NSV in form of a DRESS

Warning: Bragging and gloating ahead (because that just wouldn't be acceptable in real life)

Ahhh... I cannot WAIT to wear this for New Years Eve:

(It's actually much more blue (alllmost cerulean-ish) than shows in the photo - not violet AT ALL. Just the lighting in the photo)

I've been staring at this in the window of a little boutique for about two weeks on the walk to work everyday. On a whim, I decided to stop in on my way home to try it on. The lovely man working asked to help me, I told him what I wanted and he grabbed it for me ("you're a small, right?"). I tried it on, and it's STELLAR. It's form fitted enough, but not hugging me (aka I feel like I can actually eat a meal and not feel like I'll be sporting a food baby). Often my dresses end up being too small/difficult to zip. Nope - I can actually zip this one up all by myself; no sucking in or shifting around dance required.

Due to avoiding a "Britney moment" (as the salesman called it) I went with the medium - the main difference is that it was 2" longer than the small.

Had to share, forgive the bragging
Hard work pays off. Who says you can't be strong AND look beautiful?

PS - It was $36. Double win!