Frock Me Friday > We're Going To A Bridal Shower -- Again!

Our bride to be is having her "Not Clan" Bridal Shower on Sunday at a local winery and believe it or not the weather is saying it's supposed to be 84 degrees that day!  

I have found the perfect dress on Polyvore and accessorized it with all the items that I wish were in my wardrobe.  My dream is that after making a styleboard on Polyvore I could press the print button and my in home dressmaker (like your printer - but makes a dress with fabric) would work away and then out would come the dress and not only would it fit but it would be very flattering on me!  Of course this magical machine would also spit out the accessories, handbags and shoes!!!  Okay back to reality or Polyvoreality.

I know I like to use my existing wardrobe and build on it but sometimes a special occasion like a bridal shower calls for a special outfit - especially if you are the mother of the groom.  

Spring Bridal Shower Dress/Outfit by laurieglossyflossy 

I should have added a hat - not just any hat - but a wide brimmed southern belle type of hat.  I had to include a pair of wedges with this because while I'm a pump girl, wedges are much easier to navigate if you are outside on the lawn.  I really, really, really, love those sunglasses, but sadly I don't have $230 to spend on something that I will scratch, bend, and eventually lose or break.  I can't be trusted with a nice pair of sunglasses.  If anyone knows where I can get a more reasonably priced version of those, let me know.


I did not go completely over the top with this outfit because I can use the pieces in this outfit and mix it up with my existing wardrobe for some cute outfits.  That sweater is very versatile and would go with a ton of things in my Polyvore wardrobe.  Check it out.

Spring Blue Stripe Strapless Dress/Outfit by laurieglossyflossy featuring The Row sunglasses

Goldenrod Sweater w/pants outfit by laurieglossyflossy featuring Kookai jeans

Goldenrod Sweater with slacks Outfit by laurieglossyflossy featuring Aqua earrings

Happy Frock Me Friday.  Don't forget to let me know if you find those sunglasses!

~Laurie

Frock Me Friday > Messy Purse, Messy Life

I know that this is Frock Me Friday, but I'm in need of a confession.

Here it goes,*gulp* :

 I have a messy purse of EPIC proportions.

I get annoyed stares from cashiers who watch as I rifle through 500 receipts for 5 minutes, trying to find my debit card. There have been times that I've pulled my cell phone out of my purse to answer a call, only to realize that there is a wrapped piece of gum, that has now accessorized itself to the back of my phone. Sorta like an IPhone gum barnacle...I've went days thinking that I've misplaced my keys only to realize that they are wedged in the tiniest pocket of my huge purse, wrapped in a tangle of silly bandz, hidden by a layer of hotwheels cars (My purse also doubles as a time out/holding pen for all items banned from school or that are currently annoying me or others).

My purse is a tragic mix of crumpled paper and pointless items. Ask me if I can shine a laser light pen to flash an SOS signal. I got you covered. Need a shark tooth necklace to accessorize your outfit? I got it. Ask me If I have $2....um....Give me 5 minutes to scrounge around the dark pit of my purse and I'll get back to you on that.

Well yesterday, I hit my rock bottom. I was at the store and doing my usual debit card search party, when a waterfall of crumpled receipts fell out onto the check stand and onto the cashier. She, with noted disdain and using two fingers, picked up my mangled receipts like they were snotty used Kleenexes, and then handed them back to a mortified, me. I gave her an embarrassed laugh and ran out of there like I had left a kid in the car.

Well today is the day my messy purse shame comes to an end!
Here are some accessories that will whip any down-and-out purse, into shape. It's a Frock Me Friday for your purse!

First up is this great purse organizer insert from etsy seller Divide and Conquer

Hah! Divide and conquer?! Just what my purse needs! Here's one that I love in a Burberry print, from O Buy Me:

 Or how about one in a hot pattern trend. I do love me some yellow and black. This one is from Etsy seller, Purse to Go:


What about those naughty, out of control, receipts? I'd love to corral them in this lovely holder from Emms Pocket Shop:

 

Kate Spade envelopes:

Pocketed organizer from Barnes and Nobles:




Here's a DIY idea from IHeart Organizing:


Now for the keys:


ATFrey


Etsy


Peng Studios

Or how about this adorable personalized one? There's even a DIY tutorial!






And of course I couldn't end a Frock Me Friday post about purses without...purses!

Clutches at ModCloth
Satchels by Rebecca Minkoff


Remember to look for purses that have lots of pockets to stash lots of contraband, and a shoulder strap to leave your kid wrangling hands free...

Have a great Weekend!


~Angela