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!
How pretty. Can’t wait to hear (and see) about your weekend.
Thank you! Working on it just now!
Wow! You, my lady, look hawt! That dress is bringing sexy back! Can you tell I’m jealous?
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:)
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
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!
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!
Aww, I’m glad you recognized it! And thank you for the dress!