Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery



Cardigan & Scarf: AE - Maxi: Old Navy (dyed by me) - Wedges: Nicole (DSW) - Belt: PacSun



So I was all set NOT to participate in Everybody Everywear today.  I bought this dress back in '09 at Old Navy and pretty much wore it once.  I tripped over it constantly, felt like a hippie, and had buyers remorse over the Barney-esque shade of purple.  Even after a last minute thrifting trip, I failed to find a suitable maxi.  Including a fail of a skirt (trying for a variation of this & this - ended up looking more like I could be included in this photo) that may be finding it's way back to Goodwill. 

Then in a haze of serious sleep deprivation (I have had about 10 hours over the last three days, molars suck) I decided that I should dye this baby at 10pm last night.  Genius, right?  Except it didn't quite turn out as I expected (I bet you're just as shocked as I am).  Following Suze's tips made the process easy and the dress did change color slightly, just not all the way to navy blue as I had hoped. 

Never the less, here I am.  With some wedges & a belt, I can actually appreciate this dress.  I added leggings underneath for some warmth per Liz's suggestion and we have a winner.  Or maybe that is the lack of sleep talking since this is the closest thing to a nightgown I could wear in public.