Happy Wednesday, sweet friends! After the long weekend, I am so excited to get back into the work flow this week and to be back on the blog. If you guys are following me on Instagram (which you should be), I shared more tips and tricks for my new space. & if you missed this, I recently moved into a studio apartment and have been slowly decorating, furnishing and organizing the space. This weekend on IG stories, I shared my cabinet organization, new bar stools and and wall decor that I’ve been wanting to get together. And seriously y’all, everytime I make one more step I see the light at the end of tunnel shine 10x brighter. I am absolutely loving this time creating my new space but cannot wait to be finished.
Back to my #workwear kick, today I’m excited to chat about mixing old with new. Even before I started blogging, just like many of you, I also felt the need to buy completely new outfits to keep up with those around me. Now, I feel that same pressure x2948 seeing all the girls who share completely new outfits everyday and seem to *never* re-wear anything. However, I have found that mixing new and old pieces create a fun challenge for me and help me get more wear out of each piece. A couple statement items I tend to keep in the rotation are pixie pants, harper pants, v-neck tops, two-strap sandals and classic pumps. Outside of those staples, I mix and match with bold colors and patterns to change any look. Especially for work, I want to maximize use of each piece before purchasing anything new.
Today’s outfit is the perfect example of mixing old with new. These blue pants have been in my closet for the past 2ish years and are easy for me to wear all year around. My top was a recent sale find for under $20 and will easily become a patterned staple item for me. Because it’s short sleeved with a simple neckline, I can pair the top with a blazer or cardigan when the temperatures cool down or wear it like this, without a jacket, during the warmer months. My super simple tote bag is great for everyday use for work but also is big enough to serve as a personal item when traveling. There aren’t any compartments inside, but for only $5, you can add an organizer or several purse pouches to make your items easier to find.
What are your favorite ways to maximize the pieces in your closet? Do you keep track of your daily outfits? I would love to know in the comments! Thanks so much for reading friends. Have a great day -xo, Azanique <3
Love this look girl! Those earrings are the perfect accessory and the pumps seem so comfy.
Xx, Nailil
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I feel like I remember when you shared those pants for the first time. They stood out to me because of the fun color! I love this look and I love seeing more about your new place.
Congrats on the new space! Loving this outfit – the blue looks gorgeous on you!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
So cute Azanique! I’m totally with you, no one needs new clothing every day! I really appreciate seeing old items remixed. It gives me ideas and inspo for years!! Can’t wait to see how your new place comes together.
Love mixing new and old pieces, and what better way to recycle our clothes! These pants are such a great color and love your top!
Kileen
cute & little
You do workwear so well! I don’t keep track of what I wear, but I am definitely a huge believer of mixing old and new. It’s not that realistic nor a great idea to buy something and just wear it once!
I am all about maximizing my pieces! Love to wear everything several ways and get the most bang for my buck. Adore this look on you – blue is your color girl friend!
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
I know I’ve probably said this before but I love this color on you. This blue never goes out of style!
That bold blue color looks amazing on you!
I actually never buy whole outfits because I’m horrible at shopping. I feel like I’m constantly mixing new and old pieces, which I love because it helps me breathe new life into some of my older clothes. I love how you mixed old and new here! It makes me want more blue in my wardrobe.
Love the mix of old and new pieces! Great way to recycle and update some old outfits.
I always keep my clothes for a long time and mix it up with old and new to refresh the look plus it helps you to avoid breaking the bank from buying new stuff all the time! You look fabulous and so professional for work! โค๏ธ
I’ve been working on mixing old and new too! One thing I like to do is layer my summer dresses over long sleeve tops to give them more wear time.
-Emily
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i’m convinced you rock every single color you wear! you look fab!
You are my type as I love to mix and match old with new. I love to arrange my styling in old and new style as I pick some of my favorite colors from old wardrobe and then team up with my new ones. You look great.
I try to do the same often! Such pretty blue pants!