Friday, May 13, 2011

Tie dye for.


Happy Friday to everyone!
I know I've been slacking on the posts and I apologize.
 I'm in some kind of funk. Can't put my finger on it. I've been so uninspired lately. It's even caused me to stop shopping! Can you believe it?! Shocking, I know.

 Yesterday, my fam and I went to see the Pasadena Showcase House. Every year, a mansion is chosen and different designers come to decorate each room to their liking. This year's house was built in the 1920's and was originally used as a second getaway home. It had 14 different rooms and huge grounds that included a cottage, pool with adjacent pool house (of course!), outside sitting rooms and at least two beautiful gardens complete with monarch butterflies. It was AMAZING!
Anyway, this was the outfit I wore. A tie dye dress. Flowy and fun. But I topped it off with the blazer for some structure. And since we weren't allowed to wear heels in the mansion, I opted for some jeweled sandals in a muted grey. And I chose some jewelry that felt a little more "mansion" appropriate.  
The blazer was a good choice that night since we attended a private dinner party at the mansion after our tour and I was able to schmooze comfortably with some corporate folk. 

  


18 comments:

  1. Love the pattern and colors of that dress! I never really thought of pairing a blazer with a maxi dress before, but it looks so cute on you I'll have to give it a try!

    xx Melina

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  2. Beautiful dress and jacket!!
    Thanx for you comment, sweetie:) of course let's follow each other, I already follow you:)
    xoxo
    call-me-eva.blogspot.com

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  3. Definitely mansion-appropriate... love all the accessories!

    xo, alison*elle

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  4. Love the maxi dress! And I really like your hair! :o)

    -Samantha

    http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com

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  5. Oooooo...great dress...It Suits great;)

    xxx

    Angie

    P.S:chasingkitesbyangie.blogspot.com
    Don't bother to pass by anytime..:)

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  6. Hi Ash do you where I can buy the "garment"?

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  7. Your outfit is really cute :) Especially love it paired with the blazer. Turns as casual outfit into something more casual.

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  8. I love maxi dresses. I've finally started wearing longer skirts in form of midi-length skirts, but have never taken the full plunge to maxi. This outfit looks like it was perfect for all the things you did :) I never would have thought of a maxi dress as being professional. Love it with the blazer :)

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  9. this tour sounds cool...i love the idea. being in the biz, this is something we'd be interested in! going thru some kind of funk, huh? well, you still look gorgeous. come back soon :)

    rockoomph.blogspot.com

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  10. Hi Ashley! This is a great dress! I think it was perfect for your day. Your hair looks really pretty too! How fun!!!! I wish I would have gone to that!
    Love ya!
    XO Carrie
    www.carriefabulous.com

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  11. You've been feeling down enough to stop shopping? Maybe this makes me come off as a shopaholic, but I can't imagine how awful that must be. Hope your inspiration comes back to you soon! Love this dress, the print is gorgeous and it look so easy and chic :)
    xox,
    Cee
    http://cocoandvera.blogspot.com

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  12. Thank you for the comment! :)

    Love your style!

    Definitely follow.

    xoxo

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  13. Maxi dresses really suits you so well :)

    xxo
    http://www.iamheizl.blogspot.com/

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  14. lol cute title! yes that dress is tdf! i cant get over how great your hair looks! we need another shopping date soon. xx

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  15. Such a colorful and beautiful dress!!!

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  16. Your dress is so WOW, I stop breathing at first, great! :)

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  17. I love maxi dresses too, you have a great style! I'm a huge fan of necklaces & shoes & I would love to own yours :) Following :)

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