So, the past three days have been insanely hot. Like hot to the point of me going for lunch and coming back a different color. That's insane. Day one I checked the weather and thought, hell, I'm wearing a skirt. Yesterday, I saw a high of 98 degrees, laughed, and pulled out a cotton dress. I want to wear pants and jeans but I'm remembering how gross I felt day one when the bottom of my skirt was like sticking to me (it's a fitted skirt, somewhat pencil) and I don't want to anymore. I mean yesterday it was raining and there was thunder and the lowest it got was 74 degrees. That's still hot. Hot enough to give me allergies, mind you. This has been a good season, I barely got hit by allergies. Thought, it thunders and of course I get allergies. I wish there was a method to this -_-
So, you know the drill. Oh right, maybe you don't. Here're my picks. I'm also putting some tights and socks since it's no fun being bare-legged everyday. Why not mix it up with some awesome hosiery (i hate that word)? My choice for thursday was grape colored knee-highs.
Placement Floral Tube Dress -
$29.99
I'm picky with my florals but I like the combination of almost nautical stripes with flowers on this dress. This is also a very cute cut for a dress and the cut paired with the print give a very springy vibe. Or a garden party vibe. Regardless, it's hot. Hot = greenery. Though flowers are a spring thing. That is why they are now on this dress. You can carry forth spring's legacy into the summer. Though this is more of a summer dress since bold colors like navy are more of a summer thing and the flowers are less delicate.
Striped One Shoulder Maxi Dress -
$39.99
This is definitely a summery dress. I'm talking about the vibe by the way, you can wear it in the fall and winter but you probably won't... but yeah, go ahead and wear your $5 Halloween shirt in June (haha, I had one of those) if you want. If you can rock it, work it. I like how this dress is one shoulder since I feel that maxi dresses have a tendency to look like nightgowns and with one shoulder it gives it more of a beach or vacation look rather than an i'm about to hit the sack look. I also like that its waist is at waist rather than being right under the chest. A lot of maxi dresses are like that and I feel like it makes you look like a tube or a curtain or something. I mean you can look like a nice tube or curtain but I personally prefer not to look like either. The diagonal stripes are nice and thin, nothing loud and the colors are similarly easy shades. The chiffon also gives it a nice touch.
FP ONE Banded Florals Dress -
$108
They have this one in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I liked how the top is smocked up to the hips as well as the uneven hem. The print is not too loud but floral and the dress overall can be worn many ways. The lighter prints could be worn to the beach or this one could be worn under a blazer and paired with sandals.
The Bomb Summer Dress by Apliiq -
$44.10
This dress is not a skin-tight fit but it is snug enough to be cute. Minus the white stripe, you could probably wear this dress cut to work, though you might be able to wear the stripe; it might be the color that's a little too bold. The cut is classic but the color and diagonal stripe make this a very bold and fun dress.
AllSaints Aphrodite Dress -
$130
My friend and I have already set a date like 5-6 years in the future to shop at the AllSaints store in Soho. Why 5-6 years? Because that's when we expect to be making the big bucks, hehe (though with this economy, who knows). I think I wouldn't mind shopping exclusively from Uniqlo, AllSaints, Lulu's, Asos, and Karmaloop. But I like having my options as well, heh. I love everything about this dress. I like how it's drapey and resembles a toga (hence the name), and I do like that it's grey jersey. It's a fairly plain dress aside from that drape but it's simplicity is what makes it so nice.
Devon Shorts -
$70
Also from AllSaints. They have this cute sort of pencil drawn look on the seams. I also like the turn up hem on these and on most shorts.
Motel Paloma Dress: Black/Bronze Bolt/Net -
$75.60
In my opinion, Motel is one of the best companies to get your staple dress from. It has a lot of cute and unique cuts all in many different prints. I've posted dresses from them before and I've found that I usually like the cuts even if I can't find a print in it that I'm attached to. UPDATE: Anyone who follows the stuff 2NE1 wears, Motel is a good place to pick up a "Bom fit" dress. This dress in particular has a nice fitted (or bodycon) cut with an awesome thunder bolt across the front. Nice way to make a little black dress pop.
