Closet Confection: Cross My Heart

June 5, 2013

{Banana Republic Dress (LOVE this lacy version with a similar silhouette) , Forever 21 Brooch, Michael Kors Watch, Alex & Ani Bangles, Catbird Ring, Chloe Handbag, Zara Sandals}

I’ve had this dress for years, and I swear I love it more and more each season that I pull it out. I usually try and dress it up a bit, but this time around I opted for simple flat sandals (ok, ok, they’re totally blingy) and a few gold accessories – a perfect look for a laidback afternoon when I still wanna feel pretty. Also, it’s kinda hard to make out in the picture, but I’m in love with my little kitty brooch. It was part of a fun set of adorable critters that I picked up from Forever 21 last week. Since then, I’ve been having fun adding little creatures to all of my outfits… in fact, I’m wearing an owl on my blazer as I type up this post!

More Cross-Front Dresses :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

8 comments

Closet Confection: Blue & White Stripes

June 4, 2013

{Gap Dress, H&M Blazer (similar here and here), Louis Vuitton Handbag, Hand-Me-Down Belt, Handmade Espadrilles from Casa Hernanz in Madrid, Michael Kors Watch, Jewelry via Hermes and Forever 21}

I usually stay away from t-shirt dresses because they tend to be flimsy and highlight every flaw, but I was pleasantly surprised by this one from the Gap. It’s light enough to keep me cool in the sweltering heat (it was 90 degrees and humid when I took these photos), but still substantial enough not to show off my goodies in an unfortunate way. I’m seriously thinking about stocking up different colors as these will be fantastic for weekend getaways this summer.

Shop This Look :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

4 comments

Closet Confection: Silly Milly

June 3, 2013

{Milly x Banana Republic Dress, Tiffany Twist Bow Necklace, Chloe Sunglasses c/o ideeli, Dooney & Bourke Handbag, Coach Sandals}

Quick follow-up to this weekend’s Milly x Banana Republic Review:

This is the dress I wound up selecting, and I love it! I went with the petite size, but I still might wind up shortening the shoulder straps a bit since they’re still a tad too long for me. But otherwise, it’s a winner!

6 comments

Fitting Room Confidential: Milly x Banana Republic

June 1, 2013

Milly x Banana Republic {Medallion Print Dress, Chevron Stripe Dress, Eden Rock Printed Dress}

Milly x Banana Republic {Colorblock Pleated Patio Dress, Striped Fit and Flare Dress, Sleeveless Jacquard Dress}

Guys, you know how much I love a good designer collaboration, so it’s no surprise that I was chomping at the bit for the new Milly x Banana Republic collection to drop. I swung by Banana on my way home, scooped up a bunch of dresses in my size, and off to the fitting room I went. I only tried on a few of the dresses, but the entire collection also includes tops, shorts, accessories, and handbags.. Here’s my quick review of the items I tried on:

Medallion Print - Light and flowy, this dress is very forgiving (especially in the waist), so you can definitely order your regular size or perhaps 1 size down even.

Chevron Stripe - This was one of my favorites. The chevron stripes are very flattering, and the cut of the dress worked well with my straight-ish figure. Though I could see it looking a lot different on someone with a small waist and wider hips.

Eden Rock Print - The pattern on this one is beautiful and very Milly-esque. The cut is form-fitting, but not tight (definitely work-appropriate). Since I have a short torso, this dress wouldn’t work for me unless I had it taken up at the shoulders which was sort of a bummer

Colorblock Patio - This was probably my least favorite. The pleats started at a weird spot, the fit of the bodice was just sort of meh, and the length on the regular was a little too short for my taste (I like my maxis to skim the top of my toes. They don’t carry them in-store, but I would be interested to see how a Tall version would fit on me.

Striped Fit and Flare - This was another favorite. It also comes in solid navy, but I’ve been really into stripes lately. I went up a size since it was snug in the bust area. And even though I’m 5’7″, I found the petite version to fit much better because of its shorter shoulder straps (did I mention that I have a short torso?), and there was only about a 1-inch difference in length.

Sleeveless Jacquard - This dress was pretty dope. The color is definitely not for the faint of heart, but the classic shape made all the difference. This one was also form-fitting (but again, not tight), and would be great for brightening things up at the office.

Overall, I was very pleased with the fit, quality and design of this collection. If you’re a fan of Milly and would love to get it at a cheaper price point, you really can’t go wrong. I hope Banana continues doing these types of collaborations (silently rooting for a DVF partnership!).

Shop the Collection :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

8 comments

Closet Confection: Coming Up Roses

May 31, 2013

{J. Crew Factory Dress, H&M Scarf, Amrita Singh Bangles via Hautelook, Zara Shoes (similar here and here)}

I recently realized that I’ve accumulated quite the collection of pretty scarves over the years, yet I don’t wear them nearly often enough. Wassup wit dat?!