Transitions!

As we start getting ready for back to school, it's important to look for pieces that will take your outfits from summer to fall. What's an easy way to transition? Accessories! I have just recently started browsing Stella & Dot. Their look is a little more refined and works well for someone in my position who's looking for pieces to perhaps use for work as well!

Sofia Pearl Bib Necklace

(this is my favorite piece offered by Stella & Dot!)

Signature Clover Necklace

Pearl Bouquet Bracelet

Ava Cupchain Necklace

Tribute Bracelet

(great for work-appropriate stacking!)

Pave Eclipse Necklace (this one's on sale too!)

Glint Flower Earrings 

(this pair has a beautiful matching necklace that would make a PERFECT gift set for bridesmaids!)

Odette Infinity Necklace

A ton of these pieces have a great transition feel to them! Whether you're working on transitioning from summer to fall or college life to real life, many of these pieces would work great!

We have so graciously been offered a Stella and Dot code from Miss Lee, a friend of mine and a former Gamecock! Email Lee here to get your 25% off! 

Big Girl Bags

I use this Longchamp tote currently and love it. It matches virtually everything I own, stands up well, and has survived 3+ years with minimal damage. It's a GREAT go-to bag.

The only problem is that it's not that professional when I go on interviews, practice interviews, networking meetings, business events, and other settings where you can't carry a pink purse! That has put me on the hunt for a new "professional" (aka "big girl") bag. Here are a few of my favorites:

This Dooney & Bourke bag fits the bill really well! I love the shape and the long handles allow you to schlep it over your shoulder when it gets really heavy. I also love the color!

I love the color combo of this one as well, but I'm not sure if it's as practical as the all over cognac.

This Kate Spade bag is more of a handbag, but I'm certain my laptop would fit in it easily. I LOVE the patent which really elevates the look and feel of the tote!

Satchels are too much fun! (I always think of "The Hangover" movie though!) This one in the reviews says that it's small, but it would match a ton of stuff that I have in my closet!

I always love a good quilted bag! I wish the hardwear was gold, but this Kate Spade bag would be great! Although on the pricier side of my spectrum, Kate Spade bags hold up wonderfully and would be a great investment piece for a young professional!

Last but not least, this Zac Posen bag is my ABSOLUTE favorite! It's definitely not going to be my first "big girl" bag, but it's easily on my lust-list! It has the look of a briefcase, but the feminine details make it look much more like a bag--plus it's classified as a "satchel" too!!

For my working girl followers, what do you use to tote around your daily items? What do your co-workers like best?

xxKatie