Distracted by Pokémon and an OOTD

Happy Friday, Ladies! Here's why I've been away from my blog. Confession, I LOVE video games and always have since I was about 10 years old when I first got my NES System. I've been pretty brand loyal to Nintendo and I have some favorite games but one of my favorite game is actually Pokémon. In 2003, I had some extra money kickin' around and I said to myself: "Why is Pokémon SO popular?! It looks crazy. I'll go pick up a copy and find out." Well, after that I was hooked and when Pokémon Black and White Version came out Sunday, I couldn't WAIT to pick up my copy. I actually picked up my copy Tuesday night after I got done teaching and fired it up Wednesday afternoon after work. I have not been able to put it down since...so...that's why I haven't been blogging.

And now, this is what I wore on Wednesday:

Welcome to my music room! This is where I do all my practicing and business and seed sprouting! It's almost seed planting time for me!!! Anyway, I loved wearing the Waffle Weave Dress with black today. It looks pretty cute! The Stretching Sprigs Cardi is getting a lot of play lately! LOL

So, short post today...back to Pokémon!

Reviewed: More New Dresses

Happy Friday Ladies! I hope you all have relaxing and fun plans for the weekend! I have two concerts this weekend with Cantata Singers! If anyone wants to hear some gorgeous music and is in the Boston area, buy your tickets now! They are selling out very quickly! Peggy Pearson and Will Frampton are sounding PHENOMENAL!!! The chorus ain't too bad either ;-)

Anyway, I tried on a few new fall dresses for you!

Firewarmed Shift $118 Odille

Oh my. This dress made me laugh in the photos. In the catalog shot, it doesn't look too bad on the 5'10 model. On me, it looks like a shapeless, corduroy potato sack. I love Odille and their clothes usually work for me, but this was awful. If you're tall and thin, you may be able to rock this, but if you are a shorty like me, this won't work...not even with a belt. It's a teeny bit tight in the chest area, as you can see from the photo where I stuck my arms out to the side. At $118, the price is fair if you can rock it. Pass.

Laced With Grace Dress $168 Lil

  

Holy cuteness, Batman! I want to start with the fact that I almost gave up trying this on. It's 2 pieces: A slip and a dress. They are NOT attached. The slip was unfortunately attached to the dress at the bottom with a hard sensor, so when I went to put it on, the slip fell through the dress and was inside out. It became like a Rubix Cube and putting this back together was crazy-making. BE CAREFUL when you take this off the hanger to try it on. That being said, it's AMAZINGLY CUTE! I adore the catalog styling with the boots and the scarf. I love the soft green color and the silk is beautiful. It fits well and the details are really pretty. It's very light, and it feels a little dressy, so I think this will be most appropriate at special occasions like a wedding or party. I think the price is fair, but I will be sure to watch this carefully for a price cut at sale time. I don't need it, but it's soooo pretty! Wishlisted!!!!

Lorene Dress $138 Bordeaux

This is a very Grecian Goddess-style dress. The soft jersey fabric is very soft and the draping is very special and well done. The dress is really comfortable. I actually don't like this dress on me, I feel frumpy in it. I think it may work for some other people, but the draping reminds me of flappy skin (gross, I know) or a deflated balloon. If this were a silk, I might feel differently about it. Pass for me, but fits well and if you are tall, it will probably look amazing.

Awaiting Wings Dress $158 Maeve

If you've read my blog, you know that I don't dig ensemble dresses, but I try them anyway. I did like the beautiful Babergh Dress which to me, didn't seem that ensemble-y. But I like Maeve, so I decided to give this one a run. Well, the dress is really cute. The skirt is WAY TOO LONG for someone my height, but hemming it is simple. The top is silk and slightly sheer, but the pattern masks some of the sheerness. I like this dress! I don't think I would purchase it, but I recommend it if you like it! It is a little loose in the waist on me, but nothing a belt can't fix.

I can't wait to try on some more dresses! I spotted some more new arrivals at my Anthro Wednesday when I went to pick up my secondly cut 1952 Skirt! Ladies, if you want it, it's now $29.95! Woo! Have a good Friday everyone!