Pocket Docket: Cargo Carried in Style

Bag: Marshalls

Boots: ShoeDazzle, Zulily

Top: Elizabeth and James, Kohl's

Hearts and Flowers Cameo Necklace

Tee: Macy's

Opening Night Necklaces

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Top: Xhilaration, Target

Shoes and bag: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Skirt: Candie's, Kohl's

Bird and Blossom Necklace and Barrettes

Pocket doors, pocket squares, pocket change.  These phrases harken back to a simpler time yet also hint at the future.  A door, after all, is a sign of a new beginning, and you can't walk through one without something sharp to wear and a little spending money.  Then there's "Pocket Full of Kryptonite" from the Spin Doctors.  Which reminds us that pockets -- and in this case, the future -- can sometimes be scary.  Still, show me a woman who doesn't squeal like a five-year-old with a new My Little Pony upon discovering that her fresh-from-the-store dress has pockets for stashing lipstick, tissues, or emergency M&Ms.  A subtle side pocket like this is so much more elegant than the cargo kind, even if I did use the C word in this title.  

What I'm saying is, surprises -- like pastel-colored, non-pooping ponies -- can be wonderful.

Ironically, the most prominent pocket in this post is just for show.  Because as some wise -- or sadistic -- person once said, fashion over function, my friends.  In case you can't see it, the pocket imposter in question is that black square on my red T-shirt in outfit number two, and it's completely covered by sequins.  

Because if you can't tote that tube of Cherries in the Snow, then you might as well sparkle.