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The Struggle Is Real






A happy accident how the texture of the necklace mirrors the pattern of the dress! 






dress-Le Tote, necklace-Banana Republic, loafers-Zara(similar here)

Another wrap dress from Le Tote to see me through yet another work day... I have to say, getting up each morning for work has been a challenge. Not only is it so lovely and snuggly in bed with my body pillow, AND Mr. Keller, but also the #struggleisreal trying to figure out what to wear. Dresses have been pretty much my go-to option. However, yesterday tragedy struck--the zipper broke on a favored Tory Burch dress (seen here and here) while trying to get it zipped up! The dress was snug, but fit pretty well a few weeks ago. It CAN be repaired, but it was a really downer way to start the day. I was able to find another option for work, but was so distraught by the whole affair didn't feel like shooting it. 

This wrap dress from Monday though was a fun piece to wear and it paired beautifully with this statement necklace from Banana. We shot in front of the school bus lot since school has now started, both public and the college semester, which has made the morning commute a bit more hectic, yet another reason to stay in bed! 

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