It’s the time of year where summer fights the fall weather and we are all rooting for autumn to win. Only in the morning is a jacket welcome around here but anything is better than nothing when it comes to fall. I’m cold in the morning, hot by the afternoon but I get to wear this jacket I’ve been holding on to since August. Plus this dress is half backless so when I take my jacket off it looks like I’m working it at a club instead of working it at my desk. Honestly though I like to get away with things that I couldn’t before e.g. wearing a dip back dress between the hours of 9 to 5. I mean what is the point of being your own boss if you can’t wear a revealing dress to work in your own home office?!? Exactly.
Every entrepreneur has a passion that drives her — apparently mine is clothes.
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Dress: bloom // here
Boots: Madewell
Necklace: bloom
Purse: marc by marc jacobs
165 Responses
love that jacket!! x
dipped in yellow
I’ve been eyeing this dress, I always love everything BB Dakota does!
xo Jessica
My Style Vita
Love this whole look! I feel you on the fall weather, it’s rainy here in Florida, even though it’s still in the 80’s rainy weather calls for a sweater and boots!
http://simpleeasystyle.blogspot.com/
Simple and beautiful outfit!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
Lol that’s the best thing about being your own boss! Lol … this look is perfection, love how you are rocking the cargo jacket!
Cee. ♥
Code Overdressed
i totally feel you! i’ve been in the tights-no-tights debate all week long! http://semiweeklyeats.blogspot.com/2013/09/work-outfit-1.html
Great simple outfit! I’ve been loving booties and dress combos for the beginning of Fall!
Megan
budgetfashion101.blogspot.ca
You are the boss so you make the rules! Loving the jacket. and the booties go perfectly with your outfit.
Xo,
Belen
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Cute dress and love that army green jacket ;))
❤ http://www.Tsangtastic.com
awesome. that dress is the perfect length to show off them gams.
http://www.thismomsgonnasnap.com
Love that jacket ! It looks amazing with the dress and boots !
Madeline | Its a Mads Mads World
Loving the jacket!
You look gorgeous here, Kendie! Another fine example that simplicity always wins! Love it! And I’m loving how the hemline dips in the back. So cute!
And by Kendie, I mean Kendi. I know this, my fingers and brain just don’t communicate sometimes. SORRY!
So casual and cute at the same time. P.S. You already know this, but your writing is so fun to read 🙂
http://www.katelynnow.com
What a fab jacket !! I need to order it asap !!! Everything is perfect about this outfit…its low key but doesn’t sacrifice cuteness !!!
http://stylishadventures-al.com
Flexible dress code has to be one of the greatest perks of being your own boss! Another great outfit.
http://jax-and-jewels.blogspot.com
Great outfit as always loving that dress
cool look, love the parka!
http://gregoryxgregory.blogspot.de
Love your jacket…well and the whole look =)
You look like a New Yorker in this outfit! I wish I could pull off a dress + boots look.
That dress is fabulous! And I love the jacket. Perfect fall look!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Whoa, we’re wearing the exact same outfit today! Except, I added tights to my look because I’m in Alaska and, you know, it’s cold. 🙂
You look great!
Love those booties! I’ve been looking for a black pair like that!
Classy Chic & Chardonnay
http://ceislin.com
SO cute! Love the shoes! You can work whatever you want sitting at your own desk! I tend to prefer pajamas…your look is MUCH cuter. 😉
Love that jacket. I know what you mean. I wore jeans this morning and now it’s 90 degrees outside. Get with the fall program, Texas.
I LOVE your boots! Looking for a nice pair of ankle boots this season so just fall in love with yours!
x Anastasia
Natbee’sFashion
Here’s a super personal question for you: What kind of bra are you wearing with that dress?? Thanks!
I just wear a normal one and a black camisole underneath it, but they do make bras that dip in the back! But I dont care that much so I just wear a cami 🙂
Your jacket & boots add such a perfect edge to this outfit. Love it!!
http://topknotsandpolkadots.wordpress.com
I love this outfit! Kinda badass. I’m such a sucker for those army jackets, I have like four of them.
love this whole outfit – those booties and the army jacket totally make it!
