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The boyfriend was showing me the website to the Dallas Arboretum saying that he'd like to possibly go there when his mom and sister come into town in a few weeks and take pictures. I thought it was weird that he'd want to do such a PG type of thing with his mom and sister (his family is CARAZY, but I like it), but I brushed it off and started looking through the website.

Maybe it's just the 5 year old in me coming out, but does a tea party not seem totally fun?

or maybe it's just that I want a legitimate excuse to wear girly gloves like these (from modcloth.com - $12.99).

and a hat like this (also from modcloth.com - $29.99).

with maybe a floral dress (this one from Nordstroms: Frenchi's Double Scoop Neck dress (juniors) - $44)

Add some spicy red shoes for a kick (no pun intended) The ones above found at DSW: Michael Antonio Krista Peep Toe Platform Pumps - $39.95

The best part about this whole outfit? Everything is under $50! And even better, you could wear each piece with a completely different look (Well, save the gloves, but the gloves are so fun, how could you not want them?!!)

For example, you could wear the hat with a black and white striped shirt with some high waisted pants and some ked-like sneakers and voila! Totally French. Or you could wear the dress with a long solid colored cardigan with a big belt and pumps, and it's business casual. And who doesn't need a pair of red heels to pump up a boring t shirt and jeans outfit??? The options are endless!