When the time comes

 

Outfit details:

polka-dot pleated top - LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's

tweed pencil skirt - Express

pumps - DV by Dolce Vita

mini MAC - Rebecca Minkoff

chain necklace (worn as bracelet) - Forever 21

I love this polka dot blouse from LC Lauren Conrad.  I actually owned one similar to this last fall when it first came out.  The color was a bit lighter but close enough in color.  After incorporating it into my wardrobe and falling in love with it, I decided to bring it with me on a business trip to Dallas in November.  It became a bit wrinkled during the trip and I had the bright idea to iron it.  Logical step, right?  As soon as I put the hot iron on the blouse, the fabric underneath began to smoke.  I quickly pulled the iron away and a huge hole lay where the iron burned the fabric.  Then, I noticed the care instruction tab on the blouse said "Cool iron if needed."  Not only did I feel like an idiot, I was devasted at the loss.  I admit, I event considered wearing it with the hole but the damage was located in front of the blouse so I chucked the idea, threw the blouse in my suitcase and put on another top instead.

When I returned home, I tried to find a replacement but it was sold out online and in stores.  A month after the incident, I finally said goodbye to the place and placed it in the trash never expecting to see it again.

To my delight, this blouse popped up online in this year's fall line and I snatched it up as quick as I could.  And let me tell you, it was worth the wait.