Waterfall Dress
30 Apr 2012
Eric and I were away in the mountains this past weekend, and I was hoping we might have time for a quick shoot before dinner, but we were pretty beat from hiking, so it seemed like a cup of tea and a book on the balcony was the right idea. This look is similar to the one I wore to dinner there. My sweet mom gave me this brand new dress last time I was home (thank you!), and I *love* it. It is so simple and elegant, and also incredibly comfortable. I love how the neckline flows, like a waterfall.
Styling this dress was a bit of a challenge for me, since it’s such a departure from my typical color palette. I tried a lot of different combinations, but, perhaps not surprisingly, my usual jewelry (bright and plastic!) did not quite look right. Instead I went in a different direction: gold and minimal.
To say that this is an unusual path for me is an understatement, but I really love these pieces. This necklace is called my baby necklace because I wore it, you guessed it, when I was a baby. I brought it back with me a few trips ago, and it was the perfect length for this neckline.
The earrings were also a gift from my mom, and I love how the little hexagons spin!
Since I can never be parted from bright colors, I added this little red bangle. And my nails offer a little splash of color too!
The real centerpiece of the look, though, is the waterfall neckline. So pretty!
Hope you all had a great weekend! Can’t wait to share more about our weekend getaway later this week!
Apr 30, 2012 @ 16:48:02
How pretty. Can’t wait to hear (and see) about your weekend.
Apr 30, 2012 @ 20:05:35
Thank you! Working on it just now! 🙂
Apr 30, 2012 @ 23:17:02
Wow! You, my lady, look hawt! That dress is bringing sexy back! Can you tell I’m jealous? 🙂
May 01, 2012 @ 09:09:04
You are my Besfrinn:) Thank you so much! Actually, I was thinking of you when I wore this dress–I think it would be a great cut and color on you! You are welcome to borrow it anytime you are in my town:)
May 02, 2012 @ 10:52:25
LOL I am very flattered that you think we wear the same size but Cece has made me quite the chunkmuffin. For now I’ll just admire you in your awesome clothes 🙂
May 02, 2012 @ 12:15:14
I like the term chunkmuffin, even though I am sure it is a word that would never apply to you:) You are a sessy mama! Have fun with Kendra today!! Wish I could be there too!
May 01, 2012 @ 05:57:59
I read your post late last night, and as I scrolled through the pictures I thought…. Wait a minute! That’s Cameron’s baby necklace. And it was! I had a moment of verklemptness. But glad the dress works for you!
May 01, 2012 @ 09:07:05
Aww, I’m glad you recognized it! And thank you for the dress!
Aug 07, 2013 @ 17:06:36
Is that a dress you take on a hike to a waterfall??
Aug 11, 2013 @ 21:29:25
Ha! That would not be the most prudent idea, I am sure:)