In love! Black booties and a long slip dress = perfect 🙂
very nice!… like the jacket.x
http://www.myclayexperience.com/
LOVE this jacket! I was just admiring on Bloom’s website. Does it run big?
Sprinkles&Sequins
No, it’s actually pretty true to size. I’m wearing a medium 🙂
perfect fall outfit for DC today!
This is an amazing outfit! love that jacket!
Love, love, love!
Loving those ankle boots my fav for fall!
http://jessielovesjake.blogspot.co.nz/
love everything about this look! those boots are amazing!
http://www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com
This outfit is great for this mid-Fall time. I’ve been wanting a military-inspired jacket for a while but I’ve not yet made the plunge.
xo Ashley
thetiniestfirecracker.com
I seriously need to get a pair of short boots. Yours are so cute! Love this look.
xx
youngmildandfree.wordpress.com
Agreed! Wear what you want girl, you look fabulous regardless.
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
Exactly. Isn’t that the whole point of working for yourself? Bossing yourself around and wearing whatever the heck you want?! 🙂 Love the way you’ve styled the boots. I’ve been drooling over short boots and wondering if I should invest in a pair. But in rainy Eugene, OR where sweatshirts and outdoor gear is fashionable, it’s hard to justify them over a tall pair of boots. 🙂
Love the dress and jacket. seems like a good travel outfit, actually!
i’m crazy about military jackets right now! i just got one very similar and i loove it. your necklace is so fun
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
You are absolute perfection. I love the jacket, too much. So glad this color and style is coming back into style! So classic.
I’ve been looking like a jacket just like yours! I love how you styled this. So cute and casual.
<3
http://downtownhautefashion.blogspot.com
Love how you styled this. Well said Kendi, clothes drive my career choice as well! You should totally quote that one 🙂
http://www.topitoff-mel.blogspot.com
I love the jacket and the shoes! Exactly what i’m wearing this fall. You are such an inspiration.
I am not enjoying having to style around my job so far, it gets frustrating! Not all skirts go to the knee!
Leah Faye
a clover and a bee
If I had a shipping budget right now I’d get that dress!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
BOOTIES! I love those. Send them my way if you’re a 9.
-Ash
http://www.thestylizedwannabe.com
This look is soo effortless chic and cool … right up my street 🙂
Greetings from London,
http://www.chrissabella.blogspot.com
love that jacket!! x
dipped in yellow
I've been eyeing this dress, I always love everything BB Dakota does!
xo Jessica
My Style Vita
Love this whole look! I feel you on the fall weather, it's rainy here in Florida, even though it's still in the 80's rainy weather calls for a sweater and boots!
http://simpleeasystyle.blogspot.com/
Simple and beautiful outfit!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
Lol that's the best thing about being your own boss! Lol … this look is perfection, love how you are rocking the cargo jacket!
Cee. ♥
Code Overdressed
i totally feel you! i've been in the tights-no-tights debate all week long! http://semiweeklyeats.blogspot.com/2013/09/work-outfit-1.html
Great simple outfit! I've been loving booties and dress combos for the beginning of Fall!
Megan
budgetfashion101.blogspot.ca
Such a statement necklace! LOve this whole look Kendi. Gorgeous and fun!
http://www.glitterarygirl.blogspot.com
You are the boss so you make the rules! Loving the jacket. and the booties go perfectly with your outfit.
Xo,
Belen
I have a new post on my blog: http://www.androbelinsider.blogspot.com visit me! 🙂
Cute dress and love that army green jacket ;))
❤ http://www.Tsangtastic.com
Love this look, so cool.
http://freedmode.blogspot.fr/
awesome. that dress is the perfect length to show off them gams.
http://www.thismomsgonnasnap.com
Love that jacket ! It looks amazing with the dress and boots !
Madeline | Its a Mads Mads World
Loving the jacket!
You look gorgeous here, Kendie! Another fine example that simplicity always wins! Love it! And I'm loving how the hemline dips in the back. So cute!
And by Kendie, I mean Kendi. I know this, my fingers and brain just don't communicate sometimes. SORRY!
