I’ve discovered that the older I get the easier it is to make me happy…
THE STORY
…Really, it’s true. Who knew that getting the heater in my classroom fixed would put a perma-smile on my face and a bounce in my step all afternoon? I suppose the bounce in my step can be explained by the fact I hadn’t melted into a puddle of sweaty misery in the 80 degree heat (I kid you not, it was actually 80 degrees in my classroom) by the end of the day. It was seriously like a sauna in there before the repair. Except without the lemongrass scented air. And the relaxation. And with all of your clothes on. Do you know how hard it has been to figure out what to wear to work when it’s fall/winter outside, but a tropical vacation inside? I think what I’m most excited about is that I can now actually wear sweaters and boots to work without having to make sure I’m wearing something appropriate underneath so I can strip off layers as the day goes on without getting arrested.
THE OUTFIT
I picked up this lace slip dress on clearance from Free People months ago. I’ve worn it a bunch of times, but somehow it has never made the blog. I have it in paisley print as well and I love ’em both. They are light enough to layer in the cooler months and to wear alone when summer returns. Since it’s not quite long enough on it’s own, it needed an extender underneath. I wore the paisley lace slip dress over jeans and it worked perfectly that way too. I added this chiffon skirt extender to my collection because a) I didn’t have an ivory one, and b) c’mon it’s chiffon…how could I resist? I went with over the knee boots because I like the look of them with boho style dresses and because I’m not insane; it may have been 80 degrees in my room, but there’s snow on the ground my friends, so bare legs were out of the question.
THE TIP
Always keep an open mind in regard to styling things in your closet in different ways. A skirt or dress that’s too short? Add a lace slip underneath or layer it over jeans or pants. A skirt that’s too long? Pull it up over your chest (like a strapless dress), throw a sweater over it and no one is the wiser. I’ve also been known to use a necklace as embellishment around the ankle of a boot…the options are endless.
LINK UPS
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Lace slip dress: Free People; Boots: Charlotte Russe (Similar); Slip extender: Grace and Lace
GIVEAWAY DETAILS
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