Spring Dresses: Derby, Weddings, & Everything In Between

Spring always brings a flurry of invitations and save the dates. All those weddings, parties, or even just a night out with your main squeeze is the perfect excuse to shop for a dress that makes the occasion feel special. 

Derby Day has had a special meaning to me over the last ten (10!) years as Matt and I met at a charity Derby party (this one) and have been together ever since. Now that we are in the suburbs we will be attending the Barrington Children's Charity Derby Party, and it will feel extra sweet this year with that ten years to celebrate. Deciding between this and this to wear this year. 

And there is always the flurry of wedding showers, receptions, and (hopefully) warm date nights out to snag a new dress for. So here are twenty-four colorful options for all of the above. 

Pink pretties...

1. Love a ballet nod. Black Halo $190

2. The perfect palette to add your fave jewelry. Banana Republic $78

3.  Off shoulder and hot pink. love. Black Halo $298

4. When you want a little length. Black Halo $390

5. Obsessed with the laser cut. Elizabeth & James $365

Fun brights...

1. Love the scallop trim.  J. Crew $128

2. Pretty and looks comfy. Milly $350 (many other colors)

3. LOVE this. Delicate and interesting. Tracy Reese $348

4. Sporty and would look great with gold jewelry. Elizabeth & James $385

Love the off shoulder trend...

1. A pretty print, love this. Rebecca Taylor $371

2. Sweet yellow. Cupcakes & Cashmere $105

3. A sexy boho action. Asos $187

4. Breezy navy Alice + Olivia $368

 Some sweet prints...

1. Banana has upped their game. This is so pretty. Banana Republic $98

2. This is crazy flattering. Parker $265

3. A sweet brocade. Alice + Olivia $440

4. I want to live in this all Spring. Asos $55

Stripes and geometrics...

1. Classic and uber flattering. Milly $375

2. LOVE the pastel stripes. Ted Baker $225

3. A modern cut in soft colors. Elizabeth & James $395

Not right for a wedding, but certainly for anything else...

1. Seriously, Banana. this is beyond cute. Banana Republic $168

2. Love a ruffled drop waist. ST Olcay Gulsen $150

3. This breezy dress has great volume. Asos $51

4. This looks like you could live in it. BB Dakota $90

Happy celebrating and hopefully Spring. 

xo

Erin 

Not Just for Tweens

I have been having some busy days around here and soaking up this summer with the kids. Mary turns one at the end of the month and I am savoring every last second with her before she is no longer truly a baby. 

I did have time this morning to put together this fun bedroom after I was looking around for some accessories online. Who knew that PB Teen had such style? The site is of course chock full of preppy teenager options, but there is some seriously fantastic pieces that would work for grown ups, too. Bonus is that the prices reflect more for a kids room, so your budget goes a lot further. 

1. I love a good pom pom drape and these are black out. $89-$119

2. Pretty chandelier $129

3. Obsessed with this petal abstract painting. Beautiful colors and scale. $149

4. This canopy bed has been pinned to death and there is a reason. It is gorge. $599-$899

5. Pretty scalloped bedding that can be monogrammed is always a good idea. $29-$159

6. This tray side table is a fun alternative to the usual shapes. $98

7. A soft Moroccan Diamond Rug is perfect for a bedroom. $143-$169

8. This navy velvet love seat is the perfect size for in front of a bed. $799

Happy Monday. I hope your week is off to a great start. And I hope to post more this week. Anything you need help with in beauty, design, food, travel, or fashion? I love getting ideas for posts from you. Upcoming wedding, living room refresh, cooking dilemma, happy to help ladies. 

xo

Erin 

Feel the Breeze

How was your holiday weekend? I think I ate my weight in cheeseburgers (no joke, had one every day) and am still getting over the sugar rush from all the cookies and desserts. It was pretty damn fun. We were blessed with nice weather, but holy summer it got hot and sticky fast. Being eight months pregnant makes that super fun and all I want to wear is the tiniest little dress I can find, but alas a giant bra and lots of coverage is probably more my speed right now. 

How great would one of these open back dresses be for a date night or cocktails with your girlfriends on a hot summer night?

1. A little pink dress screaming for a fun wedding by Tibi

2. A little ladylike and sexy combined in this Alice + Olivia (on sale)

3. I worship this slinky Parker dress with its contrasting striped skirt. 

4. The sweet tie in the back of this Parker romper is perfection. 

Though my bump cannot fit in any of these, I want to live vicariously through anyone who gets to sport one of these beauties. 

xo

Erin