Sarah J. Gim
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i eat. then i write about. usually wearing 4" stiletto heels.
Dress of the Day: Rory Beca Virginia Dress
Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves
We're doing a second Dress of the Day today, partially because our motivation melted in the late-June heat yesterday, and partially because we couldn't wait until tomorrow to gawk at this silk handkerchief masquerading as a mini dress.
The Virginia Silk Mini Dress by designer Rory Beca is a little wrap style dress, and by "little," we mean "extremely super tiny," that is held closed in the front with a snap button at the crossover V neckline and a solid sash belt that ties.
Apparently, there is an elastic waistband that would be helpful for those of us who might need a little bit of give around the waist, but really, if that were the case, we shouldn't be wearing a dress that falls a mere 17" from the natural waistline.
The dress features side slash pockets which we assume is only for show. If you put anything in those pockets, they'd drag the dress right off your body.
Available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $322.
Dress of the Day: Plenty by Tracy Reese Linen Strapless Dress
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Tracy Reese is known for femininity, with super-sweet dresses and lady-like lacy skirts. This dress, however, is a little bit of a departure from the frilly frills with a more aggressive color in bright sunny yellow, and a somewhat vintage-inspired plaid pattern. The Linen Strapless dress is made of of a silk/cotton blend fabric (natural fiber perfect for keeping cool in summer!) and features a wide waistband with a sharp contrasting pattern. More than anything, though, the dress has pockets, and you know how much we love the utility of a good set of pockets.
The dress would be perfect with a pair of patent leather Mary Janes.
Available from Revolve Clothing for $290.
Dress of the Day: T-Bags Print Tube Dress
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We have a confession to make.
Ever since investing all of $40 on a cheap jersey maxi dress a few weeks ago, we have been unable to give our attention to anything else. Yes, we are obsessed with the maxi dress.
Of course, the Print Tube dress by T-bags is nowhere near a mere $40, but the brick and blue multi-print rayon dress is worth the $218 price. The dress has ruching and an overly at the bust and falls 51" to the floor, perfect for a pair of thongs on a tall girl, or platform wedge sandals on those of us who are not quite so tall. Because the dress is strapless, it can work for evening, too.
Available from ShopBop for $218.
Shoes of the Day: Moschino Cheap & Chic Soft Flat
Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Shoes
Though we're inclined to run around all summer in nothing but the exact same pair of dark brown flip flops that "go with" everything from our ethnic print maxi dress to a pair of cut-offs, there are occasions when we may have to wear real shoes. It doesn't mean we have to be uncomfortable in a pair of skin-pinching, back-breaking stiletto heels. Moschino Cheap & Chic's flats are perfect for summer comfort because they are flat and have a rubber sole. The black and silver upper is made of leather and features a tiny strap to keep the shoes on your feet.Moschino Cheap & Chic's black and silver flats are available from Revolve Clothing for $235.
Dress of the Day: Filippa K Boob Dress
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It would have been nice if the name of this Multi-color "Boob" dress by Filippa K were some hint, some promise of, well, any help it could provide for us in that area. Unfortunately, the dress has nothing to do with "support" or "enhancement."
Fortunately, the purple (bloom), taupe (bark) and white color blocked dress has everything to do with staying stylishly cool through the heat of summer. Strapless means it can be worn out in the sunshine without the thret of tan marks, 100% viscose is cool to the touch, and the ruched waist makes the dress easy and comfortable to wear.
The dress is available from Matthew Izzo for $189.
Dress of the Day: Gabby Bubble Dress
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We tucked away the color purple, along with My Little Pony and mermaids, when we graduated from elementary school.However, with purple a prominent color on designers' palettes this season (is that too much alliteration for a Sunday morning?), we've been paying closer attention to it and its many shades. We love the Gabby Bubble Dress, which is simply identified as "purple," but is really a lighter lilac in our eyes. The dress with the subtly bubble silhouette comes from House of Spy, the line from former biology student Wendy Wong. The fabric is 70% silk, 30% cotton, and 100% made for late Spring. The halter strap is detachable.
Available from Revolve Clothing for $187.
Dress of the Day: Grace Sun Tank Waterfall Dress
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Thank God it's Friday, because we weren't sure how long we could last without having a reason to wear the Tank Waterfall Dress by Grace Sun. The dress is made of 100% silk in a bright fuschia, called bougainvillea (a flower that we could never pronounce). Everything about the dress if fun and flirty, from the asymmetrical ruffle on the side to the little tie at the waist. The catalog description says the dress tends to run a little big, but we're inclined to stay with our size, since we kind of like that loose hanging fit. Since we've seen this color all season paired with black, we like a pair of black strappy sandals and little patent leather clutch.
The Tank Waterfall Dress by Grace Sun is available from IvyBlue.com for $282.
Dress of the Day: Hussy Margarita Dress
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Ah, how could we not love a dress from a designer line called "Hussy?" Strangely enough, as saucy as designer Marie Hatzis' line's name is, the Margarita dress is everything but. The color is called a soft "cloud," and subtly printed fabric is made of 90% smooth silk and 10% lurex for a sheen. There's a feminine ruffle at the wide, modestly scooped neckline. Just about the only thing that could potentially make this dress fit with its name Hussy is the hemline. The dress is short short short, but a pair of sweet Mary Janes (with a 5" heel of course) will balance.
The dress is available from Revolve Clothing for $334.
Dress of the Day: Lux Nashville Skyline Dress
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We always love the timelessness of a shirtdress, and Urban Outfitters takes the classic silhouette and makes it feminine with the Lux Nashville Skyline Dress. The dress has short, puffed sleeves, tiny ruffles along the front placket and on the sleeves, and a sash that ties into a bow on the back. We also like how the dress is styled in the photo with the addition of a belt. Our choice, though, would be wider, and whatever happens to match our 5" heels.The dress also has a little bit of country with its black and white gingham print. The buttons don't go down all the way, so we'd definitely wear this dress over a pair of jeans, leggings, or slip a slip under the dress.
The Lux Nashville Skyline Dress is available from UrbanOutfitters.com for $48.
Shoes of the Day: Michael Kors Tisbury Pumps
Filed under: Accessories, Shoes
We aren't quite at the point where our legs look long and lean all on their own (we're working on it! we are!), so we're temporarily relying on the illusion of mile-long gams as created by the combination of a short, sweet hemline and 2) "nude" or tan colored high heels. Michael Kors' Kors Tisbury Pump is just the thing for this temporary condition -- made of suede, it's the perfect material to take us from Spring to Summer, and will work all through summer with the cut-out sides. The heel stands at 4½" on a ¼" platform in the front.
The shoes are available from Bluefly.com for $110.
