Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Daily MelWear: Ladylike Pink and Turquoise

Hi friends!

Since so many of you asked what kind of camera I ended up getting, here's a link. I've only used it for two days and haven't had a chance to read anything so I don't know much, but I will say that so far I LOVE it! I'm glad it seems like you're all able to see a difference in the quality of the pictures, too. That makes me happy!

This dress is one of the ones I bought a few weeks ago at Ross during my retail therapy. Although technically the print is out of dress code (and the bare arms might be as well), I do like the silhouette, the length and the neckline. It's got a fun 50's vibe to it! What I wish I had is a pair of yellow or turquoise pumps. I really need to branch out in bright footwear.

Today's activities at work include another training session this morning for the new electronic system we're going to implement at the end of April and then delivering packets to our board members for next week's meeting. Plus all my regular work too. Whee!


















I'm seriously having way too much fun with this camera. :)

What's on your agenda today?

Today's outfit:
Dress: Ross
Belt: Charlotte Russe
Black Pumps: Target
Turquoise Necklace: Beya
Posted by Melissa at 9:07 AM
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39 comments:

  1. Bekah McDuffieMarch 15, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I indulge in almost all of my retail therapy at Ross.
    LOVE IT! And I love how you paired the rockin pattern with the necklace.
    So cute! Bekah

    matters of merrymaking

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  2. CharisseMarch 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Perhaps you could bring it closer to IN dress code with a light cardigan. :) But...it is pretty all by itself!!

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  3. Pam @ over50feeling40March 15, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    This dress looks fierce on you...what a flattering fit!! I also just bought a new dress at Ross..waiting until the weekend to wear it. This really looks great!
    BTW: it would look cute with a cardigan

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  4. MorganMarch 15, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Your pictures are turning out amazing, congrats on the new camera!! How exciting :)

    And THAT DRESS! Girl, it looks stunning on you! It is going to be so perfect for spring and summer. And if it's a little cooler it would look fabulous with a cropped cardigan too! I love the turquoise necklace with it, such a pretty pretty combination :)

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  5. Amy's Fashion BlogMarch 15, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I have to clean house and do errands.

    DSW~ has cute pumps.

    Love your dress.

    http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

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  6. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I always love your leg and shoe pose- so cute! Great dress-your dress code is so strict- I think that's such a professional dress! The new camera takes much sharper photos!

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  7. Keep Warm (Danielle)March 15, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    That dress rocks my socks! You look lovely!

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  8. Collette OsunaMarch 15, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Great print o n the dress...you look so happy..congrats on the new camera...good for you!

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  9. eekMarch 15, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Gorgeous print on your dress...you look great!

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  10. Beck, At Her BestMarch 15, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    That is an awesome dress! and it looks like your new camera is working pretty great :)

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  11. rlutzMarch 15, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Hot dress... You look amazing an so happy!
    On my way to wisconsin for an all day meeting... Fun...

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  12. RebeccaMarch 15, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    That's a great print!

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  13. TaylorMarch 15, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    This dress is SO CUTE and it looks phenomenal on you! I love Ross for dresses. Also - how is a print out of dress code? Never heard that before!

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  14. curls-and-pearlsMarch 15, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    That dress is AMAZING on you!!! The print, the cut, everything is fabulous!

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  15. Megan GMarch 15, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Glad to hear you went with the canon. I've heard nothing but good reviews on that one.

    I OMG LOVE that dress. Do me a favor and wear it with yellow sometime! Lady, you look hott! I need to go shopping with you.

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  16. Destrehan's DaughterMarch 15, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Love the dress, hate the dress code limiting your style, and I spent the day chasing around my tail. It feels like I didn't get anything done yet!

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  17. Fashion Confessions of a MommyMarch 15, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    You can totally tell, the colors for one are great and the photos are more crisp.
    This dress looks amazing on you. And I love that you wore that turqoise necklace which totally pops out. What a cute bow belt too.

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  18. JuliaMarch 15, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    That print is awesome! What a perfect silhouette on you. love it.

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  19. CaraMarch 15, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I'm with Megan - it would look fabulous with yellow!

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  20. MattMarch 15, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Fabulous dress!!! And your pictures are turning out great!! And yes, yellow would be perfect to wear with it!! Super cute! :)

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  21. LisaMarch 15, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    You look gorgeous in that dress! So bright and fabulous!

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  22. Frances JoyMarch 15, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Stunning! You look so retro fabulous and ladylike. It looks like you are having so much fun with that camera!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    It DOES look so retro, I love it!! :)

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  24. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Loven the retro yet uber modern feel of this dress

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  25. KileenMarch 15, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    this dress fits you beautifully and definitely accentuates your figure. and the print is so fun too!

    cute & little
    come join the color brigade!

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  26. TaraMarch 15, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Love this dress. The print is gorgeous, and you're right...that silhouette looks amazing on you!

    And you should definitely check out DSW for shoes...the clearance sections especially are always fun to browse :)

    This Life, Redefined…stop by and say hi!

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  27. catMarch 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Dress is F - A - B - U - L - O - U - S!
    Yellow shoes would have definitely made it all pop out but you still look hott =)

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  28. AngelineMarch 16, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Girl, that dress is ah-maze-ing! I am swooning over here. I absolutely love the silhouette and length (I think skirts that hit the mid-knee are the most flattering).

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  29. mkMarch 16, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    i'd lend you my yellow shoes if i could! :) and hooray for new cameras!! we were going to get one with our tax return, but then with the move, i don't think it's going to happen anytime soon ... so i'll just bask in the crispness of your pictures instead of being sad about mine! :)

    monique
    www.yogaandpencilskirts.blogspot.com

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  30. The Suburb ExperimentMarch 16, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    That fits you so well - good buy!! You're right, some bright shoes would look great with it.

    Jenn

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  31. lizMarch 16, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    I am avoiding all the things I have to do during my "break" but I know come Friday I'll be stressing. Sigh, I should just start :(

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  32. Jamie - Thrifty ThreadsMarch 16, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    This is such a gorgeous dress. The print is fantastic and the silhouette really suits your hourglass figure. Just stunning! Pink and turquoise is one of my favorite combos together.

    And so glad you were able to put your tax refund to great use! I was delighted to find out that I would get a hefty tax refund...but then almost all of it went to car maintenance. But I can't complain -- at least I didn't have to pay for the maintenance out of pocket. That would have put me in a REALLY crummy mood!

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  33. AnaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Are all prints out of your dress code, or is it just some types of prints? Do you have a post where you just outline your work dress code? I get more and more curious every time you mention it.

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  34. NnennaMarch 17, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    This dress has such a pretty print and I really love the bow belt! :)

    star-crossed smile

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  35. AnulaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Beautiful dress!
    I love all the photos :) nice blog :) i'm gonna visit it again :)

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  36. monster cakesMarch 17, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Holy hot mama this dress fit and belt looks amazing on you! So pretty. And thanks for the compliment about the color red on me. I'm actually nervous about wearing that color, so your comment meant a lot. : )

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  37. LoriMarch 17, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    You are so hot in that dress!!! I wish my Ross had cool stuff :(

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  38. ColleenMarch 24, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I really like this dress.

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  39. LorenaMarch 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    That is such a nice dress which confirms that ROSS does have the best dresses....

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