Spring Wardrobe Update | featuring thredUP

This year, like every other, I'm looking through my closet to find pieces to resell and donate. My style has changed a little from last year, so I'm looking forward to changing out a few pieces to refresh my wardrobe. One way to update your wardrobe, without a huge investment, is to buy from consignment stores - like thredUP! 

thredUP is an online consignment store that offers women's and kid's high-quality fashion pieces. They have everything from J.Crew (my favorite), Joie, Madewell and Zara. They sell these pieces at 90% off the retail price! As the company continues to grow, they're adding new inventory on a daily basis. 

The concept is brilliant! When I first discovered the site, I had a "why didn't I think of that" moment. You're able to search through tons of merchandise by brand, size and color. They also make it easy to shop for special occasions. For example, if you're looking for a red cocktail dress, you're able to search according to your personal criteria. 

For women like me who are gentle on their clothing, thredUP also offers a Clean Out Bag to sell new and like-new clothing. Fill your bag with items you no longer want (consult their website to see what they do and do not take), and place it on your front door for pick-up. It's an easy way to clean out your closet with minimal effort. 

I picked up a few pieces from thredUP. Originally, I purchased a dress from the site, but I ordered the wrong size. The return was easy! I packed up the dress and returned it for store credit. With the credit I received this tuxedo shirt, blue suede heels, casual work pants, black cotton blouse and a black dress. The tuxedo top I'm wearing in today's post was something I wanted to purchase a few years ago, but never got my hands on the right size. It was a treat to receive this in the mail in the cute polkadot thredUP box. Each pieces was nicely folded, with the thredUP hand-attached tags and wrapped in tissue paper. As a customer, I enjoyed the experience of receiving the clothing wrapped up. It was like I just purchased them directly from the store! 

The thredUP team is also offering $15 off your first oder of $60 or more for Corporate Catwalk readers. Use code OLIVIA15 at checkout. Offer ends 4/10/2016. 

a little tidbit...for all the corporate women, consignment is an ideal place to buy new and like-new work pieces.

J.Crew Top c/o thredUP

Zara Coat 

Joe's Denim

Manolo Blahnik Heels 

Ann Taylor Bag 

Kate Spade Watch 

Prada Sunglasses 

Big thank you to the thredUP team for sponsoring today's post! 

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Office Style | Spring Edition

1. J.Crew Blazer - a colorful blazer to brighten up your daily looks. Can be worn with a cami or striped top. 

2. Pendant Necklace - a dainty necklace to add a little "spice" to your normal scoop neck blouse. 

3. Ray-Ban Sunglasses  - goodbye black sunglasses and hello neutral sunnies! The neutral sunglasses give a little softer look. 

4. Flared Sleeve Top - this top is an investment piece, but well worth it (in my opinion). You can switch out your standard white blouse for something fun and flirty. For the days that nothing fits, throw on this blouse with black trousers and you'll look ready for your next meeting. 

5. J.Crew Statement Earrings - right now I'm loving this trend. The next time you have a long night out, pull your hair back,  throw on your statement earrings, put on your favorite lipstick and no one will ever know you just rolled out of bed! 

6. Miss Dior Perfume - add a new fragrance to your collection to reflect the change in weather/season! Miss Dior is a personal favorite. 

7. Tory Burch Coin Case - grabbing an afternoon coffee with your colleague, but don't want to bring you purse, this little wristlet is practical for holding a few credit cards, cash and your badge. 

8. Kate Spade Watch -  I've had a few Kate Spade watches and I'm always impressed with the style and quality. This watch will add a feminine touch to your next work outfit. 

9. Banana Republic Dress - a simple dress that can be work with a blazer to work and sandals on the weekend. 

10. Ann Taylor Bag - love the pebbled leather and clean structured to this bag. 

11. Loeffler Randall Sandals - ready to put away your pointed pumps? Here's a work appropriate sandals (for those who can wear open-toe shoes) that's perfect for work and Sunday brunch with your beau's parents. 

The Winter Ball with Rent the Runway

Last week, one of my dearest friends, Courtney who writes Color Me Courtney invited me as her +1 to the The Winter Ball at the Lincoln Center. Once a year, The School of American Ballet hosts a black-tie ball and features the top performing students in a special choreographers performance for the event. It was spectacular!

Throughout the year, sponsors raised nearly 1.2 million dollars for the school and scholarships. All the proceeds go to enhance the dance program by enriching their training, teachers and maintaining the studios. Becoming a ballerina is an expensive and competitive dream, it was heartwarming to see so many people donate to help keep these dreams alive for these young dancers.

As a young girl, I never valued the beauty of dancing. In retrospect, I wish I would have applied myself more in dance lessons. My mom signed me up for two years of dance, but after hiding under my bed before every performance, she decided to take me out of dance and enroll me in softball (I was very shy and kind of a tomboy when I was younger). I will say, my last performance of "How Much is that Doggie in the Window" and "I'm a Little Teacup" was a huge hit! 

What I loved most about attending the ball was finding the perfect dress from Rent the Runway. Earlier in the day I met Courtney at the Flatiron location and tried on several gorgeous gowns. David Sabater who is an Associate Stylist Managers at Rent the Runways, showed us several options. He picked different style dresses that I wouldn't have normally picked for myself. The Laundry by Shelli Segal gown was the last dress he pulled - and I'm thankful he did! It was stunning. The length fit me perfectly and I loved the vintage and elegant style of the dress. 

Courtney wore a beautiful dress by Christian Siriano dress. The fun and flirty dress was both fitting for Color Me Courtney and The Winter Ball. The asymmetrical hem was my favorite! 

Laundry by Shelli Segal Eddie Borgo Bracelet J.Crew Earrings (similar here) Zara Heels (similar here) Bachelorette Lip Color by Kat Von D  A big thank you to Courtney for inviting me to the Ball and crashing her Rent the Runway fitting. You're the best! 

Photos by Lydia Hudgens