   Hello there! This 'French Toile' print has been one of my favorite emerging trends throughout the year, but I have to be honest I had no idea what the term really meant. So today was the day I actually did a little bit of a Google search! Apparently 'toile', pronounced 'twall', actually means cloth in French. But in terms of the print, it refers to a highly detailed, decorative print featuring repeating, monochromatic illustrations of pastoral scenes- inspired by Chinese porcelain. So in short, a girly print with little animals and florals. Even shorter, very Emily!   While the print was traditionally blue or black on white linen, I've seen all sorts of variations as this print has been popping up more and more. This pink one by Victoria Dunn has to be my favorite to date!
This is part of VD's Secret Garden Collection, and this 'Songbird' print is the sweetest mix of birds and florals. My mom has always loved birds, which has given me a soft spot for this dress. I texted her these pictures and she said, "OMG are those birds?", for context. I styled it here with some ballet flat mules that are on sale for $24, my little blush Kate Spade bag, and this slim headband Lele Sadoughi was kind enough to send over. Emily
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Smocking? Puff sleeves? Florals? It's a yes from me. I'm nothing if not consistent? This dress is actually part of Red Dress Boutique's 'Dream Drop' designed by their founder, Diana. It was inspired by the dreamy streets & florals of Charleston, SC. I've never been to Charleston, but if it's any bit as dreamy as the pieces form this drop, I need to plan a visit. I styled this dress with some white booties to give it a little more of an autumnal look, a blushed beige crossbody bag, and a mustard yellow velvet hair bow to coordinate with the florals. The smocking at the bodice also makes it an ideal comfy working-from-home dress for me! Emily     Hello there!
Am I the biggest fan of the Hill House Nap Dress? I might be! I've lost count of how many times I've shared them, they are just sort of the most 'me' piece of clothing I've ever found. I also don't have to wear a bra with them, which is always a plus. This green gingham is actually a print they brought out a few years ago, but this was part of their Gingham Re-Edition they released this August. I had actually initially been more excited about the pink gingham, but I was drawn to this green so I went ahead and ordered it. When I got the two dresses in, I ended up loving the green more than the pink. I know, who am I? But I returned the pink, and this Ellie has quickly become one of my most worn dresses. I paired it here with some cap-toe slingback heels, my favorite little pink bag from Kate Spade, and this green bow from Grace & Grandeur. On my more casual days working from home, I've been pairing it with white sneakers, and a cream cardigan. I think this is going to be perfect into fall, and even for the holiday season. Emily    Hello there!
This is the only orange I have in my closet. Not because I've never been drawn to the color, by I went to Texas A&M for college and our rival school's color is burnt orange. So over the years, I've sort of trained myself to steer clear of the color. Silly? Very. So I decided to break my little rule for this fun frock by Victoria Dunn. I've followed Vitoria Dunn Designs for a few years now, and have always loved her colorful designs inspired by the southern charm of Charleston, South Carolina. Her designs are adorned with colorful block-prints, and they all make such a fun statement. So when she reached out to work together I was honored, and so excited to add some of her pieces to my closet. This is the 'Folly Flounce' dress in the print Juniper Sunset, which was part of her retro collection. The florals do have that sort of groovy 70's flare to it. I love the full, twirly skirt, puff sleeves, and of course the exaggerated bow-tie waist detail. I styled it with my go-to white sneakers, a retro-inspired top handle bag, and a hair scarf you can't see in these pictures (go going, Emily). Emily    Hello there!
While I am clinging on to my frilly little dresses as long as possible, JustFab sent over these white booties and they have gotten me thinking about fall fashion. I love white booties specifically for that summer-to-fall transitional weather when you're ready to start wearing some autumnal looks, but it is still rather warm out. Especially when I lived in Texas, white booties & a dress were my go-to for fall. My favorite way to take my floral dresses from summer to fall is by adding some booties, and a denim jacket. Not exactly groundbreaking, but it works! This maxi dress is from ChicWish, and I thought these florals would be perfect into fall because they do have that slightly more muted tones. This denim jacket is a wardrobe staple of mine I picked up from Old Navy a few years ago, and the bouquet got thrown together from Target. Emily    Hello there!
