Royally Waiting (Link-up #13)
Welcome to Royally Waiting! I’m so sorry to be late this morning friends. The last 9 days of school around here have been rather hairy. Dillon ended up with six projects due this week which means his computer time is much more important than mine!
Needless to say the thing I’m waiting on most is that last day of school! Even though I still have to work during the summer, just having a more relaxed schedule with no pressure of homework and school activities is a nice break.
I initially planned to show you guys the three dresses below in hopes you would help me choose one for a work function next week. After looking at these pictures I’m fairly confident all three are going back. If I photographed myself in everything before removing the tags I would definitely be more selective.
Maggy London Pleated Floral|| I really love this print and it is something so different from anything in my closet. I really think it would work well with a black jacket for my function. There was something just a little off about the transition between the top and bottom hit me that wasn’t 100% flattering so for the price tag I’ll have to pass. The quality of Maggy London dresses is tops and I always love browsing this brand.
Eliza J Stripe||Again, love this dress and nothing like it in my closet but I think you guys will agree the fit just wasn’t working for me. Carly loved this one and the exposed zipper on the back is super cute plus it has pockets!! I also think it is a tad too short for a work function so it is also heading back.
Tahari Sheath||Definitely my favorite of the three and also the best fitting. Keith actually really liked this one but honestly it still did not give me 100% confidence. Back in the day this is the style I wore all the time but I’m way curvier on bottom now and it makes me more self conscious. This dress comes in royal blue and fuschia and really has a great stretch to it.
What is a winner, however, are these sandals I snagged last week during the BOGO 1/2 off sale at Target. Target shoes and clothes are very hit or miss for me but these shoes are a huge win. I wore them to church on Sunday, all day at a conference on Monday and again Tuesday to work. There was no break in period and my feet felt great even after logging over 6K steps on Monday. Grabbing these under $30 might be my best investment in a long time.
I’m heading to see the Corpus Christi Hooks play in Frisco this weekend so I’m hoping to have some in store shopping at Nordstrom to find the perfect dress!
What are you waiting on this week? Link up and share what is going on in your life!
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Personally I love the last dress on you too! Those sandals are killer!
Thank you Laura….I actually may have to try it again. It was definitely my favorite of the 3. But the sandals…a definite win!
The end of the year is always SO crazy! Everything is due and there are so many activities to try to squeeze in. It is so overwhelming. One day at a time. I love that striped dress. Those shoes are also really cute!
Seriously I’m SO over it all by this time! I can only imagine how teachers feel!!
I really love the third dress the best too! I am waiting for this rain to end and summer to arrive. I’m also anxious for Memorial Day weekend!
Sooooo ready for Memorial Day Weekend! We are hopefully going to the coast!
Ummm…that striped dress is PRECIOUS!
Isn’t it? It just didn’t fit me exactly right….and then I took a picture from behind to see the zipper and OMG..wide load. 🙂
I looooove the stripe dress, I also love the fit on you!!
Brooke
Pumps and Push-Ups
Thank you Brooke! If it was just a tad bit longer I think I may have kept it.
I love the black dress and it looks great on you!! We are also waiting for the last day of school. I am ready for a more relaxed day and no more homework or lunches to pack!!
Girl…I cannot wait! I’m so tired of it all….especially lunches!
Love those sandals from Target. If I’m paying over $100 for a dress I better LOVE everything about it so I agree with you on sending them all back. If there’s something not right don’t keep it, regardless of what anyone says if you don’t love it 100% send it back! I love the relaxed schedule of Summer, can’t come quick enough!
xoxo,
Kellyann
http://www.thisblondesshoppingbag.com
Seriously Kellyann…the shoes are so great!
I love the Dallas area- great food and shopping! Have tons of fun at the baseball game, and good luck on the dress hunt!
I’m super excited for some big D shopping! And of course a chance to see my boy doesn’t hurt.
I love that middle striped dress. Stripes get me every single time! They are just so pretty!
Me too Lindsay…it really is a precious dress.
The black one is pretty but way to plain for you friend. I don’t love the floral either, its just okay. I think the stripes is my favorite of the 3. I can totally see why you grabbed these to try though. They all are super cute. You’ll find something you love soon I bet.
I absolutely loved the stripes Beth! I really was hopeful it was going to work. If I don’t find a thing…I have plenty in my closet that will work anyway!
I like the striped one best, but if you don’t feel great in it, then it should definitely go back. I’ve seen those shoes at Target and they are super cute and so on trend. Yay for BOGO.
Life is too short to spend money on anything that doesn’t bring 100% joy. 🙂 I scored 3 pair of Target shoes on the sale and they are all amazing!! They really have hit it out of the park this season.