Job Interview Series: What to Wear?

Today on our Job Interview Series we will be discussing what to wear when you're interviewing for the  job. These outfits will be targeted towards the corporate world for your first "big girl" job. However, you can also rock some of these looks to a retail or restaurant interview if you want. 

This cobalt scalloped dress from J.Crew is perfect for an interview because it's both stylish and dressy enough for the occasion. The nude Tory Burch flats tone down the outfit a bit so it's not too bold and truly tie the whole ensemble together. (These are also insanely comfortable, believe it or not) The Michael Kors tote is the perfect size for putting all of your notes, copies of your resume, and any other information for the interview. The crystal statement necklace pictured above adds the perfect amount of personality and style to the outfit. 

This second outfit is another great option for a job interview. While it is fairly simple, you are still able to show off your style with the bold purse and you can even add some fun accessories if you want. The black and white striped peplum top is perfect paired with some black straight legged pants (so that you're stylish but still professional). The black Tory Burch flats are simple but still showcase your own personal style. The hot pink bag also adds a pop of color to the otherwise pretty standard office outfit. You should probably pair this top with a sweater to make it a little more office appropriate. Lastly, we added a little planner so that you can jot down any notes before and after the interview.

Our third and final outfit is an adorable pencil skirt and oxford combination. We used all neutral colors in this ensemble to emulate a professional image. The pencil skirt is a classic and is an essential item to have going into the working world. The grey pencil skirt has been paired with a white button up oxford to keep the whole classic look going. The navy Tory Burch bow flats are the perfect shoe for this classic office look because bows always make things better. The all navy accessories were added to complete the look and keep it very office appropriate.

I hope that you all enjoyed our "what to wear" portion of our job interview series. Check back next Tuesday for another post from us!

Love always,

Jenny of B&G Designs  

Back to School Series: Outfit Ideas

As you know, back to school is right around the corner...some of you may have already started but that's okay. We're here to give you some outfit ideas for your first day of school....or just what to wear to school in general if you've already begun.

This first outfit is a bright Lilly Pulitzer tank dress in the print Sea or Be Seen. To add to the bright theme, we paired this dress with a neon pink Michael Kors purse. So the outfit does not completely blind you, a pair of platinum Jack Rogers works perfect with this dress and basically any outfit.

This second outfit is a little more casual for back to school. The black and beige chevron shorts add a bit of a pattern to the otherwise all black outfit. The black tank is cute but simple because the shorts are so out there. The casual black sandals are comfortable to walk in but still stylish and appropriate for school. This black quilted crossbody bag from Michael Kors adds a classic touch to this outfit. You can also add a cardigan to this outfit if a tank top is not appropriate at your school.

This third outfit is perfect for the stylish girl who prefers to rock a pair of pants. This coral and white chevron top paired with white jeans is perfect for back to school. The brown Tory Burch Miller sandals and the beige Michael Kors purse are just an added bonus to an already fabulous outfit. You'll be super summery and cute with this look and your classmates just might envy you for your impeccable style.


We hope that you liked some of our outfit choices. Let us know what YOU are planning on wearing on your first day of school!

Love Always,

Jenny of B&G Designs

4th of July Lookbook

As you know, the Fourth of July is just right around the corner! Do you have your outfit picked out yet?  If not, that's okay. Because B&G Designs is here to help you do just that!

Casual/Dressy Day Outfit:

 For a casual outfit there are a number of things you could wear. You can throw together almost any outfit combination as long as it's red, white, and blue. For instance, you could pair a plain white tee with a red statement necklace and some classic navy blue chino shorts.  These white American flag whale embroidered shorts from Vineyard Vines featured on the left can also be a wonderful option for the 4th. Because the shorts are pretty wild, you could go with a simple navy or red top and sandals to complete this look.

