Spring Flowers

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New dress – Queens Wardrobe, shoes – Steve Madden Dynemite, purse – Aldo, bracelet – sister, sunglasses – Vogue

I LOVE warm weather. I especially like sunlight but you wouldn’t guess it with my crazy sleeping schedule!! Sometimes I go to bed at the crack of dawn, not because I can’t sleep, but because I always have so much to do (I work from home too) and have a hard time stopping. And then I miss out on 8 whole hours of sunlight. Boo.

This lovely dress covered in flower print was sent to me by one of my sponsors, Queen’s Wardrobe. It was actually a miscommunication, and when I received it I was incredibly worried because it seemed so shapeless. And not only that, I was sure I didn’t have a belt to match! But alas, I remembered this blue belt I bought probably 5 years ago on sale at Nordstrom Rack, thinking that of course I would wear it, but no – I never did! And yet here it came it to the rescue because I realized it matched perfectly with this dress!

Has this happened to you? “They” always say to toss anything you haven’t worn in a year, but I disagree. I say toss it if it doesn’t fit right after too much wear, you realize the color isn’t for you after all, you don’t want it and totally missed the 30 day refund window, or you have absolutely no more storage space.

It’s worked out for me thus far – because quite honestly, trends cycle and what if you didn’t get out of the house as much as you expected? Impromptu events come up, life is full of surprises! Not tossing stuff you haven’t used recently (but still see potential in) is one way to be prepared for the unknown, (or maybe just to become a pack rat. Ha.). Anyways, let me know what you think about it!

P.S Don’t forget about the Tights Giveaway that ends Thursday, you can enter here!

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59 Comments

  1. Irene Buffa
    March 21, 2012 / 9:20 pm

    you dress is lovely O_OSUNGLASSES SHOP GIVEAWAY last hourshttp://www.ontomywardrobe.com/2012/03/sunglasses-shop-giveaway.html

  2. jazz
    March 21, 2012 / 9:27 pm

    woohoo I'm the first one to comment!! what a cool background πŸ˜‰

  3. thehautecookie
    March 21, 2012 / 9:29 pm

    looking at your photos is such a treat~ stunning and gogeous as usual~~~ You always rock it no matter what you where. LOVE all of the fresh bright florals. spring ready. xO

  4. Helena Resende
    March 21, 2012 / 9:34 pm

    That dress is classy and fun because of the flowers. πŸ™‚ You look beautiful *

  5. Stephanie Liu
    March 21, 2012 / 9:39 pm

    I love finding old surprises in my closet (stuff I haven't worn in years) and especially if it works with the current trends! I'm just as happy as buying something new, hehe πŸ™‚ I love the print on the dress, it's super adorable and not wallpapery. I love your glasses too! chic!xo Stephaniehoney & silk blog

  6. Nieszka
    March 21, 2012 / 10:02 pm

    SPRING!! πŸ™‚ love the flowers. The dress looks great and the belt goes perfectly! I agree on not tossing things away. Trends do recycle. If only I had kept those baby blue capris..haha. nah they got way too old! But I did keep the baby pink ones πŸ™‚ I tend to keep things, but like I mentioned in my previous blog post on closet organization, I really do have to sort through those clothes and find another place for them- either charity or storage!memoriesoftimespast.blogspot.com

  7. underthewillowtrees
    March 21, 2012 / 10:06 pm

    Such a cute outfit. Yay for spring xx

  8. Jenna
    March 21, 2012 / 10:08 pm

    I really love this dress. The florals are perfect for spring and the colors aren't overbearing. I also agree about not getting rid of stuff just because you haven't worn it recently. I SOOO wish my mom would have kept some of her new wave stuff from the 80s. She had a pair of Ray Bans and got rid of them! IT is really hard for me to part with clothes the majority of the time.

  9. Eva
    March 21, 2012 / 10:26 pm

    Lovely dress!!!I love flowers =)Kisses!

  10. Adriana GastΓ©lum
    March 21, 2012 / 10:39 pm

    well i think it fits you wonderful πŸ˜€ i'm already loving the big flower pattern trend!

  11. Juneli
    March 21, 2012 / 10:40 pm

    You look so pretty in this cute floral dress.

