*resources: dress by erdem, blouse rachel rose, flamestich pillow furbish, rug at marc phillips, clutch by goodmarvin
Showing posts with label dresses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dresses. Show all posts
PUNCHY + PAINTERLY
I love the visual texture of painterly patterns on textiles... they seem even more appropriate for the summer. Like what your clothes should do if you decided to spontaneously run through the sprinkler to beat this heat...
*resources: dress by erdem, blouse rachel rose, flamestich pillow furbish, rug at marc phillips, clutch by goodmarvin
*resources: dress by erdem, blouse rachel rose, flamestich pillow furbish, rug at marc phillips, clutch by goodmarvin
LUSTING...
This blazer? I should really just buy it already. I've been drooling over the combination of black and cream for quite a while now...
There is so much goodness over at EmersonMade these days, it's impossible to resist! Including this absolute must-have for summer-to-fall, a perfectly simple sheath dress...
I don't know how they keep churning out the awesomeness, but they do. Hide your credit cards, ladies.
There is so much goodness over at EmersonMade these days, it's impossible to resist! Including this absolute must-have for summer-to-fall, a perfectly simple sheath dress...
I don't know how they keep churning out the awesomeness, but they do. Hide your credit cards, ladies.
HAPPY (FLAUNT YOUR FLORALS) WEEKEND!
While we've had fairly comfortable temps here in northwest, I know the rest of the country has pretty much been melting this week...
Well, guess what? It's the weekend! So rid yourself of the workweek wardrobe, throw on a sheer, flowing, flowery dress and embrace the sunshine!
And have a little extra fun while you're at it. Dancing on tables? You can totally blame it on the heat.
Or better yet - get thee to the beach!
While I'll be running around getting ready for my trip, it won't be long until I'm enjoying some sunny beaches of my own. Have a fabulous weekend however you decide to beat the heat!
*images via fgr, unknown, fgr
Well, guess what? It's the weekend! So rid yourself of the workweek wardrobe, throw on a sheer, flowing, flowery dress and embrace the sunshine!
And have a little extra fun while you're at it. Dancing on tables? You can totally blame it on the heat.
Or better yet - get thee to the beach!
While I'll be running around getting ready for my trip, it won't be long until I'm enjoying some sunny beaches of my own. Have a fabulous weekend however you decide to beat the heat!
*images via fgr, unknown, fgr
GONE TO CAPRI...
After yesterday's post on packing for my trip, I promptly booked two nights in a sweet little hotel in Capri and spent a liiiiittle too much time doing some online shopping...
What do you think? I'm pretty sure I could wear this every day of my vacation and feel amazing (until I spill gelato all over that gorgeous white dress). The dress and hat would be fairly easy additions to the wardrobe. The Valentino tote and Antik Batik sandals? A bit of a splurge... but they could be necessary!
What do you think? I'm pretty sure I could wear this every day of my vacation and feel amazing (until I spill gelato all over that gorgeous white dress). The dress and hat would be fairly easy additions to the wardrobe. The Valentino tote and Antik Batik sandals? A bit of a splurge... but they could be necessary!
FINA DU: LOVELY LITTLE DRESSES
I'm over the moon for this new little online shop, Fina Du (which is 'lovely you' in Swedish!) that features beautiful pieces from Scandanavian designers.
They carry lines from the likes of well-known names like Malene Birger (a personal favorite - don't you want these beautiful summer dresses of hers?) as well as names being introduced to the US for the first time.
The dress on the top of my wishlist is the stunner on the left from designer Ida Sjöstedt. I am in LOVE with every little detail! Of course, for something a little more, um... subtle? The black piece is quite sweet.
The site also features gorgeous accessories and many other goodies. A must browse on this rainy afternoon!
They carry lines from the likes of well-known names like Malene Birger (a personal favorite - don't you want these beautiful summer dresses of hers?) as well as names being introduced to the US for the first time.
The dress on the top of my wishlist is the stunner on the left from designer Ida Sjöstedt. I am in LOVE with every little detail! Of course, for something a little more, um... subtle? The black piece is quite sweet.
The site also features gorgeous accessories and many other goodies. A must browse on this rainy afternoon!
ELIZABETH FILLMORE: DREAMS IN LACE
It's been quite a while since I posted anything wedding-related on my blog. Frankly, I was a bit burnt out on them from summer after summer of nothing but. I vowed never to post a wedding-related item again until my own wedding... but seeing as that is nowhere in the near future, and these dresses are too stunning not to talk about... I suppose we might as well indulge!?
As fate would have it, I've had these images saved since Bridal Fashion Week - before Miss Middleton (now Duchess of Cambridge) made her appearance in a long-sleeved lace gown. I've seen them pop up on more than a few blogs already too - which means we were all well-aware of this trend before it emerged as a royal favorite.
