Free People Tunic

I have to admit.  This maxi dress was an impulse purchase.  I saw it on the rack at Lord & Taylor during a big sale.  It was cheap and I liked the colors.  There wasn't a whole lot of thought that went into it.  When I got it home and I put it on, I thought I had just purchased a bathing suit cover up.  I didn't think it was a big deal, because my favorite tank top is actually a maternity top I accidentally purchased.  So, off I went into the world in a bathing suit cover up.

Turns out it is actually a maxi dress.  But the slits on the sides are so high that pants are a necessity.  So, I don't think it meets the basic definition of a dress.  It's more like an unnecessarily long tunic.  Super great story right?  I'll make sure to tell it at parties.

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Free People Too Legit Maxi (similar) Just Fab Booties (similar, worn)
Kate Spade Watch via Macy's (exact) Vera Bradley Crossbody (worn, similar) Karen Walker Sunglasses via Nordstrom Rack (similar)

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Printed Ted Baker and a Sarah Cardigan

I know I've talked a lot about LulaRoe here on the blog over the past few weeks.  But, here I go again.  My newest favorite piece is the Sarah cardigan.  One of the things I love about LulaRoe is that you can mix the budget friendly pieces with more expensive pieces.  This Sarah cardigan paired with my $300 Ted Baker dress quite nicely.  Except, I got this dress off the clearance rack at Nordstrom Rack for $100.  So, this outfit is just all budget-friendly pieces.  Forget everything I have just typed.

Let's move on to the tights.  It's that time of year when I have to roll out my massive collection of tights and can finally throw away my razors.  Berkshire was nice enough to offer me tights to add to my collection.  Berkshire's collection is made to fit all shapes and sizes.  They also offer a wide range of control top tights, which are (dare I say it) comfier than the Spanx brand.  And I can attest that I wore these all day and didn't get any form of a wedgey.   Berkshire is offering my readers 15% of their order with code "blogger15."

P.S.  I know I have been on an extended blogger hiatus.  A vacation and then an inability to recover my work life after said vacation is to blame.  I will be back next week with a more regular schedule and the link up!

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Ted Baker Dress via Nordstrom Rack (similar) Tights c/o Berkshire Sarah Cardigan: LulaRoe Just Fab Booties (similar)
Kate Spade Watch via Macy's (exact) Kendra Scott Cuff (similar) Perry Street Necklace via Rocks Box (similar) Get a FREE MONTH OF ROCKS BOX SERVICE you sign up here and use code "pennilesssocialitexoxo"

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A Dress for All Seasons

Florals are always in season.  I love this dress  because it can go from winter, to fall, to spring, to summer. The colors are bright enough for spring and summer, but not so bright that they can't be muted with accessories for the fall and winter.  Here I dressed it for a mild summer day with booties.  But, I can easily throw on flip flops for a more humid day.  Or pair it with tights and knee-high boots for the winter.  

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Saraid Dress: Anthropologie (similar) Booties: Macy's (similar, worn) Purse: Betsey Johnson (similar, worn) Rayne Necklace: Kendra Scott (similar, worn) Kate Spade Watch: via Macy's (exact, worn) Cuff: Kendra Scott via Rocks Box (similar) Get a FREE MONTH OF ROCKS BOX SERVICE you sign up here and use code "pennilesssocialitexoxo"

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Look What I Got: Just Fab

I own quite a few pairs of shoes from Just Fab, but now I have started amassing a pile of clothing from Just Fab.  It's pretty dangerous.  It's not really dangerous for your budget, because most items are between $24 and $50, it's mostly dangerous for my closet space. 

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Dress: Just Fab (similar) Trench: Just Fab (similar) Purse: Vera Bradley (similar) Sunglasses: Kate Spade (similar, worn) Kate Spade Watch: via Macy's (exact, worn) Kate Spade Bracelet: via Bloomingdale's (similar) Lippy Bracelet: Baublebar (exact)

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Mara Hoffman Midi Dress

Last year my fantasy bestie Mindy Kaling turned me on to designer Mara Hoffman.  Mara Hoffman's designs are bright pattern parties that flatter every body type.  They've got shapes and cut outs in all the right places.  So far I've gotten my hands on two maxi dresses and a midi dress (off the clearance racks at ShopBop and Bloomingdale's).  And some of those maxi dresses have cut outs...scandalous.

