501

I didn't even realize it, but the last post was our 500th post. Wow!! Thanks for sticking around through everything. I've been so busy lately with getting married and remodeling our house that I just can't post as often as I like. If it makes you feel better, you're not missing anything! Not many cute outfits these days.

This shot is from a couple of weeks ago and I had forgotten it was on my camera. I LOVE this dress. I have a "no ruffles on the bottom" rule when it comes to dresses and skirts but this one is so subtle that it doesn't make me look like I should be on a TLC show for short gals in bad dresses.
Dress: Target ($10!!!!)

Cardigan: Target

Necklace: had it for years. Walmart, maybe?

Bag: Furla (with vintage Echo scarf)

Shoes you can't see: Stuart Weitzman

Sunnies who've recently fallen apart and broken my heart: MaxStudio







My sweet husband (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and I met one of our favorite friends for brunch and this is what I wore. The dress was on clearance since it was from summer (it's a halter and a titscrepancy just waiting to happen) but it looks like fall to me. The brown and rusts and creams and pinks and peaches. Just love this. It's a gauzy material and has some super unflattering smocking around the waist. No way in hell would I wear this w/out a cardigan unless I was mad at y'all and never wanted you to come back. However, I believe most of the world's problems can be solved with a cardigan and this was no exception!!

Ally - Kate Spade mary janes

I might've mentioned a time or two how much I enjoy horse racing. It's my favorite way to spend a spring day with my girlfriends. Leslie, Tracey, and I (along with all our other friends) have been going together for years.

As much fun as Derby and Oaks are, going on a regular day is best. It's not crowded, the beers aren't $8, and we can afford Millionaire's Row. One of our friends and her awesome boyfriend visited and we spent the afternoon at the track.

Dress: Target

navy and green enamel bracelets: Old Navy

Sunnies: MaxStudio

Yellow sticker: Pass for our seats :)








My photographer didn't get my shoes in the shot, so do I get a free pass for today?? I'm wearing my nude Weitzman's just in case you're keeping track.

Every time I wear this dress, I get a lot of compliments. It's super comfortable and I really like how it looks on me. The best part? It was $24 at Target. I can't find it online and I've only seen it in one store. It's super cute, ties at the neck, and is navy and white.

Since I'm depriving you of a shoe-shot today, I'll show you how I last wore this dress:

I wore it on Mothers' Day when we met up with my parents and Tracey for brunch. We were on the "sunny side of Louisville" so there's a great view of the skyline behind us.

There's my sweet Al and my super sweet parents :) They are all Cute on the Cheap too - that's how we roll!

The best and cutest part of this picture?? My patent iridescent pink Kate Spade mary janes. A close up is below. They're perfection.

My bag is Goldenbleu. I snagged it right before they closed up shop - a total deal!






You can read all about these on the Zappos haul post. These were a steal at under $45!!

Weekend -- Ally

I'm admittedly a little lazy and a bit of a slacker when it comes to some stuff, and this blog entry is no different. I have a BIG weekend of horseracing, brunching, and celebrating going on, so these pics are from last weekend. I planned ahead, ladies. The only reason I even mention these are old pics, is b/c of the rain boots. You local ladies will know we have nothing but clear and sunny skies in our forecast, but last weekend was another story. Sunny then rain then sun again.

We went out with some friends and I was in no mood to get cute shoes all wet and dirty so I wore my trusty rain boots:
Cardi: Target

T-shirt: Old Navy

Denim pencil skirt: Lands' End

Leopard belt: JCP

Necklace: Ice.com (check back tomorrow for more about this necklace!)

rain boots: Payless

Per usual, you'll have to excuse the lack of make up. I usually put it on in the car en route to dinner/drinks :)





Sunday was Easter and nothing is Springy to me more than polka dots, pink and green:
Cardi: same from above, Target

Dress: Target

Belt: NY&Co.

Necklace: Walmart

Shoes: Target

Sunnies: MaxStudio

Bracelets: Old Navy

Bag: Furla




As you may remember, Leslie and I both have this dress and once, even wore it on the same day :) I've had this dress for a while and it's so versatile. Of all the places I've worn it, this is my favorite. Can you guess where I am??


Note: Not a former boyfriend; just a friend. And no, he's not an alien with no face. Merely protecting the innocent!

Weekend -- Ally

Ahh, weekend. I heart you so! I also love how Maddy was doing her best to show y'all her butt! Silly dog!
Ruffle-neck cardi: Old Navy

Black pleated t-shirt: Old Navy

Jeans: Levis

Flats: Sam Edelman

Necklace: gifted by KT

Sunnies/headband: Max Studio








I'm back with more purple, cheap jeans, and Old Navy. Sounds like a typical outfit for me :) I've really gotten my money's worth out of these flats. I'm keeping my eye out for another pair on sale - I *might* pay retail for the right pair.

How amazing is this necklace??? KT is the best, y'all. She was tired of it, knew I lusted after it, and GAVE IT TO ME when we were in St. Louis.

It's so fabulous and pretty. I want to wear it every day!

Thursday -- Ally

This is one of my very favorite dresses. I love the pattern, I love how it fits, I love how I only paid $30 for a designer dress :)

Wrap dress: Max Studio via TJ Maxx

Black lace cami: Old Navy

Belt: NY&Co

Tights: Walmart

Shoes: Steven by Steve Madden

Pearls: gift





S over at Academic Chic wore a top in this same pattern last week and it made me remember my dress. I love how she paired it with purple...I never would have thought of that.

I have a question regarding wrap dresses, ladies: Who the hell can wear these things without a tank under them? Holy crap. If I didn't wear something under mine you'd see my bra and possibly my belly button.

The weather is supposed to be AMAZING this weekend and you can bet there will be some fool who thinks it's summer now. We'll be seeing sundresses, white shoes, and shirts with no sleeves here in Kentuckiana. That's the one thing I dread every year...when the public gets Spring Fever and starts dressing like they're on the beach in 90-degree weather.

I can promise you I won't be going bare-legged or anything of the like because IT IS STILL WINTER. :)