Sometimes I over think fashion, just like I over think other aspects of my life. I feel as women we need to make bold choices sometimes, which is why it’s called a fashion “statement”. There is nothing wrong with being sexy, bold, confident, and beautiful. Just because you are going to work at an office for that 9-5 schedule where you have to look professional, doesn’t mean you have to always wear a boring suit, or look completely buttoned up. You can be stylish and trendy while still being office appropriate. So, pull out those OTK boots that you save for the weekend, or a night out with your girlfriends, because you are going to wear them to work.
Now I will say that I think wearing over the knee boots to work looks more appropriate when they are flat. You don’t want to look too sexy at the office, so I think a flat, low heel, or chunky heel works best and you want to either wear them with a long skirt that covers some of the boot, or with a skirt/dress that hits just a few inches above the boots. If you really want to make sure that you are covered, then try wearing a pair of coordinating tights to cover the bit of showing leg.
Love this purse by Bebe, which I think is a great dupe for the super expensive Chanel Boy bag, but this one is under $100. The necklace and earrings that I’m wearing are both by Kendra Scott, but I saved money because I didn’t purchase them. They came in my monthly Rocksbox subscription where for only $19 a month I get to rent designer jewelry and exchange the items as often as I want. Use my code FLAMINGOS_PINEAPPLES to get your first month free!
Sweater Dress / DSW – OTK Boots / Purse
Lipstick – Colourpop Times Square
Ok, let me give you a little explanation, of what has changed on the blog and what will be happening in the future. I took a webinar the other week by two amazing bloggers: Julie Solomon and Angela Lanter. In this webinar one of the things they discussed was branding and staying true to yourself and what you want showcase to your readers. I am an accountant by trade, and as much as I love fashion and styling myself and others, I am simply a financial planner and OCD type personality haha. Therefore, it made sense for me to combine the two and help other women not only with styling tips, but realistic bits on finance in our every day lives. I want to give you outfits that you will look trendy and professional in when you go to the office, because that’s how I know I want to look. I want to help you save your money and make smart choices because I’ve learned from mistakes and heck I’m still learning, so I am always willing to share advice and take it from others. I hope that now I have rebranded my blog to “The Fashionable Accountant” that I can express how women can always be both intelligent and beautiful.
FINANCIAL TIP OF THE WEEK
For those of you who work the 9-5, irregular hours, or work from home, this time of year can be stressful due to open enrollment. There are so many options when it comes to healthcare and making the right decision for yourself, or your family takes a lot of thought. There is one aspect of open enrollment that I suggest everyone take advantage of and that is the FSA (Financial Savings Account). An FSA can be used for two things dependent care expenses and medical expenses. All money that you allocate to this account for the year is taken out of your paycheck prior to being taxed, so you are reducing the amount of earnings that you will have to pay taxes on at the end of the year. I think this is the best way to save money to use for dental and medical co-payments, certain medical items from the drug store including prescriptions, and my favorite item to use FSA money for…contacts & glasses. So, save your money on that vision care because most of the time it’s not worth what you are paying. I estimate what I would be spending on glasses and contacts and allocate that for the year into my FSA. There are many eyeglass stores that always have great deals on exams, contacts, and glasses that it’s much more affordable than having to stay in network with vision insurance. So, think long and hard about what your medical expenses will be over the year when you are finalizing your healthcare plans because if you are planning on having any dental work done, doctor co-payments, or wear glasses/contacts like me, then I would plan on putting money into your FSA in order to reduce your tax burden come the end of the following year!
Happy Friday!
Xoxo
I actually prefer flat over the knee boots, but that’s because I don’t wear heels often! I love your look!
I think that your advice could be applied with any type of apparel. For example, you suggest a flat OTK boot. Same idea in being more modest with shirts or high heels or jewelry. Great reminders…and really love the blue color of your boots!
Thank you Angela!!
Very true! Office wear should be modestly stylish. 🙂
I love this! I definitely enjoy making a fashion statement! Your boots are so adorable and go with your dress perfectly!
Love the boots! Such a great look! And you are right, flat ones do seem to be more office appropriate!
I have not seen an OTK boot that actually is blue, so these are quite unique. You look fabulous whether it’s office attire, going out, or a day date. I love this entire look! xx Adaleta Avdic
I love it. The boots and the dress are a perfect match. You are right about boots in the office, a low heel is so much nicer.
I think putting money into an FSA is so important. I always calculate about how much my eye exams, glasses and contacts will cost my and I put that amount in my FSA. I try to stay pretty close to my expected costs becuase I don’t want to lose any unsed FSA money at the end of the year.
Those are great boots and they match the dress perfectly! What a great and gorgeous outfit!
