I have finally worn a skirt for work, since I was going directly to the airport after work on Saturday to see my brother and his family, I thought I'd dress up a little. Many coworkers thought I was dressed nicely, since I normally wear pants, well, always until now. Even my brother commented that I was so dressed up for the airport, but I explained I was coming straight from work. The necklace was actually part of a new top I got for my brother's police academy graduation, but would be wearing another necklace with it. When I was looking for a top, I thought why not a two for one with a necklace included.

Peplum top and sandals from Rainbow and pencil skirt from The Limited.

I flat ironed my hair the night before and some in the morning, but still it frizzed up, since it had rained that morning.

Since I leave the apartment to go to work at 6:30am, I didn't have time for any pictures as most mornings, so I took them at work in the bathroom, which unfortunately didn't have all the lights turned on because the store wasn't opening for another 2 hours.

Necklace from Rainbow, watch from Guess, stack rings from Henri Bendel and earrings were a gift, which are vintage from 1928.

New jeans from The Limited, lace tank from Wet Seal and sandals from Carrion, which is a store in Nicaragua.

My signature gold Guess watch, large stainless steel bracelet was a gift and Swarovski silver bracelet was bought in Mexico.

Silver earrings from Colombia given by a friend, bow necklace from Madrag, ring part of a stack set from online and pink lipstick from Revlon.

The first in a two part series on dressing up your simple outfit with accessories like statement necklaces and arm candy.

A simple outfit like jeans and a tank top can be made special with a big necklace featuring pearls and clear baubles.

Add some an arm party with a big watch and some bracelets. Gold Guess watch, Zetram Designs pearl bracelet and bangle from a three piece set was a gift.

Big pearl and clear baubles necklace made by me, Zetram Designs.

Here I did a layered look featuring a gold pendant from Michael's craft store and pearl necklace, Zetram Designs. The silver version is also featured.

The skinny bangle is the other piece in the set from above and gold cuff from Peru.

Again the double necklace layered look. Dangle earrings, Zetram Designs.

Bold coral and mint necklace made by a friend's sister, Jaque and Jewels.

See part two here