Manic Monday: The Floral Dress

Happy Monday everyone!  Hope you all are feeling great and re-charged from the weekend! 

Dress:  Target (Available here)

Today, I'm wearing a dress from the Who What Wear line for Target and styling it simply for work. 

Shoes:  New Look

I really like the black floral pieces from this line that I previously styled here, so when I saw this tie-neck dress in white with a similar floral pattern, I decided to scoop it up.

Satchel:  The Limited

I like that the tie can be tied in a variety of ways or left loose.  Actually, I am quite surprised at the versatility of this piece, in general.  This fall/winter, I plan on styling this dress with a blazer and tights for work.  I will pair it with a moto jacket and booties for weekends, and I could throw on some pretty strappy sandals for a wedding or date.

Glasses:  Coach

Today, I went with closed-toe two-piece heels and added a quilted work satchel for a super simple work look.

Bracelets:  The Limited & Macy's

While I'll definitely be adding some pops of blush and green to this dress later down the road, the black and simple gold accessories really let the dress be the star.

Are you a fan of florals?  Have you checked out the Who What Wear line from Target?

Working Florals

Hope you all had a great week!!  I'm so happy it's the weekend I can't even tell you!

But, while I'm enjoying some respite, I've actually got a recent work look to share with you.

Dress:  The Limited (Available here)

This floral dress isn't something I would typically pick, but I just loved the color palette.  It has a slight 60s vibe, and I thought it would be a great addition to my work wardrobe.

Sweater:  New York & Company (Available here)

Purse:  The Limited

Lately, I keep steering towards evening fashion and other types of clothes that aren't really appropriate for work, so I think this was a good choice. 

Booties:  Target

Ring:  Vintage

Locket:  Vintage

The dress is a little bit shapeless on its own, but I would still wear it by itself.

Since it's always cold in the office, a drapey navy sweater kept me cozy.  It's hard to see in the photos, but the flowers of the dress are outlined in navy.  I think I could also get by with pairing the dress with black to add more layering options.

I'm glad I found another work option. I see this dress as one that can transition well into colder weather and will add some liveliness to winter weather.  Versatility is becoming increasingly important to me, so I try to think of at least a few ways of wearing a piece before I invest.

How do you decide whether to purchase a new piece? 

For the sweater in another look, see here.

Flowers & Moccasins

Nothing says spring like a floral dress. 

Dress:  RoseGal

Paired with moccasins, I'd wear this look for running weekend errands or any time I want to be comfortable.

Moccasins:  Minnetonka (kids)

Bag:  The Limited

Spring weather can still be a little chilly, so I'd throw on a moto jacket and be ready to go for whatever the weather may bring.

Jacket:  The Limited (Available here)

Bracelet:  Swarovski (gift)

Do you wear more floral prints in the spring/summer?

Have a wonderful day!! :-D

For the dress in another look, see here.
For the jacket in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Honorable Mentions 6

Happy Monday!

Hope you all had a great weekend and that your week is off to a fabulous start!  I am looking forward to the short work week and spending some time with my family for Thanksgiving.

Today, I'm posting some various looks from the last few months.  Some are recent, some are from late summer.  These looks never made it to the blog for various reasons.  Mostly, they didn't get their own post because they involve favorite pieces or looks worn in similar ways to previous posts. 

This is real-life, and while I seem to always mix my looks up just a bit, sometimes, I just have a favorite way of wearing something and that way gets a lot of wear.

Zebra Sweater with Black
I've already featured this sweater coat with black flare legs and a black flare leg sweater here, but I really do like the simplicity and streamlined feel of pairing it with all black pieces.

For work this season, I've also paired it with black skinnies and a bow blouse and high-waist wide leg trousers and a simple camisole.

 

 

Moto Jacket with Pink, Black, & White
Here, I've styled a black moto jacket with pink and black in two different ways.  The first look is cute for a night out where you just want a fun look.  I paired the moto jacket with pink tulle and my favorite tee for a sassy look.

 

The second look was worn during a recent casual Friday.  Black skinny jeans a blush colored blouse are complemented by a glen plaid infinity scarf.

 

 

Floral Dress
I've shown this floral dress on the blog in a few different ways, but I've also worn it to work with open toe booties and a camel moto jacket and with all black additions.  I do wish that the tights on the all black look were a little less opaque, as I feel like the overall look was a bit too heavy.

 

Leather Pencil Skirt
I have talked here on the blog about how much I am loving this skirt, and it really has been getting a ton of wear!  Here, I paired it with a printed wrap top and cocoon wool jacket for work.  I love the mix of textures and shapes with this look!

There are so many creative ways to change up your wardrobe, but I find that I stick to my personal style and make only subtle changes to my looks.  Even with these small changes though, I find that mixing up my looks in these ways makes my wardrobe feel more expansive.

How do you mix things up?

For more honorable mentions, see here, here, here, here, and here.

See the zebra sweater coat in another look here.
See the high-waist trousers in other looks here, here, here, here, here, and here.

See the tulle skirt in other looks here, here, here, and here.
See the tee in other looks here and here.
See the moto jacket in other looks here.
See the blush top in other looks here, here, and here.

See the floral dress in other looks here and here.
See the tan moto jacket in other looks here and here.

See the leather skirt in other looks here, here, here, here, and here.
See the top in another look here.
See the jacket in other looks here and here.

10 Fall Floral Dresses to Wear NOW!!

Earlier today, I talked about how I styled a fall floral print dress to wear for summer.

Well, I'm back offering you ten more options in various size options and price points. 

Do you have a favorite?

Halogen Petites Belted Cap-Sleeve Dress

Rose gal Floral Dress

Simply Be Floral Print A-Line Dress

LOFT Wild Prairie Print Dress

Asos Maternity Wiggle Dress in Floral

Forever 21+ Floral Print Maxi Dress

IGIGI Isadora Dress

eShakti Floral Jacquard Dress

Gap Floral Cap-Sleeve Dress

Merona Floral Dress with Lace Cap Sleeves from Target

Happy Shopping!!