Neon Accent… Again

Dress: Bailey Blue Similar Style  Belt: Old Navy Similar Style  Shoes: Nine West  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Bracelet: Tiffany and Co.

Happy Tuesday! It is really hot here again so a dress was really the only way to go. I still can't get enough of all the neon accents these days so I decided to wear one of my favorite belts to lighten up this dark dress. The contrast with the neon belt is perfect for a hot summer day. It is really bright and cheerful and sure to catch everyone's attention.

Hope you are staying cool in this heat!

Just Can't Wait

Dress: Converse  Belt: Chinese Laundry Similar Style  Shoes: Jessica Simpson  Bracelet: Stella and Dot  Necklace: Stella and Dot

When I spotted this dress I immediately thought how great it would be in the fall with tights, boots, a belt and sweater-- however, I just couldn't wait until fall to pull it out of my closet. I love everything about this dress: the fun pattern on the bottom, the amazing neckline and the cinched waist! It is such a great dress! In order to dress it up a little for work, I paired it with a statement necklace, heels and a bold belt. I also wore a sweater with it in the office. This dress is so comfortable and I can't wait to wear it again with different accessories in the future.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway for a Stella and Dot bracelet!

Day and Night

Dress: Ya Los Angeles from Current Boutique  Shoes: Jessica Simpson/ Steve Madden  Bracelet: Tiffany and Co.

This dress is another dress I fell in love with while at Current Boutique this past weekend. I am in love with the bright color and decided this dress is perfect to go from day to night. Because of the bright color, it is great for a summer day and then it is great to transition to a night out with a pair of heels. I wore flats and heels in the photos above to show the different look a pair of shoes can make. I prefer the dress with heels but think that flats are more appropriate in the workplace.

Which look do you like more?

Blowin' in the Breeze

Dress: Double Zero purchased at Current Boutique  Shoes: Bandolino Similar Style  Bag: Kate Spade  Bracelet: Stella and Dot

Yesterday I did my first story for DC Life Magazine. They asked me to start writing for them a couple of weeks ago and I was able to set up an interview with Current Boutique, one of my favorite consignment (and new clothing!) stores in the Arlington area. They always have such great finds, including this dress. I love the color, the hemline, everything! It is so comfortable and I just had to buy it while I was there.

Here is a link to my story: http://www.dclifemagazine.com/articles/currently-craving

I cannot wait to hear what you think!

blazer: all dressed up

Dress: Forever 21 Similar Style  Jacket:  Mossimo  Shoes: Steve Madden  Bracelets: Stella and Dot  Necklace: Stella and Dot  Watch: Michael Kors

It's been awhile since I paired a dress and a blazer together. I was on Twitter last night and noticed that Ann Taylor posted a question about best ways to wear a blazer. Some of the replies got me thinking and I love the look of blazers with a summer dress. I decided to put my blazer to work this morning with a bright floral dress.

What is your favorite way to wear a blazer?

april day nine: limited

Dress: The Limited Similar Style

Sweater: The Limited

Belt: The Limited

Bangles: Bauble Bar

Ring and Bracelet: Stella and Dot

As I was walking up to work today, I looked down and realized that everything I am wearing is from one store: The Limited. I rediscovered this store when I moved to DC and ended up buying half my wardrobe from there. More recently, I have been a huge fan of Banana Republic, but I still love to check out the Limited-- especially because they have sales ALL the time.

Is there a store that you always go to for staple items?

Happy Monday!