Minty Sweetness

How sweet is this dress from Ted Baker?

It even has pockets!

Outfit Details

Dress: Ted Baker London Wilmana Mint Floral Fit and Flare Skater Dress (no longer available)

Shoes: SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Strut Dress Sandals (no longer available)

Over the Head

The only thing I don't like about today's dress? There is no zipper! Since I put on all my makeup, including lipstick, before finally getting dressed, anything that has to go over the head poses a potential makeup-smudging-on-clothes problem. Fortunately, I managed to get the dress over my head without incurring any damage. Phew!

Dress: Maje Rayom Daisy Print Eyelet Dress

The dress is lightweight, and perforated in this eyelet pattern all over, so you must wear a white slip underneath (it comes with the dress). Overall, it's very comfortable, and ideal for crisp Fall days that are a little on the chilly side -- like today!

I also adore the long puffed sleeves. Long-sleeve dresses are getting easier to find, but they still probably make up less than 10% off my closet.

Shoes: SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Strut Dress Sandals (no longer available)

My Love of High Neck Dresses

I have a long neck and small shoulders, so I've always loved turtlenecks and high neck tops and dresses. There is something about the design that is so flattering on my frame.

That's probably why I'm so in love with today's Kate Spade dress, which features a high neck, flutter sleeves, and cute bow design. I knew as soon as I saw it that it was meant to be mine.

Outfit Details

Dress: Kate Spade New York Smocked Clip Midi Dress

Find it online at the following stores:

• Kate Spade
• Nordstrom

Shoes: SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Strut Dress Sandals (no longer available)

I'm still coming off a high of having Sarah Jessica Parker comment on one of my Instagram posts. I may be wearing her shoes every day for the foreseeable future. ;)

Plum Idea

You know you're getting old when you stay out too late -- just by a few hours -- and it takes DAYS to recover. I didn't go to bed until past midnight on Saturday night, as I was attending the Man and Woman of the Year Gala with a colleague. The next day... I suffered. Today, I'm still looking tired. Getting old really is the worst!

Outfit Details

I wanted to wear a dress today that would help wake me up, and the purple color of this Parker dress has so much pizzazz!

Dress: Parker New York Renata Knit A-Line Dress in Deep Plum

I love the ruffles at the shoulders and hem. The dress is feminine but still stylish.

Shoes: SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Strut Dress Sandals in Black Glitter

Here are a few photos from the gala on Saturday night. It was a great event, with almost $2.4 million raised to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). I even won a silent auction bid for a bag of pet goodies! The event was black tie, so it was fun to get dressed up. I chose an Alice + Olivia dress -- the Alice and Olivia McKee Mock-Neck Tiered Printed Satin Maxi Dress -- for the occasion.