Monday

When I left the house, it was 57 degrees!!! The sun is shining, it may hit 65 degrees today and I only brought a wrap cardigan and a pashmina for warmth and think I'll be just dandy! Love these bursts of spring in the middle of the winter!

Maroon merino shift from Banana Republic, plum tights from Target, brown suede slouch boots from Silhouettes, silver cuff.

Hair is second day, brushed out and the bangs and front smoothed with a dryer and round brush.

Makeup is L'Oreal True Match concealer in W1-3, philosophy The Supernatural in Beige, Cargo Matte BeachBlush in Tenerife, Revlon ColorStay shadow quad in Neutral Khakis – ivory over lid. Lahses curled, two coats of Cover Girl Lash Blast in black and Maybelline UltraLiner in black on top lash line. On lips is Revlon ColorStay lipcolor in Rich Raisin.

Yesterday when we went to Banana Republic, I immediately dashed to the sale section searching their dresses. I have had TONS of luck with Banana's dress line this season. I found this very dress in my size on the rack, discounted about 40% and grabbed it. I thought it could be a good “just in case” purchase. I got into the fitting room and was ready to try it on and stopped. Yes, buying in bulk can be great for that perfect camisole, work trousers or fitted tee. However to have two of the same dress in the same exact color?

I put it on the rack outside the fitting room and another woman immediately scooped it up while waiting in line. “I saw you grab that off the rack and was so upset,” she said to me. “I love this dress!”

I told the woman how I already own it in that color AND black and get weekly wear out of it. Told her how I have layered it with a thermal top and how I think it would look great with a tissue-weight turtleneck and how it works with heels or boots easily. It was so fun to share with this stranger; I hope she gets as much wear and fun out of the dress as I do!