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Nicole Miller Pleated Jersey Sheath Dress

What a relief that Spring is right around the corner?! What better way to enjoy the warm weather with dresses that go right to social events after work. Start making your list for Nordstrom Triple Points purchases (March 16-20)!

Black Halo Belted Twill Sheath Dress

Lauren by Ralph Lauren ‘Shannon’ Georgette Wrap Dress ($144)

This is a favorite for me…a classic. Work, an afternoon tea, cocktails and dinner. Dress up or down with jewelry and shoes, cardigan or wrap.

Tahari by Arthur S. Levine Ruffle Trim Crepe Sheath Dress ($118)

Again, a classic that you’ll  wear for many occasions. Pretty with understated necklace for work or wear a fun piece for evening. It’s a good canvas to accessorize.

Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Ruched Faux Wrap Dress ($98)

This wins the prize! Available in several colors…ruched waistband, flattering jersey. I’d pair this with a coral cardigan and add a statement necklace for evening.

So I may be premature with longing for Spring, but it’s not too early to go through your closet and plan your needs for the upcoming season!

Tadashi Shoji Pleated Metallic Jersey Sheath Dress

You’ll turn heads in this Tadashi Shoji metallic dress.

Maggy London Lace & Taffeta Party Dress

Classic party dress for a special evening.

Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Charmeuse & Shantung Halter Dress

You don’t have to party in black in this pewter charmeuse & shantung halter dress.

Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Beaded Jersey Trapeze Dress

Another option – in taupe.

Rhinestones and bugle beads embellishes the scooped neckline of this pleated jersey dress .

Betsey Johnson Faux Chinchilla Fur Coat

Betsey Johnson does it right! Great coat to wear over your party dress!

The semi-annual sale at Nordstrom was a success! Here’s a display from the International Plaza.  Business was brisk! . This outfit featuring a Caslon cardigan is adorable and shifts easily from work to play. We bought the grey sweater along with the Halogen seamed knit skirt in deep violet. This skirt will become a staple; the new black! 

Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Embellished Mock Two Piece Dress

This is a great little dress and got many compliments!

Rubbish Military Knit Jacket

My daughter wanted this jacket and is very happy with it.

Ready, set, GO! I’m excited about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starting July 16th. Cole Hahn; Badgley Mischka; Caslon; Elle Tahari; Lafayette 148 New York; Simon Sebbag and much more! The Beauty Exclusives in color, skincare and fragrances are incredible. Check out the men’s and children’s sale for great savings. I’ve already placed my order with the Narrative manager Lisa at Nordstrom, International Plaza, in Tampa, and will be flying there on Friday. Saturday is the big day and she’ll collect my order and hold it for me so I can see what works. I’m trying makeup at the Trish McEvoy counter at 10:00 to start out the day. This is a sale you won’t want to miss. If you haven’t received a catalog, click  HERE and you can look through the catalog on-line. I’ve been told the Pre-sales have been brisk, so check your selections!  I’ll be reporting Saturday! 

  Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Ruched Faux Wrap Dress

Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Ruched Matte Jersey Dress

Adrianna Papell Print Piqué Sheath Dress                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

What’s there not to love about these dresses for the upcoming season?  All three can go from work to play and take in a night on the town! They are the “canvas” for your “new and old” accessories, and the dresses are reasonably priced. They will last several “seasons” and could go through many phases of wear. Let’s briefly look at each dress:

The black faux wrap for work: pumps, delicate necklace and earrings, “splash of color” purse. Night: high heels with dot or patterned hose, bling, shawl. Day time: chunky jewelry, ballet flats, fun purse, head band.

The matte jersey dress is a great background for turquoise jewelry.  I’d do a fun-design cotton cardigan for work with open-toe shoes.  You could really “bling” it up for evening with jewelry and fancy scarf, silver or gold stilettos. Day time is easy with one arm loaded with bracelets, sandals, big purse, jean jacket or scarf. When the dress is worn out, wear it to “lounge” around the house or for bed, or gardening! By that time, who cares if you have to use a little bleach for stains. You’ll be looking good doing your chores!

The bottom Adrianna Papell print is a great dress. It’s so easy to go with your black, white or color cardigans or jackets. Either delicate conservative jewelry for work with pumps or “bling” for evening. Another option for casual evening is shown here, or this is good for work. ADD COLOR! For day errands, I’d wear flats and hoops, one ring or one bracelet. Keep it simple as you have a great pattern on the dress.

With dresses like these, you set the tone with shoes, makeup, jewelry, purse, hair. You usually bring along a cover-up and that would be a jacket, cardigan, shawl or scarf. By adding the right accessories to these dresses and makeup and hair, these dresses are versatile and and easy to come up with your “stylish” outfit.

So looking forward to “Spring,” here is a start to sprucing up the closet!