Challenge Day 2: Under Pressure: What I Wore

Today is a pretty exciting day for me. I'm going to be a speaker at a training seminar for other attorneys that practice in my area of the law.

Yes, me. Eeek!

Originally another woman in my office had been asked to speak, but for personal reasons she had to bow out. When the training coordinator asked my boss who could take her place, my boss suggested me and the training coordinator didn't balk at the idea.

Needless to say, I am 79% excited and 82% terrified, but I did want to look absolutely smashing for the occasion.

Blouse, Ann Taylor, size Large (from fall 2008)

Sweater, Crimpled Cardigan, Anthropologie, size Large (on sale in stores)

Skirt, Scalloped Dot Skirt, Anthropologie, size 14 (on sale in stores)

Ribbed tights, Hue

Boots, Matisse, size 9

Necklaces, Kohls

Earrings, Kohls

Today I've done a subtle "mix" of patterns. The main pattern is obviously the adorable polka dots in the skirt (which I have already been complimented on!), but the blouse has a subtle black/white pattern as well. It's really only distinguishable close up though and at a normal distance (i.e. to someone who's not all up in my bizness), the blouse just looks grey. I know that I mixed two patterns though so that's the important part!

The training isn't until this afternoon so I have all morning to prepare and psych myself up (but not too much!) We're supposed to get more snow this afternoon so hopefully it holds off long enough for me to do my presentation and get home! I brought my snow boots just in case but unless it turns into the freakin' Day After Tomorrow outside, I'm wearing my heeled boots to the presentation.

Wish me luck!