Oscar de la Renta Spring 2009

I was beginning to think that everyone had forgotten the notion of being "ladylike".

Oscar proved me wrong(thank you jesus).

http://www.wwd.com/fashion-season-microsite/spring-ready-to-wear-2009/review/oscar-de-la-renta-rtw-spring-2009-1770249#/slideshow/article/1770249/1770250

Here is a designer that truly knows how to dress a woman, without venturing into the terrifying realm of matronly.

I can appreciate his knowledge of a woman's body(is anyone else tired of feeling pregnant in those baby doll tops???) as well as her interest(well, most of us anyway) in maintaining that air of sophistication.

His color palette for spring is delicious, except for maybe the lime greens, but that may just be me.

Another bit: I am addicted to the shoes at Dillard's.

Hey, I'm on a budget and they always have great options for under $100.

Recently purchased a pair of black pumps that are kind of a throw back to older versions of men's dress shoes. A bit like saddle shoes, the heel and toe are patent, while the middle of the shoe is calf skin. They lace up with ribbon in the front, I call them booties :)

My boyfriend bought me these about a month ago. Appropriately entitled "Illusion" for the fade from light grey to black, I had to have these shoes when I saw them. Good thing I fell in love with them right around our anniversary. What wonderful timing ;)

Until next time----