Style-Delights: Business Casual For Workplace And A story Of Little Act Of Kindness

April 12, 2012

Business Casual For Workplace And A story Of Little Act Of Kindness

In my last post I shared with you the little story from my childhood and my dad's staunch belief that kindness and sweet words can conquer all! You can make someone's day a little better, brighter and happier by just being kind! What you get in return is a better world! Really, it sounds so ridiculously incredible, but one act of kindness can lift the spirits of hundreds and can spread cheer! In July 2009, when we all were struggling with a sliding economy, fear of deep recession and an overall uncertainty, one morning in a small coffee shop drive-through in Missouri, a customer paid for her coffee and decided to pay for the coffee for the next customer! When the next customer was told that their coffee was already paid by the customer before them, they decided to pass it along to the next customer who'd come to the drive through window! In that week more than 1,000 customers  followed her example by accepting drinks paid for by the person in front of them and paying it forward! Local TV channel reported that customers even started a fund and raised $160 to continue the pay-it-forward scheme in case someone breaks the chain! Now, the cost of coffee was not much, but the act of little kindness by a woman inspired thousands of others to 'help' someone they didn't even know! I can imagine a little girl or boy sitting in the back seat and getting inspired to do good, to serve a cause greater than oneself just by witnessing this little act! That is the power of kindness - it doesn't require grand gestures, huge amount of money or a lot of time - all it takes is your good intentions and a generous heart, but it can impact our world and future generations in unimaginable ways!

Now for today's outfit, I am wearing what I'd like to wear in the workplace if and when I decide to work outside the home! Simple, polished and with a little bling!
Jacket - LOFT
Pants, Blouse, Necklace - Ann Taylor
Shoes - Nine West





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Amen to the little deeds of kindness and sweet gestures! We all have the gift, we all have the power!
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57 comments :

  1. fabulous work outfit! LOVE the shoes!

    xo Kelly

    *DONT FORGET TO ENTER MY GIVEAWAY*

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  2. That's a wonderful story! I love stories like that! Love your outfit and it is perfect for work! Your hair looks so nice up like that too! Hope you day has been good! xx

    Pip
    http://chicstayathome.blogspot.com

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  3. What a cute outfit and YES, the shoes!

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  4. you are right dear, great words, agree!:) btw, nice outfit for work, I like the blazer! Hope you are having a nice day! Kisses to you!:*

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  5. Cute look! Love your blazer! And love the story! Definitely need to pay it forward!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com
    ShabbyApple Gift Card Giveaway!

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  6. Beautiful outfit!!!
    Have a good weekend!

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  7. I don't have words (SPEECHLESS) with your SHOES...omg

    SUPER cUTE OUTFIT

    CHIC and FRESH

    Have a good night.

    You can check my blog in:

    www.laviequo.com

    XOXO from MUNICH

    La Vie Quotidienne

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  8. Lovely outfit and you have an amazing height & figure.
    http://rumelatheshopaholic.blogspot.com/

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  9. You look great! Your outfit is so sweet! Such an inspiration for my date outfit :)

    Love your blog, of course I follow you back! There I go :D!!!

    xx Romy

    http://stories-of-a-student.blogspot.com/

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  10. I love your outfit! You have great blog :) Maybe we can follow each other? ;))

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  11. Great job , this an good outfit for work :)

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  12. I absolutely agree! I love it how simple acts of kindness can bring my mood up. Just imagine what our life could have been if everyone is kind, our world will surely become a better place for all of us to live, that has better people ruling over it.

    And I love the outfit. It looks super chic and respectable. :">

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  13. Sweety you look so cute ;)) great look ;)) xoxo

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  14. I think the shoes really make the outfit...
    And yes, words to live by.


    xx
    The Fashionable ESQ
    http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/
    (PS: I have a giveaway going on - stop by?)

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  15. Great blazer and necklace--so feminine and flattering without being too soft.

    Rebecca
    www.twenty-somethingme.blogspot.com

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  16. I always feel so good after I do some random act of kindness :-D
    I feel sure that person will go and do something for someone else!

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  17. I absolutely believe in doing acts of kindness. I love your business casual look. So simple but classy.

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  18. You look so sweet and i´m in love with your heels and jackets.

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  19. This outfit is one of the best style you gave ... wish many more for you :) Your sandles are so chic and absolutely beautiful ... Great days !!

