back in business...

I haven't felt like my outfits have been particularly inspired lately, or else I was too tired when I got home to take a photo.  Which is a shame, since I think I've gotten so used to the process that now it feels like a waste not to document it!

Here's what I wore out to our Valentines dinner on Sunday night-I've been dressing in a few more neutrals lately, and thought it was a nice occasion to trot out my Rodarte for Target 'lace pattern' dress from last spring.  I think the cardigan is still too big and shapeless- I must try felting it again!  A collar or scarf would have been a good idea I think.

Rodarte for Target dress, Gap cardigan, vintage belt, vintage heart locket, rust Hue tights, Camper booties

 I'm not usually much of a heart motif gal, but while searching for some other brass findings on etsy I came across these for $3 each and had to have them.  You can find more through this seller and others!

and if these look at all familiar to you, well I noticed this on the Anthropologie site just a week or so later (now sold out):

Oh right, and for my actual Valentine's day outfit, well, it's extremely unfestive but the feller liked it very much so that's all that counts!  I got to come home from work early thanks to a dentist appointment (how often are dentists involved in promoting romance?  not much I'd say!) so we had a nice long afternoon and evening to hang out together!

I haven't worn the Mary dress much yet, but I learned from Anthroflux that it works nicely for layering with patterns.  Thanks- I've worn it with a navy blue floral blouse now as well!

Anthropologie Mary dress, J Crew Drapey stripe baseball shirt, Water Row boots