If I’m being completely honest, I’ve been in a bit of creative blog slump for the past few weeks. While lots could be to blame (being busy at work, conflicting travel schedule between Adam and I, life in general…) – the result was that I was turning out posts that I felt less than excited about. Which has never been the point of this little space. It’s meant to be a place where you turn for inspiration to get out there and explore your own city (and beyond!) in style. Not a guide for to how to stand in front of a wall and smile… but there it was. Lucky for us all – on Friday I had the day off work (all hail Summer Fridays) and so I picked myself and headed to one of my favorite happy places in the city. The Met’s rooftop. With sweeping views of the city and a glass of rosé in hand, I felt inspired all over again and by the time Adam caught up with me that evening I was brimming with new ideas. A change of view will do that to a girl I guess. So stick around, we’ve got lots coming your way these next few weeks that I’m truly excited to share – starting with today’s post shot on one of my favorite streets in Greenwich Village.
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I first bought this dress for my girl’s weekend in New Orleans but knew that between the striped pattern, off the shoulder silhouette and lightweight cotton – this thing was going to get lots of wear this summer. When it gets hot in the city there’s little more I can bear to put on than a single piece of clothing and a few accessories (usually sunglasses, comfortable flats and a crossbody bag). Less is more – unless we’re talking sprawling ivy and overfilled window planters surrounding your front stoop, in which case I say go wild.
Asos Striped Dress | Steven Alan Sunglasses via Ditto ‘Endless Eyewear’ – get your own 1st month membership free with code STEELEMAIDEN | Talbots Crossbody Bag c/o – on sale | Lulu Frost Stud Earrings | Sole Society Espadrilles c/o – on sale
Everything about this is perfect!! And I need those shoes!
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Thanks so much Maggie! And you really do! I think they’re still on sale and so so comfortable, I’ve been wearing them everywhere!
Hi! Love your blog. This dress is gorgeous. I saw it on the ASOS site and want to get it but I’m not sure which size to get. If you don’t mind me asking, what size did you get in UK size?
Hi Courtnie – Thanks so much for stopping by! This dress is one of my absolute favorites. I’m wearing a US 4/UK 8. I usually wear a US 2 or 4 but I’m glad I went with the larger size as the length is fairly short (I’m 5’4″ for reference). Hope this helps! xx
That is super helpful! Thank you so much, this dress looks gorgeous on you! 🙂