J.Crew Factory Dresses

I absolutely love the J.Crew outlet store.  When they announced a few years ago they were going online I was elated!  If you are a regular reader you already know I am totally obsessed with J.Crew.  98% of my closet comes from there.  The styles are classic and the quality of the clothes ensures you will have them in your closet for years to come.  It is getting really hot down here already, so it is time to pull out your favorite dresses for all occasions! 

Here are a few of my favorite J.Crew Factory dresses:

What is your number one go-to store?

xoxo

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Easter Dresses

Easter is just a few days away, but there is still time to pick out a new dress for the occasion! 

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Have you picked out your Easter Sunday dress yet?

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Weekend Links

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1.  A chic navy & red look from The Quarter Life Closet.

2.  Get in the know before the week ahead.

3.  Holiday cutout cookies.

4.  10 stocking stuffers.

5.  Holiday fashion essentials: plaid pants.

6.  Balsamic blueberry grilled cheese sandwich.

7.  Bobbi Brown limited edition red lip gloss.

8.  Butternut squash soup with bacon garnish.

9.  A busy girls guide to troubleshooting your morning beauty routine.

10.  Holiday dress wear inspirations on Pinterest!

What are you reading/watching/listening to/buying this weekend?

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Black & White Stripes

I love stripes.  A good stripe dress is such an easy and put together look for the summer.  I have had this striped dress from J.Crew for a few years and usually pair it with tights and boots during the fall, but it really is perfect year round.  This week I paired it with my favorite white Jack Rogers sandals and a bright skinny belt.  I also added a bright statement necklace to add a pop of summer to tie the look together.

J.Crew Dress (similar) // J.Crew Straw Tote (similar) // Jack Rogers Sandals
Michael Kors Watch // David Yurman Ring // Kate Spade Bangle (old)
J.Crew Factory Link Bracelet // J.Crew Factory Necklace (similar) // J.Crew Factory Belt
Ralph Lauren Sunglasses (similar) // Essie Nail Polish

How do you wear stripes in the summer?

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Easter Dresses

Easter is coming up at the end of the month, so you know what that means... it's time to start shopping for the perfect Easter Sunday dress!

Anthropologie 

Blooming Silk Maxi Dress

Jardim Lace Dress

Slim-Glint Lace Dress

J.Crew

Scalloped Dress

Scalloped Shift Dress

Lilly Pulitzer 

Lacina Dress

Delia Dress

Have you picked out your Easter Sunday dress yet?

xoxo

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Pretty in Pink.

Clearly, I love pink... I have written about it a few {here & here} times before.  So, I thought I would share some of my favorite things in one of my favorite hues.

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What's your favorite pink item?

xo KD

 

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Trina Turk for Banana Republic.

Banana Republic and Trina Turk have collaborated for a limited-edition collection available at Banana Republic.  The collection is just in time for summer parties and nights-out.  The collection mixes bright colors and prints with the classic style that Banana Republic is known for.  The jewelry is to-die-for!

Left Column: Dress | Bracelet

Middle Column: Dress | Bracelet

Right Column: Earrings | Top

What do you think of the collection?

xo KD

madras.

I love madras season!  Wearing madras is one of my favorite parts of the summer.  I have a madras skirt and a madras sundress from J.Crew that I wear all the time, they are my favorite!  Vineyard Vines always has some great madras items.  Just Madras and Cape Madras are both brands that focus many of their items on the madras look.

Here are some of my favorite madras looks this season.

Vineyard Vines Patchwork Madras Dress

Vineyard Vines Patchwork Madras Off-Shore Hoody

Vineyard Vines Madras Leather Flip Flops

LOFT 4" Madras Shorts

Just Madras Alison Clutch

Just Madras Cosmetic Bags

Cape Madras Skirt

How do you wear madras? 

xo KD

memorial day.

For Memorial Day I thought it would be fun to put together a fun summer outfit in red, white and blue!

{dress, wedges, bracelet, bag}

I love this red sundress from Anthropologie.  It's classic and perfect for a cook-out or luncheon (plus it has fun detailing on the back).  Anthropologie is one of my favorite spots for fun summer dresses!

I paired the dress with these gold wedges from Lilly Pulitzer.  I bought these wedges last summer and have gotten so much use out of them.  They are the perfect height and are pretty comfortable to wear for long periods of time! 

I think this Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Straw Canteen bag completes the look.  It is big enough to carry as an everyday bag, yet small enough to use for a special occasion.  I love that it is a crossboby bag, so it would be great for a day of sightseeing or shopping.

What are your Memorial Day plans?

xo KD

seersucker saturday.

Since it's Memorial Day weekend, I figured it's a perfect time to bust out some seersucker.  I love wearing seersucker.  I wish I could wear it year round (since I live in Florida and it's always warm!), but sadly I like to (kinda) fallow the rules.

