Gravity

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Truth be told--not my best foot forward with this outfit. Truth be told--I was having a battle with comfort this morning and comfort came out on top. Truth be told--I do ever so love this sequined beret that I picked up at my favorite "on the way home" consignment store and will pair it with anything I can get away with.


White sequined beret-thrifted at Rockin Robins; Striped button-down and belt-In Vain from Kohl's; Jeans-Route 66; Ballet flats-No Boundaries; Necklace, Bracelets and Earrings-Wal-Mart; Ring-Kohl's

Maneater

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Sorry, all I could find was the live version of this song for some reason


On the day that I wore this outfit, I had a court appearance. Nothing major, but I needed something that said "I'm responsible" and mixed it slightly with "kickin' ass and takin' names". I really like how this turned out. I was comfortable (minus the mishap wherein I had to take my belt off at security, thus causing the downfall of my outfit for three minutes) and felt very put together.


Lilac sheath dress-gifted by Heather; Long-sleeved shirt under dress-Elle from Kohl's; Belt-came with another top from Elle from Kohl's; Pearl Necklace-Wal-Mart; Gold watch-gifted; Gold hoop earrings-Kohl's; Bag-Sierra Venna from Kohl's; Sunnies-Elle from Kohl's; Nude Pumps-Vera Wang from Kohl's

You know what the greatest thing about my mom's job is? Ok, she works in the mortgage business. But she happens to work with women who a) love to shop at expensive stores, b) buy a lot of clothes and then end up giving them to those less fortunate (read: me and my mom) and c) are my size. Every few weeks or so my mom calls me up to tell me that one of the lovely ladies that she works with has another haul of clothes for us. About a year ago, I got a truckload of old Coach bags from them! Super score! This lilac sheath dress was just one of such occurrences. On it's own, it seems a little boring, but it has the foundation of a great outfit.


These pumps helped amp up my outfit a bit. I am pretty short, 5'7" (ok 5'4" without heels on), by society's standards. Needless to say I have been long yearning for the bonafide leg lengthening wonder that is proclaimed to be the nude pump. After much ado (and a few saved Kohl's cash coupons), I found my heels. They are still being broken in, but they do wonders for us shorties with a skirt/dress. The length of the heel ads a bit of vamp, I feel.

For the record: Court did go well. I succeeded in kicking ass, taking names and appearing a responsible citizen. That's multitasking people.

Hold On, I'm Comin'

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April, as a month, is mother nature's biggest tease. As a glorified admitted sun worshiper, I always love to keep my expectations at a mild flutter, rather than the full fledged excitement. March comes, a blade of grass or two sprout up and people start getting that extra 15 minutes of sleep where they used to have to account for extra time to warm up the car. You might even get away with the old cardigan swap for an actual coat. By April (in contrast to end of Feb and beginning of March), birds start chirping and green starts speckling the yards and trees. Hope is rising for that springy weather.


I know that the official "first day of spring" is in March, but I like to think that there are several first days of spring. Like the first morning you can ride to work with your car window down. Or the first time you can bare your poor full time covered legs without tights. Or the first time you go to Starbucks for a White Chocolate Mocha and they ask if you want it hot or cold and you start "ho-actually . . ." It's the little things people.

But when April starts with a bang of sunshine and ends up drizzly and cloudy, I say you know what? Summer is really lookin good right now . . . Hurry up June!


White cardigan-gifted from my mom's friend at her work (so lucky!); Brown striped sweater dress (worn as a top)-Kohl's; Belt-unknown; Red jeans-thrifted from Rockin Robin's; Clogs-gifted from Tina; Earrings-Kohl's; Beaded bracelets-Kohl's; Sunnies-Elle from Kohl's