#1: The Polka Dot Tee

I love a polka dot.  I wrote about the trend last summer.  Thankfully, it's not going away for fall (see amazing Alice + Olivia sweater, below).  Last time I paired this top with a polka dot pencil skirt for work, but since I was just going for a walk I dressed it down with a denim skirt (plus, I haven't worn this skirt in a looong time).  It was actually nice to put on something other than the shorts and black tank I normally throw on for our walks. (And I think the neighbours were starting to worry.)  

Top: Talula; Skirt: French Connection;
Sunglasses: Juicy Couture; Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs

A few of these items may be in my online "shopping bag".  I can't resist!  

Dotted Anywhere Tee: madewell.com

Joe's Jeans Sexy Western Button Down in Polka Dot:
revolveclothing.com

LOVE these jeans (as seen on Gwen Stefani recently)!

Paige Denim Polka Dot Verdugo Skinny
Jeans: shopbop.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Polka-Dot Silk Dress:
neimanmarcus.com

J.Crew Polka-dot Silk Organza Blouse:
net-a-porter.com

Alice + Olivia Celyn Sequin-Polka-Dot Sweater:
neimanmarcus.com

How cute is this set?

Janice Set: anthropologie.com

Wear Me Already: T-Shirts

I love a t-shirt.  Who doesn't?  I love a white tee, but I can't resist a graphic tee.  I especially love Marc by Marc Jacobs "Miss Marc" tees.  Every time I see a new one, I have to have it.  Yet, they're not getting any love.  None of my t-shirts are.  I think it's because they're hidden in my drawer, rather than folded in my closet where I can see them.  (Sigh, I miss my old walk-in closet.)  Or maybe it's because it's too hot in the summer and I throw on a tank (usually a black one because I have many).  Or maybe I throw on the same old black tank because I'm lazy.  Enough is enough.  I am going to make an effort to wear each and every tee I have, even if it's just for a walk with the kiddies.

A few tees I'm loving, below.  Clearly I'm drawn to a tee with either eyes, lips...or a bat.

Zoe Karssen Eyes Cotton and Modal-Blend T-Shirt:
net-a-porter.com

Maison Scotch French Theme Tee: nordstrom.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Batty Tee: revolveclothing.com

Markus Lupfer Lara Lip Tee: shopbop.com

Lipstick Traces - Desert Crew: wildfoxcouture.com

Sonia Rykiel Embellished Cotton-Jersey
T-Shirt: net-a-porter.com

Eleven Paris Kate Moss T-Shirt: asos.com

Flash Stripe

Speaking of Marc by Marc Jacobs, I instantly fell in love with this skirt.  Because I'm petite, it doesn't fit the way it's supposed to and is more like a maxi skirt, but nonetheless the bright colours make me happy (and I love a maxi skirt anyway).  This is one piece I'm definitely not giving up for fall.    

Tank: TNA; Skirt: Marc by Marc Jacobs; Crossbody Bag:
Marc by Marc Jacobs; Sandals: G by Guess;  Necklace: Juicy
Couture; Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

(This skirt + cozy sweater + tights + flat boots + fall bag = easy transition into fall.)

Want List for Fall (Marc by Marc Jacobs Edition)

Yes, this blog is called Wear Me Already, which is meant to help me wear the clothes that are actually in my closet.  But part of the problem is that I'm a shopaholic, which means I'm still going to be buying clothes.  I'm not even going to pretend anymore that I'm going to stop.  I tried, it didn't work.  The main problem is that I wear the same outfits over and over again and "save" items in my closet (for no apparent reason) and that's what I'm working on.  I'm getting better!  But you always need new items to mix with your old items to make them feel fresh and new.  So these are the Marc by Marc Jacobs pieces that I plan on buying (or hope to buy) to help me with that.  Or just because I'm obsessed with his clothes.  And, again, I'm a shopaholic.

Aimee Stripes Sweaterdress: saks.com

Nikolai Graphic Sweater: saks.com

The perfect shirt to wear with everything and anything.  A must-have!

Ayler Tencel Denim Shirt: shopbop.com

Lou Skinny Corduroy in Georgie: bloomingdales.com

Intergalocktic Nova Bag: shopbop.com

Sherwood Floral-Print Scarf: neimanmarcus.com

Mokume Printed Jersey Dress: neimanmarcus.com

Katie Chain Suede Loafers: shopbop.com

Odessa Belted Print Top: saks.com

Studded Mouse Flats: shopbop.com

Love both colours of this sweatshirt!  Looks so cozy.

Jumbled-Logo Sweatshirt: neimanmarcus.com

Marc Sweatshirt: saks.com

LOVE a wedge!  These look super comfy.

International Wedge Sneaker: neimanmarcus.com

I can't resist a striped sweaterdress!

Yaani Striped Sweaterdress: neimanmarcus.com

Anya Crepe Colorblock Blouse: saks.com

I love that this necklace could be paired with a fancy dress, or with a white tee and jeans.

Flower Garland Necklace: neimanmarcus.com

The Swimsuit

I love bathing suits.  I was always obsessed with Victoria's Secret catalogues and could never decide which swimsuit to get because I would want them all.  Then I would get them and think, hmm these don't look the same.  Probably because I'm not tall and don't have abs of steel.  But I keep buying them.  And they usually just sit in my drawers.  (I bought a Diane von Furstenberg one piece last summer that I have yet to wear, which is going on the list!)  After this pregnancy, I was determined to find a bathing suit that I would actually feel good in.  And I found one!  Now the others are going to continue to sit in my drawer.  I guess the other solution is I could start to work out.  Well, that wasn't part of the deal.  

Swimsuit (no longer avail.): Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar here);
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Pool Party!

I went to a pool party yesterday.  Besides being on a beach, there's no better way to spend a summer day.  I love colour blocking so I was instantly drawn to this C&C California dress.  I had yet to wear it so it was the first that came to mind.  It's bright and fun and, besides the heat, I was super comfortable.  I would also wear this out to brunch with friends, cinching it at the waist with a brown belt, adding a necklace (I don't understand the whole jewelry by the pool thing) and putting on some wedges for a more polished look.

Dress: C&C California; Tote: Marc by Marc Jacobs;
Sandals: G by Guess; Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

If Anything Can Help Me Get Over My Louboutins...

I've said it a million times.  I LOVE a wedge.  Yes, I just bought 3 pairs of shoes (in 1 day) a few weeks ago, including a wedge sandal.  But when you come across a sale like this, you don't even think twice about it.  These Valentino wedges just arrived at my door and not only are they gorge, but they are probably the most comfortable wedges I've ever had.  These will definitely help me get over the Louboutin wedges I had to sell (because they didn't fit properly, after a couple of years of denial).  These will never be a "wear me already" item.  I cannot wait to wear them.  Until then, is it weird if I sleep walk around the house in them?

Valentino Couture Bow Wedge: neimanmarcus.com