I know, I know - another floral dress. I'm not claiming to be the progenitor of unique personal style, but dang if I don't love a good dress. And this one is 100% cotton, which is an incredible win in DC's humid summers.

Now to be honest, I haven't been impressed with Anthropologie's offerings in a while, but I think they're having a very strong Spring/Summer. The last time I was in my local store I tried on a bunch of different dresses and tops, and while this was the only one that made it home with me, that doesn't mean some other piece wouldn't be perfect for you.

After 7 straight days of humidity, rain, and generally gross weather, this past Sunday things once again felt like summer. Now whether that was an improvement is up for debate, but I am just sadder as a person when I can't feel the sun on my face or get some fresh air. Plus I was super happy to finally get the chance to share with you the pieces I bought from Reformation, cool girl brand extraordinaire.

Now I want to preface this post by saying this brand is not affordable in my opinion. It's up to you to decide if their ethical stance and fabric choices make the prices a bit more palatable, but what finally tipped me over the edge was the fact that I'd be trying so many similar styles, but could never find the right fit. Also, I hate when my ads are full of a brand I've never tried, that I've only seen on people skinnier than me, that I liked but wasn't even sure if it would fit me at all (see their only very recent introduction of plus sizes).

But with free shipping and returns I threw caution to the wind and bought two pieces, which (shockingly) ended up not only fitting, but fitting incredibly well. First up is the Thelma Dress, in a size 12.

According to fit notes and size chart on the website, the predicted 32.5" waist for the size combined with a slim fitting bodice had me about 70% positive it wouldn't fit (I'm narrow under the bust but my true waist is a bit closer to 35"). But not only did it zip all the way up on the first try, the slim fit and adjustable straps allowed me to get away without wearing a bra at all. Plus - and I have no idea why this isn't emphasized on the website - the buttons are only functional from the waist down. Which means there is NO BUTTON GAPING along the bust, and for someone's who tried on most of the button front dresses that are so popular this season, it was a freaking revelation.

I'm sharing pictures after wearing the dress and hand-washing it in cold water, and while the bottom is indeed slightly sheer (which is why you can kind of see the outline of the pockets) I don't find it a problem as long as I wear nude undies. Also, even after steaming you can see that there are wrinkles, which is a result of the dress being 100% linen and DC being a humid swamp of (sometimes) death. I knew what I was getting into buying a linen dress, and after being out all day I think it just gives the overall affect of looking "lived in" but your mileage may vary. Me? I'm looking forward to wearing the CRAP out of this dress for the next forever.

As it happened this particular vacation was not really one for fancy outfits. WHICH I'M NOT COMPLAINING ABOUT. I'd been (mostly) saving this H&M beauty for a special occasion and the streets of Old San Juan totally did the trick.The lace makes it a little heavier than other options, but it didn't fly up in my face at the top of the Castillo and the no bra/spaghetti straps kept me cool enough despite the humidity.

(Shoutout to Anabel and Shauma for their photography skills! I really appreciated you putting up with me :D.)



(Also, I love how the background that spoke to me is so reminiscent of my current blog layout. I didn't realize how much my brain enjoyed green/mint/coral/yellow, lol.)

The internet can be a good and a bad thing. Around this time last year I stumbled upon an out of this world Fourth of July dress - at an amazing price - but knew that buying it then would involve waiting. Lots and lots of waiting. Which I admit to being terrible at doing, especially when you factor in that I already had a great Fourth of July dress.

Still, last summer I threw budget to the wind and picked up this dress from Lindy Bop clothing. Despite the fact that I spent most of yesterday in bed (stupid stomach bug!) I don't regret any part of that decision. Because you just never know.

Hope those who celebrated had some fun, and if you had a long weekend like me, got lots of rest!

If anyone has a strong opinion about this dress I'm taking votes. Despite the fit being so similar to other dresses I own I can't decide if it's actually flattering or not, so I'm wondering if I should just call it quits and try re-selling it.

Spring has finally - thankfully - arrived in DC but I figured that before the snow was completely gone I could take a picture of a work outfit I've enjoyed off and on this season. I've slowly been transitioning to the skinny ankle baring work pant, but I found these pants on clearance at Nordstrom Rack and really liked them. They work perfectly with my comfy Nine West heels (with no hemming!) and look incredibly professional with no extra effort on my part.