Yes, it’s *another* navy dress. Wait, can we count it as just “blue” instead? Would that make the situation any better? Don’t answer that.

Thing is, this dress cost me a whopping $4, and I cannot resist a cute dress that is $4. I. just. cannot. That’s less than the cost of my fave drink at Second Cup, you guys. I only have to wear it 4 times, and it’s more than paid for itself. Heck, I can wear it once and call it a day. But I won’t, because I happen to quite like this dress. The sleeves will be tricky in the fall/winter, because they are a bit bulkier than I’d like, but that’s a problem for another season.

And I think I have finally solved my navy shoe problem! These Nine West pumps (thrifted new) are not navy, per se, but the bluish-greyish snakeskin finish is a passable alternative I think. I’m super pumped … no pun intended.

Pushing the business casual limits, that is. I promise these pants are, well, actual pants and not leggings — they have pockets and everything. They are also so, so comfortable, and I wanted to find a way to wear them to work (on a Friday, natch). Ditto for this jacket, which is quickly becoming a staple of my wardrobe — on weekends as well as during the week. I’ve been throwing it over my work clothes in the morning, when the temps are a bit cooler but not quite cold enough for a proper coat, and it works ever so well. It can be dressed up or down nicely.

My accessories are where it’s at, however. A simple outfit demands a statement piece (or two!) after all. I’m glad I decided to take a chance on this necklace because it’s proving to be a solid outfit maker. And, of course, you can’t go wrong with blue suede shoes.