#OOTD (Outfit of the Day)

Little Blue Dress

A Proper Summer Dress Accessorized with Fringe, Scallops & Jewels
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Blue and white floral dress with navy overcoat, Waiting on Martha Navy overcoat with fringe details and jeweled pockets from Hampden Clothing, @waitingonmartha 

 

Blue and white floral dress, Waiting on Martha

Ben-Amun gold spike earrings, @waitingonmarthaBlue and white floral dress with navy overcoat, @waitingonmarthaNavy coat with fringe details, @waitingonmartha Blue and white floral dress with white fringe bag, Waiting on Martha

I’ve talked often about the LBD—little black dress—but today I’m talking about my other beloved LBD.  The little BLUE dress.  And today’s LBD is a true summer staple with its bright floral pattern and trim, flattering fit and a go-to for summer weddings and events.

You know when you’ve found “your color” and you simply gravitate to it in every occasion? Blue is that for me.  I always like to mix and match shades of the color, from navy to pastels and buttery blues to those rich-like-the-ocean shade of azure.  So whenever I do go all-in for a monochromatic blue look, I bring in textures and fine details to keep it fun and interesting. 

And by textures and fine details, I mean lots of fringe (because, duh), scalloped edges and embellished pockets.  Loeffler Randall does a killer scallop with their heels (exhibit A seen above and in other colors right here), and you already know about my strong love affair with this white fringe handbag (on MAJOR sale!!!) by Proenza Schouler.  So you can only imagine the second I saw this navy coat with its fringe edges and utterly fabulous bejeweled pockets, I did a few twirls in it and swore it had to be mine right then and there.  While this jacket will look amazing with some jeans and a white tee I love pairing a piece like this over a more prim-and-proper piece like this blue and white floral dress because it gives the look a little edge and flair.  And every outfit needs a little flair, don’t you agree?  Truly, MKR

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Photography, Haley Sheffield for Waiting on Martha

AS PICTURED: DRESS (on SALE) (similar here, here, here and here) | COAT | HEELS | SUNGLASSES | BAG (on MAJOR SALE and pre-owned version here) | LIP COLOR

Little Black Everyday Dress

An Easy Shirt Dress, Played Up with Fringe & Platforms
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Black pleated dress, Waiting on MarthaBlack dress with pleats and white fringe bagBlack and gold baublesWhite fringe bag with black dress, Waiting on MarthaBlack everyday dress from Hampden Clothing, Waiting on MarthaBlack pleated dress and white crossbody bag, Waiting on MarthaBlack everyday dress with pleats and white fringe bagBlack dress and white crossbody bag, Waiting on Martha

I always feel good in black.  It’s just one of those colors that I know I can wear and feel 100% in.  And while I’ve always known the importance of an LBD, the truth of the matter is that a lot of LBDs can’t be considered everyday staples (wah wah).  

But alas, enter this easy little black everyday dress I just scored from Hampden Clothing‘s pop-up shop here in the A last week. The second I saw the classic shirt-dress with its crisp pleats, I knew it had to be mine.  It’s just SO me.  I’m a firm believer that when you find something that fits your forever style, it’s worth the investment.  It’s those pieces that you’ll end up wearing a countless different ways over years to come.  I already know I’ll be dressing this look up with heels, and down with my favorite the-leather-is-like-butter flats). 

I would file today’s look as my everyday black dress with a little flare. For a statement and some stark contrast, I paired the dress with my white fringe Proenza Schouler bag (which is 25% off right now!) and my funky-fun stripe platform sandals (also on CRAZY sale right now). Truly, MKR

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Photography, Haley Sheffield for Waiting on Martha

AS PICTURED: DRESS (SIMILAR HERE AND HERE) | BAG (25% off (!!!) but Pre-owned HERE and SIMILAR HERE and HERE) | PLATFORM SANDALS (marked WAY down) | LIP COLOR | SUNGLASSES (36% off!)

Boho Baby

Indulging my love in all things bohemian with a dress that can carry you from summer to fall
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Back in high school I went through a “hippie” phase.  I’m talking hemp in my hair, tie dye, no makeup, so lost-in-teenage-angst-my-mother-hated-every-second-of-it phase I’m thankful was very short lived.  And while the days of hemp and clay bead braids may be gone my deep love for all things bohemian still lives on.  Case in point, this amazing W by Worth boho-esque paisley chiffon maxi dress I picked up a few weeks ago.

Not only is this dress beyond comfortable, but I love the fact that with a quick change of accessories this dress will carry you from summer all the way to fall.  Simply switch up the platform sandals to boots, the white crossbody to a darker say tan one, add a hat and you have an instant-leaves-are-falling, chill-is-in-the-air outfit.

And speaking of platform sandals, these favorites of mine from Loeffler Randall are on major sale.  In fact, so is the white crossbody and just about everything else like these pom pom sandals I’ve been lusting after and my striped platforms last seen here…so now is the time to stock up.  

So tell me Friends, any teenage year moments you look back and laugh on?  Truly, MKR

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Photography, Kathryn McCrary for Waiting on Martha

AS PICTURED: DRESS c/o | CROSS BODY BAG c/o | WEDGES c/o 

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