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Monday, November 24, 2014

Manic Monday: The perfect dress


It's Sunday night at 6pm, which is usually when I'm finishing my posts for the week, except this week at that time, I haven't even started! We're just getting back from a weekend away, and I fly to Toronto tomorrow through Wednesday. Needless to say, I'm gonna try and keep this short but sweet! 

We spent the weekend in DC (Alexandria, VA to be exact) to celebrate the wedding of a very good friend. They had a destination wedding over the summer and had their reception on Saturday at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. It was a gorgeous setting and a ridiculously good time!

Dress: Greylin (Nordstrom)Wristlet: Stella and Dot | Shoes: Valentino

Surprisingly this is the first wedding we have been to all year. I was excited to get all dolled up! This is the event that I was dress shopping for with Jenna. Lucky for me, we found this dress at our very first stop, and was only one of three dresses I even tried on. Love when that happens! 

I thought it was seasonally perfect for the occasion and could not resist the patchwork-like mix of textures and patterns. It is definitely a unique piece, which is definitely what I was looking for as I feel like a lot of cocktail type dresses out there right now all look similar. I am a bit high waisted/ have a short torso, so I did have to get the straps taken up a little bit (for free, thanks to Nordstrom), but outside of that, the dress fit perfect. 


Here's a selfie view, which I am sharing since I didn't get proper photos of my "outerwear." We took a cab from the hotel to the venue, so I only had to survive in the cold from the curb to the front door. I wasn't sure if I would be cold inside with the sleeveless dress, so I wore a blazer and also brought a wrap, which I simply wore as a scarf for the commute. The temperature inside was actually quite comfortable, so my blazer and wrap ended up with coat check.

For accessories - I did have a bracelet on, which you can see in the selfie, but it snagged on my hair once and on the scarf twice by the time we got there, so I ended up just taking it off. I would have been mortified if it snagged my dress!! This wristlet is new from Stella and Dot, and what's even more awesome than its rose gold detailing is that the strap detaches and can be worn as a wrap bracelet. 


Speaking of wrap -- that's a wrap for this post! Hope everyone's short week goes by quickly! Think of me as I'm flying to our neighbors up north!


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77 comments :

  1. Wow everything about this look is PERFECT - have a great Thanksgiving Carylee!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  2. That dress is amazing and your look stunning in it. Seriously I would totally get it if I had somewhere special to go.

    xo
    PinkSole

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    1. I loved it so much! I need to wear it again!!
      Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

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  3. That is a very unique dress, what a pretty piece! You definitely bought a perfect dress! It's lovely on you :)

    Thank you for the link up. :)

    Away From The Blue

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  4. Adorable dress on you, the pattern is so pretty!!
    Marta
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  5. You seriously look gorgeous! That dress is stunning! The shoes were the perfect choice!!

    xo, Erica
    Casually Styled

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  6. This is a gorgeous dress! Love the detailing and the mix of textures. I love getting dressed up for special occasions, too bad they're so few and far between. Enjoy the short week, Carylee! ~Cynthia

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    1. Yes! I'm really surprised we didn't have any other weddings this year, and our office no longer has a fancy holiday party. So sad! I love getting dolled up!

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  7. This is totally the perfect dress! I love the fit and detail. Sounds like a fun weekend and a busy week!

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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    1. It's been quite a week between travel and the holiday! Christmas will be here before I know it! eee!
      But thank you so much!!

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  8. That dress is absolutely stunning! The details are what that dress truly special. You look amazing.
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  9. What a gorgeous dress! The outfit came together perfectly with the heels and clutch. I am now wondering if I need a black blazer in a longer length like this....hmm....Oh and your hair so sooo amazing too. *jealous.*
    Gina - On the Daily Express

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    1. I really love this blazer and am glad I decided to buy it. It will be my go to piece for sure, I can feeeel it!
      And thanks! It's been awhile since I've got to dress up. It was refreshing!