Right now it's a little too cold to show any skin, so I opted for this midi dress.  The hemline is perfect because it shows just the right amount of my short little legs to prevent the stumpy effect that midi dresses have on me.

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Mara Hoffman Triad Dress (exact in another color) Denim Jacket: Old Navy (similar, worn) Destine Boots: Just Fab Socks: Tabbi Socks (exact, worn) Rebecca Minkoff Nylon Mab Tote via ShopBop (exact in brown, worn)

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Look What I Got: Dots and Stripes

I've had this outfit planned in my head for quite a long time.  The only problem is that I was missing the skirt.  You would think an A-line polka dot skirt would be easier to find.  But, I have legit tried on about 10 and actually purchased and returned 2 over he last year.  It was like a longer and more repetitive Three Bears tale.  I finally found one that was "just right" from CNDirect.

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Skirt: c/o CNDirect (similar) BB Dakota Corsbie Striped Top: c/o ShopBop (worn, exact) Jacket: Espirit (similar) Booties: Macy's (similar, worn) Courtney Bib: Baublebar via Poshmark  (similar)

Watch: Kate Spade (exact, worn)
Loren Hope Carly Bracelet via Rocks Box (exact, worn)
Loren Hope Sarra Cuff (similar)

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A Cold Beach Day

The Scot and I took advantage of the the unseasonably warm weather this weekend and journeyed down to Asbury Park.  I love the beach during colder weather.  It's so peaceful.  It was so relaxing to just stroll leisurely down the boardwalk (and take blog photos without people staring).
The temperature was just cool enough to require some jacket layering and cozy socks, but not too cold to require covering up my carefully planned outfit with a giant coat.
And speaking of cozy socks...I love these wool socks from Tabbi Socks.  They are super warm and soft. They're meant to be worn as thigh highs, but I love to slouch them down.
Sadly, the weather is stating to turn, so my cozy socks are going to have to be traded in for cozy stockings or cozy pants.

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Space Stripe Selma Dress: Kate Spade (similar here & here) Sunglasses: Kate Spade (similar, worn) Booties: Target (similar, worn) Socks: Tabbi Socks (exact) Bracelet: Onecklace  (exact)

Denim Jacket: Old Navy (similar, worn)
Aida Tassel Necklace: c/o Stella & Dot (exact, worn)

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Disclosure: Items noted as c/o in this post were provided to me free of charge for review purposes. 
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Versatility and Tassels with Stella & Dot

  

   

Whenever I am about to drop more than I should on a dress, I justify by saying, "I can style it so many ways!"  I normally don't have that sort of mentality when it comes to jewelry.   That's not to say I don't often over-shop for baubles.  However, Stella & Dot's Versatility Shop has changed the game.  You often have those subtle pieces that make their way into most weekday outfits or those statement pieces that come out once or twice a year.  But, what if you have a necklace that could be both, and everything in between?

That's the Aida Tassel Necklace. The antique, brushed gold finish and the tassel are inspired by the Grand Bazaar (according to Stella & Dot).  Each "fan" and the tassel is removable.  So, you can go with a gold collar necklace or all the way to a long 3-fanned tassel necklace.  I love that the fans make the length versatile, so you can customize the necklace to go with the neckline of your top or dress.

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Aida Tassel Necklace: c/o Stella & Dot (exact) Belt: c/o SheInside (exact) Pearce Dress: StyleMint (similar, worn) Booties: Macy's (similar, worn) Nylon Mini MAB Tote: Rebecca Minkoff (in black)

Sunglasses: Kate Spade (worn, similar)
Tights: c/o Kushfoot (exact)
Trenchcoat: Maison Jules via Macy's (similar)

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Disclaimer:  This post is sponsored by Stella & Dot jewelry.  I received the necklace free of charge and this post contains affiliate links.
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