A little spring in my dress

This past weekend I had a need to shop. Just needed to punch up my wardrobe with something. Per the usual though I wasn't aiming to spend tons of money so I ran up the road to the shopping center with a Marshall's, Old Navy and Kohl's.

I hit the jackpot!

As close as I can find online

I was about to leave Kohl's empty handed when this springy floral and denim dress jumped out at me. It was $64 (a smidge steep for what I was looking to spend) but was on sale for $48 (much more reasonable). I tried it on and in a word - SCORE. Then I remembered that I had $22 in a gift card from a Christmas return which brought my end price all the way down to $30, including tax.

I'm sporting it today to the office. Now I read enough fashion blogs (ie one, that of Austin Delta alumna Alta who keeps up this fashion/family blog and continues to wow me with her very large and on a budget wardrobe) to know wearing the belt that comes with an outfit is risky business. Of course, I've also been myself long enough to know I can't be trusted with accessory decisions, most especially when it comes to belts. I rely on the stores and my personal shopper Nichole to tell me how, what and when for all things including belts.

While self-portraits are not my specialty in life, I think this one via my iPhone does a decent job of showing off my new springy dress (in February because apparently we are not having a winter this year). Complete with the paired belt which I have to say, I think looks pretty good.