Lately I've been using my iPhone to snap various pictures of styles I'm feeling in magazines.  It's a great go-to when I'm feeling less than inspired and also makes me feel less guilty about chucking my magazines (I have a sick collection, literally sickening as I need to get rid of it, that has amassed over the past decade or so).  I love being able to refer to the photos when putting outfits together or planning a shopping trip.  These are my most recent favourite looks.

 

Mexx dress, Aldo flats (last seen here), unknown tights, Suzy necklace & A.Co Designs bracelet

Dresses with pockets.  Seriously awesome.  I have a few.  I've insisted a few.  This one is no exception.  I bought this dress three years ago and still wear it, still get compliments on it, and still love it.  I've never belted it nor worn it without tights, and I think I've always worn it with flats because the hemline is quite short on me.  Sometimes you get stuck in your own fashion box and can't see beyond it, and while I certainly think it's important to step outside the box often, it's almost just as important to know what works and to sometimes stick with it.

My mom & I went shopping and out to dinner on Friday night and it was such a great night.  We spent so much time in the store that in the middle of trying on tons of clothing, an announcement over the loud speaker came on advising us they were closing!  We were totally shocked as the time passed so quickly and we were having a ball.  I bought several things but the 'splurge' ($80) of the night were these black Guess slingbacks (sneak tweet).  They were on an end cap of an aisle amongst other shoes, the only pair, and in my size!  I snatched them up and brought them into the fitting room with me and tried them on with the clothing I had in there and it was a no brainer.  They came home with me that night and I've already worn them two days in a room.  Love at first sight.