Today's Obsession: Zara

I've been working on tomorrow's daily obsession, which ought to be a biggie. But as I was browsing the web, I came across this half-sexy-half-sweet little black number from Zara (a recent obsession many thanks to Laura, who is quickly taking over my blogosphere).

I'm being kidnapped this weekend. Laura and J decided to team up and buy me bus tickets to and from Boston so that I can come to this year's Kappa spring formal. Ummm I'm obviously too excited to breathe. Given the spontaneity of the decision and the current state of my bank account, however, I will be raiding closets for the super awesome event. But that isn't to say I haven't been looking at dresses.

I found this amazing LBD and just know I need to buy it. Whether I wear it to semi formal in fall or whether it sits in the back of my closet, this dress is too sexy to leave to chance. Number 71 on my Bucket List reads: "Buy myself a dress without a reason to wear it." And number 72 is subsequently "Find a place to wear said dress."

Well, ladies and gentlemen, this is it. I don't know when, but I'ma buy this baby stat. I can't help it, nor be held accountable. I'm. Just. So. Obsessed.

STUDIO DRESS from Zara, $160

Today's Obsession: The LWD

Have you heard? White is the new black. Ironic that while I'm writing that I'm wearing black, black, and more black. But I think it's about time that we women banish the archaic style rules of only wearing white between Memorial Day and Labor Day. White for three months out of the year? How practical is that?

With the help of my beloved Google, I found a TIME article (I know... I'm so hypocritical) about the potential origins for the rule. Check it out here.

Honestly, I think that Labor Day is a pretty decent cut-off date for wearing anything overly spring-y, but there's no way I'm waiting until June to don some summery clothes. It's sunny. I want color.

Lilly Pulitzer recently released her new line of LWDs--a sassy twist on the LBD--and they are all looking very stylish. One TSM posts (so many acronyms...) joked that the collection was made for sorority rituals. Ironic, but potentially true. Lilly knows how to play to her target audience. My favorite of her pieces is this little number, which I think kind of looks like someone hemmed a wedding dress.

You know the best part about the LWD?? It pairs exceptionally well with a dark Bahamas tan :) Obsessed.

 

Lilly Pulitzer Reeve Dress Lace, $368