I'll show you the new & improved closet tomorrow, but suffice it to say for today that when you start off like this:
there's no place to go but up!
My first outfit this week is my attempt at grown-up polka dots. I brushed against this dress at Target and it was so soft I had to give it a second look. And for $24.99, I couldn't pass it up!
Dress: Target
Black canvas wedges: Payless
Did you watch the royal wedding? With my Princess-obsessed AJ, it was a BIG DEAL at our house. I fell in love with the simple silhouette of the jacket Kate Middleton wore the day after.
So when I saw this jacket had the same neckline, I was intrigued. And since dressing up is not my usual M.O., the fact that it's made of sweatshirt material and perfect to throw on over jeans = SOLD!
Jacket: Target
gray t-shirt: Ann Taylor Loft
Jeans: Hudson, via Nordstrom
socks: handknit by yours truly
shoes: Danskos, via Zappos
Finally, today, inspired by my friend Grace , who has *awesome* style (she does a series where she picks clothes for her readers -- I don't think I've ever not liked something she's chosen and she could totally be one of those personal shoppers who charges hundreds of dollars per hour. She's also wickedly smart, funny, and a great writer, and the one who finally convinced me to try skinny jeans.), I threw on a pair of black leggings and a t-shirt dress with a belt, and some ballet flats. I've seen Grace rock this look more than once, so when I stepped in front of the camera (trying to figure out the self-timer), I thought I looked ok.
Apparently the camera disagreed, (and frankly, I don't really blame it) because the resulting shots were blurry and downright terrible. A big fat fashion FAIL. The belt was too low, so I had a bit of 80's punk - revival going on, the dress is a bit too big (both from the unfortunate post-partum period where you can't wear your regular clothes, but can't bear to wear maternity for one more second), so I looked like I donned a purple potato sack. Both are now in the donate pile, and I will spare you the sight. You're welcome.
Linking to What I Wore Wednesday !
