Excited

I'm not gonna lie, when Lucky Style Spotter put me on the front advertisements of their current page, I was pretty darn excited! So excited I decided to bust out my floral dress again soon- like, the next day!
And on another exciting note- this is my 150th post! I'm all about the sesquicentennial!

Dress: Buffalo Exchange (supposedly vintage): $13, Shoes: Latin Market: $3.75

Trying to be hot in the heat

It was 115, but I was still on a mission to try to look hot without feeling hot for my night out. Sometimes shorts are OK I decided, even if your with someone you want to impress! Don't mind my dorky checking my watch pic, but I wondered if I was late just before the timer went off- and then of course it's the one that shows the shirt details best!

Shorts: Gap, $15, Tank: Gap, $8, Shirt: H&M, $17, Shoes: Teva, $20

Wicked

I found this dress at a second hand store with tags still on- and it was a killer deal! I thought- will I ever wear something that's kind of fancy but not quite formal? I realized it would work great for more formal business events, it would also work if I chaperon a dance next year. I was quite thrilled when neighbor was forced to sell their Wicked tickets two weeks after my purchase! It was the perfect dress for the event! I I also really didn't mind random people stopping me to tell me that either! Aren't stranger compliments the best kind?
love the retro details on the dress, and thought it totally called for retro hair. I did wear bright red lip stain also, but it faded by the time I was able to take some pictures. The red in my eyes has almost faded, but still vivid for the close up. Maybe don't show this to small children.

Dress: Ann Taylor via Buffalo Exchange, $16, Shoes: Latin Market, $1.25, Earrings: NY & Co, $3, Bag: Target, $7

Summer Casual

This is what summer casual looks like for me! Surviving 110 degrees equals a breezy skirt, t- no undershirt, open airy sandals, and one accessory to keep it somewhat fun.
Do you love these shades? My sister told me they were so cute and asked where I got them. Umm, my surgeon that did my lasik gives them to all patients to wear for a while after since they are a little darker than usual.
Don't worry, next pic I'll be able to wear make up again.

Skirt: Old Navy, gift from mom, Shirt: Banana Republic, $8, Scarf: NY $ Co, $4, Sandals, Teva via REI, $20

Project Time!

What does one do when they aren't supposed to spend time in public for about week and they're a major busy body?

1. Move and get settled! I wasn't sure where my life would end up, so I've lived a lot out of boxes the past 9 months, now I know what city I'll be in for grad school and I'm making it more official. It's time to gear up for teaching school to start (I'm at a modified year round, so we start end of July), and gear for the business of being a full-time grad student as well.

2. Go out anyway, Ikea was an organization must- and Danielle's jewelry organization post had me inspired! I had to wonder why people were staring at me until I went to the bathroom and think oh yeah, I look like a bad horror movie zombie with these red eyes of mine! And then I was worn out, oh surgery, I forgot it takes some time and patience to be 100%!

3. Take advantage of living in the same city as the seamstress (aka my mom) and learn a thing or two! Here's a preview of my 1/2 done project. Oh I'm stoked. And on a side note, isn't my mom's vintage sewing machine wicked sweet?

I'll be back to fashion soon- My eyes have almost healed, are only part red now, I can wear make up tomorrow (but admit I've thoroughly enjoyed the break), and I'm motivated to create outfits again! Did I mention I'm going to see Wicked this week? So pumped for my dress debut!

Alter me!

The downside to losing weight: your "alter me or toss me" pile is this big! I have two empty drawers in my dresser now!

I Get Dressed Gets a Much Needed Makeover

I know we love the Google Reader, but I'm finally making some much needed aesthetic changes to I Get Dressed. Go ahead, check out the actual blog and see if you can spot the changes- and while you're at it, if you don't mind, let me know what you think.
(More to come this week while I regain my vision and health entirely!)

4th of July

I LOVE the 4th- food, family, fireworks- my favorite things! I know I said I wasn't going to post this week, but at my family shindig my sister turned to me and said, "You look cute, let me take your picture for your blog!" Well...I was hesitant. My lasik surgery went amazingly well! Err, the surgery part did. You have no idea how amazing it is to see one mile away (all roads in PHX are exactly 1 mile apart in squares, it's a great place to find your way once you learn street names but I'll jump off this tangent now)...so I could see details on passing cars and tell people what kind of car was driving an entire mile away! I can see details on plants and far of mountains- it truly is a miracle and yes I did cry the morning after! I didn't have to do PRK so I'm healing much faster. However- there was a complication pre surgery. They fit your eye with some suction thing to get the laser set up, and my eye didn't numb on the left. It hurt a lot, which it wasn't supposed to, until they removed the suction and numbed it more- then it was all good. So the suction thing was fighting with my eye, and there was a lot of pressure and blood vessels in my eye broke. I look like a zombie in my left eye, it's all red. It embarrasses me and my nephew confirmed at the family party that I "look a little scary." So, blessed sunglasses to shield you all! It looks bad, but I do feel pretty good, just weak as my body heals. Would I recommend lasik- more than anything! It was AMAZING! But I'm still going to take a few days I chill in my jammies and rest. Just a couple more days, and I"ll be back in the swing of things!
PS- my shirt's print is so busy even the close up didn't come out too clear- I'll try better next time when I can totally see everything! It's all good though, you don't want too close, I can't wear make up for a week....

Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger, via TJ Maxx, $7, Belt: Thrifted, $2, Shorts: Gap, mega sale, $6, Shoes: Latin Market, $1.50, Sunnies: NY & Co, $3- yep all fab finds for this outfit!

Black and White All Over

Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft, $15, Skirt: Charlotte Russe, $7 (I think, no more than $10), Shoes: Naturalizer, $20, Necklaces: From every where, local shops, gifts, etc. Brooch: NY & Co, $3

4 Eyes

I felt like a nerd today, so I dressed a little "prep school nerd." I had to wear my glasses today, which I hate. I seriously think they shrink my eyes since I have such a heavy prescription. I always think of outfits to wear with them, and when I get them on I hate it and take them off. I thought today since I had no other choice I would dress around them. Also, I thought I would force myself to enjoy them since this will hopefully be the last time I will have to wear glasses! Tomorrow I'm getting lasik surgery done, so you'll understand if I miss a few days here!
I have one past outfit I haven't posted that I will schedule for this weekend, but after that it may be a few days. Maybe I'll have a family member take a picture since I won't be able to see what I'm doing for a few days (that's what they say, I'm technically doing PRK, which takes longer to heal from).
Wish me luck, and thanks for putting up with my horrid glasses!

Skirt: NY & Co, $8, Shirt: Gifted, Shoes: Latin Market, $7, Tie: Vintage Thrifted, $1