Posts tagged ‘dresses’
Dorothy Perkins
Touching on yesterday’s post and my undying love of feminine summer dresses, I thought I’d share my latest online shopping site obsession.
The site is full of adorably chic dresses in all kinds of prints, cuts, and colors. And just when you thought that sounded just too good, brace yourselves because it gets better. Almost everything is under $100, and some are even under $60. Gasp! The quality is also pretty decent. No, you’re not getting a hand stitched dress courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld, but I’d equivocate it to the quality of Zara which, you all know is one of my faves.
Though there are other pieces on the site like shirts, pants, accessories, etc., I’ve really only dabbled in the dress section. Below are some of my favorite current picks.
Clockwise from top left:
- Navy Floral Cinch Dress – $37
- Multi Palm Tree Shift Dress – $15
- Orange Vase Slash Neck Dress – $44
- Turquoise Color Block Dress – $44
- Yellow Flared Belted Dress – $59
- Multi Palm Print Pleat Dress – $27
// first photo by Claire Meyers
A Week in Review
{ Rubirosa pizza for my best friend‘s birthday }
Have you ever eaten so much in one night that four days later you’re still full? That’s me. Right now. My best friend Erin‘s birthday was this week and being the food lover that I am she is, she ordered enough food at Rubirosa to feed 40 hungry bears. I ate for about 30 of the bears and have been ready for hibernation mode ever since. Great way to kick off bikini season Sonia, really.
And speaking of bikini season, I’m off to the Hamptons this weekend for some fun with friends before coming back on Sunday to spend a very special Mother’s Day with my mom who just so happens to be in town on this very special weekend! Here’s to more eating!
{ Hoping that bringing my summer dresses out will bring the season as well }
{ A new console table via One Kings Lane }
{ Barbie pink toes on a slippery banana! Watch out! }
{ Finn demanding that both he and his toy come to the Hamptons. They both are. }
Dress Me, Please!
In exactly one month I will be in Miami for a friend’s wedding and I have no idea what to wear. Ok, lies. I have some ideas, but I’d love your input! While I should could go the economical route and wear something I already have, that’s far too boring for me and the likes of Miami, not to mention that half the fun of such an event is having something new to wear!
I’ve narrowed down my disgustingly large wishlist of dresses to six pieces, and it’s from here that I’d like to leave the final selection in your hands. Seriously, if you don’t start barking out some choices I’m going to show up at the wedding in a paper bag that says “My Readers Made Me Wear This.” Just kidding, I’m already weird enough I don’t need to draw that kind of attention…
…moving forward, here are a few key notes to keep in mind: 1) Much against my will, I’m sure I’ll be hitting the dance floor so the ability to throw a high kick and do a back flip are a must. 2) Fingers crossed I’ll be able to apply enough self-tanner in time for the wedding, but in the likely chance that I won’t please remember my Casper resemblance. 3) There is no number three, but things sound better in threes so just go with it.
And now I ask you to pretty, pretty please tell me, which of these dresses should I wear!?
- Diane Von Furstenberg Crochet-Paneled Halterneck Dress – $425
- Tibi Pleated Silk Chiffon Dress – $550
- Vanessa Bruno Silk Appliquéd Dress – $484
- Halston Heritage Waterfall Silk-Chiffon Dress – $365
- Proenza Schouler Full Halter Dress – $1450 or $175 via Rent the Runway
- Helmut Lang Tetra Silk Printed Dress – $530
Seasonal Sparkles
While we’re on the subject of holiday dresses, allow me to introduce one of my new favorite sparkly numbers from Juicy Couture. Along with being in one of those murkier colors that you all know I love, the gauzy layer on top is actually removable which means I can wear this as a full-blown sequined dress if I want (and who wouldn’t want to?).
Even though this dress is a bit too fancy shmancy for my family’s Thanksgiving dinner, I can definitely imagine putting this on for one of my favorite Christmas traditions, The Nutcracker.
Do you have a favorite holiday tradition? See more of mine over at Juicy Couture!
{ S.W.O.R.D. leather jacket, Club Monaco vest, gifted Juicy Couture dress, Report Signature heels }
Summer Soirées
One of my favorite things about summer is the fact that everyone and their mother wants to throw a party. Birthday parties, 4th of July extravaganzas and backyard barbecues are quickly filling up my calendar which has me filling up my shopping cart with new summer party dresses! Woopy doopy doop doop doop!
Along with lots of color, this summer I’m really feeling printed minis, pristine whites and not surprisingly, bohemian maxis. Now, if you’re a sloppy clutz like me I highly recommend saving those “pristine whites” for non-barbecue sauce related activities because one shlop on the dress and you’re screwed. But I didn’t have to tell you that…
- Juicy Couture Fan Print Dress – $200
- Rag & Bone Blue Multicolor Print Dress – $435
- Topshop Multi Floral Dress – $66
- Modcloth Electric Current Dress – $88
- Topshop Daisy Chain Crochet Dress – $130
- Alice + Olivia Cutout Cotton Dress – $168
- Helmut Lang White Relic Twist Dress – $610
- French Connection Shift Dress – $188
- Etro Printed Crepe-Jersey Dress – $1,400
- Coldwater Creek Border Floral Dress – $45
- Winter Kate Maxi Dress – $711
- Topshop Black Peacock Print Dress – $60
