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I really, really need some brown boots this year.

Seriously. 

And I really, really like these, the Franco Sarto Navarro Wedge at Nordstrom....

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I am SO in love with these shoes!  COMPLETELY IMPRACTICAL - not to mention that if I WANTED to be impractical, I have no where to wear them.

Damn!

I hate it when that happens.

They're B Brian Atwood and they are affordable on some planets and available at Neiman Marcus...

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It's a vegan leather shift dress.....

I kinda want it. 

How do y'all feel about it?

Discuss.....

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Every fall, I make a list of things I want to buy - usually classic pieces designed to fill holes in my closet. 

I think denim may be the hardest thing for me to find.  I have the hardest time with jeans.  I also want/need the perfect little denim jacket, which so far has eluded me. 

But this year I'm going to HUNT ONE DOWN.  The perfect one. 

And, you know, I wouldn't mind having this Chloe bag, either.   And I'm willing to mug Rachel Bilson to get it....

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I'm kind of in love with this jacket.

I'm starting to think of fall.....

I also totally want her hair.

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Oh, man!

I so want these shoes.

And they are on sale....

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I realize that by now this dress is old news....

But I just got it on sale at Ann Taylor and I'm in love with it.

Now that The Boy is in my life, I once again have a reason to wear cute dresses on dates (which he appreciates because he's a lovely man) and I also have a couple of weddings and related events coming up - so this is perfect.  The color is yummy and the sale price was yummy too!

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I'm loving these little dresses for the summer!

They're easy and cool and inexpensive and it's so much easier to be pulled together in a little dress, don't you think?

All on sale at Loft:

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Last weekend The Boy and I went swimsuit shopping....

And before you start with me, he begged to go.  He's kind of lascivious....

Anyway, much to my surprise I was able to find not one, but TWO suits that I love with almost no tears, disgust or gnashing of teeth.

Seriously.

This was one of the winners, the Zaffiro Paisley V-Neck Halter from Tommy Bahama.

In person it looks more like a tankini than a one piece and the colors are just so vibrant and pretty. It also has a tummy control panel and some ruching which helps with my problem area. 

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I'm kinda loving these pants from Talbots.....

But I feel guilty about it.

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I have been STALKING this blouse at The Loft for weeks!!!

First, it's only available on line....

Second, it's available but not in my size.

Third, it's sold out.

Fourth, it's available again - but not in my size.

You get the gist.... but my mania was such that I kept going back - you know, just in case they had it again or something similar.

Well, last Thursday it was back and in my size!

YAY! 

Of course, I have somehow managed to purchase from the Loft during the 15 minutes per week that everything is not 40% off. 

I figured I had to strike while the iron was hot.  When I went back before typing up this post it was sold out again. 

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Ok -

I totally have a girl crush on Emerson Fry.

Totally.  I would date her ass and I'm so all about boys usually....

And now Jane asked me to speak OUT about her dresses - so here goes.

First, I will say that I don't usually spend this much money on clothes.  I save it for bags and shoes.  

These dresses are different to me because they are such basic, well-made shifts - which is what I want and what I cannot find.  I cannot understand why it is so hard to find something so classic and simple.  So I'm taking what I can get and blowing the summer clothes budget on 2 dresses. 

As an aside, I also love that she pairs these things with pants - which isn't my normal thing but now I'm in love with it.  Maybe because I'm older?  I'm trying to 'evolve' my look.  And these dresses inspire me.

There are a few little things, though....

First, this stuff runs BIG.  I know - it's supposed to be big and roomy but there is roomy and then there is potato sack. 

I ordered the orange Mod in 'Small' and it's HUGE.  I mean HUGE.  After trying it on, I decided to return it but when I went to re-order in the extra small it was no longer available.

Since I love the dress, the fabric and the color I decided to keep it and have it tailored. 

When the white mod became available, I ordered it in extra small and it fits much better.  It's still roomy but in a good way.  I think it may be a tidge too big through the shoulders but I have that in almost every dress I buy.  I don't really consider myself an extra small and I even consulted Emerson's size chart before ordering the orange but it is just way too big. 

The other thing is the V slash neckline. 

Now - it looks great on this model but in real life it's WAY TOO LOW and my girls are on display. 

And not in a good way. 

I think it adds a lot to the dress to have just a *little* too much cleavage showing - after all, I plan to wear them for funzies and smoochy dinners with The Boy - but both these dresses just look like they're gaping open - so the tailor is going to have to tack them.   They have a little snap in the middle but even when I snapped them, the dresses gaped and you're just looking at the middle of the front of your bra. 

Not sexy, just exposed. 

So there is the review.  The dresses are great - they are classic and lined and well-made and the linen is lovely - but they run big in my opinion and the slash neck is *too* slashed. 

So if you are inclined, order away, darlings!  Just go down a size and prepare to tack it or wear a broach or something....

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Oh.

My.

Goodness.....

I want these shoes.
 
I have nowhere to wear them but DAMN!

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Jane has asked for an Emerson Fry update! 

So we'll have one next week. 

In the meantime, look at the beautiful box she sent my dress in!

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So I mentioned Emerson Fry last week....

And I have to come back and say that I am OBSESSED with this dress.

Seriously. 

I mean, I can't sleep for thinking about it.

It's not available until mid-April.....

*heavy sigh*

I'm on the email list.

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Have you seen the new stuff from Emerson Fry?

I ordered the Sleeveless Mod in Orange.  I have high hopes that it will be my 'go to' dress this summer.

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I am SO in love with this top.  I think I'll wear it all summer - it will look so cute with - well - EVERYTHING!

It's the Michael Kors Tie Printed Plisse top in Papaya.....

*UPDATE*

UGH!  This came today and I look AWFUL in it!  It's going back!

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So -

Because of this.....

And then I saw this.....

On Sunday I went to J. Crew and bought these....

Bring on the summer!

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I wish I could wear this outfit......

I could wear the shorts.  But they cost $495!

Damn you, Michael Kors!!!!!

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These......

Will be mine.