More Expensive Work Outfit

I think this look would be perfect for a casual Friday work look, or if your workplace is more casual.

I started out with the blouse which I love. The colors are gorgeous and I love the sleeves. Then I paired it with some great plain trousers so the blouse could take center state. Also the neckline was screaming for a necklace and I loved the small details on the gold one. Finally I'm obsessed with the shoes, and even though the colors don't match I think a peak of bronze really sets off the whole look.
Blouse: Anthropologie $228
Trousers: Anthropologie $118
Necklace: Modcloth $17.99
Shoes: Nanette Lapore $395
Total: $758.99

Inexpensive Workish Outfit

I realized now that graduation is approaching I'll need to get some work appropriate clothes. The only problem is that if I had to wear a boring suit everyday I would die. It's exactly why I left Catholic school. So I picked out this as a possibility:

First of all the skirt is amazing, and it's knee length so I think it's office appropriate. I also really love the blazer, the little bows on the pockets keeps it young (not too young) and fun instead of dowdy. I also like having a flash of color under the blazer by using the tank top.
Blazer: Forever21 $24.80
Tank: Forever21 $7.90
Skirt: Forever21 $17.80 (I'm also totally getting this skirt. It looks like it should cost at least $50, love love love)
Shoes: Steve Madden $47.96
Total: $98.46! Stayed under even with the $50 shoes!