By now, you know I love a good blue and white button down shirt.  So you really shouldn’t be surprised over my excitement when I stumbled upon crisp blue and white in a gingham pattern…and in shirtdress form, too!  This number by Alexis is in fact, a romper with a skort bottom, making it one of my new favorite additions to my closet.  And the details…let me tell you about the details. 

As I mentioned in this outfit post the other day, Alexis is one of my go-to’s for pieces with exquisite attention to detail. And believe me, with this brand, you’re getting the premium quality that you’re paying for.  My favorite, high-quality detail with this piece is probably its long sleeves with ruffled, spiral cuffs.  They’re just plain fun!  And the flowy shape of the top, along with the fitted, elasticized waistband create just the statement I love in a piece like this.  I’ve found that the blouson shape is pretty much universally flattering.  And here, the bottom also features a higher hem on the sides, along with a concealed skort that ensures you’ll be comfortable and covered up all day. 

While I originally discovered and scored this gingham romper at Neiman’s, but I actually just found it on MAJOR sale over at Bergdorf Goodman’s today!  Hurry, hurry and snatch it up before it’s gone; I promise you won’t regret it! 

This romper being so fabulous and all, I knew I didn’t want to play it safe with accessories, rather, I wanted to make it pop!  I paired our red straw clutch from the shoppe; it’s a favorite of mine under $35 and perfect for a fun look like this.  I also went for an arm stack party with gold bangles and our bestselling Teleties hair bands that look just as good on the wrist as they do in your hair…and they come in so many great colors.  Lastly, I donned one of my favorite cocktail rings of all time, by Julie Vos.  

Tell me, are you a sucker for all things blue and white and gingham like I am?!  This romper gives me life!  Truly, MKR

Recently I’ve found myself being drawn to all things feminine, frilly, and yes that includes ruffles.  Case in point, this beautiful red and white eyelet dress that’s both feminine AND ultra flattering.  

I haven’t had this dress for more than a few weeks, and I’ve already worn it twice; once for our shoppe Grand Opening and second on our trip to Asheville.  While it’s easy to see this dress on the more formal side, it can also be dressed down a bit with shorter heels and subtle accessories.  Here, I paired it with my favorite pink mules—sold out now, but similar versions here and here— and my favorite straw hat for a more comfortable casual day look and I couldn’t be a bigger fan of.

This little number by Alexis is hands-down the star of today’s look, and one that I know I’ll continue to wear next season. While I know a lot of people are over the ruffled and off the shoulder trend, I must say I’m happy to see it stick around for a bit.  I really think that off the shoulder is uber flattering for practically any shape and size.  And ruffles when cinched in the right place, are equally flattering.  For example this dress; by being cinched in the waist with a ruffle flair on the skirt I’m able to cover up my least favorite part…my hips/thighs.

Alexis is one of those brands that I’ve come to love for its premium quality and masterful attention to detail.  And that rings true for today’s dress—which happens to be on MAJOR SALE right now!—with the contrast embroidery and off-the-shoulder silhouette.  Not to mention, the fringed ribbon trim, billowing bishop sleeves, and layered skirt just scream A+ detailing to me. 

A word to the wise though: Alexis sizing is a bit on the weird size.  I now own three pieces including this new gingham romper I absolutely adore, and none of them are the same size.  So know that going into it, and be prepared to try on or shop around for the perfect fit. Truly, MKR

An outfit that makes you feel like a lady, but is also on-trend…that’s hard to find.  Usually you can feel one or the other.  But today’s outfit does it all. 

This beautiful and intricate white dress by Self-Portrait is truly like no other.  If I’m being honest I wasn’t searching for a white dress, but had a need for a white dress.  You see, a few weeks ago I had to attend a “white party” for the design vignette I created during Market Week at Americas Mark.  Being me, I of course waited till the last minute.  Like, 2 days before hand.  I didn’t of course take into account that a chic white dress is almost impossible to find.  White dresses tend to fit into two categories: beach or casual.  What I needed was of course neither.

Thank goodness I stumbled upon this gem; lady-like, but with a bit of edge.  At $510, it’s a definite splurge, but it’s also something you’ll always, always be happy to have in your wardrobe.  Being familiar with Self-Portrait and owning a few of their pieces I knew this would be a piece I could wear again and again, and most importantly I’ve found that no one even comes close to Self Portrait in terms of detail, quality and craftsmanship.  This is my second time wearing the dress in 3 weeks, and I know there will be many more times to come.  It does, however, run small, so size up when ordering. 

I paired these beaded sandal slides by Tory Burch ; aren’t they amazing too?!  The faux pearl slide with low block heel detail were calling my name from the second I saw them.  I topped off the look with a wide brim straw hat, a bamboo clutch my go-to Karen Walker sunnies, and these J.Crew earrings I have in four different colors.  

All in all, a timeless, yet trendy and perfect look I’ll love forever!  Truly, MKR