Silver Stalking

I stalked this dress at Dillard's for awhile before I bought it. First, it was not on sale, and then, my size sold out. Finally, they got my size back in stock just in time for another awesome Dillard's clearance sale. Hooray! 

I fell in love with this dress because it is just so beautiful. I love the array of orange and blue flowers, and the fluttery cap sleeves are so alluring. I matched my eye makeup to the dress for an extra hint of silver as well!

Dress: Eva Franco Floral Embroidered Puff Sleeve Dress

The dress is sold out now, but you can find other Eva Franco dresses at Amazon, Anthropologie, Bluefly Nordstrom Rack and, of course, Dillard's. Here is a similar style you can buy on the Eva Franco website as well.

Shoes: Jimmy Choo Atlas Patent Leather Crisscross Sandals (no longer available)

I'm coming off a very relaxing weekend, where I mostly ate, read and watched movies on Netflix. Sometimes you just need that kind of weekend.

My mom is out of town, so we had my dad over for lunch on Sunday. Here he is bonding with Norman, who came right over to him and plopped down in his lap. Our dogs love to be loved!

Anemone

I just love floral dresses, and this one is no exception. They are just so feminine and beautiful. Today's dress from Alice + Olivia reminds me of a big bouquet of anemone flowers.

Fall doesn't officially start until September 22nd, but I already feel like I'm running out of time to wear these light summer dresses. I will definitely miss summer, as I'm not a fan of cold weather.

Dress: Alice + Olivia Vandy Lace Mini Dress

You can find the dress at Saks and Harrods in limited sizing. I'm wearing a size four, but beware -- it's quite snug in the chest.

Shoes: Schutz Hara Heeled Sandals

Hopefully everyone had a fun and relaxing Labor Day weekend. We had a small dinner party on Sunday night, and I made Tiramisu for the first time ever. It came out tasting yummy, but I think next time I will try to soak the ladyfingers for a longer period of time. You just have to be careful, because these ladyfingers so easily disintegrate!

Chapin basically spent most of Sunday in the kitchen, and the meal was amazing. He made Tomato Salad, Spinach Fettuccine, and Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana. (We had two vegetarians in our midst.) Isn't he the cutest?

Drama

Wearing something dramatic isn't something you need to always save for a special occasion. Adding a little drama to your everyday wardrobe can help boost your self-esteem and leave you feeling confident and beautiful.

Today's dress is full of drama -- but in a good way! The one "cold" shoulder, the ruffles, the design... It's an amazing dress. I got so many compliments on it!

Dress: Alice + Olivia Cold-Shoulder Red, White and Blue Striped Dress

The dress is definitely one to wear in summer, especially with the red, white and blue color scheme, so that's why it's making an appearance today. I wanted to feature it on the blog before Labor Day -- the unofficial start of the Fall season.

Shoes: Jimmy Choo Metallic Blue Point Toe Pumps

Lips: Too Faced Tutti Frutti Juicy Fruits Comfort Lip Glaze in Show Me Your Coconuts

I love this new lip gloss from Too Faced. This shade is a warm taupe with gold sparkle -- and it's just fabulous. Buy it now at Ulta.

I'm looking forward to a fairly quiet long weekend, though I will be attempting to make Tiramisu for the first time. I'm excited to try it, but I know it will be a lot of work.

Remember -- there are tons of sales going on all weekend long, so spend wisely.

Happy Shopping!

Juicy

This melon-colored sheath dress from Black Halo is the epitome of perfect work wear: bright, flattering, professional and chic!

Dress: Black Halo McGowen Sleeveless V-Neck Sheath Dress

Find the dress at Neiman Marcus, BlackHalo.com and Amazon. I think I'm between sizes in Black Halo, so I usually order a size up. I don't like dresses that are too tight on my hips.

It's hard to see in the photo, but this dress has some really nice lines that help flatter a woman's body, and the neckline is not only unique, but helps show off the shoulders.

Black Halo dresses are usually expensive -- upwards of $300 -- so I always wait for a sale to buy one. But you can see why these dresses retail for a higher price; the design and the quality of the work and materials are very apparent when you put one on.

Shoes: Jimmy Choo Max 120 Multicolor Suede & Metallic Leather Ankle-Strap Platform Sandals

I love these brightly colored shoes, and they match perfectly with the dress.

Labor Day is so close, and many retailers are starting their Labor Day sales early. It's a great time of year to shop and stock up for next summer. I can't wait!

Happy Shopping!

Razzle Dazzle

I came really close to returning this dress. While it looked great online, in person, I thought the sparkle was a little too much, the sleeves a little too fluttery, the overall look too "Ice Capades" for the office.

But then I tried it on, and I ended up liking the overall look, so... here I am!

Outfit Details:

Dress: Eva Franco Sequin Wrap Dress

I only paid around $40 for the dress (original price: $188), so that's part of the reason I decided just to keep it, wear it, and see what happened.

What do you think of this dress? I'd love to read some comments.

As I was walking into work, someone from the street yelled, "I like that dress!" So that was a somewhat nice, if demeaning, reiteration that I made the right decision in keeping it.

Sandals: Jimmy Choo Memento Tizzy Textured Leather Sandals

It's hard to believe this week marks the unofficial end of summer, with Labor Day (and Fall) looming. Pumpkin Spice Lattes will be back at Starbucks tomorrow, and I'm already seeing acorns on the ground. How did summer go by so fast?!

Party Dress or Work Dress?

This Alice + Olivia dress is billed as a "party dress," but I think it works for daytime events, too. It might be a little fancy for the office, but... that's never stopped me before. I love dressing up, and if I don't wear my fancier dresses to work, I'll probably never wear them at all.

Outfit Details:

Dress: Alice + Olivia Joyce Fit and Flare Dress

The dress has a very simple silhouette -- just a typical fit and flare -- but the detailed work on the entire dress is amazing. I love all the colors, too, making it easy to wear in any season.

I've owned this dress for at least a year, but I was "waiting for the right day" to wear it. Well, this blog is all about making every single day special through fashion, so here I am wearing it on just a boring old Thursday. After all, I am the "everyday" fashionista, right? ;)

Find the dress at the following online retailers:

• Bluefly
• Saks
• Saks Off 5th

It really is a beautiful dress.

Shoes: Jimmy Choo Fearne Glitter Criss-Cross Wedges (no longer available)

I chose to wear wedges instead of strappy sandals to dress the overall look down just a little. The wedge is definitely a more casual shoe -- even one from Jimmy Choo.

Comfortable Dress-Up

Sometimes you just need a dress that you can feel comfortable in, one that doesn't require Spanx or a strapless bra or is so binding you can't breathe! Today's dress is just easy, and I can really appreciate that on a busy Tuesday!

Outfit Details:

Dress: Adrianna Papell V-Neck Striped Lace Fit & Flare Dress

I bought the dress for just $28 during a recent Dillard's Clearance Sale, which is the best time to shop that online store. There seems to be one every few months, so keep an eye out. You can score some great items at really low prices.

This brand seems to run a little big, so I'm wearing a size two for reference.

You can still find the dress online. It's now $40 at Dillards! You can also buy the dress on Amazon (various prices according to size).

Sandals: Kate Spade New York Idelle Ankle Strap Dress Sandals

These sandals are really comfortable, especially since they have a wide heel, and you can still find them on Amazon in select sizes only.

Today is my second day in a row wearing Kate Spade sandals. Has your view of the brand changed since the original founder, Kate Spade herself, committed suicide earlier this year? I think I just feel a little sad...