Who's Ready for a Party??

Its that time of year again! All the festivities have started...there's going to be a party or gathering pretty much every weekend from now until the new year...at least for me anyway. I've got four birthdays (including my own), two anniversary's, all the major holidays and tons of friends and family to catch up with- I'm sure you all know how that goes. 

Well there's one party I'm very excited to attend... PJ holiday/birthday party!! I don't know if I'm more excited that it will be SJL's bday or that I get to wear PJs all night which means eat/drink till my stomachs hearts content!

So of course I have to start looking at some presentable pajama attire. I don't think ratty old tee's and mens sweats are going to cut it.

 Initially I wanted to get something really funny like these, but I'm trying to spend $ on things that I'll get my dollars worth from. If I'm being honest I'll never wear those again despite the cuteness quotient. 

So here I go in search of appropriate budget friendly PJs that I will proudly wear out in public! (Well- from the house to the car and back counts right?)

PJ2 by meghan-ouellette featuring a cotton pajamas

PJ1 by meghan-ouellette featuring satin sleepwear

PJ3 by meghan-ouellette featuring a cheetah print pajamas

Which ones would you chose? Do you have a favorite or fun pair I should know about?

Tell me! I love hearing from you!

On a side note I'd like to thank everyone for still popping in from time to time. I know I haven't been blogging for a month or so now...I'm trying to find time for my hobby between going back to school and working full time and having a life! I miss you all and I promise that I'm keeping up with you all as best as I can. Does anyone have any advice for how to balance it all? Yikes! 

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Get in my Closet- June/July

Hooray for Friday! 
Headed to the casino for a girls weekend- I'm pumped! 
What are you doing this weekend? Something with good shoes I hope...
Here's a few items I'm coveting this month...

Steve Madden 

Target

Lauren Conrad

Target

Old Navy

Lauren Conrad

Nordstrom

Whats on your list this month? What have you already bought? Tell me tell me!!

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So mad....

So MAD! I had a post scheduled for Monday (and linkups) and I've been promoting and excited about it....and its lost. I stayed up late to write (type) and edit the pics...and its lost. Its gone. 

Like it never existed. (Well almost, because Bloglovin recognized it and I have recorded page views....but whatev)
If you have seen this outfit, my bad. 

I hate you blogger. 

Hatechu.

So, to make me happy again I'm including lots of happiness in this post including an arm party, yellow and a potential giveaway!!

First, I wore this skirt for a birthday party on a beautiful Saturday last week. 

The weather was lovely and so is this skirt, esp at the $7.50 price tag! As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to pair the yellow with blue and this is a shirt I found while I was spring cleaning! SCORE!

To match, I added a neutral shoe and a glam arm party cause...why not?

Skirt w.belt- Charlotte Russe
Nails- Gelish Up in the Blue
and a sexy engagement ring

kinda grainy...oh well.
Shoes: XOXO
Shirt: Old Navy (old)
Necklace: Tiffany

Top 2- Charlotte Russe (recent)
Bottom 3- Alex and Ani

And now for some giveaway love!! Hip Hip Hooray!

Everyday I'm learning something new about blogging and page promoting etc., etc.

I know that GFC is ending its reign soon and I would love a way to keep everyone up to date. 

I'm not asking for much...just some friends on Facebook!

When PolkaDots & Lace reaches 50 likes (that is it just 50- see how easy?!) I will host a Rafflecopter giveaway for a $25 Target gift card. Who doesn't love free money?

(maybe this baby...)

Okay, who doesn't love TARGET!?

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Follow and share with all ya friends and maybe you'll be a little bit richer!!

xo
Meg

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Three-Fer Thursday

Colorful Tweed

This skirt.

Thiiiis skirt.

I.Love.This.Skirt.

Thats why the hardest thing I had to do was return it. 

Yup, returned again. I keep striking out!!

I think this is a fantastic look for the office. Or a job interview (keeping this one in my back pocket, just in case). Its just not practical for me. I'll wear it once, maybe twice before summer and thats it. 

AND

The shirt- despite its size (xxl) - clearly did not fit and had this funky ruched tail in the back. I had to wear a tank underneath for the pictures, there was just no getting it together. The colors and print matched so well with the skirt, I had to at least try. I also paired it with a chambray and loved it. Plus, it gave me the chance to wear these shoes I had forgotten put aside in my closet for a (long) while. 

I've seen a couple other bloggers with similar outfits and knew I had to try.

Mix and Match Fashion

Stylishly In Love

Soooo cute right?

Well, as much as it hurt me, I had to return the outfit. 

Trust me, I debated the whole ride to the store. Ask my sister. She was tired of listening. 

So I returned it for a more practical "Meg-friendly" outfit...or two. =)

What do you think? Should I have kept the skirt and looked for a new shirt? 

As you can see, I'm still torn up inside. 

Until next time you pretty little tweed love you. 

xox

Touch of Pink

Dress: Target\ Shoes: Candies via Kohls\ Belt: Target (old)
Clutch: Payless(fall 12)\ Blazer: Old Navy\ Necklace: Charming Charlie (old)

Went to an anniversary party last weekend and wore this dress. I fell for the color and knew that pairing it with pink accessories would be the perfect for a party. These shoes were a wildcard for me I wore them here but I became stuck with what else to pair them with. Thrilled that I could wear them again. 

