Mine.

It's been hard keeping up with posting this week, so my apologies. As a general warning, my posts will be sporadic for the rest of the month. What with that little thing called a WEDDING coming up. In a week. ONE.

WEEK.

Anyway. I got this little beauty today from Free People:

I remember spotting this loverley maybe a month ago and almost bought it on the spot. In my store, it came in the pink and a forest green (not offered online). And I fell in love with the green color. Fortuitously today, I found it for about 1/2 off! And the price wasn't even bad to begin with-- $88. I got it for a cool $39.99. Not a bad deal. The material is a super-soft jersey, reminiscent of a Rachel Pally frock. (ohhohhh and it's got pockets! and flounce! and prettiness!) And though it may look boring here, I promise the styling options are endless. This little baby will make it on the plane to Hawaii with me but will also have a rotating spot in my Fall lineup. With some vintage brown leather boots, a multi-chain layered necklace, an ivory chunky-knit and slouchy purse. Sigh. Yippee!

Also on my purchase list today: 4 pairs of much needed undies (holes? yeah I know, embarassing), a pretty bra (honeymoon HELLOOOO), a cute little blue cord blazer from AE (which I might trade for that cute black blazer I've seen everywhere with the little flower on it) and skinny jeans, also AE. Not usually an AE fan, honestly, and my store carries poor selections, but I needed some affordable skinnies that were low rise and stretchy. Check, check and check.

Enjoy your Saturday night, lovies, and I will make a huge attempt to post, at least through Wednesday. (Thursday= beginings of family madness. Gulp.)

For all my J.Crew lovahs out there...

I just had to post this. Look familiar, anyone? Hmmm??

No, no. Not J.Crew, but Charlotte Russe! Will that store ever stop ruthelessly copying designs??

Man, I hope not. :)

W-Day= 10.

For those of you who don't speak cryptic, the title means 10 DAYS UNTIL MY WEDDDDDING! I'm getting crazy-excited and am actually quite proud of my organization skillz.

Last night, fiance broke down and said we could maybe go to the mall this weekend to shop for honeymoon clothes. Even though I promised up and down I wouldn't, it doesn't count as a promise-breaker when he's there and says yes. :) Things are lookin' up for me, lovies!

To be honest, it's actually a strange sensation to be excited about getting new stuff but realizing you have to buy somewhat summery things. I'm in full-on Fall mode, and the thought of a new pair of shorts or cute tank is kind of... well.. gross. So. Here is my task. Find items that are transitionable so that I can actually wear them again in the next 8 months.

IDEA #1: thin, gauzy fabrics (that can be layered with thick, yummy sweaters).

Why, hello there, zebra-print-love. Howdy'do?

IDEA # 2: Very, very thin sweaters (which are actually useful in Dallas...)

You know... for the cold nights in HI? Yeah I dunno.

IDEA # 3: Multi-use skirts.

With a turtleneck and tights or a cute little tank... love!

IDEA #4: Ensemble dresses.

Part floral and festive, part Fall-a-licious, ALL pretty.

Any other suggestions? I think as long as I stay away from the suede boots/wool sweaters/warm dress section, I'll be ok. Yikes. :)

sneak peek

The Boutonnière dress in action....

Coral and Turquoise-- like bread and butter.

As I was watching Dancing with the Stars last night, I was taken by the number of multi-strand, layered necklace beauties I saw. The host, a judge, even a few in the audience worked the fun trend. So, this morning I was inspired to wear my version. Here is my AOTD (accessory of the day)!

You always find the prettiest things when you aren't looking... I had gone in to Aldo Accessories one day, just browsing, and saw this in a black and white version. I remembered that this came in a multicolor (with yellows, blues, pinks, oranges...) and asked if they had that one in. No, the sales girl said. But, they did have this one on hold: a coral/turquoise mix. Lo and Behold... even prettier than the multicolor one! (I am a sucker for coral/turquoise. I don't know what it is, but those two colors are just perfect together. Like peanut butter and jelly. Or ham and cheese. Anyway.) In order to sell it, they decided to just forget about the girl who had put it on hold and sold it to me. So, to sum:

1) I'm kinda glad I was on that side of the bargain.

2) Girl who wanted this necklace, if you're out there, I'm sorry. It was the sales girl's fault.

3) Not sure I condone Aldo's "hold" policy. If you're giong to hold it, then hold it. Right?

I shouldn't be complaining, but I still feel bad. And this was months ago. Guilt runs deep. :)

OOTD... fashion is my oasis.

Sorry for the lack of posting this weekend. I tell ya... (and no, it's no excuse)... I've got a lot on my plate!

But back to my oasis.... FASHION!

Here's my OOTD... it's the Anna Sui dress! It's finally COLD (i.e. 70) here in Dallas.

As you can tell, I'm pairing it with the F21 Peplum sweater jacket today, some long ponte leggings, and (you can't see, but they're) Nordstrom BP patent leather pointy-toes. I'm a little strange-- I don't like belting often. Sure, it's most flattering, and I totally love the look it gives, but belts are so constricting. I'm between a rock and a hard place when it comes to styling. Although I know what looks best, I sometimes try other things in the name of the Almighty Comfort. Oh well. I think this styling looks good, but you notice I forgo (forwent?) the belt today. Monday morning is not a time for being a slave to fashion.

I should be posting an engagement pic soon. Just waiting for one to come my way. :) I also plan on getting my blog-lovies opinions on which dress I should wear to my rehearsal dinner coming up in less than 2 weeks (OMG).

And a favor, s'il vous plait-- for anyone who has had trouble commenting on my blog, will you please shoot me an email letting me know? I'm thinking about changing widgets because I've had some trouble with people commenting and seeing comments. Feedback would be much appreciated! Thanks lovies... and have a nice Monday.

Trendsetter Thursdays

Gahhh... I know. I'm taking the easy way out on this one, lovies. Here is your link-du-jour (my Trendsetter Thursday blog post on Shopittome.com):

http://blog.shopittome.com/2009/10/01/dont-knock-it-til-you-try-it-trends/

Hope you enjoy!!