Motel Nina Dress: Black -
$86.40
I forgot to mention it above but if you live in the UK, Motel is a UK company so you can just switch to their main site for UK currency. Again, just reiterating what I said above. A simple little back dress made unique with the cutout shoulder and back design.
Tulle Sidney Sailor Shorts -
$29
Another preference I have in shorts is a wide waistband. I think it's very flattering and cute. This pair also features a flap with button detail and is a little longer than the staple denim shorts people tend to wear in the summer. Those are fine but I tend to prefer shorts that don't flash cheek -_-. I also like shorts that have a little dressy or formal look to them even though it's likely you won't be wearing them to work, haha. These shorts are wool and with the buttons, waistband, and color manage to look somewhat formal but very cute and casual as well.
Real McCoy Cobalt Blue Dress -
$34.50
Aside from Cobalt being an awesome color, I really like the ruffle that goes around the skirt of the dress. Also the way the straps gather in a sort of racerback way is a nice touch.
Paisley Haze Black Print Shorts -
$31
I'm usually incredibly picky with shorts and tend to avoid printed shorts altogether. Not because the idea offends me but because I usually don't find any I like. That said, these are really cute. I like the black paisley, it's so much fun :). And the shorts are a nice casual fit, something you'd find in Urban Outfitters probably.
Frida's Artistry Black Lace Dress -
$49
I'm a big fan of lace. This dress in particular with it's ruffled and tiered skirt coupled with the lace has a very doll-like effect. And because of the lace you have a bunch of options of how you choose to wear it in regards to what you wear underneath.
Eve the Explorer Olive Green Dress -
$32
Amusing isn't it that it's called Eve the Explorer? I love the color on this dress as well as the slightly relaxed look on top. It looks kind of like a crop top worn with a belted high waisted long skirt.
Elphaba's Escape Lace Black Dress -
$34
I love
Wicked! One of my favorite books though I just realized the dress was called Elphaba's Escape as I was adding it to this post. I really like the lace sleeves and the somewhat high waist.
Dragon Inn Silver and Pink Shorts -
$51
Satin and Brocade. Two of my favorites. I don't usually like this shade of pink but the pairing with satin and brocade makes it look good. These are very cutesy and can go formal or casual. You can play up a fairly casual white top or tone down the shorts with a dark solid. I like having a lot of classic and plain cuts in unique prints or with unique designs and details. I find that pieces like that keep your wardrobe interesting and versatile.
Bright As a Kite Taupe and Pink Dress -
$37
Garden party. I haven't been to a garden party... ever. I've been to barbecues and parties in a backyard but an honest to God garden party... not quite. Okay maybe one. I think this dress is good if you're going for a delicate, cutesy look or if you're around disapproving people who might censor you ;P. Though I took this route once for that very reason and I still got censored. Apparently it was too low cut in the neck. Yeah okay, if there's no cleavage, it's high enough in the neck for a darn pre-wedding party -_-.
ASOS Lace Insert Tights -
$13.79
These sort of remind me of those Cheap Monday jeans that people have been posting about in the blogosphere lately. The lace inserts are adorable. Again, a simple pair of black tights but made special by lace inserts right at the hem of your shorts. Perfect.
ASOS Shift Dress with Cowl Back -
$48.27
I love the color of this dress! I also like the cut. It has a very nice wide waistband and a bubble skirt as well as cap sleeves. You could wear this dress in a wide variety of ways not to mention it sort of reminds me of Michelle Obama :)
ASOS Floral Embroidered Shirt Dress -
$68.86
I usually don't like yellow but this dress is so cute. I like shirt dresses but this one has a floral overlay print and the sleeves are sheer. It also has a pleated skirt which makes for an overall super cute and unique shirt dress.
ASOS Tribal Ladder Neck Body-Conscious Dress -
$36.20
Another bodycon dress. This one has a bit of cutout neck and shoulder detail which seals the deal :)
Yeah, not a good picture but anyhoo, I found a pair.
Punk White & Black Stripes Leggings/Tights/Pants - $6
