Metallic Striped Bell-Sleeve Dress

When I saw this shift dress on the Banana Republic website, I audibly gasped. Everything about it was beautiful: it was shiny, striped, metallic-y, and the bell-sleeves were FIERCE!  I knew I needed it in my life. However, it was still $138. Meh. I don't like to spend that much on a dress unless it's for an occasion. So, I waited for a 40% off sale (which come quite often!), and then I gathered up Mike and I's Banana/Gap coups and went to town. I got this dress down to $72! Much more reasonable.

Obsessed with the Toms Majorca peep toes. You guys probably think I am a broken record, but they are so comfy! And soooo wearable! For work OR weekend! Mine are old, but below are the updated suede versions (on sale!). 

Tassel necklace: 

The back has an invisible zipper! So chic!

Sunnies: 

Inexpensive version & the actual ones.  Remember, I had to splurge on mine because they're RX. #imold haha!

Loving this earrings! I bought them for spiritwear Fridays, since they're navy, but I actually wear them ALL. THE. TIME. They are old, and J. Crew Factory isn't selling them any more, but here are the J. Crew versions in white and green! 

Other navy earring ideas:

More of my favorite bell-sleeve dresses:

So tomorrow is my first day with kids! I seriously think I get *as* nervous as my freshies do! LOL!! I kept re-organizing my piles of papers today like a crazed person. I just want them to be perfect! hahaha! Exciting! I hope I can sleep tonight. I always have first day of school nightmares. haha! How is your week going so far?

xxoo
Mary