Two by Two

It was just cool enough today to wear boots and just warm enough still to wear linen today. Can I just tell you about how antsy I am to wear boots every day? Most of my summer shoes are super fun heels and wedges in bright colors, but I almost never wear them since they end up feeling like torture running around at work. But boots? All of mine are flat but still manage to look stylish with everything.

And regarding this dress--I don't think I've ever gotten so many compliments in my life! I'd been casually eyeing this dress for a minute now, but I credit Carol and this post for really pushing it over the top. It pairs so well with bright colors! And while I usually opt for a color pop to cheer my mood, this print was perfectly whimsical and had me prancing around all day.

I hope the rest of you are enjoying this last bit of summer too!

Outfit details:

• Kate Spade Two by Two Dana dress
• Madewell Archive leather boot
• Banana Republic Market tote
• Jan Michaels fat cat ring
• Anthropologie Double Torsade necklace (similar here)
• The Look for Less: (dress), (boots), (bag)

And So Happy Christmas

Merry Christmas!!

Outfit details: Sweater shell, Banana Republic Outlet
Madewell Rail Straight Cords in Dark Grey(available in-store and by phone only)
Lenora Dame Pearl Menagerie Necklace for Anthropologie
Blazer by Silence and Noise at Urban Outfitters (similar here and here)
Rebecca Minkoff Clutch in Harewood (find the black here)

Quick detail shot from last night. My camera battery was insistent on dying in the middle of this shoot and none of the full body shots turned out. Whoops! Unfortunately my personal photographer is out of town for a few days and sometimes I cannot make do on my own.

Anyways, I wish the best to you and yours this holiday! My fam is breaking from tradition and we are going to my favorite Chinese restaurant for dins tonight. I cannot wait for a huge yummy family-style meal, but even more exciting is the hilarity that will ensue from the white elephant gift exchange which will inevitably occur in the middle of the restaurant. Things I'm crossing my fingers for in this year's exchange? Elf on DVD, and endless Zaxby's gift certificates. Judging from the past few years, I don't think that will be too tall an order.