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  10. You look stunning- Period end of story! Love everything about this look! That dress is amazing! xo
    Marianne
    www.goodgirlgoneglam.com

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  11. Wow, what a beautiful and unique dress!! The fabric patchwork, mesh, frilly hemline, and touch of blue....beautiful!!! Fun and busy weekend it sounds like...get some rest girl!! :-)
    Kellie @ www.ie-style.com

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    1. I wish I could say I was rested! Even though it was a long weekend, I still feel behind on life!
      But thank you!! The wedding was a great night!

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  12. You look gorgeous in that dress and I love the different patterns on it too:)

    Aloha, Kathleen | House of Polynesia

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    1. I thought it was unique and perfect! Thank you!

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  13. Love this dress! Love all the different fabrics and the unique construction- makes it super flattering! You look gorgeous!

    Lindsey
    Thrift and Shout

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    1. Thanks so much, Lindsey! I appreciate it! I loved wearing this!
      Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

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  14. Cute dress and even cuter shoes. Your purse and clutch collection is a dream of mines.

    Kreyola Jounerys | Instagram

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  15. I agree! This dress is totally seasonally appropriate and fits you perfectly! I absolutely adore all of the fun details and amazing textures!

    Robyn
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    1. It was hard to pass up because it was so unique! Glad you enjoyed this look!

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  16. How cute is that dress?! Love the sheer detail! Happy traveling again lol

    Cha Cha The Fashion Genius

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    1. I know - and more travel this week, too! Exhausted thinking of it!!!

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  17. the dress is absolutely stunning! love the shape! you look fab!

    Irene
    www.thedailylace.com

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  18. Stunning dress just right for the holiday! Very feminine and flirty!

    www.dressed2dnines.com

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  19. I love your dress! So pretty and those shoes look perfect with them!
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    ~~Megan~~

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  20. Gorgeous!!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  21. You look beautiful! I love the pretty details of this dress. The hair, the shoes...all equally gorgeous!

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    1. Thanks!! This was before the face timing when I was still wide eyed and bushy tailed! :)

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  23. Gorgeous dress! It's perfect for holiday parties!

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  24. What a gorgeous dress! Love the patchwork detail!

    Jill
    www.dousedinpink.com

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  25. This is a gorgeous dress on you, Carylee! I love the details!

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    I hope you are having a great week so far!

    Amber

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  26. Absolutely love the dress! You look gorgeous!
    Stephanie
    http://positivelystephanie.blogspot.com/

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  27. Wow I adore this dress--all the detailing is gorgeous :) Glad to hear you had fun on a weekend getaway!!

    Tori
    FashionBlingGirlyThings

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    1. Thank you! And yes, it was such a great weekend! Hard to believe it's already been one week ago!!

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  28. Such a cute dress!! The detailing on it is so pretty!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  29. This dress is so pretty on you and I love the detailing! It is perfect for the holidays!

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

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    1. I totally agree about it being perfect for the holidays. Thank you!

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  30. Love this dress on you! Beautiful! :)

    http://www.kathrineeldridge1.wordpress.com

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  31. LOVE this dress! It is unique, classy yet modern and so super stylish. Love the detailing and your curls are stunning!

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  32. I love everything about this look! That dress is gorgeous and your hair is so pretty.

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  33. Beautiful dress! Perfect look for an East Coast wedding
    The Doctor Diva

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    1. Yes and it wasn't too terribly cold, either! Bonus!

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  34. Lovely, flattering dress -- it IS the perfect dress for you! And perfect for the occasion :)

    Jen @ Librarian for Life + Style

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  35. Those shoes are just perfect with that dress :)

    http://www.sydneyfashionhunter.com/

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  36. Gorgeous dress and thanks again for hosting the linkup lovely! I'm in, better late than never!! Xx

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  37. love the dress and the shoes are perfection!

    -Ruya
    sweetshortandstylish.com

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