Not Just for Dress Up

This spring and early summer I've added a number of dresses to my wardrobe with an eye toward being wise in my selections. 

It was love at first sight for this aqua lace sheath dress and my girls and BFF gave it to me as one of my birthday gifts.  In an aside,  a wish list on Pinterest can generate some fabulous gifts.

It's solo appearance to date was at my May birthday celebration.  But lace isn't just for dress up anymore.  So for this look and to make it more day friendly I added this tropical scarf.  It's now perfect for the office or lunch or both.  I added this cardigan to stave off frost bite once I get inside. 

Outfit details:  Dress - Talbots (currently on major markdown); Scarf - Talbots (also on sale); Cardigan - Talbots; Belt - Talbots; Shoes - Michael by Michael Kors via Lord & Taylor.

Classic Combos

During the dog days of summer, it perks me up to put together an outfit that makes me feel 'cool' even when I know it's just my imagination.

This light weight, V-neck black tee is a summer sale steal from Old Navy.  It will work now and well into fall under sweaters and jackets.  Paired with khaki shorts and my new leopard skinny belt from Banana Republic, I recharged existing wardrobe pieces. Banana Republic has its "We Love Wednesdays" promo today which gets you 40 percent off one full priced item, card holders get 40 off two full-priced items.  Great time to pick up things to wear now and into fall.



Outfit Details:  Tee - Old Navy;  Shorts -  Talbots old (similar here); Necklace - Banana Republic old (similar here); Belt - Banana Republic; Tory Burch

Orange Crush

I can't seem to get enough of orange and aqua this season.   Two of my perennial favorites for summer, this year there's such a variety of choices and hues.

This orange dress from two summers ago is a great knit fabric.  I also love the V-neck and bloused waist. 

When I saw this scarf at Talbots a couple of weeks ago, it was instant love.  It was the inspiration for me to add  my aqua belt, necklace and earrings -- all in slightly different aqua tones-- to provide a punch of color to the dress.

If orange is one of your favorites, here's a link to a bevy of orange dresses.  Happy hunting!


Outfit Details:  Dress (old) - Talbots; Jacket (old) - JJill;  Scarf and Belt  - Talbots; Shoes (old) - Michael Kors; Necklace - Baltimore boutique.