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Gingham Skort Dress by Red Dress Boutique

7/29/2023

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As a woman, few things are as exciting as finding out your dress has pockets. But finding out this cutie little blue gingham dress has shorts built into it? I'd rank that up there with pockets!

This dress has all of the cuteness of a summer mini dress, and the shorts are a nice addition so you don't have to live in fear of the wind, or having to bend down & pick something up. The corset-style bodice & pin tuck-detailing adds some trending touches to this classic summertime gingham! 

I styled it up with my espadrilles, little flower basket-bag by Kate Spade, and this extra-long Barbie-inspired bow from G&G!
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Blue Block-Print dress by VD Designs

7/22/2023

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Another printed, smocked midi dress? Don't be too shocked! If you haven't been able to tell, this has been my favorite style of dress for quite some time now!

This one is made special with its hand block-printed cotton fabric, which is Victoria Dunn Design's signature style. This one was inspired by the Almalfi Coast, and while I've never been I think these colors & prints are perfect for summer- even in the midwest!

​I styled it here with my go-to espadrille wedges & straw bag to play up the summery look. 
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White Eyelet Lace Ophelia Dress

7/1/2023

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A little white lace dress is always a summertime classic to me, and this one might just be my new favorite!

This Ophelia dress from Hill House is probably my favorite style of dress they make. I adore the comfortable yet chic corset-style bodice, and the self-tie bow adds an extra element of cuteness. 

I added some color & print to the outfit with this strawberry printed headband by Kate Spade, the embroidered slide-sandals also from Hill House. and the straw tote with a little bow-scrunchies fashioned to it! 
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Lemon Printed Dress by Ivy City Co.

6/17/2023

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When I was in college, I had this romper with a lemon print. This is the item of clothing I attribute to sparking my love for fruit prints! There is something undeniably fun about them, or at least to me. So when Ivy City Co. wanted to send me a dress for summer, this Hollie dress was an easy pick for me! 

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I styled it up with some espadrille wedges, a basket bag, and a blue satin hair bow! Espadrilles are such a staple in my summer wardrobe now, I can't believe I didn't always love them.

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Hydrangea Floral Dottie Dress

6/3/2023

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Hydrangeas have always been one of my favorite flowers. I remember the large, fluffy bunches of flowers that grew alongside one of my childhood homes in the summer and their sweet smell as I'd play outside with friends. It was so eexciting the years when they'd come in pinks and blues, because my mom would add soil of different acidities. So when I saw this print from Hill House's summer collection, I knew I had to pick up something in it.

Since I have several classic nap dresses, I decided to switch things up with this new style! This is called the Dottie, and she's just as fun as the name would suggest! The triangle-style top adorned with ruffles is just so fun for summer!

I styled it with some espadrille wedges & a raffia handbag to play up the summery look, and topped things off with a blue satin bow to match the flowers. 
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Hill House Pink Tulle Ellie Nap Dress

5/20/2023

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I'm a long-time lover of the nap dress. Hill House Home's signature dress that's cute enough to wear out, and comfortable enough to not. These tulle versions are perhaps a little less easy to nap in, but all the more fun!

This is actually my second tulle nap dress. While not the most wearable, look at those twirls ! I picked it up in the lilac sky color last spring, and couldn't resist this ballet pink they released over the holiday season this past year. I did wear it on the couch over this holiday season, but I had to take the opportunity to take some photos of it with these blooming crabapple trees!

I styled it with some rose gold heels I picked up from Amazon, and an oversized bow from Grace & Grandeur. Shop it all ​here.
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Cherry Blossom Floral Maxi by VD Designs

5/13/2023

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While it's not very warm yet here in MN, I was just happy to see some of the trees had started blooming! When I saw this tree blooming on my way home from the store the other day, I knew I had to take some pictures of this Victoria Dunn Designs dress with it.

​I have this Folly Maxi dress in a few colors, but this cherry-blossom-inspired one might be my favorite! I have a big soft-spot for pink, and I love the trim-detailing on the block-print on this one. 

I styled it here with this vintage-inspired Kate Spade bag, these raffia bow slingback heels, and my pink velvet bow by Grace & Grandeur!
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Flora Dress by Ivy City Co

5/6/2023

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It's always a treat to look at Ivy City Co's new collections of dresses, and even more so when they reach out & offer to send me one of them!

It was hard to pick this time, I'm a sucker for spring & summer dresses! But I couldn't resist the embroidered florals on this Flora dress. The embroidered tulle, scalloped trim, and layered ruffle sleeves are just so pretty in person. This is one of those dresses that just make you feel special! Even though I was cold as it was around 50 degrees out, and on the side of the road in downtown Minneapolis. Ah, to live in the midwest. 

I styled it here with a vintage-inspired top-handle bag, my rose-gold Amazon heels, and a G&G hair bow.
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Garden Floral Midi Dress

4/29/2023

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When I was in Texas visiting my mom & going to the Taylor Swift Concert, I took the opportunity to pre-shoot some more springtime looks. Unfortunately, still freezing here in MN!

This is another design by Red Dress Boutique, and I fell in love with the floral on this. It very much reminds me of the illustrations on seed packets, or a vintage gardening book- and I love it! The classic midi-length, sweetheart neckline, and puff sleeves are a big plus too! 

I styled it with these fun pink bow heels I picked up from Ann Taylor a few years ago, and this green floral bow by Grace & Grandeur for a touch of mixed-print florals. 
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Yellow Gingham Midi Dress by Ivy City Co.

4/22/2023

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Along with florals, gingham is always a favorite print of mine throughout spring and summer. It just makes me feel like a cute little picnic table, in the best way possible. 
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This dress is bit more wearable than the last Ivy City Co. design I shared, but every bit as darling! I'm a sucker for this yellow gingham print, and the pleated skirt & bow-details on the shoulders make it so sweet.

I styled it here with this envelope-style clutch bag by Garland Bags they sent over, and I love the chinoiserie for a little bit of mixed-print. Tied in some pink with these bow heels & the hair bow by Grace & Grandeur!

​I would also try this more casually with a denim jacket, and some white platform sneakers. 
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