Dresses, How I Love Thee...

I definitely have more dresses in my closet than anything...even shoes! Why do I love dresses so much?

• For my body type, dresses are extremely flattering.
• Putting one on in the morning makes getting ready in the morning a snap! It's just an instant outfit...throw it on and go!
• They're so comfortable, much more than pants. 
• Most dresses can be dressed up or down with ease, just with a change of accessories.
• Living in Northern CA where it's warm 9 months out of the year, dresses are great transitional pieces...I wear them as-is with sandals during the warm months, and for the few cold months we have I just wear them with tights, boots and cardigans over them.

This is one of my favorite dresses...I don't normally wear cuts like this as they tend to accenuate my hips (I normally like sheath or more fitted dresses), but the fabric of this dress is substantial enough that it works for me. And I just love the pattern and the pockets! You can see the pockets better in the side view.



Dress: Purchased at Marshalls

Boots: JC Penney

Tights: Assets by Target

Bag: Lockheart

Watch: Anne Klein

Ring: Vintage Avon

Bracelet: Vintage from eBay

Locket: Vintage from eBay

Manic Monday

I swear, this is just one day I can't seem to catch up on! I got up a little early this morning, and still ended up running late to work. And once at work, I just can't get ahead! Sigh. Oh well...at least I have the rest of the week to get what I need to done!

So, this dress is one of my favorites. I adore the color and it's very soft and just wears very well. It's sleeveless, but still has thick straps, making it perfect for all seasons. 

Dress & Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft

Tights: Assets by Target

Belt: NY & Company

Boots: Naturalizer

Watch: Anne Klein

Necklace: Vintage from local antique store

Bag: Lockheart

Winter Wonderland

Things have just been nuts the past few days, thus my non-blogging! But things should get a bit calmer now...I had my last final of the semester yesterday. And to celebrate, I part-tayed at my BFF's annual Winter Wonderful party. I loved my outfit so much I may wear the same outfit for another holiday party next week! This dress is one of my best Target purchases ever...it's extremely comfortable and a very flattering fit.

Dress: Target

Boots: Naturalizer

Bag: Lockheart

Bracelet: FaCuff by Ava Austin

Broach: Vintage

Earrings: Vintage clip-on

And here's a shot of the yummy cupcakes I made for the party! :D

Two for One!

Wow, these last few days at work have been absolutely insane and I've had know time to post to my blog. So I'm making it up with photos of both yesterday and today! :)

Monday's outfit...it was freezing! And parts of Northern CA had snow...craziness!

Sweater: NY & Company

Pant: Ann Taylor Loft

Bag: Hoakon/Helga

Boots: Payless

Necklace: Cost Plus World Market (awesome cheap find!)

Watch: Anne Klein

Frames: Lulu Guiness

Still freezing today!

Top & Pants: Ann Taylor Loft
Jacket: Target
Bag: Lockheart
Boots: Payless
Watch: Anne Klein
Broach: Thrifted vintage
Earrings: Vintage from eBay
Frames: Lulu Guiness

Here's a close-up of the earrings...I love these!