Polka Dots and Skirts That Twirl

As a full-time student with no other current job (I occasionally take care of friends’ babies) I find very few occasions to really dress up. Taking care of babies means always running the risk of getting some form of liquified food on my clothes, and dressing up to go to school always begs the question, “are you giving a speech today?” So when I do find occasions, I get pretty excited.
Blouse: Old Navy. Jeans: Old Navy. Shoes: Target
Friday night I went out with some friends to a dueling piano bar. I don’t go out often, but I’ll rarely pass up an opportunity to go to The Big Bang. It’s a pretty casual environment, but I wanted to dress up a bit, so I wore jeans and flats but dressed it up with my hair and makeup, as well as this adorable polka-dot blouse. I was in a hurry to leave and it was dark out, so this was the only good shot I got of the outfit, unfortunately.

I got this cute skirt at Old Navy on clearance for just $12. Such a steal for something so versatile. I wore it dressy today to church but I could easily wear it with a black-and-white striped cotton shirt tucked into it and some flats to be a little more casual.

Top: Old Navy. Cardigan: Old Navy. Skirt: Old Navy (you know that awkward moment when you realize half of your wardrobe is from the same store?)
Did I mention it has POCKETS? I also love the grosgrain ribbon that came with it, which can easily be swapped out for a different belt.
I wanted to show the full circle skirt by twirling, but it’s not an easy task. I don’t have a remote for my camera, and nobody else was home, so I had to set the 10-second timer, run into the shot, and try to get the timing right. It turned out like this:

Bad timing and crazy-face…so I promptly gave up. But let it be known that it’s a big, floaty, girly circle skirt!

Polish: Yoga-ta Get This Blue by OPI
I found the only green patch of grass in our entire backyard right now—the spot by the palm tree—for these shots :)

Shoes: Rocketdog via DSW
I love these shoes! I got them a year ago for a wedding I was in, and I also have them in light pink. I see them all the time at DSW in different variations—closed toe, flats, different fabrics—and I am always tempted to buy more!

Earrings: Forever 21 (they’re hard to see, but they’re gold hoops with a big emerald-green bead)
I’ve spent the past hour or so drooling over beautiful clothes online, so I’m thinking I might make a post of things I want. Check back soon!