  12. Dami
    March 21, 2012 / 10:45 pm

    How do you do to have such a wonderful hair?You look great! XoXo

  13. Angi
    March 21, 2012 / 10:45 pm

    lovely dress!! you are very pretty!!! I love you blog!! a big kiss muaks

  14. Sandra
    March 21, 2012 / 10:57 pm

    Hi Jess, looking lovely as always!Those Madden heels are the best, mine arrived last week! Yay *

  15. Sandra
    March 21, 2012 / 11:06 pm

    Hi Jess, looking lovely as always! :)Those Madden heels are the bomb! I received mine last week, Yay! *kisses

  16. Adelina Alexander
    March 21, 2012 / 11:06 pm

    U look lovely!!xo

  17. el_martina
    March 21, 2012 / 11:14 pm

    I'm in love with flowers for this spring and your dress is perfect!

  18. Sunja
    March 22, 2012 / 12:07 am

    Beautiful dress. πŸ™‚

  19. ~Jeimy~
    March 22, 2012 / 12:07 am

    gorgeous floral dress is amazing!!!

  20. RASPBERRY JAM
    March 22, 2012 / 12:13 am

    Wonderful dress! :)http://sweetraspberryjam.blogspot.com/

  21. missdanbee
    March 22, 2012 / 1:41 am

    that dress looks gorgeous on you! <3missdanbee.blogspot.com

  22. Morbid Angel
    March 22, 2012 / 2:00 am

    U are right!!! Trends do cycle!!! Everytime u come up with new post…it really excites me..U look amazing..Great post yet again… Stay gorgeous as always. :)http://lifewidmorbid.blogspot.co.uk/

  23. Fifth N Sixth Closet
    March 22, 2012 / 2:10 am

    The dress looks fab on you!

  24. Kate F.
    March 22, 2012 / 4:13 am

    i always love your style. you're an inspiration!! keep being fabulous!! xoxo

  25. Well...
    March 22, 2012 / 4:28 am

    Haha oh man, I am such a pack rat. I just can't bear to let stuff go because I'm constantly thinking "What if some random event comes up and this would be the perfect thing, but I won't have it cause I got rid of it!?" Yeah, my closet is stuffed…Anyway, looks like one lovely miscommunication if I do say so myself. Haha, I was looking at that dress when I visited their site actually! I love the floral print on it. And good thing you kept that bold blue belt, its perfect <3Great cat eye sunglasses too!Trendy Teal

  26. Diane
    March 22, 2012 / 5:27 am

    Wow the dress is so pretty! I love how you styled it! Gorgeous

  27. Giovanna
    March 22, 2012 / 5:48 am

    Cute look! I'm totally with you! I hate throwing anything out! Especially because "I might need it one day" lol! But it totally works out wonderfully when you do! hahahaxxGiovannawww.oliveandanarrow.com

  28. Stephanie Hadrath
    March 22, 2012 / 6:02 am

    Love the flower print !!!xxxstephaniehadrath.blogspot.comshbyhadrath.blogspot.com

  29. cryskay
    March 22, 2012 / 6:30 am

    that's such a pretty dress! you are gorgeous! xx

  30. Antee Gurung
    March 22, 2012 / 7:25 am

    u look lovely as always n live the flower prints all over the dress….reminds us that spring is herebtw be sure to check out my new post….love to hav ur feedback…love & luckxoxo

  31. Josie
    March 22, 2012 / 7:38 am

    Absolutely adorable! ahha Not sure if that is the right word you're looking for! But I think this is so adorable and of course beautiful! I love that belt! It pulls it all together and looks wonderful with the floral print! That dress is GORGEOUS!!!! I want it! haha :)It's great when a miscommunication works out like this πŸ™‚ Also, I have trouble throwing things away. I keep everything unless it no longer fits, really worn out, or damaged. lol Even if I don't wear it I still keep it because I tell myself "one day I'll need it".. it sucks because it does take space! But I did recently clean up a bit πŸ™‚ Please check out my giveaway: $25 gift certifate to ClubCouture.cc! Thanks!- Josie :: http://8bitgrayscale.blogspot.com

  32. Denimtarian
    March 22, 2012 / 7:44 am

    Dear hunny,first thank you for your compliment as always :)I am very pleased if you write me always :)What can I say, you're flawless in flowers :)))denimtarian.blogspot.comdenimtarian.blogspot.comdenimtarian.blogspot.comdenimtarian.blogspot.com

