Thursday, August 26, 2010

Just the Way You Are


What I'm wearing: 
*Gap Dotted Ruffle Dress
*J.Crew Printed Skinny Belt (similar here and here)
*Steve Madden "Engaged" Pumps in Cognac (very similar here)
*Urban Outfitters Flower Necklace (similar here and here)
*Banana Republic Bracelet
*Forever 21 Ring

I fell in love with the print of this dress the moment I saw it. I love the deep blue color (not quite navy) and the rich marigold designs all over it. They aren't just polka dots - they are dots that make up the dots! The slouchy waist and the neckline ruffles ensured that this dress came home with me.

I also took this opportunity to declare all animal print as a neutral, so I could wear it combined with whatever patterns I like. I'm sure this is not everyone's cup of tea, but it is mine.




17 comments:

  1. The dress is stunning. I love blue and yellow together.

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  2. the rich color of your dress is really great on you!

    And animal prints are totally neutrals, I agree!

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  3. i saw this dress at Gap but never thought about trying it on. but boy was i wrong..you look beautiful in it. i love all the jewelry you paired with it. xoox

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  4. LOVE it!! so pretty. i also consider animal prints a neutral, and also the color blue. i pair blue with every color.

    so animal print + blue= perfect combination!!

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  5. I love print on print!

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  6. You look great! I wish the dress wasn't sold out online :-(

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  7. I love that dress and animal prints are neutral I totally agree!

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  8. That is a very pretty dress! And its funny you said that about animal print...I just caved and bought a pair of leopard print flats!

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  9. Very pretty on you! And I'm liking the animal prints as neutrals and will have to try this myself!

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  10. I'm on the animal prints as neutrals bandwagon. Love this dress on you! Very cute!
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  11. That dress looks so fun! Love the ruffle collar. Your jewelry profile shots are great. The mirror is such a great idea.

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  12. This is such a cute look! I personally love the unexpected animal print...looks great!

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  14. The color on the website looks way different but I like this blue! It's a nice blue to ease in to the Fall with but you still have a feeling of a light dress with a cool print.

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  15. This dress looks great on you, I want it too!! I love your suggestions for transitioning it from summer to fall (below) as well! love!

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