Wardrobe Wednesday: Whimsical Yet Professional

My latest request for a wardrobe idea comes from an old high school buddy of mine who wanted something for work. That may sound easy, but she works with children yet wants to look professional for the parents. She says:

Ok..how about a work outfit for a pediatric speech therapist...keeping in mind I want to portray warmth, professionalism, a bit of whimsy and..oh yeah, I get bubbles dumped in my lap almost daily...the challenge is on!

I cheated and put together two options just in case I'm totally off the mark with this challenge. The first one is purple, pretty, professional, yet comes with dark pants to hide the spilled bubbles, and flats for lots of running around with kids.

Purple Professional by tmlens featuring Anthropologie

Items in this set:
Sweaters - Clothes - Anthropologie.com, $170
Just Lace Tank, $44
icing on the cake vest, $30
Finer Points Trousers - Anthropologie.com, $230
Report Nanci (Dark Purple) - Junior Women's Shoes, $70

This one is a bit casual, but the denim will hide those spilled bubbles too, and you get your whimsical on with the bubble scarf and bright orange accessories.

Fall Tones by tmlens featuring Nine West

Items in this set:
Charlotte Russe - Roll Up Button Front Shirt, $22
chenin grape scarf in chocolate - $22.99 : ShopRuche.com, Vintage..., $23
First Day Skirt in Study Hall-Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage..., $14
Tecce, Ships 8/25, $160
Nine West: Handbags > Jett Hobo - 0003501VR NAT/DKN LE 010 H, $180

That one was hard. How did I do?

xo,

V.W.