what i wore:: the coral dress

{ dress: madewell, sweater: random department store, belt: target, shoes: aldo, tights: spanx in charcoal, bracelet: charlotte russe, necklace: made by me }

Okay peeps, here it is. The Madewell Coral Dress (previously "styled" here). It's much brighter in person, which is okay with me since I like bright colors. And it pairs so well with greys and tans, don't you think? I'm feeling so very fall 2011.

Also, I've made the executive decision as Director of my Closet that I need those J. Crew Langford high-heeled oxfords from the previous Styled post. Those shoes are haunting me. Every day I get dressed and think about how cute they would look with whatever outfit I have on. It's time to make a purchase, methinks. But really, how cute would those be with today's outfit?

styled:: ruffled coral dress

Happy Monday! (That's an oxymoron if I ever heard one, right?)

As you may already know, I have a bit of an obsession with Melinda Gordon's style from Ghost Whisperer. In the series finale, she wore a pretty coral dress and, of course, I loved it (much like I love everything else in Melinda Gordon's closet).


{ screen shots from Ghost Whisperer, season 5, episode 22, The Children's Parade }
And then! Then I spotted a similar dress on Madewell's website. Unfortunately, I procrastinated (I am so good at that) and didn't buy it and then it disappeared. But then last week, it popped up on the site again- one left and in my size. Fate, right? Obviously. So I bought it.

It hasn't arrived yet, but I'm already thinking about how this awesome coral dress will not only be the perfect addition to my beachy summer wardrobe, but will also add a nice pop of color to neutral winter ensembles.



{ tights: tight end tights in charcoal, spanx | bag: deena & ozzy leather pocket front tote, urban outfitters | sweater: twisting and turning cardi, anthropologie | shoes: langford leather high-heel oxfords, j. crew | necklace: druzy pyrite charm necklace by sparkle couture }


{ bag: shifting sands bag, anthropologie | sandals: seaside sandal, madewell | belt: web buckle belt, j.crew | necklace: swirled necklace- shades of green by catie's blue }
Dress by Madewell (no longer available).