So remember two posts ago when I made mention to the free dresses I acquired at the 2014 Shop & Swap.....? Well this is the other dress.

When I was thumbing through the racks SimplyBe had set up at the event, I came across this beaut right here. Again, I knew immediately that it would fit stupendously.

For what you'd typically consider to be a "Bodycon", this dress is cut in a way that sits upon your curves instead of restricting airflow. I'm here for it. Now this may be due to it being just a smidge bigger than my actual size, but either way it fits amazingly and allows me to show off my shape without making me feel like I can't even sit down without looking like stuffed sausage.

I'm in love with the sweatheart bodice and the spotted mesh, the design makes it easy to be demure while showing a little skin.

This dress is one miiiiiiiillion dollars over my budget, so to be honest here....I probably would've never bought this dress, but I know that my budget may not be the same as someone else, regardless his dress is beautious none the less.

I paired it with my statement "pearl" necklace and these delectable glitter kitten heels from Zara (Circa 3-4 yrs ago). I fancy this look because it's simple yet far from plain.

What I'm Wearing:

Necklace from the wholesale district. $5
Dress from Simplybe. $165 (Free dollars at the Shop & Swap)
Kitten Heels from Zara.com. $50 (Birthday gift many moons ago from the Hubby)

Jeez Louise this top!

I went to the shopping strip in my old Bushwick neighborhood, with no intention of buying a damn thing, and came upon a mecca of leatherette detailed garb.

As you could imagine, Christmas came early.

I paired this luscious t-shirt with a black pencil skirt, I wanted the rose leatherette pannel to take center stage.

I also love how this top has it's own "Statement Necklace" built in on the neckline.

I threw on some black pumps, my over-sized sunnies, and my huge stacked bracelets.

Simple, clean, sassy, everything you could ask for.

Witness the floral detail on the back, I love all the different ways you can do floral.

And guess what.....? You'll flip when you hear how much this top costs, especially if you knew how well made and thick this top actually is.

You never know where you'll find your gems, keep looking, have an open mind, and remember that most things last, as long as you treat them well.

I've had expensive things fall apart within a matter of months and I've had inexpensive things last for years, don't get sucked into the hype.

What I'm Wearing:

Sunnies from Soho. $5
Top from V.I.M. $9
Skirt from Forever21.com. $10.80
Heels from Forever21.com. $24.80
Bracelet from the wholesale dristrict. $5

Polka Dotted Sweetheart.

Smell the Roses.