Though my style tends to favor girly skirts and sequins, sometimes I like to keep it plain and simple. And that's exactly what I did this week. I absolutely adore shirt dresses and this Club Monaco number I found during my last Salvation Army thrift haul hit the sartorial spot. Shirt dresses are simple, yet chic and multi purpose. Dress one up with accessories and heels or go casual with flats. I chose the former. Though I mixed patterns and prints with my shoes and jewelry, they all have similar hues and gold accents.

{simple turquoise belt with a gold buckle and a beaded cuff}

It's Friday so that means another round of Thrifty Threads where I showcase my frugal fashion finds.I went to a celebration for Tanqueray's 200th anniversary and I wanted a look that was casual with dressy accents, which is my overall style. I decided to go with an all white ensemble and just spiff it up with accessories. I love "all black everything" but white just looks so crisp and fresh, perfect for a rooftop party.The Banana Republic top and Prada bag were thrifted from Goodwill and Housing Works,...

Look at my pretty dress!!! Sorry for the exclamation marks but I absolutely adore my new-to-me dress and it only cost a little more than a dollar from my trusty Goodwill Outlet. I didn't notice this gem until I saw a fellow shopper admiring it. But I guess she didn't like it too much because she put the skirt back in the bin. I loved the print so I scurried over to snatch it up. However, I didn't like the skirt itself, it was floor length and fishtail....