outfit of the week

Zara dress, Merona sandals, Lancaster Paris purse

on friday night, we all went out to dinner with my mom who came to visit for the weekend. going to a restaurant that is not a block away from campus calls for dressing up! we were going to a nice restaurant in a "night life" area so i decided to wear a dress that i've only worn once before. i previously wore it for a semi-formal event with tights and heels so i was kind of hesitant about wearing it out during daylight hours. however, after putting it with my sandals and a tan purse, i liked the causal tone and a hint of a sophistication. 

why i love this outfit:

• the pattern of the dress! i am not a big paisley girl, but the colors and the other various patterns make it not look like i'm from that 70's show
• you probably can't tell, but inside the dress, there are wires that suck you in and then bring the dress out below the waist. it is a fun shape that contrasts with the reserved neckline
• the bag!! this was a bag that i took from my mom's closet. she had bought it in the amsterdam airport and had never used it. lucky me because i love it! (you can even make it into a backpack)

-emily