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Back to Work Buys

I'll be back to my full time job next week and I definitely have mixed emotions. While I'm ready to "return to the world" so to speak, I've really enjoyed my time at home with my baby. In preparation I've picked up a few items to easy the transition.

First off, some back-to-work clothes!

Anthropologie
Yep, that's a umbrella/raindrop print on this blouse, how perfect for spring! I can't decide if i want to bust this out next week, or wait until April showers are in full effect...


I was really excited to hear about Who What Wear's collaboration with Target, and the first collection offered solid basics and easy work-wear pieces. Loving the bright blue of this top, which will be a great bit of color under blazers at the office. 


I have the same cut of pants in plaid, seen here and here, and I am in dire need of a standard black pant (as my pre-pregnancy pairs don't yet fit, and my maternity trousers are ridic off-size). So these pull-on trousers from Uniqlo will fit the bill and then some!

For my return to lunch hours at the gym, some performance, high-waisted leggings.


Again, love the color, maybe I've stumbled upon my "it" color for Spring--Bright Cobalt Blue! 


And for some freshening of the face:


I don't start back until Tuesday so I'm thinking Monday will be one big closet haul to see what fits, what needs ironing, what needs chucking, and what my office "uniform" will be this spring. Check back next week to see how it all outfits out!

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