Say hello to one of my new favorite pieces in my closet- this little striped dress. I wore this to work with a cardigan on Wednesday and all day long I felt like I was hiding a fun secret- the cutout in the back! Many days I like to just throw on a dress and call it a day and it’s details like the bright red piping and the peekaboo cutout in the back that make this dress anything but boring.
I’d love to add more summery pieces like this dress to my wardrobe. But, I’m trying to save money for a trip a little later in the year, so I need to be careful with my spending. Gahhh, such a dilemma– clothes or travel?!
Outfit Details: Dress c/o Lulu’s // Sunglasses- H&M // Shoes- Lucky Brand via TJ Maxx // Turquoise Ring- Forever 21 // Lips- Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids On Fire Red (all photos of me taken by my friend Babe- thanks lady!)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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Ha! We both got new peek-a-boo pieces! Love the dress on you :)
Thank you Jenmarie :)
O this dress is adorable. I love that the cutout on the back in a little lower so it’s something that you can get away with wearing at an office that has a laid back atmosphere…or at least in my office lol
<3
heather
fashionistanygirl.com
Thank you Heather! Yes, I love where this cutout is placed- I don’t have to worry about bra issues and I can get away with it in my office too :)
Oh, I love this on you!!! Very nautical.
Thank you Hope! :)
I’m loving this dress! The piping adds a really fun and bright detail :)
Thanks very much Sarah! :)
That dress is too cute, you look so pretty!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Thank you Annie! :)
That is hard, because as soon as you do plan a trip, you will feel like you have NOTHING to pack for what ever destination it may be and you will want to shop even more.
That is a great dress, the red piping is so awesome.
Yes, exactly, you totally get me Lydia :) Thank you!
Nothing like a little secret to liven up the workday! I love a good striped dress – the red piping makes it even cuter. :)
Thank you Carrie- I too can’t resist anything striped!
I love the back…very summer friendly. The dress would also be perfect for the 4th of July if you paired it with blue flats or sandals!
Yes, great ideas- thank you for the suggestions! :)
Cute dress!! Love the stripes and the pop of red in the piping :) And the cut out in the back is fabulous too!
Veloria in velvet
http://www.veloriainvelvet.wordpress.com
Thank you Madeline! :D
hey BOO :) looking good girl!
xx.M
http://www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com
Hey back atcha! :) Thank you!
you look ready for summer! too cute.
Thank you- I feel ready for summer! :)
Nnenna, you look amazing. I love your beautiful dress.
Tracy @ http://www.sunnydaystarrynight.com
Aww, you’re so sweet- thank you Tracy!
OMG! Peekaboo hahaha. I like it!
Haha, thanks- I try to be a little clever sometimes! ;)
What a great dress! It’s unique but still wearable. I can see you dressing it up or down :)
Thank you! :)