So casual and cute at the same time. P.S. You already know this, but your writing is so fun to read 🙂
http://www.katelynnow.com
What a fab jacket !! I need to order it asap !!! Everything is perfect about this outfit…its low key but doesn't sacrifice cuteness !!!
http://stylishadventures-al.com
Flexible dress code has to be one of the greatest perks of being your own boss! Another great outfit.
http://jax-and-jewels.blogspot.com
Great outfit as always loving that dress
cool look, love the parka!
http://gregoryxgregory.blogspot.de
Love your jacket…well and the whole look =)
I love this look! That jacket is perfect, and all the black is really sharp. You look beautiful as always!
You look like a New Yorker in this outfit! I wish I could pull off a dress + boots look.
That dress is fabulous! And I love the jacket. Perfect fall look!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Whoa, we're wearing the exact same outfit today! Except, I added tights to my look because I'm in Alaska and, you know, it's cold. 🙂
You look great!
Love those booties! I've been looking for a black pair like that!
Classy Chic & Chardonnay
http://ceislin.com
SO cute! Love the shoes! You can work whatever you want sitting at your own desk! I tend to prefer pajamas…your look is MUCH cuter. 😉
I really like that jacket!!
Love that jacket. I know what you mean. I wore jeans this morning and now it's 90 degrees outside. Get with the fall program, Texas.
I LOVE your boots! Looking for a nice pair of ankle boots this season so just fall in love with yours!
x Anastasia
Natbee'sFashion
Here's a super personal question for you: What kind of bra are you wearing with that dress?? Thanks!
those booties. well, all of it. i neeeeedddd.
I agree! love those booties!!!
Your jacket & boots add such a perfect edge to this outfit. Love it!!
http://topknotsandpolkadots.wordpress.com
I love this outfit! Kinda badass. I'm such a sucker for those army jackets, I have like four of them.
I just wear a normal one and a black camisole underneath it, but they do make bras that dip in the back! But I dont care that much so I just wear a cami 🙂
love this whole outfit – those booties and the army jacket totally make it!
In love! Black booties and a long slip dress = perfect 🙂
very nice!… like the jacket.x
http://www.myclayexperience.com/
LOVE this jacket! I was just admiring on Bloom's website. Does it run big?
Sprinkles&Sequins
You look great my dear! I love the jacket and dress!
The Purse Snatcher
perfect fall outfit for DC today!
This is an amazing outfit! love that jacket!
Love, love, love!
No, it's actually pretty true to size. I'm wearing a medium 🙂
The look is fashion forward but looks super comfortable and easy to wear. I love those army green jackets – they go with practically everything 🙂
I loveee this. The hem is amazing. And paired with that jacket, it’s perfection.
Kallie, http://www.butfirstcoffeeblog.com
Loving those ankle boots my fav for fall!
http://jessielovesjake.blogspot.co.nz/
You look hot and B is killing it with these pics.
love everything about this look! those boots are amazing!
http://www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com
This outfit is great for this mid-Fall time. I've been wanting a military-inspired jacket for a while but I've not yet made the plunge.
xo Ashley
thetiniestfirecracker.com
I seriously need to get a pair of short boots. Yours are so cute! Love this look.
xx
youngmildandfree.wordpress.com
Exactly. Isn't that the whole point of working for yourself? Bossing yourself around and wearing whatever the heck you want?! 🙂 Love the way you've styled the boots. I've been drooling over short boots and wondering if I should invest in a pair. But in rainy Eugene, OR where sweatshirts and outdoor gear is fashionable, it's hard to justify them over a tall pair of boots. 🙂
Love the dress and jacket. seems like a good travel outfit, actually!
i'm crazy about military jackets right now! i just got one very similar and i loove it. your necklace is so fun
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
You are absolute perfection. I love the jacket, too much. So glad this color and style is coming back into style! So classic.
I've been looking like a jacket just like yours! I love how you styled this. So cute and casual.
<3
http://downtownhautefashion.blogspot.com
Love how you styled this. Well said Kendi, clothes drive my career choice as well! You should totally quote that one 🙂
http://www.topitoff-mel.blogspot.com
I love the jacket and the shoes! Exactly what i'm wearing this fall. You are such an inspiration.
