makeshift tripods, missed opportunities and leaving the belt behind

I have worn this dress several times so I'm surprised that it's the first time it has graced its presence on the old bloggie blog. I found it at a local consignment store and fell in love with the little pattern, sleeves and wearability. I've worn it dressed up and dressed down. I didn't want to miss the opportunity again to show off the versatile little lady (the dress, that is!)

I usually wear this dress with a belt but for this wear, I opted to go belt-less. I'm glad I did . I actually like it more sans belt. Not having the belt allows the dress to sit properly and do it own thing.

These pictures were, once again, taken at my friend's place where I am housesitting. I did not have my tripod or my fiance to snap the photo so I had to make due. The pictures were originally lopsided but, thanks to photoshop, I was able to (mostly) fix them.

dress: Revival Boutique

shoes: DSW

Necklace: Revival Boutique

Also wanted to include of photo of Chloe, the reason I am housesitting for her. Chloe used to be my cat but when J and I started dating, we quickly found out how allergic to Chloe he was. Right around this time my friend had expressed her desire to adopt a cat. So my friend kept Chloe and I kept J. I think it was a fair trade. It has been nice spending a little time with the Chloe-ster. I have never met a cat who wants to so petted and loved by her humans as much as Cloe.

This weekend J and are heading to the Twin Cities. I LOVE the Twin Cities, especially in the summer. So much to do and so many thrift stores (!!!) I lived there for a year as an AmeriCorps volunteer so I learned to love the city on the cheap. I can't wait to explore the city again after being away so long.