hiSTORY of my Yellow Dress

Dress: Laundry by Shelli Segal similar here  Shoes: Target  Sunglasses: Forever 21  Necklace: J.Crew  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelets: Stella and Dot  Nail Polish: Color Club Mod in Manhattan

While reading Anna's blog post the other day, I realized that I too grew up thinking that "blondes can't wear yellow." I am not sure where I picked up that little tidbit, but I am so glad that I have gotten over my fear of the color and started to wear it more often. Yellow can be so flattering and it is bound to cheer you up anyday.

I haven't worn this dress before and have been waiting for just the right day to pull it out. I actually bought this dress months ago (somehow it called my name in the middle of winter!) and I knew that I could not wear it until I had just the right pair of shoes. Nude heels were the only thing I could see it with and as soon as I scored these heels (under $30!) I knew the outfit was complete. 

As you probably know, thrifting is one of my favorite things to do on the weekend-- and I found this dress at my local Goodwill with original tags on the dress. Better yet, it was $16. I've said it before and I will say it again, I seriously live by the best Goodwill around. I couldn't have been more excited to find this yellow number and I am so happy to finally have put it to good use.

Classic Look

Top: Banana Republic Similar Style  Sweater: Mossimo  Pants: Banana Republic  Shoes: Nine West  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

When I think of a classic look, I tend to think of a button-down shirt, khaki (or light-colored pants) and a sweater. I am not sure why that is the first thing to pop into my mind, but it is a look that I think can be worn in any work environment and always look put together. While I am still upset about this terribly cold weather (as you can see in my last photo), throwing on a classic outfit is something that always turns the day around. 

Rainy Day Apparel

Top: CAbi Similar Style  Sweater: Banana Republic Similar Style  Skirt: Banana Republic Similar Style  Shoes: Jessica Simpson  Necklace: Stella and Dot

As you can probably tell, today's photos are not the same quality as my usual posts. When I went out to take pictures yesterday morning (in the rain!) I got outside to find that my camera was dead. I had taken so many photos during my photography class the night before and I forgot to charge my battery, so I apologize for the low quality iPhone photos I posted today. 

I know that I have mentioned my photography class before but I am in love with it! We went out on the water in Old Town on Sunday night to take some pictures when the rain stopped. I included a couple of photos I took with no filters or editing: