Palma dress

Palma dress, Sariah by Sariah Carson, Anthropologie, Winter 2012
Shoes:  Max Studio, DSW
Handbag:  Gucci, similar here
Earrings: Banana Republic, buy here

As I had mentioned, my sons go to a Catholic school in Cincinnati.  It's a wonderful school that really gets families involved.  It's also a school where the parents love to have fun.  There are always events and parties to attend, fundraisers for the PTO and the school.  One event held every year is the fashion show.  This event is obviously geared towards the moms, and it's a really fun evening.  Local boutiques are featured in the show, and instead of hiring real models, some of the moms do the modeling.  I have had the honor now for two years to be one of the models.  Most of the women say "oh I could NEVER do that, I'd be too nervous!"  I totally get it.  But I find it fun!  I did do a bit of modeling in my college years so perhaps that is why I don't find it scary.  Anyway, I had all these plans to take a lot of pictures at the event, but then it got started and I was just too busy.  But I wore the Palma dress for the occassion, and it was perfect.  I obsessed over this dress all winter, hoping for a sale.  It finally did get marked down at the end of March, and I was able to get it for an even better price because I had my birthday discount on top of the sale price.  I think the colors and pattern on this dress are stunning!  The only caveat is, I can't dress myself in it because of the tiny buttons down the back.  So one of the other models had to help me, then I had to pull my poor husband out of bed late at night to unbutton it for me when I got home from the event.  He wasn't amused. 
To see other bloggers who share my love for the Palma dress, check out Pamela, Roxy, and Molly.
My husband bought me this handbag two years ago as my "push present" after I had our third son.  I think he felt really sorry for me because our son decided to make his arrival so quick there was no time for me to have an epidural or any painkillers at all.  So I faced my worst fear AND got a new Gucci, all in one fell swoop.  Oh, and a new baby.  Can't forget him, as he is one of the greatest loves of my life.
Hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend!