Marshall's, Marshall's, Marshall's

If you've been reading Polka Dots & Protein Bars for any length of time it shouldn't surprise you to hear that I'm a Marshall's fanatic. I feel like Marshall's is a discount boutique, because I very rarely see other people decked out in my finds. I hate spending my money on clothing and then seeing every Jane, Sue and Sally in my outfits.

Yesterday Little alerted me that our favorite Marshall's in the Queen City was loaded with Lilly and Vineyard Vines. Of course I made a beeline there immediately after work yesterday with my Little Mama by my side. Unfortunately, none of my favorite prints were available, and I couldn't justify spending $50 - $60 on something I wasn't oodles in love with just because it was Lilly or Vineyard Vines. Does that make sense?

Undeterred, however, I scoured the dress racks further and discovered an absolutely perfect dress that just screamed my name. I took it to the dressing room and fell even further in love (and lust) with it. I think it's the perfect June Cleaver meets Reese Witherspoon outfit(and yes, I do mean that in the best way possible for all of those who attack me for my anti-feminist ways): A-line, fabulous clean color palette, big chunky belt to cinch the waist and the piece de resistance - ruffles!

I couldn't wait to wear it, so of course I have it on today, and I've already received multitudes of compliments. Don't days just turn out better when you know you look cute? I'm a firm believer, anyway. Below is a picture of my $40 score taken with my phone (because my camera is broken beyond repair), hence the poor quality, but hopefully you can see all the qualities that won my heart.

Happy Thursday!