Fashion Friday

Happy Friday!! It's the beginning of the weekend for everyone else, but for me, it's the start of my work week. I mostly work late during the weekends, but I will be getting more week day hours soon. So this Fashion Friday outfit is cute and practical. I would wear it to work or to a grad party or even a walk in the park!
It has western influence, which is always cute. The crochet vest is shorter in the back... which is okay (but I would love for it to be long all the way around). I love the way it gathers in the front. The dress was given to me by one of my best friends (I get hand me downs from my stylish friends) (the benefits of being wittle).  The back is lace, but I liked how western the crochet makes the outfit look.

I love this belt... I try to emphasize my waist the most because it is the smallest part of me... I also have a fear of loose clothes... (I always tuck in my shirts). I wear this belt with basically  every dress I own. It also breaks up the outfit. I wear it over the crochet top... but you could probably wear it under that as well.

I would wear brown leather shoes with this outfit. I love my steve madden flats... I bought them for $20 and theyre so comfortable... I wear them all the time. They look professional too. The Steve Madden heelies (little heels) were a gift from my friends grandmother (I have wittle feet) (size 5-6). The turquoise detail is pretty with anything... but it makes this outfit look even more... western. I'm likin this trend.

Lastly, the necklace. This necklace is unique. It is from India and I bought it from a fair trade store. I get most of my jewelry from places like that. I'm pretty sure this is just a piece of cut ribbon placed behind a piece of glass. What a great idea!
Happy friday!