Fancy Schmancy

     Hello There! So very very sorry for my unplanned bloggie hiatus. I definitely did not plan to take such a long break but I also definitely needed it. Truth be told, I was feeling a little uninspired and so to save you from the horror of lack-luster outfits, I'll just leave you with a snippet of my daily uniform: black skinnies and a clean top. Yup. simple and boring. I have no idea what got into me but I can tell you that food is responsible for rekindling my interest in putting outfits together again! As if there would be anything else as inspiring... oh well except maybe art? photography? books? Nah. Just food. More specifically, dessert. I'll be sharing these outfits soon hopefully unless I take on another self-imposed blogging vacation. There was one outfit that I managed to snap a few pics of that I can share today and mind you it is nothing of special note, it is a dress that I love because of the fit. I was planning on wearing it to a mad men premier party at a friend's house but alas, party was cancelled. This is my fancy schmancy work outfit... :)

Dress: Ross Stores
Necklace: Anthropologie
Shoes: Payless
Rings: Mom's shop

Mint Condition

     My new FAVORITE dress. It's a lace, minty green, flattering dress. What's not to like? I wore this to a family dinner where we were celebrating a new addition to our extended family! This dress also has a bit of give so that I can actually eat! Score! I paired this dress with a black trenchcoat and vintage pin. I decided to lighten the outfit up a bit with some neutral accessories and shoes. I will definitely be wearing this dress again and soon!

 Not much other jewelry was needed for such a pretty dress.

I opted for simple gold earrings since the dress had it's own "bling".

 A sweetheart neckline, rhinestones, lace and satin. Doesn't get any girlier than this.

 A closer shot of the lace and pale purplish gray lining underneath. The details in this dress are amazing.

My trusty Kate Spade purse and vintage scarf.

 A new vintage find from a store in Long Beach. Forgot the name!

 Shoes with bows and a heel of gold...

Drool...

Dress: Covenant Garden
Earrings: Francesca's
Shoes: Payless
Purse: Kate Spade
Scarf: American Vintage
Coat: H & M
Pin: Vintage
Belt: Foreign Exchange