Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Country Club












Dress: TJ Maxx (similar save, similar splurge); Shoes: Asos; Purse: c/o Lulu*s

These little laser cut ballet flats from Asos make me feel like stylishly dashing across busy city streets and visiting a country club with a manicured lawn and eating macarons at high tea. I think that clothes (or shoes) can bring out certain personality traits, affectations and desires. When I wear this eyelet dress, it makes me feel daintier than usual and light as air. When I put on my highest heels, I feel like a goddess that owns the world. When I wear blazers and slacks, I feel like the most powerful CEO. It's a lovely feeling to be able to slip into a dress that changes the way you go about your day. Anyone that says that clothes are silly or not important hasn't worn a pair of stilettos...

"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak." - Rachel Zoe

30 comments

  1. I love the lighting in your photos!! So pretty... and I've been seeing A LOT of great white dresses lately..especially with that lace detail. Love it. Great blog!

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  2. This dress is insanely darling. And I love the laser cut flats. You look stunning. Fabulous as always, love. If you get a sec, I'm sharing my Vanity Fair feature on the blog today. :) xo

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  3. I love this look <3 super pretty

    http://lilcutie89blog.blogspot.nl/

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  4. I love this look! So simple and you wear it sooooo well!!

    xo, Nina
    afterthe40barfinish

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  5. Gorgeous dress and I love your bag! Amazing color!

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  6. Always love your style
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  7. What a pretty dress - fits you perfectly.
    You always have the best light in your pictures, beautiful.
    Love the Rachel Zoe quote, so true.

    Pia
    pjmscloset.blogspot.ca

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  8. This is the perfect white dress...I'm still on the hunt for one!

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  9. U've got beautiful face!
    just amazing.

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  10. I love this white dress, it's so ladylike which I love! Beautiful photos! xoxo

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  11. I love the eyelet dress, whenever I wear dresses like this I feel instantly ladylike too.

    Kristina does the Internets

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  12. I agree! I would feel the same way wearing this cute and sophisticated dress. You look fab! And loving the white!

    Have a great day!
    Grace
    A Southern Drawl

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  13. The dress is so adorable. I can just imagine going to tea or something in it!

    This might sound weird, but your freckles are so gorgeous, I just adore them!

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  14. love the lighting on these photos. it's so true that different pieces can make you feel totally different! i guess that's part of the fun of dressing up :)

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  15. i have a similar dress! love it.

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  16. Isn't it amazing how our clothes help us? Love the dress on you!
    Hope
    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

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  17. Agreed! In my previous job, we had no dress code at all but I found my production level was so much higher when I wore professional clothes. Always seemed silly but it just made me more focused! - Melissa

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  18. LOVE what you said about how clothing and the psychological effect it has on us. It's so true! A good outfit makes me feel so much more confident and happy. You look darling in this, by the way.

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  19. This dress is so cute! Loving the teal purse!

    xo, Delightful Sunflower

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  20. Love the all white with the pop of color!

    xo, Megan
    indie flower

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  21. Pretty dress - but I especially love the fun mint bag!

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  22. I absolutely adore this dress! It's chic and very summery. I keep telling myself that I need to purchase a white one soon! x

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  23. Dainty is the perfect word! You look so pretty and lady-like in this.
    xo
    styleontheside.com

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  24. Love everything about this outfit. The eyelet dress is cute, I like the detailing on the back.
    Ms Dee Kay

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  25. Loving the pop of color with the bag and the shoes! I adore the fact that you used different shades of a similar color against the white, too cute! p.s. now following!!!! I'm looking forward to seeing more of you <3

    Xo Courtney Q || ColorMeCourtney.com

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