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I saw the Castle Lake Dress at Anthro when I was there last week but didn’t try it on. Then I saw it Kathleen over at Princess of Taylor and she looked fantastic in it so I had to try it. I returned the Girls of Savoy Bindwood Blouse and found a Small and Medium in the Castle Lake Dress, currently on sale for $89.95.

  
Dress: Castle Lake Dress by Floreat from Anthropologie
Cardigan: J Crew Outlet Jackie in White
Shoes: Corso Como Espadrilles
I wore this to the office Thursday. I felt like I should be vacationing in the Mediterranean with this dress on. The print is lovely and the colors are so pretty. The rope detail at the neck makes it unique.
The first image is from Anthropologie and it shows the keyhole in the front, as does the catalog image, but the tag is there so that is actually the back. Weird, huh? I wanted to wear flat sandals with it but didn’t have anything but flip-flops. Some Miss Trish sandals from Target would have been really cute. I have a pair of Miu Miu that don’t really fit but I can’t bear to get rid of them right now. I mean, they kind of fit, but not in a go-to-shoe kind of way? So now that’s two new pairs of shoes on my list to search for – cute flat sandals and black sling-back sandals. 
Today and the weekend are all about shorts and tees for me. It’s raining and The Boy wants to go shopping. I did not mis-type. The Boy asked me to take him shopping. He’s invited to an end-of-year party that is a “White Party”, a-la P. Diddy/Puff Daddy/whatever his name is. Everyone dresses in white. I found some white/off-white shorts but he wants to find something better. Apparently his friends are all talking about this and he’s excited to go. So, shopping it is with The Boy. 
Have a great day!
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I bought this skirt how many months ago? And I am finally wearing it for the first time. I’ve created some Polyvores of it but when I tried the outfit IRL it just didn’t look right. Maybe it just wasn’t time for the Charter skirt.

But today! Well, take a look.

Sweater: J Crew Lynx Bling-Button Cardi in Neon Coral
Tank: Gap
Skirt: J Crew Linen Charter Skirt in Frosted Citrus
Belt: J Crew Skinny Leather
Necklace: Gift
Shoes: Nine West Velas
Have a great day!

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I know it’s been a while since I posted but I’ve been swamped with work, home, life in general with no me time anywhere. And it sucks. It also sucks that I still haven’t found a camera. Husband said I couldn’t get a new one so I’m scouring ebay for one EXACTLY like mine. Ta Da! Mine’s fixed. He actually wants to get an DSLR so I can understand why he said no to a new, slim, easy-to-manage, fits-in-my-purse camera.

Here’s what I’m wearing for Cinco de Mayo. I bought this blouse several years ago at Francesca’s Collections and they are also online. They have are like a little Anthropologie Boutique, with lower price points.

Blouse: Lithe from Francesca’s
Shorts: J Crew
Shoes: Corso Como (last seen here)

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Here’s a homemade Mexican Martini for you!

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Enjoy!

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After going several years (10, and it was mine) without a wedding in the family, we have had 3 in 18 months with two more coming up in October and November. It’s nice to be with family and I have a large extended family. Turns out my immediate family is pretty big now too. We filled the entire church pew Saturday.

We all get dressed up, laugh, eat, drink, dance, gossip (I know, that’s bad.), take pictures and enjoy the entire event. It’s so much fun. Here are just a few pictures, including what I wore.

Me
Dress: Diane von Furstenberg
Belt: J Crew Flowerette Sash
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Pearls: Gift 
The Boy
Shirt: J Crew (yep, training The Boy early)
Tie: J Crew
Pants: GAP
Belt: Mossimo Target
Shoes: Stacy Adams (JC Penny’s)
Me and The Boy (so handsome)
The Boy, 2 Nephews and Niece – How cute are they? Nephew #3 was asleep.
Hot shoes!
Me and some cousins.
The Boy and cousin dancing
Mariachi serenade
Bouquet Toss
Garter “Toss”
Whoops…no toss…an actual hand-off. 
We ALL are waiting for my 44 y.o. uncle to get married.
Me and The Boy dancing
Have a great weekend!

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I found this blouse/tunic several years at TJ Maxx. I used to wear it ALL the time and then I stopped. I’d see it in my closet and pass it by. For two years I did this. Thursday I decided I needed to wear it one last time and decide if I really wanted to keep it or give it up for sale.

Tunic: TJ Maxx
Pants: J Crew Denim Minnie
Shoes: Toe-Tapping Flats Anthropologie
Necklace: J Crew Crystal Coletto Necklace

I should have worn heels to give myself some height with this longer tunic. I love the kimono sleeves and the material is a linen/silk blend. There is a back tie as well. And because it’s an empire waist, it hides all my bloaty-ness going on right now. This also looks great with white my white skinny jeans.

See, now I love it again and you ebayers will just have to wait.

Have a great day!

PS – I left my camera outside and it got rained on. I’m trying to open it up to dry it out but I have a feeling I may need to bust out the old Fuji for a little while until I get a new one. I even told myself, “Don’t forget it in case it rains.” Then I told myself, “Now you’ve jinxed yourself and you’ll forget it because you reminded yourself.” AND I DID!