Uninspired

What is is about the end of February that makes it so difficult to get excited about style (or anything)? Even though we haven't had such a hard winter over here on the Left Coast, I am longing for the sun and tired of wearing the same winter wardrobe day after day. Brown pants, black pants, denim skirt with tights... *yawn*. On one hand, I am pleased to have a reasonably sized selection of clothing. On the other hand, I am so ready for a change.

The only moderately interesting fashion choice I've had to make recently revolves around the fund-raising auctions that seem to crop up at this time of year. We have already been to two of these events -- including one last Saturday -- and there's a third on the horizon this weekend, a benefit for the non-profit where I work. Attending two charity events on back-to-back weekends in the same smallish town presents a unique fashion challenge. I know that I will see many of the same people at both events, and I also need to look fabulous at both events, for different reasons.

Last Friday, the day before the Habitat dinner, I totally scored a little black dress from the clearance rack at Target. Voila!

I wore this to the dinner with black stockings, black heels, and a velvet trimmed grey cardigan from H&M. While I wasn't as warm as I might have liked, I felt great about how I looked -- for the first time in ages. Because it's so simple the dress is very versatile and can be styled to wear to work later on (with red shoes?).

Best of all, by wearing this little number, I was able to save the distinctive dress I bought a few weeks ago for the event this coming Saturday. I can't find a photo of it online, but I'll post one this weekend.