current obsession: LBD

{Marc by Marc Jacobs Dempsey Drill Dress: marcjacobs.com}

I have a couple of little black dresses in my closet, a couple I have had for a long time.  Black is just not a colour I'm drawn to (unlike, I believe, 99% of the population).  But this dress is perfection.  The leather sleeves, the fit, the detailing... I would wear this dress to work, which I'm returning to in September (*pauses to cry*) and out for drinks, which I think is the point of an LBD.  But the two dresses (that I can think of) in my closet are a bit too fancy for work, so I think it's time for a new LBD.  Plus, I need something to cheer me up about returning to work after being on maternity leave.

perfect holiday dress

(Marc by Marc Jacobs Natalia Tiered Dress: neimanmarcus.com, also here)

Every girl needs a perfect LBD.  I love this one because of the tiered skirt, which means you can keep it casual (& comfy!) with tights and boots (I like these stud-embellished Guess booties), or you can dress it up with jewelry (I'm obsessed with collar necklaces like this and this one) and/or a great pair of heels (dying for these Dolce Vita black and gold ones).  When wearing all black, I always need a pop of colour with a great bag (love the Coach fold over clutch, in fuchsia).  I love that this dress can take you from dinner with the girls to a holiday party.  But why I really love this dress?  It's not too fitted so you can basically eat anything you want and still be able to breathe.  My kind of holiday dress. -M