Yesterday was a pretty disgusting day in the city, at least from a weather perspective. It felt like I was in the south all over again - the air was thick, warm and uncomfortably humid. I knew two things: I was wearing a dress, but I wasn't coming within a mile of shapewear. While days without some form of shapewear are few and far between (let's face it - we all want to be smooth), the hottest days of summer are not the time to experiment. A dress without shapewear can often result in bumpy, lumpy and generally unflattering looks. I took the chance and braved the wind - Marilyn moments are only great in Hollywood - without too many side effects.

On those humid summer days, the only options are to either give in (ie, lay in front of your air conditioner in your underwear) or have fun with your look. I opted for a serious dose of color and whimsy. If you can't have fun in the midst of summer, when are you going to have fun?

Outfit details:

Scarf (in my hair): Repurposed from my DKNY handbag

Gemini nameplate necklace: Flea Market Girl

Purple dress: Old Navy

Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff

Red patent wedges: Me Too (found at Nordstrom Rack)

Photo by: Casey Kettleson