2.17.2011

purple reign.

i'm not one to plan outfits in advance...so for hectic mornings, which is almost evvvry morning, i'm thankful for dresses because they are instant outfits.
that said, i can never pass up a great dress.
armani exchange has been my go-to place for fabulous pieces with an edge. every item has some oomph-worthy detail. i love the draping on the shoulders of this dress. it also has some awkward drapey thing going on in the back which i absolutely don't get, but it just works.
the fabric is silky smooth, and a few times i've found the tie undone.
do you feel a breeze?
i swear i'm not an exhibitionist.
double, triple knot.
another favorite armani dress here.

(dress, armani exchange; shoes, nine west)

42 comments:

Chyrel Gomez said...

i don't plan outfits a day before but only hours before i go to work. it's hard if i don't cause i'd get late and what-not. like you, i love dresses cause if i don't like what i wore then i can easily wear a dress instead. that dress of yours is fab and love the print.

btw,are those jellybeans? :)

valncami said...

love your dress!
can't deal with planning outfits either. I just to the mad dash in the morning and end up with clothes all over sometimes.
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LizAnn said...

Gorgeous dress! The pattern and colors are just stunning! Love!

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Abby said...

I love how the sky matched your outfit! So pretty!!! And I feel the same way about dresses. xoxo

Scala said...

you are so effortlessly fabulous, i'm jealous! awesome dress! :)

Siân Singleton said...

The print is fab and I love the shape of the dress too, you look gorgeous xx

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Elisse said...

Oh wow - that dress looks great on you! I like wrap dresses - so easy to pull on when you're in a rush. Right now I still gotta wear leggings or stocking under my dresses because it's still cold :(

Anonymous said...

Love the dress!

Kristen said...

Love how the colors in your dress go perfectly with that sunset. Gorgeous!

The white cabbage said...

super ! super chic outfit!!!!

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Marella said...

Loooovely outfit dear! <3

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

Such a pretty dress. I love your photos of other random things by the way.

Wida said...

Hey for not planning outfits you look great!!


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audrinajulia said...

Got great shoes out there!

Moniek said...

Great outfit, very chic!

aki! said...

Gorgeous pictures. I love the heels you paired with the dress as well...

I suppose, I should go out and look for a few casual dresses.

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Laurita P said...

cute dress! i know it's pretty cheesy but i awarded you with an award that was shared with me. check it: http://adorablydeliciouslp.blogspot.com/2011/02/lil-love-bone-thugs-n-harmony.html

Samantha said...

Super cute, as always! You have great style! Cute dress and loving the shoes!

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Giovanna said...

Real chic!
so wonderful the dress... and the shoes are amazing!
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lala said...

classy! :) love the shoes!! <3

Locaporlostacones said...

Hola!!!
Muy bonito el loook, me encanta..
besos y buen finde!!!

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Gertrude said...

You always look so gorgeous! Love the picture of the sky, the colour matches your dress as well :) x

Vanilla said...

really beautiful dress :)

Love, Vanilla

Lucia said...

you are beautiful ! Thanks for following me ! I follow you too:) You are so beautiful !
And I wish I could live in your country !!

michelle_ said...

i spot a mini cooper ther ! (sorry if that's kinda irrelevant..lol)
i love your patterned dress !

KC said...

i envy girls. you can look stylish by throwing even just one piece of clothing on.

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Anonymous said...

I'm super organised I plan my work outfit the night before, I have to be up very early so don't want to spend time deciding on what to wear. Funnily enough though I don't plan what I'm wearing on a night out and often try out different outfits and this always makes me late.

Hazel said...

i agree! dresses are instant outfit on hectic-slash-lazy days! especially if you're running late for school/work! HAHA :)

Lori said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
That dress is great and the picture of the sky is too beautiful.
And don't even get me started on the shoes :)
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Kelly said...

The sleeves are great and I love the pattern!

daily mix LA said...

looks fab!

Melminho said...

Nice pictures! The dress is beautiful!
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Sia said...

You look very sophisticated in this dress. x

Fashionable Rose said...

i love the dress!! so chic! and the necklace is gorgeous!! x

Anonymous said...

you look lovely !

Unknown said...

this is one of my favorite outfits of yours - the dress is plain amazing!

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Nnenna said...

I love the print of your dress- it reminds me of a painting! :D

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Sophie in the Sticks said...

great print dress and love those shoes too!
Great pic of sunset :)
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JennaStevie said...

This is seriously a gorgeous dress, I love the pattern and the colours of it. And the fit! I cant believe it came undone though, haha thatd be a wee bit embarassing!
xJennaD

Sarah Smile said...

that dress is fab and looks great on you. I have the same problem in the mornings, can never get ready or plan outfits ahead of time. xoxo
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SpryOnTheWall said...

Oh that dress and that sky - gorgeous! Purple looks great on you!

Chris (tinytines.com) said...

Your dress matches the sky! I really love the purple on you. wrap dresses are so easy and classy. Love the sophisticated heels as well.

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