Gold Dust & Sugar Lust

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Hi beauties! I have to tell you that I adore this top. It's sublime. It's heavy (meaning, it feels substantial) and it hangs far enough below your bum that those brave souls in the crowd could pair it with some strappy sandals and really stop traffic! For me (read: kind of prudey), I really like this look here for evening type events. I have it with leather leggings (and heels) but you could expand this look and add some long necklaces, maybe more bracelets, and high heeled sandals. I like feeling sophisticated when I am in casual evening attire (rather than too exposed or uncomfortable, you know?) and this is great. I have never really been an H&M shopper but recently, I went to the South Coast store and they have a higher-end line and the pieces are on trend and soo reasonable. I think this was $50. Seriously a great deal. I am all about investing (piles of 😉) money in handbags and shoes, maybe a great watch, a trench, etc but trends? I just can't justify it (I have a child I would like to send to law school (if she wants to go!) someday-- I need to draw the line somewhere!!) I am thinking of trying this shirt out with a white button up underneath and a pencil skirt and maybe again with a white t shirt and jean cut offs. We will see how those all work out. What is your most versatile piece? What timeless pieces do you love? Happy day everyone! Hope your week is just wonderful- xo Michelle

Okay, I am officially in love with this shirt. I saw it on-line at Nordstrom (You can get it here) and wasn't 100% sure of it but I gave it a go. I love buttoned up, conservative looks at work. I usually don't like too many layers (I would not survive for a single winter outside of Orange County) because sometimes, it just feels too constricting. When I am in the office, I am dictating or typing and I need to have good range of movement. (Not that I am whipping my arms all over but you know what I mean!) Usually, I wear thin camis under my blazers but this shirt is whisper thin. For full disclosure, it's pretty sheer and if you are planning on wearing it alone, you will need something under it. If I wore this to court, I would probably pull my hair back in a ponytail and leave the headband at home. I think low sleek pony tails are so chic. The suit is from Banana Republic - I wear a ton of their things to work. It doesn't wrinkle and its great quality- win win. Ok loves, hope your week ahead will be fantastic! Xo Michelle