I know, you get it. I love a Hill House Nap Dress! The ruffles, the prints, the comfy smocking- they're my perfect dress. I have been living in them all summer, and I wanted to share how I've been wearing them lately. This burgundy one is from last year's fall collection, but I found it still available on another site so I linked it there! These Vejas sneakers were my white sneaker purchase of the summer, because I wore my Keds down and there is very little sole left on them! While I'll always love my Keds, I decided to switch things up with these. Or, as much as you can switch up a white sneaker? But these have been super comfy, and I'm a sucker for the rose gold detailing! Topped it off with another Lele headband. As it cools off I'll add a denim jacket, light trench coat, or a cardigan. I think that white sneakers Mae for a nice summer-to-fall shoe when you're not quite ready for booties. I'll start sharing some more fall inspiration soon, but as long as the MN weather cooperates, I will continue wearing my dresses! Emily    Hello there!
I know most people are starting to think about fall fashion- sweaters, boots, cozy outerwear. Oddly enough, when I lived in Texas I was way more excited for fall. Living in Minnesota has really made me dread the change of season from summer to fall. It just gets so cold here. And I hate packing up my frilly dressed for 6 months! This rose printed mini is another dress that I think is a great one to wear now, and later. I dressed it up here with some braided heels, my go-to basket bag of the summer, and a slim-embellished headband Lele Sadoughi sent over. I think it makes for a sweet, late-summer look! As the weather inevitably cools off- I'll add a denim jacket or beige trench, some knee-high boots, and swap the basket bag for something in brown leather. The early fall in Minnesota really is beautiful weather, and there is something magical about watching the leaves change colors. The problem is when the leaves have mostly fallen, and snowflakes start popping up in the forecast on my weather app! But until then, I will be clinging onto frilly dress season. Emily    Hello there!
Historically, I haven't been down to the color green. I am almost always drawn to shades of pink & blue, as you may have been able to notice. And I have always had a thing for that mint, 'Tiffany Blue' shade, but never before green. However- Julia Berolzheimer, who has been one of my biggest style inspirations for nearly ten years now, rebranded her blog and added this sage green to the mix. It started showing up more in her looks, and I am easy influenced by Julia's style! So when I saw this pretty midi dress from Red Dress Boutique, I was instantly drawn to the color, The pretty embroidered florals add a nice touch too! Here I paired it with some lace-detailed espadrilles, a blush basket bag, and a padded headband from Kate Spade. I thought this would be such a pretty dress to style into fall, too. As it cools down I plan on styling it with a denim jacket, beige booties, and. coordinating bag. I think it would pair well with some sort of mustard-colored hair bow, too! Seeing as green is such a trending color heading into this fall, I'm looking forward to playing with & adding more to my closet. Emily    Hello there! When was the last time I shared something that wasn't a dress? I'm just a dress girl, what can I say. But as it turns out, I'm also an overalls girl. I picked up some short overalls a few summers ago from Target, and despite some moderate teasing from my mom I adored them. Last fall I picked up some corduroy overalls and paired it with fitted long-sleeve tees & sweaters throughout the season. They are just so fun, and a little different! So maybe I already knew I was an overalls girl.
   Hello there! I have shared my love of my Hill House Nap Dresses a few times, and these special edition Ellies they brought out a few months ago are such a fun twist on my go-to dresses. When I saw they were bringing out this pretty peony pink lace Ellie with their summer pieces, I knew I had to pick it up!    I paired it with a white midi slip dress I picked up from Amazon. I thought the white made the pretty pink lace pop! I styled it up with this pink French toile printed headband, and designer dupe heels that are only $50. And this stunning bouquet of roses from Grace Rose Farm paired perfectly with the pink of the dress.
Between the cotton, tulle, and this lace I have a nap dress for any & every occasion! Sounds perfect to me. xo, Emily |
