ATTAINABLE: Modern Fairytale Colorblock Dress
www.lulus.com; $53
I. Love. Colorblocking. I realize it's not a particularly new or revolutionary trend, but I just find it so chic and flattering. And in a fun, modern shape like this, I'm totally smitten. I love the contrast in hue, fabric, and, most of all, attitude between the fitted bodice and filmy skirt. And although I tend to be intimidated by cutouts in dresses, these sweet side ones are just subtley sexy enough to attract the right kind of attention.
{pretty inspiration}
{my pick for this year}
{my pick for this year}
I'm a big fan of dressing appropriately for the occasion -- and when it comes to holidays, that means wearing something just special enough to denote a special day without looking as if I've just popped off a Hallmark card. When Valentine's Day rolls around, it's easy to fall into a trap of cheesy red-and-pink-heart overload, but I'm convinced that there's a far more sophisticated way to celebrate. Luckily, there are plenty of fabulous options out there: pretty cream lace tops, gold jewelry with subtle heart themes, soft makeup, and sweet, flirty pink dresses. How utterly romantic.
What will YOU be wearing for Valentine's Day this year?
xo Josie
Thanks to Lulu's, Cupcakes and Cashmere, and Free People for the photos.
What will YOU be wearing for Valentine's Day this year?
xo Josie
Thanks to Lulu's, Cupcakes and Cashmere, and Free People for the photos.
41 comments:
I feel like I have been crushing on that heart sweater for ages.
I'll be celebrating Valentines on the 11th, It's our engagement anniversary so why not combine the 2 :) I think I'm going to wear a blue and nude lace dress but these beautiful red's and pinks have made me rethink! :)
Love, Vanilla
Still not sure what I want to wear but this post definitely gives me a lot of inspiration!
From Brooklyn with love,
Jen
Love the red...but I'll probably be in my pj's eating lobster..at home.
When it comes to Valentines Day.... I have NO clue! But I love that 2nd red dress! It's gorgeous! You can never go wrong with classic red!
Colorblocking is seriously one of my favorite things right now. I especially love the way brights pinks, oranges, and reds look together. And, of course, reds and purples. Gorg! :)
Still haven't planned out that far - I'm just thankful to have my Valentine each year no matter what I wear:)
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Love these! I guess it depends on what we end up doing :)
OK, since my belly does not allow lots of fancy options, Im gonna go for a lovely home-made candlelight dinner while wearing a fabulous and super fashionalble PJ. LOL!!!!
i am obsessed with the cutouts!
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That middle dress is divine! I have a couple of red dresses I might choose from to wear this year.
beautiful choices!so lovely and romantic indeed :)
I agree Josie, although it's easy to get suckered into wearing something that feels like a costume for V day, I think there's a prettier way to do it! I already have my TWO outfits planned (something for Valentine's dinner on Tuesday night, the other for a night away that following Saturday. It's our anniversary). A pink pleated skirt and gold jewelry is involved for the dinner on V night, a gold sequined skirt and black blazer for that weekend. What do you think? Sound appropriate?!
Ohhhhh I absolutely adore the little red dress in your board!
i've been obsessed with all things color block lately!
colorblock sure is not new but i love it for spring. : )
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Love the rebecca minkoff pink purse and that white top next to it. really great picks for valentine's.
Josie! Adore ALL of this!! Perfection...especially the first dress. Sigh...
xRachel
so cute! I love this outfit with the socks! adorable
Great picks, Josie! I especially love the first dress -- what a steal! xo style, she wrote
I love the combination of red and pink so I might be wearing something to that effect!
How cute is that heart sweater?!
not doing much for Valentine;s but the firs dress reminds me of a ballerina's dress... very cute!
Omg, so loving that dress in your inspiration. Gorgeous!
these are so pretty and sweet ( i also love love love the free people!)
hi josie, i just love that orangy dress and those cute pumps w. the ankle socks!!
xx, kristina
Love your inspirations! And I haven't yet decided what am going to wear! Eeep!
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That first dress is so cute, I love it! <3
I love the red dress in your compilation, but I will probably be wearing something closer to the heart sweater and pink flats this year :)
LOVE that lulu's dress! Wondering if I can get it in time for next Tuesday?!
xx
Joanna
Such beautiful, romantic items! I'd totally wear them all :)
I love Lulus so much!! I have few dresses from them and they are awesome:)
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Loving your romantic board, I recently bought a pink chevron dress so hoping to wear it for V-day! As you know from reading my blog, loving pink/red and V-day.
Red Soles and Red Wine
I love thissssssssss such a great post doll
I wish I was wearing that darling pink strapless frock!
Perfect dresses for V-day!!!
xoxo
So inspired by pink and red right now too Josie! Just bought red (and pink!) pants :) Now I just need a nice red dress in my life :)
Naina
totally agree on the color blocking - such a fun and chic trend :)
XO
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