{wedges, clutch, bracelet, dress}

I love these tan Ivanka Trump 'Brisa' Sandals.  Even though they are a little tall for my liking (3 1/4 inches), they are classic and great for dressing up sundresses in the summer.

During the spring and summer I love caring pretty much any kind of straw bag! This Melie Bianco 'Anya' Clutch from Nordstrom is a great (reasonably priced) straw clutch that is perfect for church or a quick outing with friends.

I love throwing in anything nautical to complete the 'summer look'.  This anchor bead charm bracelet in ivory and blue from J.Crew is a perfect accessory for any summer outfit.

Brooks Brothers is (in my opinion) the all time best store for all things prep! This seersucker dress is the perfect thing to add to your preppy wardrobe.

Happy Saturday!

xo KD

favorite lily pulitzer dresses.

I talk about Lilly Pulitzer all the time.  It's (clearly) one of my favorite brands.  It's so preppy and essentially Florida!  This season there are so many items that I'm in love with.  Lilly dresses are perfect for church, shopping, luncheons or summer weddings.  There are so many options and ways you can wear Lilly!

Franco Dress

Blossom Dress

Krissa Dress

Rae Dress

What's your favorite new Lilly Pulitzer dress?

xoxo KD

dress for the derby.

I love the Kentucky Derby.  I have never been, but would love, love, love to go one day.  When I was younger I road horses and since my Dad is from Kentucky... so it is only natural that I love the Derby.  Plus, who doesn't want to wear a beautiful dress and big hat!

If I was going to the Derby this year... I would wear one of these outfits. 

Isabel Dress | Monogrammed Marley Lilly Hat | Trellis Tote

Xanadu Shift Dress | Marley Lilly Hat | Kate Spade bag

J.McLaughlin Miranda Dress | Marley Lilly Hat | Bueno Straw Clutch

I wish Florida had a race that I could attend and wear one of these fun outfits.  But, sadly there aren't any close by.  I guess I will have to continue dreaming about the Derby for now.

Have you been to the Kentucky Derby or a related race?

more graduation dresses

Since my roommate and many of my friends will be graduating in about three weeks, I have had graduation on the mind a lot lately.  Graduation is very bittersweet this year.  Since I am not graduating until December I am going to be sad to see so many of my friends pack-up and leave Gainesville without me.  I know most of them are ready for the next phase of their lives, but I will be sad without them next semester. 

I posted a few weeks ago about a few black and white graduation dresses, but since we can wear pretty much whatever we want for college graduation... I though I'd post some more options, this time in color.  Black and white dresses are so classic, but color is a lot more fun and personally, I think I will wear a colorful dress more often than a black or white one.

J.Crew has a wide selection of solid dresses in every color imaginable.  They are a great source for classic dresses that you will get a lot of wear out of.  I really love this blue circle eyelet dress... it is perfect since one of my school colors is blue.  Plus, it's so classic and beautiful that I know I would want to wear it all the time!  I also love the blue Teddie dress... it would be so perfect for me since I am graduating in December and it might (read: wishful thinking) be cool on graduation day.

J.Crew Circle eyelet dress

J.Crew Teddie Dress

Anthropologie is also a great source for graduation dresses.  They are a little more fun and bright than most of the ones from J.Crew, but it just depends what kind of look you're going for.  I know I would get so much wear of any of these Anthropologie dresses.  If you choose to go with a solid color dress, like the ones above, you can always pair it with a statement necklace... Swell Caroline has some great jewelry options.

Anthropologie Primary Blooms Dress

Anthropologie Essential Stripes Dress

Anthropologie Cendrillion Dress

Anthropologie Montserrat Dress

Nordstrom, Saks, Bloomingdales and Lilly Pulitzer are also great sources for graduation dresses.

Are you graduating this semester?  Where have you found your grad dress?

Easter Sunday Attire.

Spring dresses are so fun! The weather is usually great and the sun is shinning, so it's time to bring out those sundresses.  Lilly Pulitzer is full of great dresses for this time of year and their site is full of new arrivals.

With one week until Easter, I figured I would suggest a few adorable dresses perfect for the occasion. 

Lilly Pulitzer:

Isabel Dress

Lillian Dress

Margot Shift Dress

Anthropologie:

Diamond Kite Dress

Watercolored Gem Dress

What's your favorite Sunday sundress?
xo KD

J.Crew: new arrivals

J.Crew is full of new arrivals.  I love their class pieces like their chinos, denim and classic button-down shirts, but recently I have been wanting to branch-out and try some of the new fashion trends.

Here are a few of my favorite new J.Crew items.

Popover in Cerise iKat

Villa Dress

Seville Wedge Espadrilles 

Tessellate Necklace

What are your favorites at J.Crew?