What I love about it is that, even though the idea of lace sleeves seems a bit old fashioned, it can actually look quite modern and fresh, like in the short little piece above (my favorite for sure!), delicately sweet (like the first dress) or updated victorian (middle). I think the reemergence of lace on the runways for several years now has greatly influenced the bridal world's inspired reinvention of this material.
Then again... there's always something fabulous like this! If you're going to go strapless, you might as well make it unique.
*dress designs by elizabeth fillmore. photography via wedding style magazine.
As fate would have it, I've had these images saved since Bridal Fashion Week - before Miss Middleton (now Duchess of Cambridge) made her appearance in a long-sleeved lace gown. I've seen them pop up on more than a few blogs already too - which means we were all well-aware of this trend before it emerged as a royal favorite.
What I love about it is that, even though the idea of lace sleeves seems a bit old fashioned, it can actually look quite modern and fresh, like in the short little piece above (my favorite for sure!), delicately sweet (like the first dress) or updated victorian (middle). I think the reemergence of lace on the runways for several years now has greatly influenced the bridal world's inspired reinvention of this material.
Then again... there's always something fabulous like this! If you're going to go strapless, you might as well make it unique.
*dress designs by elizabeth fillmore. photography via wedding style magazine.
TO MARKET, TO MARKET...
In Seattle, much of our city gets tucked away for the winter, so one of my favorite parts about the change of seasons is the return of my beloved farmer's markets! While many shoppers tend to throw on a pair of worn-in jeans and a light sweater, I can't resist a little maxi dress to step things up a bit...
Let's be honest, a maxi is almost as good as sweats. It's a quick throw on, totally comfy, and you look like you actually put some thought into your ensemble. Top it with a few fun accessories and a casual cardi to ward of cooler temps, and you're set for the market... and whatever the rest of the day may bring! Now if the weather would just cooperate a little more...
*statement maxi dress by issa, cardigan at anthropologie, bangles at topshop, my favorite reusable shopping bags - baggu, and must have espadrilles at piperlime.
Let's be honest, a maxi is almost as good as sweats. It's a quick throw on, totally comfy, and you look like you actually put some thought into your ensemble. Top it with a few fun accessories and a casual cardi to ward of cooler temps, and you're set for the market... and whatever the rest of the day may bring! Now if the weather would just cooperate a little more...
*statement maxi dress by issa, cardigan at anthropologie, bangles at topshop, my favorite reusable shopping bags - baggu, and must have espadrilles at piperlime.
ALEXA + NET-A-PORTER: GET GIRLY
Loving this mini feature on Net-A-Porter right now featuring the always adorable Alexa Chung 
Such a perfect mix of girlish details with that casual feel that Alexa always brings to her style. Can I have all three ensembles please?? (PS - I've decided that red ballet flats should be in every woman's wardrobe. I adore mine!)
Such a perfect mix of girlish details with that casual feel that Alexa always brings to her style. Can I have all three ensembles please?? (PS - I've decided that red ballet flats should be in every woman's wardrobe. I adore mine!)
TIE ONE ON
After spending hours last night on Pinterest and hopping through other inspirational sites, I rediscovered a few things... one being the fact that some of the best pocket change you'll ever spend is on a little length of black ribbon...
Personally I prefer double-faced satin, but any pretty texture will do...
*images via fashezine and pinterest
Personally I prefer double-faced satin, but any pretty texture will do...
*images via fashezine and pinterest
KELSEY GENNA: BEGONIA HOUSE
Good morning friends! I know you're as ready for spring as I am these days, so I'm pretty sure you're going to love this adorable collection I discovered this weekend - not just for the mounds of pretty little dresses and details, but the sweet, flowery shoot too!
Created by Kelsey Genna, the collection is called 'Begonia House' and is based in New Zealand. The designer herself? Yeah. She's only 19...
My favorite part of these dresses might be the stunning low backs. Nothing sexier, in my opinion! If only I could get my hands on one for my upcoming trip to LA! It would be perfect for this almost-spring weather...
*all images via kelsey genna
Created by Kelsey Genna, the collection is called 'Begonia House' and is based in New Zealand. The designer herself? Yeah. She's only 19...
My favorite part of these dresses might be the stunning low backs. Nothing sexier, in my opinion! If only I could get my hands on one for my upcoming trip to LA! It would be perfect for this almost-spring weather...
*all images via kelsey genna
MC(FIERCE)SON
So... this is pretty much like wearing the most gorgeous vintage wallpaper ever ... right?
Jules, you know I mean that in the best way possible. I am absolutely head over heels for this dress! Wouldn't it be such a unique style for the holidays? I can just see myself passing around the martinis now...
*the mcpherson by jules reid
Jules, you know I mean that in the best way possible. I am absolutely head over heels for this dress! Wouldn't it be such a unique style for the holidays? I can just see myself passing around the martinis now...
*the mcpherson by jules reid
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