What I Wore to PHXFW Shop Garment District

What I Wore- Blurry iPhone Picture Edition! Yay!

Ok so these are weird angles and bad lighting, but I have to work with what I got....

Black Pleated Cap Sleeve Dress - Gap

Silver Bangles - Jessica Simpson & Express

Green Croc Clutch - Target

Neutral Snakeskin Wedges - Chinese Laundry

Let's Talk Pleats

If you follow me on twitter then you've probably already seen this:

Yup, that is me in the dressing room at my favorite store--Gap (more Gap here & here). I originally went in to grab a pair of jeans (I've been wearing Gap jeans for 10 years...amazing I know), but when I saw this dress I had to try it on... Of course I fell in love and bought it! 

Now, I know to you it may look like a simple black dress and not at all Arizona-summer friendly; however, this is the kind of dress I die for. The structure, fit, and pleats = the key ingredients to making me look SKINNY! Not to mention I've been working out for a few months now, but more on that to come soon.

So you may notice this photo looks a bit altered, okay a whole lot altered and no I did not use the "slimming" filter. Rather I wanted the focal point to be the pleated skirt. I find the pleat classic and feminine  (unless of course you try the whole pleated grandpa pant look).

And it gives a simple dress like this just a bit of extra interest. 

If you are not at all a fan of the box pleat you could of course try the pleated maxi skirt which is a huge trend... I must admit I do have a black Vince Camuto one but have no clue how to wear it!

 *read: someone help!*

For a bit more pleat inspiration Click Below on my Style Saint "Let's Talk Pleats" Stylebook! And sign up and follow me!

My 3 Must-Have Shirtdresses

Today in this lovely state of ours it was 91 degrees, which for me means that it is time to stock up on the spring/summer dresses (I don't do shorts). Normally I favor a solid, bright colored, jersey or cotton dress, but this year I have fallen in love with the shirt dress... It is easy, a bit more dressy than my reg., and it is ultra feminine in a cool way (haha don't you just love fashion descriptions?).

Here are the ones that I'll be stocking up on this season:

This 1950s A-line shirtdress is among my favorites because not only do I love a vintage inspired look, but if it even hints at nautical I'm in! Get this 'Overboard' dress at Shabby Apple, $95

Okay you have approximately 24hrs to get this uber stylish '1969 Chambray' shirtdress from Gap for 25% off using the code GAPGET. Of course even if you decided that you want it after tomorrow, you most definitely should get it--I love the full skirt and imagine how much fun you can have accessorizing it.

A couple weeks ago I got the opportunity to help my friend set up the new Madewell store at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Since my sneak peak at all the treasures Madewell has to offer, I've been obsessed. This laid-back, cotton, white 'Sheercheck' shirtdress is a MUST-HAVE.

Where will you be purchasing your must-have shirtdress this spring/summer? Would love to hear from you and maybe even see some pics!