DD's Style File - The LAD (Little Aqua Dress)

Wind and dresses really don't mix... And I'm going to get a little real with y'all - if I was someplace secluded trying to take these pics, I wouldn't have bothered to fight the wind at all. I would've just let it have it's way with me, because trying to keep London and France under wraps while setting up my tripod and whatnot was no easy task...

 

Teal dress- Jennifer Lopez for Kohl's
Multicolor pumps - Nine West
Neon yellow bib necklace - The Limited
Coral bow bag - ELLE for Kohl's
Gold encrusted bracelet - The Limited
Gold teardrop earring - Express



 You know ladies, I think it's probably a sign that you have too much stuff when you have pieces that you love, but end up completely forgetting that you have because it somehow manages to get lost in everything else. For me, that's this dress (amongst other things). I wore it for Easter last year and one other time, then it got packed up in some strange place during the move last August and I hadn't seen it since. Didn't even think about it actually, until last night when I was trying to lay out my clothes for the next day.

That nightly planning session usually goes something like this:

1. Check weather app on iPhone
2. Check calendar for any meetings the next day
3. Dive into the closet...walk back out thinking, "Where the heck is my....?"

After that, a mini panic might ensue as I try to figure out if said item is dirty, at the cleaners or just completely MIA.

 

This time, during my search I happened upon a mini treasure trove of forgotten dresses. Apparently, my mother had stuffed a bunch of items into a suitcase, which got put into a storage room (read: junk room). Thanks Mom...I think. *smile*

 

No, seriously though, I need to rifle through that thing and see if I can still fit stuff. Luckily, for me the fabric for this dress is forgiving.

  



 

 

 

 

When you ladies discover that you have much too much stuff, what do you do? Swap parties, donate or clothing resale stores?

DD's Style File - Fashion Passion with the Kardashian Kollection

When I first saw this top on Kourtney Kardashian on Instagram (where you can follow me), I knew I absolutely had to have it! It was so me. The only issue was that it was somewhere at the early onset of winter and the release of the spring collection was nowhere near the radar.

So I stalked Sears.com and waited, then waited and stalked some more.

When it finally became available online, it wasn't available at my local store, which always seems to be the case. Now, prior to this I'd never even tried on a piece of the Kardashian Kollection. What I had seen up until that point rarely wowed me. On the off chance I did see something with potential, it was always sold out in my size. Womp womp.

But this little gem I had to get my hands on. Now, Sears obviously has not gotten with the program that consumers like sales, coupons and coupon codes, or at the very least, free shipping. Seeing that every blue moon that I've ordered from them, they always got every dollar they could get out of me. But I sucked it up this time because I wanted that shirt!

Naturally, more waiting ensued as Mother Nature took her time turning winter into summer, but I'll forgive her this time....




Fashion print top - Kardashian Kollection for Sears (similar)
Black peplum pencil skirt - Target (similar)
Black sandals - Jessica Simpson (similar)

Green clutch - mark for Avon
Gold & black bracelets - Charlotte Russe
Gold & black statement ring - JCPenney

Are any of you fans of the Kardashian's clothing line or have got your hands on a can't miss piece? I'd love to hear about it, please post your comments below.



DD's Style File - Get Striped Up

A few people thought today's outfit was a dress, instead of actually two separates. Funny enough, although the pieces came from the same retailer, I didn't actually buy them together. I purchased the skirt first and then purchased the top a month or two later, only because it was on clearance and it put my cart at a coupon eligible price point.

Orange stripe top & chevron skirt - The Limited
Cognac platform sandal - Simply Vera for Kohl's
Olive studded belt & earrings - The Limited
Necklace is extension strap from a clutch

 Once it arrived I found that next to the skirt it was the same, but different. And I rather liked that. It made it matchy-matchy, but not!

I have to tell y'all, I'm a bit disappointed by these photos, but posted them anyway. I ended up in what turned out to be a very peculiar location that made me feel very weirded out setting up a tripod and taking selfies. Think, reverse goldfish...

I was trying to beat the incoming rain, so there wasn't anytime to pack up and relocate. But at least I was cute though, right! *laughing*


Have a great weekend, divas!

DD's Style File - Walk on the Wild Side

I really do love a dress. I mean it just makes getting ready in the morning super easy. I find that the fit and flare style dresses are ladylike and are flattering on my body type. And if it has pockets - even better!

Animal print dress - Target
Black ankle strap sandal - Jessica Simpson
Red patent belt - The Limited
Tri-color necklace - The Limited
Gold hoop earrings - The Limited

Ok, so yeah don't judge me, but I actually bought this exact dress in this print and four other colors as well. I mean, why not? I can wear them all year round, this style works on my body, they were affordable and machine washable! Can't. Beat. That.

Cream & gold bracelet - Charlotte Russe
Pewter & gold bracelet - Marshall's

In the words of InStyle Magazine's Secrets to Style:

The pants that fit your derriere just so, the T-shirt that feels smooth against your skin and falls    close to the body, the dress that makes you look impossibly tall - these rare and wonderful items deserve to be bought in every color you can find.

Amen to that!