The Perfect Dress: Wear It Now and Later!

...and yes, there is some color involved! I have not backed down from my pro-color commitment, and this dress is the perfect bright (but not too bright) green color. It is also perfect because I could wear it now in the cold weather (it has been disarmingly mild this week, but I know it will get colder, Sigh!) and I could easily change accessories to make it a perfect summer dress! Here the dress both ways:

Brrr! It's cold outside! Top the dress with a playful scarf and add tights and booties:

Madewell Cabana dress, Sophia Costas Sheep scarf, Donna Karan Luxe Layer tights, Elizabeth and James Chaps booties


Fun in the summer sun! Shed the layers for fun wedges and a statement necklace:

Madewell Cabana Dress, Tony Duquette x Coach Spike necklace, Stuart Weitzman Encore Espadrille Wedge


What pieces do you love to wear year-round with a little accessory tweak?

February (Shopping) Fiend

No-Shop January was not as brutal as I had expected, but still, on February 1st, I was at Last Chance to see if I could find a fun deal--I made out like a bandit! I love finding new things that are different and yet totally wearable, and my new shoes are giddy-smile-inducing:

Kors Michael Kors studded flats:
How cute are these? I love flats because I am on my feet all day at work, but I don't like boring ones, so these buddies are perfect. I think I like them especially because they are "inspired" by the Louboutin Pigalle Flats that I have fawned over:


I also got this pair of extremely impractical Stuart Weitzman heels. I actually decided to post pics of my finds from this shopping trip because describing these shoes to friends has gotten me a lot of confused looks. Apparently "open-toe oxford pumps with cut-outs" and "made of metallic python-print leather" doesn't sound too appealing! I hope the picture puts some minds at ease :)

I have already debuted the Michael Kors flats at work and the verdict = super comfy! I would highly recommend them to anyone who is on her feet all day. I also wore them with black skinny jeans this weekend (why did I not take pictures? So silly), so they have already taken over my wardrobe! The Weitzman heels must be debuted at the proper time, which would be a special occasion or party in my head, but I know I will just end up wearing them on a random Tuesday afternoon, which is special enough in my book ;)

What about you? Do you rip off the price tag of a new item and wear it immediately? Or do you wait until you devise the "perfect" outfit?

Had to leave you with a close-up ;)
Happy Monday!