I am always looking for places and outfits to wear this necklace with. I love the boldness of it, but I have a hard time coordinating it, like the shoes. So I guess you could call this a "lucky" outfit. I love the fit of the dress- not too tight and not too stiff. 

Had a great time at the party, and as always, loved dressing up. 

Any ideas how I'd pair this dress with more casual items? I certainly do not want this to be the last time I wear it this season!

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xo

How to Wear Spring Now!

I fell for this shirt the moment I saw it. I tried on the tangerine version but ultimately chose the magenta. I'm so ready to wear this in the spring and summer. Its lightweight and comfy. 

For now, I'd pair this dress with my favorite wedge boots and some thicker black tights. 

And a glass of wine. 

Ya know, to warm up.

Shirtdress: Lauren Conrad

Tights: unknown

Boots: Avenue

Necklace: Apt9 

Bag: Target (clearance $8 recently)

How are you wearing spring items now?

What I bought for March

 (& part of April and maybe May)

yeah...its that bad. When I get bit by the shopping bug that's it...stick a fork in me...my wallets toast. Well ya'll know how bad I want spring. Well in my mind if I buy it...spring will come. And dresses I've been buying. With shoes and bags to match. And jewelry. Ohhh jewelry. So here's a round-up of what I bought:

I bought the red clutch instead of the yellow because the store was sold out but with all the new poppy in my closet I figured I'd get more use out of it. Ditto for the flat black and whites. Now they may not be the floral I fell for, but they're adorable and comfy soooo, whats not to love? 

The striped dress I originally wanted in black and white but on a whim went with the teal, because that's how I roll. And I think teal and neon yellow = LOVE. 

I'm on the fence about the Old Navy neon flats, the 7's were too tight and the 8's seem a little big but I think (hope) I can deal.

This little guy was love at first sight. I actually had another necklace in mind to pair with the shirtdress but put it back for my little peacock. (It's okay because I have a 30% off coupon that starts in a couple days so you see I'll just go back and get it for a deeper discount. This is how the madness begins!!)
I love every single piece and can't wait to style them all. 
You might notice some things are different than my what I want for March post. Well that's because some things have sold out and I am not a patient "lets wait for delivery person" I want what I want. (I know what you're thinking "uh...spoiled much?" I know.Blame my parents.) 
However, I am very pleased with my purchases and came home satisfied that I will be content until the end of April/beginning of May when I just know I'll need new summer things. (Which is so not true I just know how my mind works.) That is until I saw that JCP, Kohls and Target are doing collabo's in the coming months and well...I missed out on Prabal Garung cause I was trying to be good and I'm kicking myself in the ass, so if I miss these, I will be destroyed. (too dramatic?) Well I'll try my damnedest to behave and pay off my cards instead of maxing them out. Debt free is the way to be?!

In total I spent a little under $250 with sales, coupon discounts and returns and exchanges. Which is pretty much two months of what I should be spending on clothing, etc. 
So its closet remixing time! (And coupon clipping tiiiime!) Who's with me?
Have you ever been on a shopping spree? (duh...stupid question)
What tricks do you use to curb spending and how often do you splurge?
Who budgets for clothing (or anything at all for that matter, I'm terrible!) 

P.s. Sorry for the long post- I guess I'm just passionate about my new duds!

1 Sheep, 2 Sheep, 3 Sheep

I wore this sweater to a ladies luncheon with my aunties and mom for Grams birthday last week. 

Originally, I wore this outfit out to dinner with friends a while back and received lots of positive feedback on my little lambs and thought it'd be kitschy for lunch with the matriarch of the fam. 

It was a hit and I love this sweater not only because I'm comfortable but it makes a statement too (albeit a sleepy one perhaps). 

I bundled up with a black blazer and purple scarf. I think I may retire my winter coats...most of them anyway. I refuse to think that it will remain cold this month. This Coach was one of my first splurges when I became a nurse, before I bought a house, therefore, I treasure it. 

Sweater: Old Navy -fall- similar similar

Collared shirt: Wet Seal similar, similar

Belt: Target similar

Jeans: Old Navy exact

Shoes: Payless (old) similar, similar

Blazer: Old Navy similar+, similar

Scarf: Target (old) similar

Bag: Coach

Bracelets: Alex and Ani

How I Wore: Poppy Red Peplum

As I blogged about earlier this month, I am in love with red. I jumped at the chance to wear this top out as soon as I could.

Top: Target (exact, coveting this one, and +size)

Boots: Candies via Kohls (similar, similar)

Jeans: Old Navy Rockstar (similar)

Necklace: Rue 21 (not online check stores)

Bracelets: Alex and Ani

Nail polish: SH @ home gel in Pat on the Black

I'm obsessed with peplum tops because they flatter a fuller figure like my own. I like that they are fitted on top and flare at just the right spot to cover my more...ahem... rounder troublesome areas. It makes the perfect curve when worn with skinny jeans or a pencil skirt. 

The other obsession I have with this OOTD is that necklace!!

Out of the park! It was so unique that I knew I had to have it when I laid eyes on it. I have been dying to find a top that needed a little jazzing and thought these items went very well together. 

 I received so many compliments I can't wait to wear it again & again!

What is your favorite item in your closet right now??

Tell me about it in the comments and leave me links to your blogs. 

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xoxo