Absolutely breathtaking, this Rodarte dress

Scooped from Hanneli

Just an outfit I wore to work. Normally I wouldn’t wear a longsleeve shirt underneath, but let’s face it, it’s cold here! The dress though has received tons of compliments, and I found it at Goodwill in Austin with Sandra when we were shopping for her MJ costume!

Dress: Goodwill find, belt vintage from New Bohemia in Austin (came with skirt), longsleeve shirt from Martin + Osa
Location: Family friend’s home in Hoboken

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After going to like 6 billion weddings (okay, divide by a billion, but still!) I realized that I am severely lacking in dresses. Also, I look GOOD in dresses! (Due to my short curvy body.) So now I’m on a mission to get a few more dresses that can work for multiple occasions.

At TJ Maxx, I saw this Be Bop purple grey color block dress (Fall 2009 on the website) and decided to spring for it. Here’s me wearing it two different ways, depending on the weather:

The high waist makes me look taller, and the slight poof to the skirt hides my hips. Overall slimming effect FTW!

I also bought this Mossimo brand washed hobo bag/tote (in yellow, obviously) from Target.

It’s great because it has tons of pockets, it’s comfy and easy to swing on/off, and my Macbook (13″ model) fits in it!! Actually that was my #1 requirement for my new purse. I also made sure it had a zipper closure (instead of a magnetic clasp) because even though laptops can probably withstand some minor magnetic forces, I’d just prefer to be safe.

Anyway, that was some $$ I probably didn’t need to spend. And yet, I’m quite glad I did.

I have no costume for Halloween this year, as I didn’t think I’d be in New York! However, if I were hosting a party I’d probably keep it chic like this, where even the ghost wall decorations are classy. Of course, Trick-or-Treating is mandatory!

And did I mention I’d also do it in Paris?

Photo by Mads Teglers for Lodown Magazine. Uncertain as to Paris photo but will gladly give credit if you know.

Omigosh, I LOVE these new Crocs — retro-inspired style called Crocband!

And my current Crocs (Disney Mary Janes) are about to bust…