Outfit: Swirl and Twirl

This is the outfit I wore for my Sun-date with Brad. I am in love with this dress. It was only my second time wearing it.
I bought it on sale from ASOS during my massive shopping phase on that site.
The print, at first, seemed really intimidating. But I loved the shape and flow of this dress.
I bought it when I was first watching Mad Men, and it reminded me of something Betty Draper would wear, if she were a badass punk rocker.

It’s so swingy and fun to wear.  And I love the fruit and flower print on top of the otherwise simple Houndstooth.
I paired it with simple black accessories. Opaque tights, my favorite 5 dollar spiky flats (that recently lost a spike…boo), and my “weekend purse,” a little satchel I bought at H&M almost two years ago.

Dress – ASOS/Tights – Target/Flats – Target/Purse – H&M

I just can’t help but twirl around in this dress!
It’s been a while since I wore a dress.
And even though I was cold, it was fun. I’ve missed it.

Spring needs to get here and fast. I miss skirts and dresses and bare legs.

Brad had me take a picture of him modeling his Sun-date outfit. Innit he cute?

“I Enjoy Being a Girl”

I’ve always loved being a girl, but it’s not until these last few years that I truly appreciated it. Does that make sense? Probably not. But I’m talking dresses and skirts, floral and polka dot prints, mascara and lipstick. After years of Parochial schools (meaning uniforms everyday), it took a little while to feel settled in my style. I didn’t know who I was or what I really enjoyed for a long time. Since college, I have grown and changed, and this is by far the girly-est I’ve ever been. I love transforming my face with a little lip color and eyeliner. I love dressing up in thrifted mid-length skirts and tights. I love that I’ve started a weekly ritual of painting my nails.

Don’t get me wrong, I still love dressing in trousers and jeans and blazers and button downs. But all the frills are so much fun.