Fuchsia Fun

San Francisco is one of those places where you never know which season is going on. It is always windy and cold. However, there are those few days in summer when it gets warm enough to step out in a sundress or shorts. Last Saturday was one of those rare magical days. I was saving this dress for my beach side vacation but who was I kidding? I have absolutely no patience; I need to wear my new clothes the day I buy them. 

 So I went to see the Japanese Tea Garden in this lovely fuchsia number. A dress like this provides a wonderful background to experiment with. Since it is just one bright bold color, you can go crazy with your colorful accessories. I paired it with a multi color ring, an aquamarine pendant and bright gold nail polish. A flower printed cross-body bag and open toe heels completed the look. I felt bright and colorful as you can see from my smile. I love summer, who doesn't ? :) 

  

Dress: Target (similar here and here)
Cardigan: Papaya (similar here)
Bag: Kohls (options here and here)
Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger
Shades: Guess
Necklace: Forever 21 (similar here)
Ring: Gift

White Sophisticate

Knee length bodycon dresses have been in vogue for the past couple of years. But I have always shied away from them. I really didn't want my already size-able tush to be prominently displayed in such a figure hugging number. Yes, I'll admit it, I can be a fashion prude sometimes. So while shopping with a dear friend I decided to walk right by this dress and not try it on. But my friend insisted and I succumbed to friendly bullying. I tried in on and thought that it looked ok. I wasn't a big fan but a sweet little teenage girl sharing the dressing room said that I looked amazing. I'm a sucker for kids, even big kids, so yes, I got it and I'm beginning to think it was a good decision. Do you agree ?

Dress: Mossimo (Target)

Shoes: Rock n Republic (similar here, here and here)

Jacket: Papaya (similar here and here)

Handbag: Ross (love this and this)

Watch: Michael Kors

Earrings: Target (similar here)

Rings: Forever 21 (options here and here)

Shades: Steve Madden