Neopolitan Zigzag Dress

Outfit details: Milly Zigzag Dress
Rebecca Minkoff MAM in Dark Brown (in royal w/brown basketweave trim here--
various browns available on resale sites such as eBay and Bonanzle)
Cream knee socks from Urban Outfitters (similar style here)
Mixed bangles from Anthropologie (similar sets here)
Frye Lisa T-Straps (this year's version here)
Polish: Essie Greenport

Despite the how frigid it was today, I thought it was time to take this dress out for a spin! I am at a total loss most of the time on how to appropriately dress for the winter chill, and today was no exception. Insulated layers? Puffer coats? Layered legwear? These things don't exist in my wardrobe, yikes!

I even decided to forgo tights since the only pairs I have are black and white and neither color seemed to work here. Luckily the sun came out during the course of the day and made up for my lack of winter wardrobe.

I have always loved bright pops of color and jazzy patterns on things. This Milly dress was one of those purchases that just felt meant to be. It reminds me of warm weather and yummy ice cream flavors! And it's the perfect excuse for serious color-matching. I was really happy when I realized my nails could match my dress exactly.

And thanks to Rosa, I ended up pulling out my Frye t-straps! I had totally forgotten that I owned these until I saw them on her blog recently. How silly am I?

Today I had an early meeting at work (one of the perils of working retail--weekend shifts) and a full on girls' day with my sisters, involving a Forever 21 scavenger hunt and a Target excursion. Has anyone seen those sideways cross two-finger-rings that F21 carries (that are very Taylor of Rachel Zoe fame)? I saw them last week and hesitated since I am not sure that is part of my "look" or lifestyle anymore, but all of a sudden I just really really needed one. So I made the trip up to the suburbs, excited since it was a $8 or less piece. To no avail, sadly.

The Target store in question still had racks upon racks of Rodarte looks left, and it was all 30% off! Seeing as I'd done most of the damage I needed to back in December, I passed it on by. If any of you are still trying to find a sequined ribcage dress, the little leopard number, or the tulle black bow dress, the North Point store still has a decent selection of sizes left!

Kaleidescope Decatur Sale!

I lurrve my new Milly Dress!

I'm blogging because I heart Camille and support independent local independent boutiques, so here goes. Due to these *hard economic times* Kaleidescope Boutique in Decatur is clearing out their inventory. One of my besties tipped me off and so I headed over there last night to check it out. They had yummy snacks, Stella, and first dibs on everything left--at 50% off!! Excluding denim, which was 40% off, but hey, that is still a killer deal.

There were so many delicious things left, including: sequined 50's cardigans, gorgeous maxi-dresses (perfect for the oh, 9 months of summer down here!), a good selection of Fidelity jeans (which are super flattering on), edgy jersey tops with chain detailing, perfect little cocktail dresses, frilly date-night dresses, and not to mention men's clothing! Oh, and even one or two of the red dress as seen on Lar of Asian Cajuns!

I picked up this Milly sweaterdress, which is 2010 RESORT COLLECTIONZ, and still FULL PRICE at Neiman's and Bergdorf's! They still have a bunch of Tulle coats, Joe's jeans (including current season jeggings!!), Modern Amusement shirts for your mans, Heavy Rotation graphic tees (so much cuteness!), and many other amazing current Milly pieces, including:

This amazing Cascade Mini Dress in Brown.

I lurrved this too, but couldn't afford both (darned budget!). The little ties on the side are so freaking adorable and clink like little bells. The whole look was very chic roller disco on. See it in papaya at Net-a-Porter. It also came in white, but that seems to be sold out at most e-tailers. Hmph.

Sequin Sparkle Merino Wool Dress in Black at Net-A-Porter

 This little number was so. darling. in person. But sadly they were out of my size. I see this as perfect for one of my girlfriends...(ahem paging Kat to this post!). It's so glammy glam but ladylike, ugh, love it. I first spotted this in November and was dying to have it for NYE. Ugh ugh, someone get it so that I can live vicariously.

The sale should continue through Thursday, with extended opening hours. I left around 10:15 last night, and the sale-a-palooza was still going strong!

Kaleidescope Boutique

252 West Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030-3269