Decisions, Decisions

Shoe Options by ClassicRedesign

Since I couldn't go shopping today I decided to browse the internet for some new shoes. I have bought shoes from Zappos before and the customer service is excellent.

I have narrowed my choices down to these two reds (very different, but I can only get one) and these three black. I decided to go with flats for both shoes because I know I will wear them more.

Which shoes do you like?

The Elusive Day Dress

On the show Tim Gunn's Guide to Style Tim has a list of 10 items that every wardrobe should contain. One of those items is a day dress. In my previous life as a teacher, I had a few dresses that I would wear to work, but mostly I would wear skirts or dress pants. I always wanted to incorporate more dresses, but being 5'3" tall, finding a dress is hard work.

Now that I am a stay-at-home Mom, I do not own one day dress. I have decided to add a dress to my shopping list in hopes of finding one that I can work into my life. I figure the trips to the mall, out with girlfriends, or out to a casual dinner with my husband would be a few places that I could wear this dress.

I found this dress at Nordstrom online. I like that it has a casual feel, but it is not sloppy. I would like to expand on the idea of a day dress, but I'm having a hard time finding them online. Any suggestions?

I picture myself wearing this with ballet flats or perhaps some type of heel. An espadrille?

What is your go-to day dress?

The List

After my last post, I realized that I really need to keep myself organized as to what I need to add to my closet. As much as I would like to just donate all my clothes and start fresh, that isn't possible. :)

I know that if I just start shopping, I will feel so overwhelmed and call it quits. One of the reasons I started this blog was to make myself accountable so that I wouldn't call it quits. Also, I needed a group that would help me as I feel like such a novice at the moment.

I feel like if I have outfits in mind while shopping then I will actually know what to look for opposed to going and hoping to find something, anything that I like.

The list can be found at the right. Take a look. What basics do you have on your list?