I am not enjoying having to style around my job so far, it gets frustrating! Not all skirts go to the knee!
Leah Faye
a clover and a bee
If I had a shipping budget right now I'd get that dress!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Love how your styled this outfit! Great way to transition from summer to fall 🙂
Kristin
http://plumpearls.com
BOOTIES! I love those. Send them my way if you're a 9.
-Ash
http://www.thestylizedwannabe.com
this is a gorgeous outfit! love the olive and black dress
kw ladies in navy
This look is soo effortless chic and cool … right up my street 🙂
Greetings from London,
http://www.chrissabella.blogspot.com
Love this necklace – so fun and such a great addition to this outfit!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Such a statement necklace! LOve this whole look Kendi. Gorgeous and fun!
http://www.glitterarygirl.blogspot.com
Love this look, so cool.
http://freedmode.blogspot.fr/
Love it! Simple and chic!
~Jessica
I love this look! That jacket is perfect, and all the black is really sharp. You look beautiful as always!
I really like that jacket!!
those booties. well, all of it. i neeeeedddd.
You look great my dear! I love the jacket and dress!
The Purse Snatcher
Do you love that bag as much as I think I do? It looks perfect and it is on my wish list, should I get it?
The look is fashion forward but looks super comfortable and easy to wear. I love those army green jackets – they go with practically everything 🙂
I loveee this. The hem is amazing. And paired with that jacket, it's perfection.
Kallie, http://www.butfirstcoffeeblog.com
You look hot and B is killing it with these pics.
I love your outfit! Great legs by the way, you easily pull this off.
What a cute outfit!
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Love how your styled this outfit! Great way to transition from summer to fall 🙂
Kristin
http://plumpearls.com
this is a gorgeous outfit! love the olive and black dress
kw ladies in navy
Love this necklace – so fun and such a great addition to this outfit!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Love it! Simple and chic!
~Jessica
I love the dress and boots combo, it always looks great with bare legs but there are so few days in the year you can get away with it. Much too hot for it here now sadly. 🙁
Away From The Blue
Do you love that bag as much as I think I do? It looks perfect and it is on my wish list, should I get it?
Nice necklace, I like it!
Kiss
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Gorgeous simple black dress. Love how you styled it with the olive jacket and boots. Gorgeous.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
i sure like this outfit! Super pretty 🙂
Love this simple but totally chic outfit!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I love the dress and boots combo, it always looks great with bare legs but there are so few days in the year you can get away with it. Much too hot for it here now sadly. 🙁
Away From The Blue
ah back in florida from the UK for a bit and i feel like summer is winning! Love the look and colors!
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com
Love this.
I agree! love those booties!!!
Gorgeous simple black dress. Love how you styled it with the olive jacket and boots. Gorgeous.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
i sure like this outfit! Super pretty 🙂
Love this simple but totally chic outfit!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Cool jacket! I recently relocated to Phoenix and summer is definitely winning the battle here.
You’re wearing backless and I’m wearing faux leather shorts to work, in an office, at a cube…. Fashion rebels at best! Love this look!
http://akstylemyway.blogspot.com/
ah back in florida from the UK for a bit and i feel like summer is winning! Love the look and colors!
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com
Love this.
Cool jacket! I recently relocated to Phoenix and summer is definitely winning the battle here.
You're wearing backless and I'm wearing faux leather shorts to work, in an office, at a cube…. Fashion rebels at best! Love this look!
http://akstylemyway.blogspot.com/
oh my goodness, that dress is amazing!
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
oh my goodness, that dress is amazing!
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
love it!!!
http://www.thebluecurtain.blogspot.com
love it!!!
http://www.thebluecurtain.blogspot.com
This weather transition is a tough one! My army jacket is currently my go-to as well. You look so beautiful in this look!
Katie : http://www.classicwithatwist.me
This weather transition is a tough one! My army jacket is currently my go-to as well. You look so beautiful in this look!
Katie : http://www.classicwithatwist.me
Love the green and black together!!! 🙂
Rhonda
http://www.theskinnyarm.com
Love the green and black together!!! 🙂
Rhonda
http://www.theskinnyarm.com