Sand & Sea

You guys know how I love my "ladylike" outfits, and what's more ladylike than a classic sheath dress.  This morning, I channeled my inner Michelle Obama and whipped out this sea green Max & Cleo sheath that I purchased at the BCBG Factory Store in Orlando, FL way back in 2008.

I have only worn it one time for a few hours...to a baby shower.  I am not sure why, but it never seems to make its way out of the closet.  Hmmmm, actually I think I do know why.  It's one of the many dresses I own that I'm always waiting for an "occasion" to wear.  As I'm packing to move, I am rediscovering the many, many, many articles of clothing buried in my closet waiting for the right occasion to be worn.  It really is a shame! I have got to start wearing this stuff!!!

Blazer: random | Dress: Max & Cleo | Shoes: Joey | Handbag: Vintage (passed down from grandma) | Necklace: Forever 21 | Sunnies: Mossimo

Now, let's move on to the accessories...actually, let's talk about THEE accessory...THEE purse, which was passed down from my grandmother.  I had my eye on this purse when I first got to college, and my grandma told me that when I graduated from college I could have it.  She thought I'd forget, but noooooo buddy. Graduation day came, I went to collect my purse which is made of toad skin.  The color is still pretty light, but it gets darker as it ages. My grandma hadn't worn this one much, but she has another one (i'm still trying to get my hands on it) that is a gorgeous cognac color.  The color that mine is now is a great match for these gold croc Joey sandals...a pair of shoes that I had to have when I bought them, but have only worn twice. Go figure!

As I was walking out the door I realized that the material of this dress was so thin that you could literally see the full imprint of my underwear, and all my lovely bra strap back fat...yeah, I said it! So, the blazer was actually a last minute addition as I ran out the door.

 If I wear this dress again, I am thinking I will need to invest in full body Spanx....The Slimpicity Lingerie-strap Slip would be perfect under this dress...

All's well that ends well and I ended up LOVING the blazer with the dress.  The colors look fab together... I think the whole look conjures up memories of sand and sea... just when I thought I was completely over summer and ready for fall, this look came and reminded me how fabulous summer dressing can be...

Did I mention this dress has pockets? Love.

Has anyone out there ever tried Spanx?

What about Body Magic?

How do you feel about body shapers in general?

Thanks for stopping by!!!