On days when I look like this…
…inside, I usually feel like this:
LOL! You know what they say. Fake it till you make it.
So, today my main driving focus has been Designer Shoe Warehouse.
I really, really want to go look at sandals, so I sort of scheduled my entire afternoon around it.
And because it’s DSW, and I love DSW with a burning hot passion, I want to wear something with a little flair (woman cannot live on stretchy skinny jeans and cat t-shirts alone).
You can’t take yourself too seriously when you’re wearing a bright, fun color like this.
I mean, you could…but it would be difficult. Reddish coral, which I love wearing in the summer with a tan, isn’t exactly compatible with “fussy.”
Although I like how these shoes look with the outfit, my feet are utterly killing me in these pics — hence, part of the reason I want to go to DSW today.
I’d love a pair of comfy gold sandals to wear with this dress (my birthday present from El Hub), and I don’t currently have any comfy gold sandals that I can actually walk in.
I’m hoping to find a pair I can dress up with this dress, and dress down with dark denim.
Speaking of tweed (the dress is tweed), you gotta watch out for accessories like jewelry that could snag on it.
Yes, I speak from personal experience.
So, my mission, as I have accepted it, is to find a pair of gold sandals that I can dress up and dress down.
Wish me luck! 🙂
Outfit details…
- Dress — Kate Spade New York Terri Tweed Sheath Dress, $199
- Jacket — Anthropologie (this one is no longer available, but here’s something similar)
- Heels — BCBG
- Purse — Kate Spade (here’s something similar)
- Sunnies — Tory Burch (something similar)
- Necklace — Kate Spade Riviera Garden Triple Strand Necklace
- Watch — Anne Klein (something similar)
- Nails — NARS Shameless Red Nail Polish, $20
- Lipstick — NARS Lodhi Satin Lip Pencil, $25
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Chelsea says
July 9th, 2014 at 3:54 pmSo cute! I ordered a couple work dresses from Macy’s – one arrived today, the fit is very flattering, but it’s a little tight in the bust – I ordered another in the same cut, but a different fabric, so hopefully that will work!
I feel ridiculous in statement necklaces, but they always look so cute!
Karen says
July 9th, 2014 at 4:05 pmOh nice! Which one did you get? I have to say…I really love dresses. They make getting dressed easy in the morning.
As for statement necklaces, I feel a little like Mrs. Roper in them sometimes, but I dig ’em.
Chelsea says
July 10th, 2014 at 4:49 amIt’s by Nine West! They have very flattering dresses.
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/nine-west-floral-printed-cotton-blend-dress?ID=1503976&CategoryID=5449#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D17%26kws%3Dnine%20west%20dress%26slotId%3D6
Alison M says
July 9th, 2014 at 4:19 pmThe nails and lips were bright, but not too much with the dress. I love it! Comfy gold sandals are on my list too. I hope you found a great pair…and show them to us all 🙂
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Karen says
July 9th, 2014 at 6:17 pmI did! And I can actually walk in them. I’ll post pics soon.
How has your week been?
Poo@beautyandmakeupmatters says
July 9th, 2014 at 6:31 pmU look fabulous dear.. the dress adores you.. comfy gold sandals are on my list too… I likedthe design of urs.. wish they had been comfortable too.. 😀
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Agata says
July 9th, 2014 at 7:02 pm1. The dress- stunning, the fit, the color and it’s Kate Spade!
2. The shoes are gorgeous!
3. Your nails coordinated with the dress and the lips! Awesome!
4. The handbag- beautiful!
I am in love with your whole look! Can’t wait to hear what shoes you find at DSW!
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Sylirael says
July 9th, 2014 at 11:04 pmOh Karen, you so stylish! 😀
*looks down at lab attire of old jeans and a scruffy polar fleece hiking jacket*…
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Divya says
July 9th, 2014 at 11:40 pmOouuwwee this is so stylish! Im in love with that dress and shoes!! *-* You are such a chic bombshell here!
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Kim says
July 10th, 2014 at 6:14 amThe dress is great! Nice work, El Hub (or El Hub’s gift certificate?). If he picked that out himself, he’s getting 5 giant, gold stars! 🙂
Kristin says
July 10th, 2014 at 11:27 amOh that dress suits you so well! Looking snazzy. I love the corally red color. 🙂
Sherry says
July 10th, 2014 at 1:56 pmKaren…you look absolutely gorgeous in that dress!!
fancie says
July 10th, 2014 at 6:49 pmLove how you paired the necklace and dress together! Super chic!
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Mary says
July 9th, 2015 at 4:28 pmFabulous as usual!