Friday -- Ally

Cardigan: Cherokee (Target)

Tank/shell: Merona (Target)

Belt: Metro 9 (Walmart)

Dress: Charlotte Russe

Jewelry: Walmart

Heels: Stuart Weitzman (Zappos Outlet)

Flats: Crocs (Mama)

Bag: Michael Kors

We'll talk about my feelings for Crocs another day. In short: I'm a walking contradiction.

I didn't get a chance to photograph my outfit so these pics will have to do. I met a coworker at Yew Dell Gardens after work so I swapped my beloved Weitzmans for flats. I'd hate to get stuck in a flower garden! They currently have a sculpture exhibit and I couldn't resist posing with the art. If you live in the area, go visit this place now. It's incredible and so peaceful. I was a guest of a member ($25/yr... a real bargain!) and we attended a private tour and wine & cheese event. It was just lovely and a great way to round out a hectic week.

Since I'm a day behind in posting, you'll have to excuse the out-of-order posting/events. After the garden tour, I met Maria and my boyfriend for dinner. Maria snapped this photo of me as we were leaving the restaurant. It was storming like crazy; we even had hail at one point!!!!



I am trying new color combos and thought the teal tank with orange bracelets and an orange bag would be a nice combo with the black/ivory of the dress. I got several compliments so I think it worked!

Kimberly at Fab Finds for $50 was today's inspiration. She layers over dresses and it's so pretty and deliberate. I just love it. I've had this dress stuffed in the guest room closet for a while because it just doesn't work as a dress on me as well as I'd like. The top is strapless and smocked. It ties in the back. If you know me at all, you know I'm a bit chesty so it just doesn't work. At all. You can't wear a bra with it and that's just NOT an option for this gal!





In Color Me Shocked news, I found some killer jewelry at Walmart. Picked up the beaded necklace I'm wearing for $5 and the set of three sparkly orange bracelets for $2.50 on clearance. I also scored some other goodies but I'm holding out on you :)

Just like yesterday, I'll post about my bag later. It's Michael Kors Chestertown patent satchel for you Googlers. Leslie enabled me and Tracey justified it. I love you girls.