  33. Stylist Steph
    March 22, 2012 / 8:36 am

    OMG Jess, I love this dress! You look great!!www.styliststeph.blogspot.com

  34. caise
    March 22, 2012 / 10:30 am

    such a beautiful dress

  35. vivien-fashion
    March 22, 2012 / 2:04 pm

    You dress is beautiful. You look amazing, how always! Kisses

  36. Miss Daisy
    March 22, 2012 / 3:08 pm

    Your dress is so lovely! I adore this outfit!xoxowww.secretsofmissdaisy.blogspot.com

  37. Baby Budget Blog
    March 22, 2012 / 3:18 pm

    That dress is a beauty! Love the blue belt cinching the waist!www.plentyforpennies.blogspot.comVintage Collar Necklace Giveaway

  38. Eric des Cerisiers
    March 22, 2012 / 3:19 pm

    Yep, the shape of the dress is quite uncertain, fortunately you made the best of it with the belt. Besides, I love the patterns : now I know from which flowers the bee took her nectar… ;)Les Cerisiers en Fleurs

  39. Henry Chen
    March 22, 2012 / 4:12 pm

    Love the shoes~ =D the floral dress looks great on you too!

  40. mochaccinoland
    March 22, 2012 / 4:12 pm

    many a times, i find myself looking hi-lo for something that i forgot i've already thrown out πŸ™ thus now, i'm hesitant to throw out anything unless they are worn out or i really really really don't want them anymore. like u said, trends cycle. as a result, exploding wardrobe :Svery pretty outfit & u look gorgeous as always <3xoxomochaccinoland.blogspot.com

  41. Sandy a la Mode
    March 22, 2012 / 6:10 pm

    the print on that dress is soo fabulous!! and great idea adding a belt to give it more shape!

  42. Connie
    March 22, 2012 / 6:49 pm

    You can always pull off any outfit! πŸ˜‰ & I agree that a belt will add shape to any loose fitting dress or shirt.You're kinda like my sister LOL …she likes to keep things that she hasn't used for yrs! She said she might need it sometime in the future but the problem is she's running out of space in her rm! I guess if the item is still in good condition & of value, & you have the space, of course keep it. Otherwise, I think it should be donated or something LOL… In your case, a belt doesn't take up too much space so it's all good! ;p

  43. Β‘Laura!
    March 22, 2012 / 7:24 pm

    I LOVE YOUR DRESS *.* AMAZING!

  44. lapetiteblonde
    March 22, 2012 / 7:42 pm

    lovely dress dear!!xoxo=)

  45. jo
    March 22, 2012 / 9:20 pm

    Hi Jessica, just found your blog and I LOVE your style! Please check out my blog when you have a chance.xo Johttp://whiterosesandcoffee.blogspot.ca/

  46. Blush
    March 23, 2012 / 3:20 am

    Such a pretty dress! you look beautiful πŸ™‚

  47. WearAbouts
    March 23, 2012 / 3:44 am

    that dress isnt shapeless at all! so flattering on you specially with the belt cinching it in at the waste :)Roryp.s. i'm such a hoarder…i keep ALL of my clothes because i always say, well, what if i need this later? haha i'm probably the extreme end of that spectrum! <3www.WearAboutsBlog.comFollow me on CHICTOPIA

  48. Megan
    March 23, 2012 / 5:59 am

    Definitely a spring dress, love it!<33

  49. Christelle
    March 23, 2012 / 12:57 pm

    Beautiful print! so fresh ;)www.jaiencorecraque.blogspot.com

  50. Katrine
    March 23, 2012 / 3:58 pm

    Og God you look stunning! That dress paired with those shoes match perfectly together πŸ™‚ You look absolutelylovely <3

  51. Roos.
    March 23, 2012 / 6:24 pm

    I love this!Great sunglasses. x

  52. Sabrina
    March 24, 2012 / 2:32 am

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  53. thehautecookie
    March 27, 2012 / 2:22 pm

    love how you added the belt to add more of a silhouette- you have an amazing body, so you rock it perfectly!!! xOwww.thehautecookie.com

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