Thursday, April 19, 2012

Watercolor Dress

[Blue Dress: Crossroads Trading Co.; Grey Dress: J.Crew factory; Jacket: Banana Republic outlet (old); Shoes: Old Navy (only available in blue now; Necklace: J.Crew factory (old); Earrings: BaubleBar; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Wayfarer ]

This blue dress is another delight from the San Francisco thrift store I was telling you about back here. I loved the watercolor-looking print but almost left it alone because it is so unbelievably sheer. But then I remembered I had this J.Crew strapless grey dress, which fits perfectly under it. The dress is one of the most versatile things I own. You can fold over the top to make it long or short, or wear it at your waist as a skirt. I have it in this dark steel grey, a bright lipstick coral color, and a grey white floral pattern. You will see them all here remixed in dozens upon dozens of ways. They're a few seasons old, but luckily still available online here in a couple of colors.

Neutral and neon has been a big color combo lately. Usually beige is the neutral at play, but I liked mixing the neon shoe with navy. It's my favorite neutral color (and was the shade my bridesmaids wore at my wedding). The jacket is a Banana Republic outlet goodie that I bought as part of a pants suit for an intership interview in college. That was five years ago and this classic number is still going strong.

All photos by Mikhail Glabets

17 comments:

  1. That dress is SO pretty, and I love the pop of yellow on the shoes!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  2. cool look.. I'm really loving the pop of neon in those flats.. cool color combination.. neutrals and neon go pretty well.. I'm also digging pastels and neon right now... take care

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    1. Yeah neon surprisingly works well with a lot of different colors!

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  3. beautiful look! love your blog

    xx

    http://howtowindowshop.blogspot.com/

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  4. pretty! love the sun peeking in through the back!

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    1. Thank you! My husband is a photographer and shoots all the pics on this blog. We had fun playing with the light in this session. I love your cool sense of style, by the way...that plaid dress is so cute!

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  5. Stumbled upon your blog from Pink Peonies. New follower :)
    I LOVE your blog!

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  6. Love this dress, I actually almost bought it a few months back but didn't like the fit on me...looks great on you. Love your style, I'm a new follower. Hope you can stop by soon.

    xo erica

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  7. Wow, you look beautiful! I love your dress and the flats!:D

    Stop by some time:D

    xxx

    Mia's Little Corner

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    1. Thanks! I did and think your blog is super cute!

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  8. Very pretty pictures! I really like your entire outfit:)
    xo
    www.abitofsass.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks! I absolutely love the name of your blog! Makes me smile.

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