Best dress



Last week, I wore the best dress.

 

Image source: Gap

 



Granted, an elder hispanic man sitting in his walker did look at me and say, "Lovely." when I walked by...

But really, I wore this (with a little shapewear underneath) and got (other) amazing compliments from friends!

And it's a great deal right now. $20?!

Change in life

Image source: Pintrest

I'm a relatively new fan of Humans of New York, and last month, I came across a photo with this quote:

"I have this theory. You ready? So we are on earth for a finite amount of time. And time is a manmade perception. And we perceive time passing through change— seasons, aging, things like that. So to expand our time on earth, we must incite as much change in our lives as possible."
"Interesting. I haven’t heard that before."
"That’s because I made it up!"

It got me thinking.

I've come to realize I'm terrified of big changes. Could be why I'm still in the same job as when I graduated; or I luckily haven't been laid off yet.

I'm not seeking or asking for change for the sake of change...

But how do I know when it's time to take the plunge?

GOT A TRENCH!

Remember how obsessed I was with oversized pink coats?! Well, after trying on a few... I realized: Not the look for me. Way too trendy. I would just look ridiculous walking around in it.

I did, however, take the plunge on a gorgeous new khaki trench!

It's not perfect... like, I would have liked some classic horn buttons vs. a zipper.

However, it's pretty darn close. I love how simple it is, it's a great weight (not waterproof, but will keep me warm), and it has those extra flaps I love on the front right and on the back.

I was in SoHo shopping last week with a friend when I stopped by French Connection, saw the coat, put it on - and then felt instant chicness!!! You know that's a good sign.

Despite the "convenience" of online shopping - browsing the endless options, sizes, colors, brands from the comfort of your couch, sometimes there's something to be said for going in store, trying it on, looking in the mirror and thinking, This. Rocks.

Here it is:

French Connection trench coat