Hello there! I was back in TX a few weeks ago, and my older brother & resident photographer offered to help me take some blog pictures. I was describing what I had in mind to shoot this pretty dress by Ivy City Co., and I said, "It's just the kind of dress that calls for field frolicking, you know?". Luckily, he was happy to go with it. Now, let's chat about this dress. One thing I don't love about autumnal fashion is I feel like it's so much harder to dress in my usual feminine, frilly style while still looking seasonally appropriate. I know- a niche, first world problem. I know some would roll their eyes at this, but you're here so you get it, right? This dress brings the ruffles, frills, and whimsical prints in an undeniably autumnal color palate. The dramatic puffed sleeves, smocked bodice, and tiered skirt give it a dramatic look, and the skirt-twirling is exceptional. I mean, the pictures let the dress speak for itself!
Not pictured: me tripping, falling, and landing on my face multiple times trying to get some good frolicking pictures. The reality of running around in a dried field in Texas at the end of summer is lots of holes and cracks in the ground, bugs, and incredibly rough grass. But my commitment to the bit, or rather the dress in this case, knows no bounds.
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Hello there! I am once again penning a post as a nap dress evangelist. If you're thinking, "what is a nap dress?"- allow me to explain. The nap dress is a term owned my Nellie Diamond & Hill House Home to describe their ultra-comfortable smocked dresses. They're comfortable enough to sleep in, but fun & frilly enough to wear out dressed up with some heels & statement jewelry. This fall they've introduced something a bit dressier in a crushed taffeta fabric- but don't worry, it's still every bit as comfortable. I grave it the ole' nap test, and it passed. And it wasn't even wrinkled when I got up! As I've been saying, a miracle garment.
This is their classic 'Ellie' dress, in a crushed taffeta irate floral. They have ventured out into a variety of silhouettes and styles now, but I still find Ellie to be the most versatile for layering, and dressing up and down. I love that the white base floral is light enough to wear now while it's still warm, but the colors in the print will pair nicely with autumnal tones & layers as it cools off. I styled it here with a lady-style denim jacket from J.Crew, some bow-detailed booties by Kelsi Dagger Brooklyn I picked up a few years ago, and a hair bow from Grace & Grandeur. As it cools off, I plan to style it with a turtleneck knit underneath, some knee-high tall boots, and a neutral wrap-coat tossed over top. Hello there! Back in the spring, Dolce Vita sent over these cutest cowgirl booties. I styled them back in March here with a white lace dress, but truthfully couldn't think of more ways to style them. I'm not much of a denim & cowboy boots girl myself, so I decided to try what seemed to be the most 'me' option- pairing them with more florals.
I have such a soft spot for wildflowers. In college when I had the joy of having my old mare Miss B there with me, I would spend sunny afternoons with her grazing, in fields of wildflowers that came up past my knees. These were of course Texas wildflowers in the springtime, but any time I see an unkempt field of flowers it brings a smile to my face. Likewise, when I see wildflowers spotted across a frock.
This dress is from one of my favorites Red Dress Boutique, and the light cotton-blend fabric is perfect for these late summer days. I styled it here with some gold platform heels, which only caused me to twist my ankle approximately 3 times! Into fall, I'll style it with some white booties, and a denim jacket tossed over my shoulders.
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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