ahoy!

Perhaps my favorite purchase of the season... Nautical Striped Pique Dress from LEC... qualifies as a semi-mini-dress while remaining casual.  I usually don't wear dresses this short to work {unless it's winter and there are opaque tights involved}... BUT!  It's Casual Friday and there are no clients or bosses in the office... So... HERE ARE MY LEGS, WORLD.

Nautical Striped Pique Dress - LEC

Gold Reva Flats - Tory Burch

Cobalt Earrings - gift

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

purple + citron

I've said it before and I'm sure I'll say it again... This dress {Banana Republic... 2 years ago, maybe?} is ridiculously comfortable... plus it allows for Granny-Underpants.  {Yes, I said "underpants"... Sometimes when I'm feeling dainty, I say "underpinnings"... I loathe the P Word. Blahrg!}  GAP currently has a similar frock in stock... you better believe I snapped that sucker up as well!  

Purple Dress - Banana Republic

Citron "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Nude Patent "Happy" Pumps - Ann Klein via Piperlime {2009}

Yellow "Danielle" Earrings - Kendra Scott

Blush Metallic Skinny Belt - J.Crew

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

Reader Question Answered:  My exact watch can be found here!  It is the Fossil Women's CE1004 White Ceramic & Gold Bracelet White Analog Multi-Function Watch.  Phew!  That's a mouthful!  

wrap it up

I'm sure there are exceptions, but I find the wrap-dress to be a universally flattering piece - perfect for a more casual office environment {so long as the bosoms are properly caged, that is}.  This isn't my favorite dress, but it might be my most-complimented out of all my professional wear... And it was about 25 buckaroonis at Target a million years ago. 

Navy Print Wrap Dress - Merona via Target

Brown Peep-Toe Pumps - Banana Republic

Yellow "Danielle" Earrings - Kendra Scott

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

turquoise & red

This was a huge wedding color combination the year we said "I Do."  Not my personal nuptial style, but I do like the contrast!

Red Dress - Ann Taylor Loft

Turquoise "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Brown Mary Janes - Banana Republic

Gold Flower Earrings - J.Crew

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

smashion feature

Today, I'm pleased as punch to be the featured personality on Smashion!

Click on over for the interview and to peruse Smashion's style forums, galleries, and virtual marketplace... Many thanks to Vanessa Kuo for including me in this community!

I'm also pretty tickled with ITPitB's new look... I thought it was time for a little nip/tuck around here! 

pink & navy

Someone asked the other day how many Heritage cardigans I have... totally not enough I believe I have 5... magenta, orange, marigold, citron, and turquoise.  No neutrals... that just wouldn't be any fun, now would it?

Navy Ruffle-Neck Dress - Shoshana

Magenta "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Nude Patent "Happy" Pumps - Ann Klein

Cobalt Earrings - gift

Blush Metallic Skinny Belt - JCrew

Fancy!

... My new Diptic App, that is.

Black & White Shirt Dress - BCBG

Citron "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Blush Metallic Skinny Belt - JCrew

Metallic Wedges - Tory Burch

Amethyst Feather Earrings - Kendra Scott

casual friday

While blue jeans aren't kosher on Casual Fridays in my office {only for attorneys...THE INJUSTICE!}, it seems I can get away with white trouser jeans... Perhaps they've been mistaken for linen pants, seeing as my Ironing Skillz are about nil?  And I suppose the long tank helps with the camouflage. 

Either / or... I'm not telling! 

Marigold "Heritage" Cardigan - LEC

Striped Ruffle-Neck Racerback Tank - LEC

White Trouser Jeans - GAP

Gold Reva Flats - Tory Burch

{Faux} Pearl & Diamond Studs - Banana Republic

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

Gold Bangle - Coach

a new friend

My clothes purchases have recently dwindled {perhaps a partial explanation for my lack of OOTD inspiration?}... there's just not much I need at this point.  But this Tibi dress was too good of a deal to pass up when I spotted it on Gilt Group recently. 

Printed Dress & Slip - Tibi via Gilt

Crackle Metallic Blush Pumps {not shown} - J.Crew

Yellow "Danielle" Earrings - Kendra Scott

Metallic Blush Skinny Belt - J.Crew

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

Tunic Time: Redux

This time, there was Pinot Grigio. {Well, Sauv Blanc.  Close enough.}  And Miller Lite.  And a sushi roll called the F Bomb that I'm still dreaming about.  

I was feeling all easy, breezy, cute in my white jeans and my tunic with all the cool kids and the Bravo film crew at Lemonbar... Then I peed next to a twenty-year old in a sequined mini and a fedora while the bar blasted Like a G6.  And I realized... 

I'm so glad I'm too old for sequined miniskirts.  

Tunic - Tucker

White Tank - GAP

"Long & Lean" White Jeans - GAP

Silver Sandals {not pictured} - street vendor in Greece

White Ceramic Watch - Fossil

Yellow "Danielle" Earrings - Kendra Scott