Top 5 essentials for updating your work wardrobe!

1. A gorgeous basic blouse:
The quickest way to inject some life into a work suit is by updating your blouse. Keep the shapes crisp , clean and simple. This gorgeous cream one by Hoss Intropia is chic and perfect for teaming with pencil skirts or cropped trousers. The large pockets on the front nod towards the utilitarian trend that will be huge for Spring 2015 and was spotted on the catwalks of NYFW from designers such as Marc Jacobs. 

Shop this Hoss Intropia cream blouse here. 

2. A sharp blazer.
Everyone needs a perfect black blazer for their work wardrobe. Not only do they sharpen up your look, but they are great for layering on chilly days and give your figure structure and shape. For a more modern take on a blazer, opt for something with an edge. This gorgeous tuxedo style features a black lace lapel. This blazer works beautifully over dresses, with a blouse and trousers or even at the weekend with skinny jeans, black silk top and heels. It really is a versatile piece.

Shop this Hoss Intropia black lace blazer here. 

 
3. A Great Bag. 
Every woman needs a great handbag for work. Something sizable to fit all your essentials such as Ipad, make up , wallet and phone. The bag needs to be large enough to fit everything ,yet still smart enough to bring to meetings and not look like you are carrying luggage! Orla Kiely is our handbag hero, and this gorgeous two toned piece is definitely top of or Spring wish list! The strap is adjustable, and the size is perfect. The pop of cream livens up this bag which has a retro feel to it. 

Shop this Orla Kiely Spring 2015 bag here. 

4. The perfect day to night dress. 
How many times have you needed to leave the office and head straight out to dinner / an event? 
For anyone, like me, who hates having to bring a change of clothes to work and rely on day to night clothing this Hoss Intropia dress is for you. Paired with opaque tights and black blazer during the day, this 3/4 length sleeve dress is ideal for the office. However simply remove the tights and blazer and you are left with a stunning evening look. The zips on the waistline create a beautiful shape and give the dress an edge.  

Shop Hoss Intropia red long sleeved dress here. 

5. Chic Trousers. 
Tailored trousers are essential to a great work wardrobe. Ankle length and slimline can be extremely flattering if styled properly. A simple blouse and pump shoes are all you need to look polished and professional. For those of you looking to veer away from black and introduce some colour into your wardrobe, these Orla Kiely trousers are for you. 
Elegant, simple and yet extremely sharp. Teamed with a crisp shirt, black blazer and black heels these add interest into your outfit without being too loud. Pastel tones are going to be huge for Spring so be ahead of the fashion curve in these gorgeous pants! 

Shop these Orla Kiely Spring 2015 trousers here.