If you want to wear something a little more dressy during the daytime, you could wear a pair of white jeans, a red or blue top, a statement necklace or earrings, and some heels or wedges, like the outfit featured to the right.  This navy stars blouse paired with white jeans and nude heels is perfect for both day and night Fourth of July festivities. You could also go for a plain red, white or blue dress and some sandals for a cute and effortless day time look.




Another outfit idea is pairing an American flag scarf (which is a super popular idea right now) with a navy and white striped tee shirt with a pair of red shorts and some sandals like the outfit to the left. You can also add plenty of accessories such as a bracelet or two and some stud earrings. You can even add a necklace if you feel like it.

Casual/Dressy Night:
Usually, people tend to dress up a little more for night time 4th of July events. For a casual night time look, you could pair a red sleeveless blouse with jeans and a pair of brown wedges, as pictured to the right. You can add a striped navy and white bag to jazz up your outfit even more. You can also add some jewelry, such as pearl stud earrings and some gold bracelets to complete your look. If you want to make the outfit pop even more, you can add a bold white statement necklace. 

Another casual night time outfit idea is pairing this white tank top with a navy blue skirt with a brown belt and an adorable pair of white wedges.  To add a little flair to the outfit, you can add a purse of your choice and a red statement necklace. To make this outfit complete, add an American flag bow to a half-up, half-down hairdo.  You can even add some pearl earrings if you aren't a fan of your ears being bare. 

For a little more dressy look, you could wear a red, white, or blue dress paired with accessories in those colors and a pair of wedges or heels. You could also interchange the white dress for a red or blue dress, if you are looking to be a little more colorful. This adorable firework print Lilly Pulitzer dress to the left is the perfect option for a night out on the town. You will look cute and put together -- dresses are always perfect for that reason because they're pretty much effortless. Instead of wearing sandals, you could add a pair of wedges to make the outfit a little more dressy for night time. 

Whatever you chose to wear on this occasion, make sure you are sporting some red, white and blue! Happy 4th of July everyone!


Love,
Jenny

Summer Wardrobe Series: Summer Dates

Summer is here, but what do you wear?

Lilly Pulitzer's summer collection is amazing this year. I had a shopping day there and I found so many great outfits. One of the outfits I found was this skirt (left top) in "She She Shells" and a pink ruffled top. I love this outfit because there is so much blue in the skirt that the pink from the top really makes the starfish in the print pop. For accessories you could do gold or silver, I chose to do my gold monogram necklace, gold Alex and Ani bracelets, and pearls. For shoes since I chose to go with the gold, I wore my gold Jack Rogers. This would be an outfit that I would like to wear out to a nice dinner on the pier.

This piece is more of an everyday look. This is simple to duplicate and very cute. The shorts featured in the picture (left middle) are J. Crew, sailboat patterned. The top is a simple blue jean shirt and the belt has a roped look that you can find at most trendy stores, like J.Crew, Gap, and Von Maur. Like any preppy lady she made this outfit complete with her silver Jack Rogers. Jack Rogers can be worn with anything. The nautical theme it looks very comfortable while still stylish it is great to wear for a daytime date to the farmers market, just around town whatever else your day may bring!

Navy. Navy seems to be the hot color this year. I mean look at this outfit (left bottom)! Along with the navy trend we are still seeing a lot of nautical themed pieces in the upcoming summer months. This outfit is very easy to duplicate. All you need are white jeans and a cute navy top (such as this one from Reiss outlet) to get this look. Now, accessories! The Michael Kors navy travel striped tote is adorable. It goes perfectly with this outfit as well as the other accessories in gold. The gold Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelet accompanied by a Rita gold necklace, and a C. Wonders gold ring adorned with a navy anchor add the finishing touches to this outfit. Add some Kate Spade pearl earrings and gold Jack Rogers and your look is complete. This outfit is easily transition-able from day to night. It would be perfect for dinner on the terrace at the country club or a nice evening walk. It's comfortable, simple, and still adorably cute! 

Much Love,

Elizabeth & Brittany

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