outfit tends to show me what I am reaching for and what needs to maybe find a new home if I am never in the mood to wear it.  It also allows me to get creative with my outfits.  

 

Generally this process takes me 10 -15 minutes on a Sunday.  Once my outfits are picked out I hang them in my closet, usually on one hanger, in the order of days M-F.  Usually I don't make flat lays but I did for last week just to show you how the outfits come to life.  Some of the items are old favorites but I linked up some great subtitutions, or the real deal when it was still available.

Day 1- Black pants (these are worth every penny), bold sweater, riding boots, rose gold hoops and simple "love" necklace.

Day 2- Poncho, fuax leather pants, OTKB and H & B necklace.

Day 3- Black tights, black turtleneck, houndstooth skirt, black suede boots, H & B necklace & sparkle ball earring. 

 

Day 4- Fuzzy sweater, plaid pants,  burgundy pumps, H & B gold necklace & bracelet.

Day 5-Sweater dress, OTK boots, leggings, long gold necklace and gold stud earrings.

And that my friends is a wrap.  Follow me along in IG to see what I am wearing next week!