Need Fashion Help

I'm going to my friend's bridal shower in Washington D.C. in 4 weeks.

I need a sassy dress.

The bridal shower is going to be held here:
http://www.cocosala.com/

It's described as very "Sex and the City" -ish.

I'm trying to decide between two very different dresses.

http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Dresses/-Blurring-By-Dress


http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Dresses/-Sentimental-Journey-Dress

Which one do you like better?? HELP!!!!

7 1/2 months pregnant, and still rockin' the tall boots!

I am by no means a fashionista, but I like to dress up and try to follow fashion trends as appropriate for my age. Maternity clothes are decidedly un-hip. They are functional, and only occassionally fashionable. And I'm sorry, they are also temporary so I'm not going to drop more than $25 on any single item! So no Hollywood-trendy expensive maternity clothing on this Midwestern chick!

I've been trying to stretch my wardrobe this time around by working in things from my pre-pregnancy wardrobe. Obviously certain pants, skirts and shirts are out of the mix till after baby comes. Plus a lot of my clothes from last time around have short sleeves and are more "summery." But I have a number of jackets and longer sweaters that I can still wear without looking ridiculous. I also can still wear most of my shoes and boots.

And it is now boot season. I'm proud to say that today, I'm roughly 7.5 months pregnant, and rocking a pair of knee-high suede boots with a high heel!

Yesterday I wore a cardigan and pants and felt about 15 years older than I actually am.

So today... it's suede blazer over maternity t-shirt, denim skirt (also maternity) with stretchy waistband, and my beloved boots. Normally, I wear tall and short boots all winter long. They make me feel sassy. Today, I feel like a hip and happening, sassy pregnant lady. Hopefully I look that way on the outside, too!

Fashion Faux Pas I Have Recently Witnessed

It's winter and inevitably, that presents some fashion challenges. The need to stay warm competes with the want to stay fashionable. Boots need to keep your feet warm and provide traction... not just look cute. But some of what I have witnessed in the past few weeks breaks most laws of fashion and practicality.

1. Sweater vs. Sweater Dress. If it doesn't cover your butt, chances are it's a SWEATER and not a sweater dress. I don't care if you're built like a toothpick, if it doesn't cover your butt when you bend over you probably shouldn't wear it to work without pants. And while we're on the subject of sweater dresses, they can be very cute! Just make sure they cover your business end!

2. Bare legs... when it's below zero. Seriously. This just makes you look stupid. Throw on a pair of tights. Keep a spare pair of tights or pantyhose in your purse or your desk in case you get a snag. Again, your legs may look fantastic, but you just look ill prepared if you're walking around in windchills of -40 degrees with bare legs.

3. Heels and sloppy cargo pants. Extra points for pushing the fashion envelope... but not a good look.

4. Clashing bright colors. Teal sweater with lime green velvet pants in the middle of winter. I'm still seeing that every time I close my eyes.

5. Grown men carrying back packs. I can't remember if I've already blogged about this or not. But grow up! You work in an office, you're not in college anymore. If you don't want a briefcase at least get a messenger bag. Grown men should not carry backpacks!

I've finally caved to the long walk to the parking lot and carry my super sassy heels in my purse or bag while hiking in my snow boots. Keeps me from falling on my butt! I've also taken a blanket to work because it's so cold in my office. But I'm trying not to fall victim to any of the aforemention fashion faux pas.