The minute I slipped this beautiful teal number on, it perked up my Monday blues. It is the perfect combination of sugar and spice. Werk! I usually take my blog photos midday, but because the sun is still out at 5, 6 and 7 o’clock I decided to take them after work. Thank goodness I did. The alley where I love to take most of my photos was completely EMPTY. No cars, pedestrians, and not one movie set in sight. The alley is known for being featured in movies, such as the current Ninja Turtles movie, the upcoming adaptation of Annie, and Gotham, a new TV series about Batman’s childhood. The lighting in the alley is always perfect so my pictures come out the best, don’t you think? To finish off this well received dress, I kept it simple with my gold Stecy’s.

Happy Hump Day!

xoxo, Budget$ai

• Forever 21 Surplice Woven Dress, $22.80
• Steve Madden ‘Stecy’ Ankle Strap Sandal in Gold Foil, $79.95
• Estee Lauder ‘Pure Red’ Nail Lacquer, $21
• NYX Matte Lipstick in ‘Natural’, $6; Available at a Ricky’s near you.