Those boots are amazing. Every year for Hanukkah I put shoes on my wish list. This year I’m on the hunt for a pair of blue velvet boots. Not sure my short legs can handle the over knee trend because I love these.
I really need a pair of over the knee flat boots because mine are always with a heel. I definitely need to look into FSA as well!
Since I am an inch taller than my husband, all of my boots and shoes for that matter are flat. 😉 Those boots are super cute, but if I had them in my closet, my 17 year old daughter would steal them all the time!
Those are really adorable boots. And I love how they match your dress perfectly. This is a very fun look!
I love that these boots are dressy without having to wear a heel. You are totally rocking them too!
Those boots pair perfectly with that dress. I am not sure I could pull off over the knee boots, but I guess it wouldn’t hurt to try!
i love the blue knee high boot! Its bold and chic and I think it would be great to wear to a job. Great way to stand out!
Those boots would be great in the cold with dark tights as well! I’ve been wanting to get some over-the-knee boots!
I love seeing OTK boots that are flat. I would wear them so much more often since I live a more casual life. The blue is striking.
I usually don’t like over the knee boots, but these are gorgeous. Maybe it’s the color, I really don’t know, but they are really cute.
Ohh if you are on the hunt for some blue velvet boots there are some at Nordstrom and they have a chunky heel and are a bit above the ankle! Thank you for your very sweet comment!
Wow those boots are awesome. I haven’t tried over the knee boots yet. I’m so short I don’t know that they would really work.
I like the way you put this outfit together, the colors work very well
I love this whole outfit!!!!I am too heavy for over the knee boots, but I like how these are flats!
That blue color is GORGEOUS on you! And I am loving the boots. Perfect outfit for fall!
I love Rocksbox, but I love those boots more. They are stunning.
I’ve always wanted to pull off those super high boots! They’re so cute! The necklace is amazing too! You could wear it with so much!
Love the rebrand! It’s awesome that you’re staying true to yourself and what you want to accomplish! And those boots are fab!
I LOVE the color of this outfit. Cobalt blue is one of my FAVORITE colors. I decorated my kitchen with it. You look TOTALLY chic!
I am obsessed with your boots…particularly the color of the boots! It’s probably because anything in the blue family is my go to color!
Omg just loving this whole look!!! You look fabulous girl! Blue is definitely your color!
Ooo – that dress with those boots – meow! I really like the dress, but I’m too chicken to wear boots like that…plus I’m short, so I gravitate towards footwear with heels.
You look great! I love the whole look and of course those boots are fab. I love that shade of blue.
The blue on blue is such a fun and unexpected combo!
Isn’t That Charming.
I love this entire outfit. I am a huge fan of blue fashion and shoes. I actually just purchased a pair of blue suede shoes that are similar to this color.
Thank you!! Blue is such a great color!
Thank you Emily!! Royal blue is on of my fave colors!
Thank you Christina 🙂
I tend to gravitate towards heels too being on the petite side 🙂
Thank you Courtney!! <3
Thank you Julie! I feel like blue is such a great color for many skin tones.
Thank you Taylor, I bet your kitchen looks amazing in cobalt!!
Thank you Tabitha, I wanted to offer more on here 🙂
Thank you Logan!!
Thanks Allison 🙂
Thank you!! I found these on DSW, your right though I haven’t seen many in blue.
Thank you Terri!! 🙂
Agreed Krystal!! I always try to calculate how much I will need and if I have extra towards the end of the year, then I just stock up on some more contacts lol.
I love OTK boots with a heel and I just got my first pair recently, but flats have been way more comfortable for walking lol.
Hahaha too funny, my sister used to do that to my mom with her Ugg boots, but now her feet are too big.
Thank you so much Debra!!
Thank you Jennifer 🙂
Thanks Jessica, yes I love how they can be dressed up, or down!
Thank you Rachel! OTK boots can be hard. If you are shorter (I’m 5’4″), then I like to wear them over jeans, or with a dress that hits a few inches above the boots. I really suggest trying some on first!
Thank you Dawn, I never wore OTK boots until recently. I thought it looked great on pinterest, but would look silly on me, but now I love them!!
Thank you so much Sara!
Thank you Debbie!!
Thank you Reesa!! I think you just need to find the right ones, one of my best friends is very petite 4’11” and she is about a size 14 even though she is on the shorter side. Boots are always a tough one for her, but she found a really cute pair of OTK flat boots.
Thank you Angela 🙂
Thank you Krystal and no it wouldn’t hurt to try! 😉
Thank you!! <3
I agree they would be great with tights!!
Thank you Carolyn, I really like flat boots for a casual look too.