Is this a Rorschach Dress?

Yesterday, I worked a couple of hours overtime, which is not unusual when there is an inspection going on. When I arrived home, I was tired and washed up. What do you think could be the ONLY thing that would cheer me up? Well, it was on the front porch:

A box !!!!! A box from Neiman Marcus!!!! I belong to their In Circle Club, which gives me the opportunity to purchase things at a very discounted rate. In addition, I get free shipping, so it is virtually painless. A week or so ago, after cleaning and dehoarding my closet, I bought myself a couple of things to celebrate. I know. My addiction is very well recognized and documented.

Enough of my mental issues - what did I get? First, a pair of shoes that actually DID replace a very beat up pair that I tossed during the purge.

They are the Neiman Marcus store brand. They are fawn suede, with black patent embellishment on the toes and heels.

If you look at the top picture very closely, you will see that the inside of the spike heel is goldtone. They're really pretty. They started out about $298, and I ended up paying $55. They are so classic that I imagine I will be wearing them for many years to come.

I also got a dress for a spectacular value. It is made by DS Dresses. It is a thick intarsia knit.

It started out at $198, and I ended up paying $50. Here's a closeup look at the pattern around the neckline. Now for the psychological test - what do you see in this pattern? I see the DNA double helix. (Geek alert).

Of course, like any little kid with a new toy, I wore it ASAP. So how does it look?

Fits like a dream. I noticed that I have the perfect necklace to go with it.

It's silvertone with white plastic doohickeys. I have the same necklace with deep red doohickeys. On my left arm,

I am wearing a silvertone bracelet with clear crystals, my eternity band, and a tanzanite ring. On my right arm,

I am wearing a studded leather wrap bracelet and a mother of pearl ring. I chose my Sesto Meucci black suede pumps with the red organza rose for a touch of color.

Onto Tuesday's links!!! First, Jess at www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com is hosting Turning Heads Tuesday. Then, Laura at www.walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com is co-hosting Trend Spin. And of course, Lauren at www.stylelixir.com is having Style Sessions.

So while you guys are checking out all the lovely outfits on these linkups, I will be enduring another day of inspection. I still need to figure out how to reward my self tonight :) .