first ever madewell online sale

the first ever madewell online sale starts today. there's some great stuff on sale - check it out before all the good stuff is gone!

reader question: dressing for work

i had this great reader question come in over the weekend and couldn't wait to get on the internets and see what i could find...

"annie, i love your blog! and i have a question...i need a simple sheath-like (maybe?) dress to wear to clients both conservative and agency-types. do you have one to suggest? or something else i can just throw on, accessorize and run out the door? i need something that looks modern but is versatile and easy."

yes, i do have some suggestions!

below: chic and classic

madewell petal shoulder dress in black ($128), shopmamie.com orange and medallions necklace ($45), corso cosmo fabulous flats in luggage ($99)

below: trendy yet conservative

zara dress ($59.90), sam edelman katrice shoes ($159), banana republic gold hoop earrings ($28)

below: summery and sophisticated

j.crew cotton blakely dress ($128), forever 21 wide woven belt ($7.80), jack rogers navajo mid-wedge ($114)

do you need help with something? email me!

so much to love at madewell

i can't believe it's taken me this long to write about madewell. being the sister brand to forever-favorite j.crew, it's no surprise that i also love the vintage-inspired line with denim at their core. here are just a few of my favorites from the latest collection. (i didn't include any denim but their jean collection is pretty awesome!)

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below: crystal collage bib necklace, $88

below: leger ruffle vest, $62

below: high summer dress, $88

below: sweatshirt jacket, $78

below: pointillist cardigan, $98

below: ropey soles simple espadrilles, $48 (also in other colors)