Excuse our absence! This summer has just been a crazy one for both me and Becca. But we’re trying to get back to our regularly scheduled programming around here. So for your viewing pleasure, an outfit post:
Dress: Urban Outfitters // Shoes: Zara // Bag: Mango // Sunglasses: Proenza Schouler
There’s been a whole lotta blog posts for the last month about how to stay cool when it’s hot out. My solution is simple: wear less clothing. And if you can, find clothes that vent themselves like this lace backed dress. Not only does the lace provide a pretty and interesting detail to this dress, but the cooling effect it provided was an unexpected fringe benefit.
Fun fact! This is the 3rd time I’ve featured this dress on Free Honey, but it’s the first time I’ve ever showed the back (which I actually think is what makes this dress special). See how else I’ve worn it here and here!
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What a great dress! The print and cut are so pretty and the back is really unexpected – it’s a stunning piece. And yeah, I imagine really good for the summer heat. Which, by the way, is totally killing me. I’m so ready for fall fashion.
xoxo ~ Courtney
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I agree! I can’t wait for fall fashion. This summer I’ve been so uninspired by my own style, I’m ready for a new season and some new looks!
I’m generally not a big fan of black and white in the summer when there are so many vibrant colours for women to chose from. (Colour’s such a great way to celebrate this time of year). But this looks great on you Ashley, I love bold florals.
Courtney said exactly what I was about to, I’ll repeat it because I can’t think of a different way to phrase it. The sheer lace back is an unexpected detail and adds quite a different look to the outfit when seen from behind. It’s rather unique from what I’m used to seeing.
I haven’t announced it to everyone yet since I’m doing several small printing runs, but I’ve written my first book. “The Glass Wall” is a softcover compilation of my writing (mostly poetry) over the years. If you and/or Becca would like me to send a copy please e-mail me.
Congratulations Barry! That’s quite an accomplishment!!
Look at you..Gorgeous
I swear you get prettier by the day. I’m dying over your hair in the last few posts – makes me even more eager for my own to grow! Great dress for summer! I love the lace back, especially for dealing with this heat.
Thanks Holly! You’re so sweet. I can’t wait to see what you do with your hair once it’s long, you manage to be so creative with it, even when it’s in a pixie.
Party in the back . Love the unexpected back.
Love the lace back dress, I found a tribal one similar with the lace back at F21, I wore it a few times this Summer. Very cute outfit. Thanks for sharing.
Natalie
thats a lovely dress – I’m glad you are finally getting to show off the stunning back!
Hi Ashley!
You’re so sweet
I actually just got my hair done again (photos in my last post), but what I had before was actually that most of my hair had been lightened with sun-in spray, and then I bleached the tips of it even more. I just painted it all on randomly so that’s why it looks sort of gradual I guess!
xx Heather
Good to see you guys!
Loving this fun dress, it’s good to get as many wears out of something you love right?
That black & white skirt in previous post is too cute – you look amazing in that outfit doll.
x.o.x.o
p.s I was also surprised at Marilyn’s quotes, but I think she’s a lot smarter than she let on as a blonde bombshell back in those days.
Love that fun dress…the back makes it different and auto air conditioning!
I dont think you could find a more perfectly cute dress for hot sweaty summers!! You look fab, stay cool, or you could just come here you know
it’s yet to hit 80 degrees
I like so much your blonde pony tail. So SJP!!
Have a nice day
Sara C.
Well, you have been missed! While the back of the dress is pretty, I really love the front!