Fashion Friday: 3rd Edition

Hi guys (whoever you are)!

Let me just tell you something. Since doing this Fashion Friday thing...well, I've bought some stuff. Last week I mentioned the J.Crew dress. So disappointing :( It has these weird pleats that cause it to stick out around my belly. I can't imagine it would really flatter even the best body! I wanted it to work, but I think I'm going to have to return it.

I also purchased the blue blouse & pin I showed you last week, the hot pink scarf I showed you in the first edition of FF, and the J Crew jacket, Old Navy jacket, and the cardigan I showed you in this post. I wore the J Crew jacket yesterday and received numerous compliments. For other reasons, I have also now dubbed it my lucky jacket :) At any rate--I think I need to curb my shopping habits!

However, let's carry on, shall we?

The first hot item I show you today comes from Express. I used to frequent Express well, quite frequently, but not so much these days. Their prices go up and their pieces are getting trendier and "young." However, this nice cowl neck in deep purple is casual but also says "I tried a little." It comes in an array of colors.

Express

This is basically the same item, but striped. When I find something I like though, I tend to buy it in multiple colors. No lie. Oh and right now, these are buy one get one 50% off.

Express

This item comes from White House Black Market, a store from which I've purchased nothing--I window shop! I've been swooning over this dress for a few months now, but I'm not sure I'd get much wear out of it (plus the price isn't exactly a steal). I really like dresses in theory, but to be honest I don't wear them much. In fact I couldn't tell you the last time I wore a dress (I think it was last June).

White House Black Market

Seriously wanting some red patent leather shoes. Sounds kinda crazy, I know...but I really want red shoes! Anyway, I found these from BCBGirls--nice, but a little pricey. Anyway, check these out and tell me what you think!

Shoebuy.com

Having a little trouble tonight and feel like I'm grasping at straws (d'ya ever get like that?). Anyway, I went back to something I've had my eye on. I'm just not sure if it'd be too big.

Overstock.com

That's all I've got for tonight. I realize that pretty much none of these pieces "go" together, but hey, what can ya do? ;)

In other news I don't think I mentioned...I went darker at the salon last week. It was a big change. I'm getting used to it but at first I was NOT HAPPY--which is kind of crazy since it is closer to my natural color. It is just odd after seeing your hair a certain way for so long. Maybe I'll have some pics to share soon.

Happy Friday peeps :)

Comments

[Casey]

Red shoes are totally fun! I have 2 pairs myself. Go for it!

[Tabitha (From Single to Married)]

Love the black and white dress and those shoes are amazing! But let's get back to the reason your jacket is now your "lucky" jacket. I think you should write a post about that! ha! :)

[Chelsea]

OH I like that shirt! I'm thinking it may be tought to hide my little belly though... I agree that Express is getting more expensive and trendy. Any chance that they aren't getting younger, you are actually getting older?! :) Check out my blog, scroll down a few days. I did a post all about how every girl should have a pair of red shoes. I LOVE those that you posted!

Glad I found you!

[nicole]

Those red shoes are hot! And they would look fantastic with the dress. Buy it and find an excuse to wear it. :)

[Kate]

LOVE that dress. I'm trying to wear dresses more often too. Summer is great for getting back into dresses because you can do dresses and flip flops or sandals.

Great style!

[Jenna @ Newlyweds]

Great picks. I really like the shoes and the Express tops. I know I have curbed my shopping also, and I don't like it!

[Carrie]

I like those cowl neck tops! I read some other blog post recently saying how flattering that style is.

Girl - I have had the same yearning for red patent heels! I broke down and got some. :) Love 'em! You can't have a bad day when wearing red heels...