    Shilpi
    www.pinkjasminestyling.com

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  20. This outfit is one of the best style you gave ... wish many more for you :) Your sandles are so chic and absolutely beautiful ... Great days !!

    Shilpi
    www.pinkjasminestyling.com

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  21. That is incredibly kind! I wonder if anyone would do that at the Starbucks on Michigan Avenue! HAHA! Great look Jyoti, I love the floral heels and the necklace!

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  22. That is an adorable story, and a lovely outfit! <3

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  23. Very pretty! Love your shoes!

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  24. your sandal is to die for .....:)
    nice and inspiring story :) thanks for sharing and inspiring us Jyo
    You are a rockstar ...i always tell u this and I mean it :)

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  25. the outfit is just perfect. And I love the story of a small kindness passed along.

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  26. Anne Taylor is one of my favorite shops for dress clothes! This is a great outfit! P.S. I really like how you added links at the end for where you can get them! :)

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  27. I love this outfit - you look so sleek and chic and the floral heels are such a great detail!! Thank you for taking a moment to stop by and say hello! ;-)

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  28. what an amazing story of the power of kindness! Pass it on! You look gorgeous, dressy and also work appropriate at the same time, the pants look great on you, so sleek and perfect fit.

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  29. First of all, you are looking chic and so fresh !
    And the scenery behind you , especially the tree is so beautiful !
    And I loved reading about the little act of kindness of paying for the coffee to the next person in line. Love to hear more such stories on the act of kindness, they really make my day ,
    Have a nice day , Jyoti !

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  30. Jyoti you look great!!! Loved the outfit especially the neckpiece and the shoes :)

    xoxoxo
    Ritcha
    http://ritchastyle.blogspot.com

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  31. I already read this story but I enjoy knowing about it all the time. Kidness is something we do always have in return, that's true.
    I love your outfit, very nice shoes and you look very pretty!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  32. You look so classy!

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  33. wat a classy outfit
    love d blazer and necklace
    such a stylish look! :)
    new post on my blog
    xx
    www.fshn4us.blogspot.in

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  34. Gorgeous story..love those shoes..yes :)))

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  35. Really nice outfit!!

    xoxo

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  36. Classy outfit <3

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  37. wow that story is brilliant , lovely. your outfit is amazing , you really suit ths look and your hair pulled back like this x

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  38. thank you for your sweet comment on my blog :) I am happy about that.

    You have a great blog too and nice style :)

    I hope we can follow each other, if you like via GFC, on facebook, lookbook and bloglovin. Let me know, if you ready to drive :D

    visit me again...

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  39. Stunning. i loveee the necklace. :)
    And the whole official look. You look amazing like this

    AWESOME post.

    Sonshu
    sonshus.blogspot.com

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  40. Great look! I adore the jacket and the necklace :D

    Thanks so much for visiting!
    xoxo

    http://follementefashion.blogspot.com

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  41. Business casual is perhaps my favorite style. I feel most comfortable in it.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  42. you are rockin' that outfit girl. absolutely love the bling with the necklace. makes it a little fancy :)
    xo TJ

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  43. Great outfit and great text, dear! Kindness generates kindness...
    Such a lovely text! Kisses :)

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  44. That's a beautiful story Jyoti. And i totally agree with you. Every person has so much of kindness inside them, they just need a little inspiration.
    P.S am leching on your necklace ;)

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  45. Nice photos!
    xo.
    http://fromhatstoheels.blogspot.com/

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  46. the cool thing about kindness is, when it's offered to you and you least expect it or need it, it means so much. love the necklace, I wear tiny pieces to work, but im afraid to wear my bigger ones

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  47. ah your shoes! super adorable!

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  48. Thanks for reminding us of the heart-warming stories like the one in MO. I tend to focus on my limitations in that I'll never have enough of this or that to make the big impact, when in reality a small good deed may be enough to make a positive change.

    Good thought for my Saturday night.

    I hope you are enjoying your weekend.

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  49. those heels <3 <3.. This is something I would love to wear to offie. Stylish , fresh and wont attract weird stares at office(my office is little conservative)

    megha
    http://meghafashionista.blogspot.com

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  50. great look!
    I love the accessories you used

    -Jenn

    http://getallthatglitters.wordpress.com/

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  51. Awesome inspiration and style! Thank you :-)

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