Connect The Polka Dots

I think I might have just beat my own record for "cheap and chic" with this outfit!  Thanks to Forever 21, H&M, TJ Maxx, and my local thrift shop this outfit costs about $8 + $20 for shoes + about $19 for accessories.  LOVE IT!!! I truly believe that no matter how much money I have, I will always be a sucker for a bargain.  I just love the satisfied feeling I get when I get a good deal on something I love, i.e. this silk polka dot blouse. I love the color, I love the polka dots, I love the over sized fit, I love everything about it.  I scored this blouse at one of my fave thrift shops for $1.95 (on that note, when you thrift shop you always have to factor in cleaning cost.  I have a really good dry cleaners that charges about $3 for blouses so if you tack on that cost it is about $5).  When I bought the blouse I had this gray H&M mini in mind, which I bought just because it was $5.95 and I thought it would make a great summer basic. Hmmm, well in theory it is a great summer basic, but the material is very thin so a tunic or over sized long shirt is imperative. I thought I'd at least be able to throw it on with a blazer, but even that might be a little too much because of the fabrication.  I was thrilled when I spotted this blouse because I knew the over sized blousy fit would balance the skimpiness of the skirt just perfectly.  What do you think?

What I'm Wearing

~ Thrifted taupe polka dot blouse

~ H&M gray mini-skirt

~ Brown skinny belt

~ Steve Madden taupe patent leather pumps

~ Forever 21 necklace

~ Forever 21 embellished hoop earrings

~ H&M bangle (I know, I know)

~ Random mother of pearl beaded bracelet

(another mystery bracelet. I have no idea where it came from)

As I was editing these pictures I realized that I am really diggin' the faux peplum shape created by pairing a belted blouse with a straight skirt.  You've seen me do it here, and here with my denim shirt.  It is so flattering! I'll try not to over used the technique, but in case you haven't noticed I am a creature of habit :)

you can't really tell in any of these pictures but I actually stepped out of my comfort zone and got a bright orange color on my finger nails.  I usually stick to nudes on my hands, but It's summer and I thought I'd give color a try. I LOVE IT!!!!

 The color is Santee "neon orange."  I took this picture yesterday right after the I left the nail shop. Be honest...what do you think? I was surprised that even Mr. Fabrice liked it.

In other very exciting news, Mr. Fabrice begins taking the bar tomorrow. Ahhhhh! I am so proud of him.  He has studied his butt off for the past 4 weeks and the big day is finally here.  Come Thursday, he'll officially be able to put the bar behind him.  Notice I am speaking as if he has already passed.  That's because I have no doubt in my mind that he IS going to pass but for good measure, wish him luck!

Thanks for stopping by!!!