eSkakti dress, Madden Girl boots, Forever 21 tights, New York and Company belt

eShakti is great for customizing each item on their website by size, shape and style but I decided to get this dress as is. I got it last year and have worn it a handful of times but never on the blog.  I love long sleeve dresses that are easy to just thrown on in the colder months with tights and boots. 

My sister and future brother-in-law are staying with us this weekend so be sure to check out my Instagram for all the weekend action.   

Times Are A Changing...

Before I started this blog I would have never, ever worn this head to toe look. When you think about it how does a crazy print dress, leopard belt, pointelle knit tights and camel colored boots even go together??? The answer is, they probably don't but I don't care anymore. I use to think that everything had to be so structured and matchy matchy but this blog had pushed me totally out of my comfort zone and for that I am grateful.

After I started following other bloggers and seeing all the different styles around me, I am becoming more and more comfortable wearing what makes me happy. If I want to pile on tons of jewelry like Rachel Zoe instead of the standard only one big statement piece..I will. If I want to bare my legs and my shoulders instead of balancing it out doing one or the other...I can. Hell, if I want to apply bold eyeshadow AND lip color...I am gonna do it! (that last comment was only because I got on a roll with my girl power)

I am gonna quote the always trendy and ever so knowledgeable En Vogue when I say, "Free your mind and the rest will follow." Think about applying this to fashion and a whole new world opens up right before your eyes!

The Limited belt and cardigan (purchase belt here)

Michael Kors boots purchased at Marti & Liz

Charlotte Russe tights (purchase tights here)

Vagabondia Boutique dress

Clothing Swap, Day One Outfit

Back in September I volunteered to participate in Mad Dress Game's Clothing Swap! What's better than getting a package of clothes delivered in the mail to play dress up in for a month or so...nothing! Unless you got to keep all the clothing but alas I have to ship them back to the rightful owner.

The rightful owner and person I got paired to "swap" with is Liz from LizzyPunch! I was excited to share her clothes due to her playful and laid back approach she takes to fashion and she did not disappoint! It was like Christmas when I opened her package and looked at all the goodies she had shipped me along with two presents I get to keep for good...thanks Liz!!

Today I decided on a skirt from Liz as my inspiration and created my office appropriate look around it. This skirt reminded me of fall due to the colors so I grabbed an ivory top and a cardigan (what else is new)and my new patterned tights for fun and away I went!

LizzyPunch skirt via clothing swap

The Limited shirt

Ann Taylor Loft cardigan

Forever 21 necklace

Charlotte Russe tights (click here to purchase)

Boots an oldie but a goodie