swayed by solids

BeBop dress, Ross

necklace, GroopDealz

        This is the latest addition to my (small) collection of cotton dresses appropriate for work. The solid color and simple cut has me excited about accessorizing creatively -- I think it will be fun to switch up the belts and jewelry. I chose a neutral belt this time to keep the focus on my new necklace. I'm still excessively drawn to patterns, but I am starting to see the practicality of solids.
       The only problem with this dress is that it has no pockets - and I'm the kind of person who has to keep my classroom keys on my person. I almost locked myself out of this room this morning when I dashed out of the room and realized the door had locked behind me. (Luckily, the other door was unlocked.) We have a week-long break coming up in October, so if I get the sewing bug I'll open up the side seams and add pockets.

moved by mint

  

      Banana Republic silk shirt, thrifted

necklaces, Groopdealz

      Has this ever happened to you? I've always been drawn to certain colors, but others don't usually merit a second glance. Then, that color starts catching my eye, and I end up acquiring several items in that hue very quickly. (I have to admit that this happened with polka dots this year!) First I thrifted this shirt, then I ended up buying this necklace. Yes, I know mint took the blogosphere by storm probably a year ago. That's just how I roll - my procrastination extends to style trends, it seems.
     When I got home on Tuesday, I ripped the package open and immediately put the necklace on. I wouldn't wear it with this shirt - they blend together too much - but I just had to try it on right away.
     This is probably the biggest, shiniest necklace I've ever owned. I kind of love it.
      It was a downright steamy day yesterday. Since starting work, I've realized that I own an abundance of tops. But my closet is lacking in bottoms that are appropriate for hot weather.  This weekend I plan to begin the hunt for a pair of work-appropriate (i.e., knee-length) shorts. I've hunted for them in the past, but all the ones I've tried on seem to emphasize my hips or the legs fit strangely - either too tight or too loose. 

     What's a color that you're crazy about lately? :)