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Pleated Blazer Calvin Klein | Green Leopard Print New Julian Wrap Dress Diane von Furstenberg | Black Legacy Satchel c/o JustFAB! (Buy here) | Panda Charm Bracelet Betsey Johnson | Gold Pen Necklace Kate Spade | Patent Pigalle Heels Christian LouboutinHas it really been 40 days since I started this blog series? It is hard to believe, but I am so ecstatic (and a little sad) that we’ve reached the end.
Today’s post features a dress I’ve shared on the blog before, but it is actually a very special dress. It is the first +DVF dress I fell in love with. One summer I worked at Nordstrom temporarily for their Anniversary Sale, and spotted this dress in the Savvy department. I had heard of the DVF brand before and that the wrap dress was a style staple, but seeing it in the store hanging among other dresses made me want to be the type of woman who wore that dress. Since I was a college student at the time, I was in no position to buy this dress despite working two jobs that summer. I was also saving up to buy my Blue Manolo Blahnik Hangisi heels at the time for my graduation, so getting this dress was out of the question. Still, it was hard forgetting about this dress. 
After that summer, I started my senior year and was able to graduate a semester early. I realized I needed a go-to interview outfit, and began browsing eBay for a classic wrap dress. I had bought 2 DVF dresses by then at Crossroads Trading Co., but this pattern was still on my mind. I was lucky that I actually found it at a much lower price. I bought the dress and wore it to an interview I had for a full-time position in the Savvy Department at Nordstrom 2 weeks after my graduation. Unfortunately I didn’t get that job, but when I look back I think that was a good thing. If I had landed that job I would not have ended up at the office I am at now. It started out as a temporary position, but a full-time position was listed and I wore this dress for my interview. I styled it differently from my first interview at Nordstrom, but that wasn’t the only thing that had changed. I was a lot more confident. Without realizing it, I had become the person I wanted to be when I was a student dreaming of wearing this dress. Much like Diane, I owe a lot to this wrap dress for being there me – for the good times and the bad. It helped me during a turning point in my life and has helped grow into the person I have wanted to be. I know I still have a lot of “growing up” to do, so I hope you’ll continue to remain on this journey with me, this dress and my evolving wardrobe.

Thank you for joining me with this blog series and a very special thanks to my talented photographer/partner, Armando for taking all the photos. While I can put outfits together, you are the one that captures them all and I love you for helping me chronicle this series and being the mastermind behind the lens. 
On to the next adventure. Until next time,
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Green Silk Ariana Wrap Top Diane von Furstenberg | Statement Necklace J.Crew | Black Pants  Anchor Blue | Rose Gold Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs | Black Legacy Satchel c/o JustFAB! (Buy here) | Electric Blue Suede Heels Enzo AngioliniIt’s finally Friday! 
Today’s outfit is actually from Monday and posting it today makes me wonder where the week went. I am wearing a Diane von Furstenberg Top I found using a clothing site/App called thredUP. I downloaded the App in November, but started using it in March. I’ve primarily used it to shop, but you can also sell excellent quality clothing using their buying service. I was pretty addicted because it was like thrift store shopping made easy, but I had to scale back my shopping. If you check it out let me know if you find any amazing deals. This top was kind of a steal and I love the color and long sash. You never know what you’ll find when you check out the app. (It is also great for baby and kids clothes if you want to sell clothing or buy like new pieces at half the cost.)
I styled my +DVF top with shiny black pants and equally shiny accessories. I love my Marc by Marc Jacobs watch in rose gold and cannot stop myself from wearing it with everything. I was pretty excited to be wearing my J.Crew necklace today since it is one of the first pieces of jewelry I’ve purchased from there. I also have a pair of earrings I bought that I hope to debut on the blog soon. If you stopped by on Wednesday you’ll notice that my blue suede heels and JustFAB! bag on are on repeat. Usually when I like something I tend to avoid wearing it because I don’t want it to be ruined, but lately I’ve been letting go of that notion. I buy pretty clothes, but I should also wear them.
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Orange Dress Diane von Furstenberg | Neutral Ruffle Trench elevenses | Metallic Heels Manolo Blahnik | Gold Ring Forever 21 |  Voyager Satchel Just FAB! | Green Flower Statement Necklace unknown (found via Poshmark)Today’s outfit features a beautiful orange +Diane von Furstenberg  orange dress I scored on eBay and a contrasting green necklace I found on +Poshmark . The dress is one of few both Armando and I both like. He is definitely a fan of the wrap dresses on me, but the shape of this dress is also pretty flattering. I stuck to a neutral palette for this look and while I am wearing it in the Spring/Summer, I also would wear this in the Fall. I feel most of my DVF pieces work regardless of the season, and this dress is no exception.
Hope you enjoyed today’s look and see you back here tomorrow for Day 37.
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Leopard Print Judy Wrap Dress Diane von Fusrtenberg (Buy here) | Trench Coat Banana Republic Factory Store | Black Legacy Satchel c/o JustFAB! (Buy here) | Electric Blue Heels Enzo Angiolini | Pen Necklace Kate Spade
Happy Hump Day!
Today’s DVF post features a colorful twist on leopard print. As I’ve expanded my collection of wrap dresses, I have learned that the different names each dress is given indicates the style of the dress. The “Judy” wrap dress has a built in waistband similar to the original wrap dresses. I own two in this style, but I am a bigger fan of the New Jeanne wrap dress. That being said, the Judy style wrap dress is a close second. 
I adore this fun print, especially because it has my favorite colors of green and blue. The blue is kind of subtle, so I wanted to bring it out with my heels (and because I love to match!) I’ve seen this same dress in a pink/red combo, which I love, but it might be crazy buying the same print in a different color. (Even though I have been known to do that.) The Kate Spade pen necklace makes another appearance, and I will admit sometimes I forget it is a pen. Today at a meeting I was freaking out internally that I wasn’t prepared and didn’t have a pen at least. Then I remembered my necklace and I loved it even more in that instant because it was fashionable and functional.
5 more days to go for this blog series! See you tomorrow for the next post!
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