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Wednesday, 5 June 2013

What I Wore Wednesday: First Day of New Job

I made it through my first day at my new job! I woke up about five times between 5am and before my alarm went off but I woke up on time and got ready and left the house at 8am to catch the bus. It was a beautiful morning and after the bus driver told me off for apparently waiting at the bus stop incorrectly (?) I had a pleasant enough bus ride especially as the bus now has free wifi--SCORE! It's a short 8 block walk (past 2 Starbucks--SCORE!) to my office from the bus stop and it's all down hill. If you've never been to Glasgow that down hill bit is important because the hills can be insanely steep in the city centre!

 I wanted to wear something I'd be comfortable in but was also fairly nice because I really didn't know the dress code yet. I knew I had to wear flat shoes because I'd be walking from the bus and while I can attend events in heels I'm a long way from wearing heels all day yet! Add in the fact we had a high of 70 today (that's pretty here) and I came up with this:
Coral Skater Dress

Cropped Blazer, HM
Coral Cynthia Rowley Dress, TK Maxx
Studded Flats, Next
Studded Bag, New Look
Tie Dye iPhone Case, House of Holland

It's my first work bathroom selfie! What a milestone :) I went bare legged and even though my legs are so white they are translucent I'm glad I did since it was so hot today. I spent most of today just trying to get to grips with things and I think the rest of the week will be a mix of meetings and learning all the different services we offer and stake holders we have as well as reading through all of the strategy and policy--PHEW!

Blue Sunny Sky

After work I walked a mile (this time it was up some of the crazy hills and uphill in general) to my father-in-law's house to pick up Blondie Boy. It was such a gorgeous day we came straight home and played in the backyard until I realized it was almost 7pm and he hadn't eaten dinner yet! It's 10:30 now and the sun is just setting so even though I was in the office all day I think I've gotten to enjoy the sun, too!

Unfortunately not enough sun to bring my legs up a shade from translucent to cream cheese. We are off on vacation next week to Spain so I'll need to try and get a base tan soon or I will crisp up like a lobster over there! Do other people believe in getting a base tan before going on vacation or did I totally make that up? Has anyone been to Murcia? Do you have any suggestions?


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66 comments:

  1. Melaina255 June 2013 at 00:15

    That is a super cute look! Congrats on the new job!

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  2. Melaina255 June 2013 at 00:29

    You look gorgeous for your first day! I love that coral dress - the color is sooo pretty! I'm glad you made it through (and that the bus driver picked you up - I've never known that there was a proper way to wait for the bus)!

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  3. Melaina255 June 2013 at 00:47

    Congratulations on your new job. Good choice on the outfit.

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  4. Melaina255 June 2013 at 01:41

    Good to hear that your first day went well! I think this was a perfect outfit choice - conservative enough to play it safe but still weather appropriate. Looking great!
    www.the-lifestyle-project.com

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  5. Melaina255 June 2013 at 02:11

    Well done on such a successful (and upbeat) start. Good luck with the rest of the week xo

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  6. Melaina255 June 2013 at 02:12

    Congrats on the new job! You looked gorgeous for your first day!


    Lindsey
    High Heels and Training Wheels

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  7. Melaina255 June 2013 at 03:27

    Thanks for the link-ups! By the way, I've added your blog here on my page for the blog hops I join in: http://fashchronicles.blogspot.com/p/fash-favorites.html

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  8. Melaina255 June 2013 at 04:18

    congrats on the new gig! nice look for the first day!


    xoxo
    Val
    http://styletoenvy.com

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  9. Melaina255 June 2013 at 07:19

    Congrats on new job and walking up and down hills! Cute blazer and love the red shades! I have some similar ones!
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  10. Melaina255 June 2013 at 08:42

    You look great! Good luck for the rest of your week, I always thought getting dressed was one of the best bits about going to work!

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  11. Melaina255 June 2013 at 09:25

    Congrats for making it through your first day and here's to the first of many work bathroom selfies haha! I absolutely love that dress the colour is perfect on you. I think it was the perfect choice :-)

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  12. Melaina255 June 2013 at 09:31

    ach...not brave enough to get my legs out just yet! but we go away at the end of the month soon so might have to get them out for that base tan...or maybe not!! cute outfit xx

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  13. Melaina255 June 2013 at 09:46

    I really love your dress - perfect outfit for a first day at work, stylish but chic! Congrats on the new job :)
    http://www.rebelangel.co.uk/

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  14. Melaina255 June 2013 at 09:50

    Fabulous dress.
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  15. Melaina255 June 2013 at 11:30

    Congrats on the new job!

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  16. Melaina255 June 2013 at 13:33

    Congrats on the new job and cute dress!!!

    -Priiincesss

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  17. Melaina255 June 2013 at 13:45

    You look great! Congrats on the new job!

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  18. Melaina255 June 2013 at 13:53

    cute dress - I love that colour, one of my faves for sure :)

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  19. Melaina255 June 2013 at 14:05

    The bit about hills made me laugh! Fantastic outfit, loving the studded flats. We might be going very last minute to Spain next week and I am attempting to get a base tan...got lots of colour on my face, one shoulder and half of my arms but not legs! Enjoy your holiday.

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  20. Melaina255 June 2013 at 15:16

    Congrats on your new job! Love your dress!


    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  21. Melaina255 June 2013 at 15:34

    Congrats! I prefer flats over heels and even wedges any day. :-) Cute dress!


