Dress Oasis (via Asos), H&M flats and scarf, Carpisa bag |
I believe I’m in love. I’m in love with this dress. A few weeks back I saw it pinned on Pinterest, and gosh, did it look perfect! Convinced that it must have been a pretty expensive little number, I was extremely suprised to find it in the ASOS sale! My shoppingban is not over yet, but I still had quite the bit left of my $60 giftcard, and decided to splurge. Best idea ever. This dress has 3/4 sleeves, a nice length and a pretty feminine shape. The fact that it’s striped is just another plus.
I have been having a lot of fun styling it. It’s a basic item, a wardrobe essential, and it truely matches 90% of all that’s in my closet. I got this leopard scarf at H&M a few months back. I don’t think I’ve worn it on the blog before but I love using it to give my outfits that little extra push. As I’m not too comfortable pattern mixing tops and bottoms yet, this is an fun way to warm up for the idea. I must say I’m loving it!
Eventhough this is not at all a bold combo (Knowing what gets worn in the blogging world this can count as conservative), one of my classmates did say it was a daring combination and that I was really brave for wearing it. I smiled a bit uncomfortable, and then she quickly added: but I love it! And smiled back. Classes are over for now, but after summer, I think I’ll suprise her with a full pattern mixed outfit! … If I dare.
♥♥♥
Nikki
Tamaras Blend says
This dress is perfect, I'm off to find it on Asos!
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BlondeMuse says
Ik vind het een leuke combinatie. Ik vind streepjes en leopard ook wel gewaagd hoor, maar ben dan ook redelijk preuts als het op combineren aankomt. Deze combinatie vind ik wel geslaagd, ziet er nog heel naturel uit en niet geforceerd. xo
Jennie from the Blog says
erg leuke outfit!
Mica says
Love your pattern mixing! I stick to pattern mixing with accessories like this too – easy way to do it and I don't feel the uncertainty I do combining two different patterned items of clothing.
That dress is a great purchase, can't wait to see all the different ways you wear it 🙂
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Vanessa, Take only Memories says
That ring is so pretty! Super lovely outfit. I always love anything with stripes 🙂
İpek says
One does not simply go wrong with stripes, the dress is a winner! I loved everything about it, definitely something I would love to wear. xx
Heather says
I love stripes and leopard – perfect mix 🙂
XO
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Annie says
What a cute outfit Nikki – LOVE that dress! Also wanted to let you know my "copycat Monday" outfit was inspired by you today – so I gave you a little shout out 🙂
Annie
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Wren KW says
Your dress is the perfect wardrobe staple. Especially when one loves stripes as much as I do. The background for your photos is pretty too.
Wren
Kristian says
Lol about the bold vs. conservative clothing choices as seen I the real world versus the blogging world. I get that feeling all the time too, where in the b,oops here iChat I wear is not outrageous but maybe in my hometown it's a little kooky.
This, however, looks fantastic. As you said a great staple piece.
Sarah Hampel says
Such a cute outfit! I think I might love that dress just as much as you do!
Just came across your blog via Annie's and love your style 🙂
Sarah
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LyddieGal says
i love stripes and leopard together, some of my fave pattern mixing.
and i love that you went after the dress you saw on pinterest!
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erica marie says
this is a fun way to mix patterns without being too bold. Love the look.
xo erica
Sian Thomas says
That dress is so cute, can't believe it was in the sale too!! It's a simple outfit but so lovely, I really like it!!
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Caitie Schlisserman says
I love stripes and I love leopard so what better mix could there possibly be?! you are a cutie!
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Frannie Pantz says
This is a great way to pattern mix friend! Glad you found a great deal on this striped dress! I can tell it will be a great staple in your closet!
The Jones says
Girl, stripes and leopard are the BEST combo! Just wore my striped dress and leopard scarf a couple days ago 🙂
<3 Cambria
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Jessica @ Here(and)Now says
I love the simple classic lines of this dress… so flattering! And in my book, stripes and leopard are just asking to be paired up!
xx
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Sara Flynn says
I love this outfit! I may have to copy cat you as well. Found you via Annie! 🙂
Sara
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Madalynne says
Love the dress. Isn't it crazy how chic a simple basic can be?
Kyla says
I love this dress…it definitely looks like a staple item! And the pattern mixing is so well done 🙂
TheHeadlessMannequin says
I looove this dress…and I think its beauty lies in its simplicity coupled with how nicely you've styled it. The leopard print scarf is perfect with it!
nancy @ adore to adorn says
cute, cute look. Love that striped dress. =)
xo,
nancy
Liset says
Leuke jurk! Ben voor het eerst op je blog en vind 'm erg tof! Keep it up 🙂
Kristin says
That dress is so cute! Love it. I would probably wear it every single day…
Dina says
You have an absolutely exceptional blog, face, style, everything. I am smitten.
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TaraMixandMatch says
Leopard and stripes are so perfect together!
Kelly says
Awesome – I love the stripes and leopard print combination! You look great 🙂 I wish a leopard print scarf like that!
Outside Looking In says
I LOVE stripes and that scarf is perfect with the dress! Great combo!!
Sarah says
You look adorable in the striped dress!
Sabrina says
This is so adorable! The striped dress and the leopard go perfect together. Maybe it's not what you would consider a conventional accessory, but I think your glasses really complete the look too.
Sincerely,
Sabrina
Tiana says
i definitely agree. the ASOS dress… great buy!
you look fabulous 🙂 and there is something very beautiful about you that i can't seem to put my finger on! its so unique 😀
xoxo,
tiana of l'esthetique
Fashion Lookbook says
Adorable dress.
Bernadeth G. says
gorgeous look!
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Anouk Lannoo says
What a great dress indeed! Love it!! 🙂
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Hannah @ Tattoos and Pearls says
I think using a scarf to get into pattern mixing is a great idea. Leopard and stripes is one of my favorite combinations!
Hannah Tattoos and Pearls
Kathleen Lisson says
I'm a big scarf fan, too. I wear them all the time in fall/winter.
Ashley says
everything about that outfit is fabulous!
trishie says
that is a beautiful dress! So sad they ran out of my size…
Chioma says
That dress is so cute on you!! One of my fave patterns to mix are stripes and leopard! You wore it well 🙂
Chioma
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Sarah says
I don't think stripes are ever a mistake, honestly. (:
Sienna says
this dress is adorable on you, i love the stripes
Eskimo Kisses says
loving that dress! it really does fit perfectly. you have the cutest style
Megan says
That dress is great, I can see why you fell in love with it! Looks great with that fun scarf 😉
Ang Lam says
You look amazing in this dress dear!!! I love how you pair it with a leopard print scarf!!
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Jamie Rose says
This combination of prints is fantastic! I really love your new striped dress. It's a great basic piece to have in your wardrobe. I've been wanting one like that for a while now. The leopard scarf is such a great piece to pair with it too.
theM.A.D.creationist says
Cute dress! 😉
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Giuseppe
The Fashionable ESQ says
I really like how you mixed your stripes w/ your leopard. : ) and yes, ASOS has really surprising sales sometimes! It's great.
xx
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Sofie says
Prachtig kleedje! ♥
Raspberry Blonde says
cool look!