even the flannel wearing guy liked it

Once in a blue moon, I'll actually have free Saturday. I normally help my folks on at their store (yes, I pretty much have 3 jobs right now...) I decided it would be a perfect day to hang out with a couple couple of my cousins whom I hadn't seen in a long time.

We had breakfast and got pedicures and went shopping! If that doesn't sound like a perfect day, I don't know what does! I miss doing girlie things with my girls.

So during this outing, I spied this adorable dress by sweetees. Normally, I would wait until it was at least 50% off but I guess I was in such a sunny mood, I had to have it! Thankfully, my cousin had a coupon so I still didn't have to pay full price.

*laughs*

I wore it last week and felt so pretty and fresh and bright. I received so many compliments from other fashionable people. But the one that meant the most was from one of my managers who has seriously said things to me like, "Should I wear my blue fleece vest with my plaid flannel shirt or my Gortex jacket?" Or "Looks like it might be cold on the way home some I better put some socks on.."

He was wearing Teva sandals!!!

He said I just looked like summer!

the gift of gift-giving

So this was my own little bday present to myself. Somehow it's a lot longer on me than on the model - probably because I'm only 5'3" and wearing not-a-size-0 and she's probably 6'3" and wearing a size 0.

I've been looking for the perfect floral dress for a while but until now, they've all been too floral. I need subtly here! I can't go around looking like some batty flower basket. Anyway, this Rebecca Taylor number just the right amount of color.

I can't wait to wear it! Maybe when HB takes me on a birthday make-up dinner because he totally missed my birthday! (He's been in Chicago for work. BOO!) And there better be a make-up dinner and a damn good present too. Knowing Hunny Bunny though, he'll probably just get me a gift card to Barneys. I won't complain.

Barneys is my frenemy.

invite me

I need to find a party or wedding to attend so I can justify buying this lovely Rebecca Taylor dress!

The ruffles, the back, the ombre... It's just all too perfect. And it's on sale! *sigh* And I'm not supposed to buy anything.

What's coming up next? Oooh.. I just bought tix to San Francisco in October for a family reunion of sorts. It's my gramma's sister's (grand-aunt?) 70th bday!


Actually, it's going to be my bday too! The big 3.1 for me. Eep! (According to my darling Diabolina, 3.1 Phillip Lim is a wink to his age when he started his line! Love the trivia. Hmmm. Should I get a new Phillip dress instead??)

Speaking of San Francisco, it's been years since I was last there. Where are the good places to shop? I'll be doing a lot of family stuff but am hoping to slip away and do some fashion stuff!

Send me your tips and ideas for unique shops and fabulous finds! Would love to hear from you!

new man in my life

It's offical. HB and I are over. Phillip Lim and I have decided to elope! Dum dum da dum!

That would be my dream come true! Well, at least my dream wardrobe! Does Phillip Lim even swing this way? Oh well. I guess Hunny Bunny still has a little place in my cold, cold heart.

On my way back from lunch, Karen and I passed by Mario's and saw that their sale is at 60% off! We had to take a peek!

I saw this glorious dress for only $190! I need to go back and try it on..

like I need a new dress

Ok. Who knows the designer of Blair's dress in the finale of Gossip Girl? I absolutely LOVED it!

And her headband was delish too! I would look smashing at all the summer weddings I'm attending!

I need to be a Waldorf.

frock you

my favorite dress of the week (on sale, of course)

Ok ok... I couldn't decide which was my favorite this week.

I really like this Wayf dress with the peter pan collar. It's on sale for $127.75.



I also really like this 3.1 Phillip Lim, on sale for $228.20.



Ron Herman always has good sales. If you want to save more, wait until next week or so. It'll probably be down to 70% off. But watch out, they might not have your size any more!

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my favorite dress of the week (on sale, of course!)

I know, I know. This dress isn't technically on sale, but at under $40! I think that it still qualifies as a good deal! I wonder which designer they stole this dress from. Nanette Lepore? Rebecca Taylor?

Maybe I'm just feeling poor and that's why I was perusing Forever 21. Do you ever do that? F21 is always my fall back when I can't afford to buy anything but still need a fix.

Dang... The fact that I even need a fix is rather sad. Oh well. I should go buy something to make myself feel better.

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my favorite dress of the week (on sale, of course!) - a tad early again... hopefully because you and I will both be too hung over to read tomorrow!

I'm not usually fond of wrap dresses, only because I have no boobs or waist so I just look like a big corn dog - the dress being the corn and me being the delicious sausage.. Oh why oh why did the closest Hot Dog on a Stick close??

Ahem. Anyway, I just love how stylish and sexy the wrap is and with the tie in front, it draws your eyes in and and people won't notice your bubbly chubbly! And c'mon.. Can you really beat the sale price of $95? I don't think so.

Get it here: Calypso

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my favorite dress of the week (on sale, of course!) - a tad early since I probably won't be posting on Christmas day and you probably won't be reading!

The details that designer Thakoon Panichgul puts into his wares are always impeccable. Most of the time, drop waists make even the girliest of girls have boyish figures - but you'll notice here that the delicate pintucks gives this simple frock a womanly shape.

Ok, ok. You got me. I only like this dress because it has pockets. Just kidding!

ON SALE for $439 from $735.

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my favorite dress of the week (on sale, of course!)

I love the shape of Diane von Furstenberg's Nightingale dress. It'll hide all your post-holiday juiciness and it'll look fab with black tights. (Don't you love how tights are "in" these days? We girls don't need to freeze our tushies off in the name of fashion any more! Well, at least until next season.)

ON SALE for $595 from $850.

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my favorite dress of the week (on sale, of course!)

Don't you just love 3.1 Phillip Lim's ruffle collar coccoon dress? The collar is to die for. It makes a very simple dress all the more elegant and eye-catching. I see it with some fun colored tights or a fancy clutch and you're ready for New Years Eve!

You can buy it at Jake. It's not exactly a steal, but you'd look sooooo hot broke!

UPDATE: This dress in amethyst is now even cheaper at Barney's.

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my favorite dress of the week (on sale, of course!)

This Rachel Roy dress can easily take you from work to play. I love the pleating - if you don't have a waist (like me!), a dress like this will give you one! The pockets add such a sweet touch, I'm so glad that designers are starting to put them on a lot of dresses.

It's on sale now at ShopBop! (I still can't afford it, but maybe I'll find it at the Rack!)