6.07.2013

a little black dress + pet peeve.

nothing new here, but this is a great LBD for the summer because it's thin and lightweight. i have this dress in three different prints, but i liked this one because it looked like a modern take on the chinese dress. what i noticed, though, is that there isn't one full print on the dress...they are all cut off at a seam. and see that little gold bit at my chest? what's that about? it's an eye sore. they could have cut the fabric a little more to get rid of that partial print. i always wear a long necklace to camouflage it. also, when the stripes don't match up at the seams? huge pet peeve.

this weekend we'll be staycationing in waikiki...a fun weekend before mini-she starts summer school on monday. my sunburnt skin is still recovering from last weekend, so i'll definitely be packing a lot of sunscreen, hats, and rash guards. you can follow me on instagram for updates on this weekend's activities.

what are some of your fashion-related pet peeves?

table for two?
ok, maybe just one.
(rubber ducky dress; nine west shoes & bag)

here's a few you might like:




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52 comments:

courtzmelv said...

This LBD is gorgeous, such a pretty pattern on it! You look great xx

Ann Jones said...

The pattern on the dress is really pretty, plus it fits you great!

Cathy said...

Nonmatching seams are one of my major design pet peeves too but this dress print is very unique and you carry it off beautifully!

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Sue Westrell said...

Incomplete patterns make me so distressed! Like those sequined striped tops that the sequins are only on the front? I can't even look at them without getting upset, it's actually a bit ridiculous. The pattern on this is pretty, though I agree, they could've y'know, TRIED matching it up... Have fun with your staycation!

xo
Sue

Halie said...

Cool bag.
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Unknown said...

Super chic printed LBD and trendy little bag!

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A Very Sweet Blog said...

love that dress becks! the foil print is gorgeous! also hearting that bag! have a great weekend!
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Helena Oops said...



I love your dress!nice look!
I love the birds...
Have a happy weekend!

TheOtherSideofCool said...

The dress is really pretty but it is a shame about the layout- the pattern ending at the hem and a little bit poking out from the seam. not well thought out! xx

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Alicia said...

that's definitely one of my pet peeves as well! you look so fab!

Amy's Fashion Blog said...

love the detail in your dress

Unknown said...

Hi doll! This dress is so gorgeous on you and I love the necklace and bag with it! You look great. HOpe you have a wonderful weekend! xx Pip

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Charlotte said...

aw yeh it is a shame when they do that! looks good though

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Shybiker said...

My "fashion-related pet peeve" is that you look so beautiful in so many clothes and I don't. :) Okay, that's not fair... but still, why do you have to go looking so good?! You make me battle my inner-envy demons. :)

Monsterchen said...

wooooow i looove looove loooove that dress! the dragon print is gorgeous!
kiss,mary
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GretchTM said...

you look beautiful!!

Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara} said...

Cute dress! The fit is perfect on you!
~Sara
Sincerely, Sara

Rasa said...

You look gorgeous girl!! ♥
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xx

Cat said...

Gorgeous as always babe :D x

Lyosha Varezhkina said...

very nice dress!

Lyosha
Inside and Outside Blog

StyleIDnet said...

The dress still looks very cute and sexy.... you know how to wear it but I know what you mean. My Pet-peeve? when Necklines are not done properly and they look out of place, specially when its on a cute shirt or dress. I like to wear tops with very thin straps and sometimes they are not tailored properly and they break!! yeah, not a good thing when you are out on the street. Now I look at them carefully.
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Jessica said...

You look amazing. I love that LBD. I think my biggest fashion pet peeve is when people do not wear clothes that fit properly.

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Elle Sees said...

yeah i hate when that happens! but you look gorgeous!!

Sabrina said...

The gold touches on that dress are absolutely gorgeous. You look stunning!

Sincerely,
Sabrina

Fashion Pad said...

You look awesome!! I need those sunglasses in my life!

Ashley @TheCreamToMyCoffee said...

You look so fabulous in this dress! Even with your frustrations with the dress it looks amazing on you.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!

welldressedmaker said...

I saw your weekend pics in IG and am so jelly, becks! Hope you had a blast of a time! LOVE that dress a lot especially with the print :)
♥ laura
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Unknown said...

You look amazing doll! BTW you were the winner of my giveaway Congrats love. I'll send you an email

Kisses,
Marina
Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

oomph. said...

awesome, thanks marina!!!

oomph. said...

it was a lot of fun, and a lot of sun!

oomph. said...

thank you!

oomph. said...

thanks!

oomph. said...

thank you :)

oomph. said...

thanks, elle!

oomph. said...

yes, i must agree with that pet peeve, too!

oomph. said...

yes! they should check and double check their work before putting them on the racks!

oomph. said...

thanks, Ly!!

oomph. said...

thanks :)

oomph. said...

thanks!

oomph. said...

thank you :)

oomph. said...

thanks!! i was drawn to the dragons, too!

miyoko01 said...

I love your sunglasses!

oomph. said...

A, thanks always for your kind words :)
i've seen you sporting some pretty killer outfits showing off those amazing legs of yours!

oomph. said...

thank you :)

oomph. said...

thank you :)
exciting for us to see the birds, too!

oomph. said...

thanks kim!

oomph. said...

i can't stand when they do one-sided prints and designs, too!!

LAMusing said...

I like the dress! I don't mind incomplete patterns, but I hate when they mis-match the pattern at a seam

Balancing Lisa said...

you look fantastic! hot mama alert! xo

Unknown said...

Well I must say, it looks gorgeous on you. I love the design. Thanks for sharing, I think I have exactly all the same pet peeves you spoke about with the dress. Too funny. Thanks.

Melanie Mann said...

Very nice!! You look great!

Sierra Field said...

I have to wear all black for work. I love finding comfortable LBDs but there are a few little things that can totally ruin my love for them, like a wacky neckline or an awkward dart.

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