| jacket | – | Zara (found at Elliott Consignment, similar) |
| pumps | – | Ivanka Trump |
| bracelet | – | Etsy (similar) |
| leaf ring | – | Charming Charlie (c/o) |
| geometric ring | – | Charming Charlie (c/o) |
| earrings | – | vingtage (similar) |
| lip | – | Burt’s Bees (Hawaiian Smolder – full review here) |
A few weekends ago my Saint Patrick’s Day festivities, which just involved hitting a few bars with a few close friends, had me pass right by Elliott Consigment, my favorite consignment store in the city. Even the enticement of the next bar and the Jameson on the rocks that awaited me there couldn’t stop me from popping in briefly. I immediately spied this floral dress and fell in love with it. I love the bright floral print, the ladylike flared skirt, and the low back detail. I think it’s the perfect dress to wear to a casual spring wedding.
Dark floral prints have an air of polished classiness that their lighter cousins don’t quite carry. While a light floral sundress might be perfect for daywear, I think a darker floral is preferable for a fancier event or an evening on the town. I’m planning on wearing this dress this weekend to celebrate my best friend’s 30th birthday. We’re having dinner at Frontera–we’re all big Rick Bayless fans.
I found this dress on consigment, but there are lots of darker floral dresses on the market right now. I particularly like this brightly printed dress from Betsey Johnson, this blue-hued dark floral dress, this baroque-colored dark floral dress, this jagged hem watercolor dark floral dress, and this pink rose faux wrap dark floral dress.
While I absolutely do not agree with her father’s politics, I do have to say that Ivanka Trump is one of my favorite shoe designers. These floral pumps are gorgeous (as are the flat version), these sweet light pink low-heeled pumps are perfect for the office, and her take on the block heel trend needs to get into my closet.
By the way, I wanted to mention that the Vinylux nail polish I’m wearing in this post–Powder My Nose–is exactly one week old and has zero chips. I could not be more thrilled with it. I’m planning on putting together a full post on how I manicure and the best ways to use this polish because it seriously needs to be shared with the world.
Such a gorgeous dress! You looks so pretty!
Xoxo,
Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}
Thanks so much, Trang!
WOW!!!! that dress is stunning! i love the pattern and all the spring colors!
XO Ellen from Ask Away
http://www.askawayblog.com
Thanks, Ellen! Spring is my favorite time of year for fashion.
This dress is beautiful! I love the low scoop back!
Thanks, Ashley! The low back is one of my favorite details on this dress!
Such a fun dress
Jill
http://jilldap.blogspot.ca
Thanks, Jill! Flouncy dresses are the best!
Such an adorable dress on you! I love it!
Thanks, Johanna!
What a darling little number that dress is, and it has pockets!!!
Right? So great about the pockets. Thanks, Sheela!
Such a beautiful dress! :)
http://www.lifeofardor.com
Thank you, Yana! :)
So perfect, this dress was made for you
Hope your having an amazing week!
Filipa xxx
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It certainly feels like that! Thanks, Filipa!
What a pretty Spring look, I love the scoop neck back!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Thanks, Kelly! The back is my favorite detail!
This is such a lovely dress. Love the print.
XOXO, Rachel
http://www.rachelvogttrends.com
Thanks, Rachel! I love this print for spring.
gorgeous dress! and just in time for the spring time weather =o)
Thank you! I think I love spring mostly because it means I can wear dresses like this again! :)
Your dress is so pretty! You look great!
xx
Mademoiselle Coconath
http://mllecoconath.com
Thank you, Mademoiselle!
I’m in love with your outfit. Really gorgeous!!!
Big kissessss
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Thanks so much, Nunu!
That dress is simply divine! I’ve seen a ton of floral dresses but none as breathtaking as this!
xo,
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
Thank you so much, Abby! :)
love the hunni its lush xxxx
I give the whole outfit a perfect 10. The Dress is beautiful.
Thanks, Tammy! :)
Your welcome. Perfect dress for wedding and other major events like birthdays etc.
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