Greetings from Orlando

floral kimono, nude d'orsay flats, Kate Spade bag

floral kimono, nude d'orsay flats, Kate Spade bag

floral kimono, nude d'orsay flats, Kate Spade bag

floral kimono, nude d'orsay flats, Kate Spade bag

floral kimono, nude d'orsay flats, Kate Spade bag

floral kimono, nude d'orsay flats, Kate Spade bag

Remember that work trip I told you about? Well, I’m on it! After a brief travel hiccup, I made it to a very muggy Orlando on Friday night. Yesterday I checked into the conference, had what turned out to be a really fun coffee meeting with an attorney from Australia (he gave me a little stuffed kangaroo), and attended a session about cultural intelligence for trademark lawyers. Did you know that in China, Quaker Oats are labeled with Chinese characters that translate to Old Man Brand? That tickles me. Then there was an orientation and reception for first-time attendees, so I got some good advice (don’t drink too much, and make friends). I immediately put that advice to work, having one glass of wine and chatting with some other young attorneys from California, Arizona, and Tennessee.

I noticed most people were dressed more business casual (lots of suits), but I figured it was Saturday and I was in Florida so I would dress the part. I’ve found that the best thing to do when you’re dressed different than everyone else is not worry about it – and just tell yourself you’re dressed better than everyone else. 😉

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*Ring purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop.

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J. Crew polka dot midi, lace sleeve blouse, red bag, Madewell necklace

J. Crew polka dot midi, lace sleeve blouse, red bag, Madewell necklace

J. Crew polka dot midi, lace sleeve blouse, red bag, Madewell necklace

J. Crew polka dot midi, lace sleeve blouse, red bag, Madewell necklace

J. Crew polka dot midi, lace sleeve blouse, red bag, Madewell necklace

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I leave for my first ever work trip in a couple days, and the most important part (outfit planning) has already begun! It’s a big international conference in Florida, so there are lots of factors to think about: I’ll be in CLE classes during the day (business casual), but at cocktail parties in the evenings (more fun); it’ll be 90 million degrees outside, but over-air-conditioned inside; I want to look nice and make a good impression, but I also want to be comfortable while I’m on my feet all day. In other words, there will be a lot of dresses with blazers, and lots of cute flats. In other other words, I’ll be checking a giant bag filled with like 10 outfits for 5 days. DON’T JUDGE ME. Those of you who are experienced business travelers – give me your best survival tips!

Meanwhile, I forgot to plan what I’m wearing to work tomorrow. Whoops. Anyway, here’s what I wore yesterday. This outfit came into existence because I happened to be wearing this skirt when this top came in the mail and I realized they looked good together. If only everything were that easy.

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