    Mo

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  22. Melaina255 June 2013 at 15:58

    Love your first day outfit choice. I am sure you made an awesome impression! I will also be starting a new job in a few weeks!
    Tara
    Penniless Socialite

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  23. Melaina255 June 2013 at 17:05

    Cute! And glad to hear your first day went well. :) Though I second your (?) on how to wait for a bus incorrectly - what?

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  24. Melaina255 June 2013 at 21:06

    I think she was just super grumpy!

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  25. Melaina255 June 2013 at 21:08

    Thanks! Congrats on your new job!

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  26. Melaina255 June 2013 at 21:08

    I love wedges and heels I just can't work in them all day!

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  27. Melaina255 June 2013 at 21:08

    Thanks Robin!

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  28. Melaina255 June 2013 at 21:10

    I've not made it to the tanning bed so I suspect a lobster burn in my future!

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  29. Melaina255 June 2013 at 21:10

    Thanks! I had never really worn coral before this dress :)

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  30. Melaina255 June 2013 at 21:12

    Thank you :)

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  31. Melaina255 June 2013 at 21:12

    Thanks!

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  32. Melaina255 June 2013 at 21:12

    Thank you Sian!

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  33. Melaina255 June 2013 at 21:16

    I'm happy to hear your first day went so well, except for waiting at the bus stop wrong (?!?!) lol. Your outfit looks totally approachable, happy, and professional - I love it! What does your new job entail? I can't wait to hear details!
    xo
    Kym
    bitty.and.bunny

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  34. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:00

    I think I accidentally blinded a small child when sun bounced off my legs and into it's eyes.

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  35. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:00

    Thank you :) I wore a 2nd Cynthia Rowley dress today lol.

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  36. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:02

    I go in really short bursts; like really only 5minutes

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  37. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:03

    They are freebie Aperol shades lol. I broke my other sunglasses!

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  38. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:04

    Thanks Rachel!

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  39. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:04

    Thank you Val :)

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  40. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:04

    Thanks for letting me know Bianca!

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  41. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:04

    I think gorgeous is a stretch but thank you :)

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  42. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:04

    Thank you!

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  43. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:05

    Thanks--have to plan for all eventualities!

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  44. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:05

    Thanks!

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  45. Melaina255 June 2013 at 23:07

    I honestly have the WORST luck with bus drivers....

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  46. Melaina256 June 2013 at 01:14

    I give you so much credit for braving the bus, I may be a spoiled suburbanite but I would find it so hard to give up my car (and my heels) to take public transport!

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  47. Melaina256 June 2013 at 04:09

    Love your dress. Glad your first day went so well. Thanks for the link up.

    Stop by and enter my sephora giveaway and link up tomorrow for my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

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  48. Melaina256 June 2013 at 17:34

    Good luck with the new job! That dress is really cute. And thanks for hosting the link up. :)

    Lauren
    Style of One's Own

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  49. Melaina256 June 2013 at 19:57

    Thanks for the link up!

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  50. Melaina257 June 2013 at 04:38

    Nothing to link up but wanted to say good luck in your new job and your outfit is lovely x

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  51. Melaina257 June 2013 at 06:18

    Congrats on your first day! Love the dress :)

    xo, tasha
    twenty-something
    blog

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  52. Melaina257 June 2013 at 09:28

    Oh I can't wait for TK Maxx to open here. My nearest it Birmingham in the Bullring which is amazing but you can easily get lost in there!

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  53. Melaina257 June 2013 at 21:41

    I LOOOOVE TK Maxx. It's SO fab!

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  54. Melaina257 June 2013 at 21:42

    Thank you!

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  55. Melaina257 June 2013 at 21:42

    Thank you Becky :)

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  56. Melaina257 June 2013 at 21:42

    Thank you so much! I've copy/pasted this and sent it in an email to NBH :)

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  57. Melaina257 June 2013 at 21:43

    You're welcome! Thanks for joining in!

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  58. Melaina257 June 2013 at 21:43

    Thanks Lauren :)

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  59. Melaina257 June 2013 at 21:45

    Oh how I LOVE Sephora :)

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  60. Melaina257 June 2013 at 21:46

    It's the express bus so it is quick and actually probably quicker than trying to drive and park in the city centre. Definitely cheaper plus we only have one car and NBH uses it to take BB to school and go to work.

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  61. Melaina257 June 2013 at 21:49

    Thank you! I'm a Social Media Manager for a public org which is part of Scottish goverment-- don't want to say much online because I'd like to keep this my space and not deal with "all opinions are mine and not those of my employer"

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  62. Melaina257 June 2013 at 23:59

    Thanks for the help with the buttons. I tried it out and managed to get one of yours on an upcoming post, but now I have another question. You have 3 buttons from which to pick so which one do I use? Can you tell I'm a real beginner to this blogging thing?? And can I still say that I'm a beginner when I've been doing this since last November??
    Heather from Friendship, Life and Style

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  63. Melaina258 June 2013 at 00:21

    For WIWW just use the WIWW button :)

    I'm always happy to help--I had to ask before I knew /)

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  64. Melaina259 June 2013 at 08:36

    Hi!! Thanks so much for sharing your link at my blog earlier in the week. This looks great. I'll be back for this next week :)

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  65. Melaina2510 June 2013 at 01:56

    Adorable outfit! You're so cute!
    ~Callie
    www.creationsbycallie.com

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  66. Melaina2525 June 2013 at 15:36

    Great outfit for work!

    http://light-andsweet.blogspot.com/

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