Hi guys!
Before we get into today's post I have a little blog business. I guest post on the Healthy Helper Blog this week! The post is about 5 Ways to Have a Stress Free Summer, which I know many of us need to hear. After you read this, make sure to head over there and give Kaila a little Running in a Skirt love. Second, make sure to enter the Vega giveaway with my Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Popsicles post. This new protein is a clean, vegan one so it's a great option for many of us, plus the popsicle recipe is kind of aweeeeeeee-some.
Back to Fashion Friday now!
I was at the Biltmore House the other day for dinner and had a chance to dress up a little. I've mentioned before that Asheville is a pretty casual place, so it's hard to find places to dress up a little. I decided to pull out this lavender off the shoulder dress I picked up at our Dillard's clearance center.
I thought with off the shoulder being a big trend for summer 2016, this dress was perfect. Plus I love the way the color compliments my eyes.
I paired it with some of my Mom's gemstone and gold jewelry. I always used to wear white gold, but I'm really enjoying wearing more yellow gold lately. So many of her pieces were yellow gold, so I'm glad it's coming back around in style. I also have no problem mixing the two as you can see with my bracelets.
I've got a feeling this dress is going to be one of my new favs. It's so easy to wear and feels very hip! <--- if you say hip does that automatically make you not hip?? Don't answer that! 🙂
I hope you all have a beautiful weekend doing things you love. I'll be heading the the Outer Banks to spend some time with the Hubs family at a beach house. I've lived in North Carolina almost 13 years and never seen it, so I'm excited. If I see wild horses on a beach I just might cry. 🙂
Make sure to follow along on Instagram while I'm there.
Shop the Look
Dress: Dillard's Clearance Center, other off the shoulder dresses I like HERE, HERE and HERE.<-- crushing on this denim one from Express
Shoes: Micheal Kors, similar HERE and HERE <--- budget friendly option
Necklace: Mom's 🙂 similar HERE.
Purse: Calvin Klein, similar HERE
So nice to see you today. Have a great weekend and come back Monday for some confessions that have been on my mind. It's a post I've been meaning to write for a long time.
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I’m linking up with: Nicole for the Fit and Fashionable, Jolynne Shane for Fashion Friday, Turning Heads Tuesday. Thank you so much for the lovely linkup ladies
Your turn!
Do you wear white gold and yellow gold together?
What are you doing this weekend?
Emily says
Love the color of the dress! Very cute summer style. Also, love the rest of your blog, keep up the amazing posts 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Emily! Hope you had a good week!
ruth says
What a beautiful dress! I love the cold shoulder look!
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Farrah says
That's such a cute dress! :D! I love the necklace you paired it with too! :]
JulieWunder says
Thank you Farrah! It was a gift from my Mom!
heather @Lunging Through Life says
Oh my gosh I LOVE this dress!! You look stunning. It's simple but yet so elegant. Perfect for summer nights!
JulieWunder says
You are too kind! Thank you so much!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I love the color of this dress! It's perfect for spring!
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Laura!
Gladys says
Wow! Beautiful dress and that color is seriously so pretty.
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much!!!
Edye says
That dress looks amazing on you, Julie! Hope you're having a great weekend xo
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
JulieWunder says
Hi Edye! Thank you so much! Hope you are having a great holiday!
Tamara DeWire says
Absolutely love this dress! Gorgeous color and love the cold shoulder style.
JulieWunder says
Hi Tamara! Thank you so much.
Debbie@debbiethisandthat.com says
Beautiful dress! I hope you have a fun time at the Outer Banks!!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Debbie! Happy weekend!
Mary Beth Jackson says
I love this dress on you! I have a few fun pieces like that. Toughest part for me is the strapless bra thing but I still love the look! Have a great weekend!
JulieWunder says
Oh I know! They are such a pain!
Annmarie says
How pretty is this?! Lavender is one of my favorite colors- looks amazing on you!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much, Annmarie.
Julie Bonner says
What a beautiful dress!! That color is perfect for you.
JulieWunder says
Hi Julie! Thank you so much. Have a great weekend!
Ada says
That dress is gorgeous and so on trend right now. Wish we had a Dillard's here. And you are right the dress compliments your eyes. I love it paired with the cognac shoes. =) And oooh I want a mosqouito-free Summer so I am looking forward to that post, Julie. =)
I love your blog and style and would love for you to join my linkup on Thursdays and share your amazing style with my readers and all the fabulous fashionistas. Thank you and have a fantastic weekend!
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<3 Ada.
JulieWunder says
Hi Ada, Thanks so much for inviting me to the linkup. I'm traveling next week, but try to remind me for the next week!
Amy says
What a gorgeous dress!
JulieWunder says
Hi Amy! Thank you!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
That's a really pretty dress! And a great color on you!
I hope you see wild horses! 🙂 Have fun!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much! It's a lot of fun to wear too.
Wayne Burgess says
Let us know if you cry over the horses!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
I am slightly obsessed with that dress! I love that it still has straps to keep it up. Ok... shopping time...
JulieWunder says
The straps sold it 🙂
Jo-Lynne Shane says
That dress is SO cute on you!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jo-Lynne!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I love the comfy cut and off the shoulder style of that dress. I don't think we have Dillard's here. I need some cute new dresses!
JulieWunder says
We have this clearance center which is part nightmare, part dream. You have to DIG for stuff on racks and it's a pain... but if you find something good it's a dream. I got this name brand dress for like $20.
You have to be in the mood to do it though.
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I think this might be one of my favorite outfits of yours--simple, chic and elegant, colorful yet soft, but then with punches of drama. LOVE it. Have a great trip to OBX!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much! I thought you might like it!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
Cute dress. I like the color too. I never would wear white gold and yellow gold together. But yours look good.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Lacey! I used to not do it, but now I love the way it looks.
Blane Sherer says
That's a great look for you ( smile ).
I'm going to my folks on Sunday to celebrate
Father's Day. My daughters and my grandson
were in Hawaii last week. My daughters told
me before they left for Hawaii that they were
postponing Father's Day for a week ( smile ).
They had a great time in Hawaii and they had
no major travel problems.
I hope you enjoy your Outer Banks family weekend !
JulieWunder says
I'm so glad they enjoyed Hawaii! It's a magical place! Have a great week.