Monday, June 13, 2011

Summer Time Groovin' to the Maxi-Mum

I love maxi dresses, especially when they are just the right length for my long legs. I've seen this style all over town, it's super cute and totally perfect for summer. I even have come up with ways of making the maxi skirt into a maxi dress, always try to wear something in a different way than it is meant to be worn, you'll find some super cute looks no one else will have!

I am planning on going to some music festivals and shows- I think this look is perfect for the occasion! All you fellow Red Rocks lovers should take note, you will look stunning in this look at a show and it's certainly very comfortable to dance all night in! This look is definitely making moves to bring back the '60's and '70's gypsy girl fashion and I am loving it! Here are a few ideas and dresses I currently have as well as some accessories you must look into <3

This white maxi skirt from Express has dual purposes in my closet! I have worn it as a dress with a cute belt around the empire waistline. 
The belt I paired it with is from Forever 21, all of their belts would work with this as a dress though! (I would recommend a wider belt over a thinner one) I love the metal clasp and this belt would go great with a high-waist-ed skirt too. 
Beautiful, simple maxi dress from Forever 21 for a great price of only 28$!! I love the lace on the top shoulder straps and the length is perfect for some simple sandals. 
Perfect accessory for this dress would be either of these hand bags by Malababa, a Spanish leather goods online store. (Check out Ana Carrasco's website, she is the founder of Malababa in 1997- now sold in more than 300 stores in Mexico, Argentina, USA, Japan, Kuwait, China and several European countries.) 
I came across these while surfing The Cool Hunter website under their fashion tab and immediately fell in love! But a girl can only dream so much, for a heavy price these beautiful bags are on my wish list.

This is such an elegant summer time look, I definitely would wear this to Happy Hour at the Country Club (mom and dad in Aspen Glen!) And I could see my mom wearing this well at one of her many summer time cocktail parties. FYI it comes in navy blue too! I don't think I would pair it with heels like the model Ralph Lauren has, maybe a cute sandal that wraps up the ankle. 
.....(Just so that when you hold up the sides of the dress while walking there's a little more to show off that no one knew you were hiding!)....
I have been peeping this dress for a couple weeks, if only it would go on sale already! Free People 
 killing it once again with this Kona Maxi dress in green. The other colors: peach, raspberry and brown are all cute too, but the green is my favorite! In my opinion they modeled this dress perfectly with some moccasin style sandals with a wrap around bracelet. The neckline gives enough attention to her face, which could be your face! Exactly why earrings aren't necessary. This is a Red Rocks
and music festival must have for the summer. 
 And finally, the perfect accessory for any of these looks: Urban Outfitters Dolce Vita Eliza Braided Sandals. Simple, perfect for a maxi style skirt or dress. Remember, you have to give them something to look at even if your ankles are covered up! : )

'Til next time babes!
xoxo love, 
alex