Easy breezy

I don’t know if it’s the impending Fourth of July, summer in general or just a subconscious stream of laziness, but I’ve got stripes aplenty on rotation this season.

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I wore this BCBGMAXAZRIA maxi dress about a week ago when I had the opportunity to play hooky and head to the Hamptons with C.Wonder. It was a much-needed escape from the sweltering heat of the city (and inboxes), and the day was spent photobooth’ing, catching up with girlfriends and over-doing it on a catered-in lobster-filled feast.

Isn’t that what breezy dresses are all about, after all?

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Before I go on, I’m just going to tell you for the sake of being honest: This dress is sold out. Like, freakin’ eve-ry-where.

I searched high and low and late-night trying to find it for you, but the most similar (affordable) dresses I found were this version and this version. (Which are still cute!)

Moving on…

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… Yeah, just kidding.

That’s really all I’ve got for now, actually — today, it’s all about the dress.

Somehow, short weeks feel the absolute longest (perhaps because you’re cramming 40+ hours into fewer days?) and I’ve been trying to get ahead on next week’s content like a responsible blogger. You know, so we don’t have another little hangover mishap like we did on our last trip to Chi-town.

What’s on the agenda this weekend? You know my plans, so don’t be shy about sharing yours. Travel safe, get some sun and have a happy Fourth!

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If you’re looking for a similar maxi and none of the one’s I’ve provided (below) fit the bill, I’d suggest browsing the options on Zappos and 6pm.com. Both sites often have sales, and their shipping/customer service is great.

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*Wearing: BCBGMAXAZRIA Gia striped maxi dress (sold out, similar HERE and HERE in blue, similar versions linked below), Zara pumps (love THESE and THESE), Chanel sunglasses, BaubleBar bracelet, Loren Hope Petra and Sarra cuffs via Lemon Stripes

Click below to shop this look:

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Rebecca Dale Photography

 

20 comments

  1. I feel like I would just spend my day twirling around in that dress. That was my criteria for dresses when I was younger: twirlability. It needed to have that Disney Princess effect, or it was a no-go. You look great in it!

    -Katherine
    http://thegreenbows.blogspot.ca

  2. Hmmm, my 4th of July plans can be summarized in 5 words…fried chicken, horseshoes, beer, sparklers…in that order, though sparklers post-beer may be a bad idea. If I don’t light myself on fire, I’ll be back with another witty comment on Monday…ha! Have a great weekend, Hallie :)

  3. OMG I have this dress and it’s my absolute FAV.. I wanted it last year but it was sold out so I searched high and low and this one became available, so glad I snapped it up.. You look fabulous xx

    Donna x

    http://www.thestylemma.com/2014/07/insta-outfits-what-i-wore-in-mallorca.html

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