This is my kind of dress. The dress makes a statement all on its own, so on a hot summer day like this one I didn’t have to think too hard about how I could look presentable. I just threw on this dress, added a colorful pair of sandals and some lipstick, and I was ready to go. I also love that the material is really light. I had ease of movement and was very comfortable, so this dress is a win in my book!
On this day, Alex and I headed to Williamsburg to work on a little project with Fohr Card. We walked to a new part of Williamsburg that I wasn’t familiar with and I was taken with all of the pretty stoops and colorful bikes. Even though Brooklyn is just across the river, it can feel like a whole different world and it was fun to have a mini-adventure in Brooklyn that day.
Outfit Details: Paradise Mirror Print Dress c/o London times // Sandals- Aeropostale // Lips- Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids On Fire Red (all photos of me taken by Alex– 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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I love that dress!!!! Seriously, that pattern is awesome.
Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
Thank you Courtney!
I love the tropical flowers and colors of this dress! I’d definitely wear this to work. Also, your hair looks gorgeous!
Thank you Sarah! I’ve definitely worn this to work and on the weekend and for a birthday party (i.e., a lot! :)
I love those kind of dresses. You pull it off nicely!
Thank you so much!
Gorgeous! I love the bright tropical colors against the black background of the dress :) And it fits you perfectly!!
Veloria in Velvet
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Thank you Madeline! :)
You look so pretty dear. I love the colours in the dress. And, the photos are excellent. Hope you enjoy your week! Are you ready for autumn yet? I certainly am (fahsion-wise). lol. /Madison
Aww, thank you Madison! I can’t take credit for the photos (my friend Alex took them)!
I am getting excited for fall- in fact, I just wrote about it today :) Hope you have a wonderful week as well.
It does look like a very pretty part of the city, and that dress is so fabulous on you – a bright printed dress is always the right choice during the summer!
Thank you Lydia! That’s one thing I love about NYC- a pretty little spot is always right around the corner :)
West Coast Baby.
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amazing dress!
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Thank you Ana!
This dress is gorgeous! I’ve been seeing a lot of mirror print designs lately and I love the look. And I agree – on hot summer days I love wearing simple pieces that make a statement on their own so I don’t have to add any layers!
Thank you Jackie! Yes, exactly- the only layer I’m adding in the summer is my office cardigan because it’s freezing at work!
Thats a fun dress!!!
Thanks Nikki! :)
Love it! I love this kind of dress too because it requires little accessorizing. I also see it transitioning to other seasons