I love dresses like this. A classic color palette + cut, with some sass in the form of an open back and a faux leather collar. All I needed to do to complete the outfit was throw on a pair of shoes– nude strappy sandals with a snakeskin platform did the trick. Beyond easy, yet the pay-off ranked up a few style points.
I spent last Saturday afternoon shopping for plants and arranging pots on the patio, getting it ready for spring and summer. This is a yearly event, as I’ve inherited quite the green thumb from my mother (the Garden Goddess). I documented this work on my Instagram, but here are a few progress shots:
Now all we need is a few tiki torches and some margaritas! Bring on patio season.
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That dress is super cute! I love the cutout back and the leather collar. The shoes perfect for the dress too with the snakeprint on the heel. Love!
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I’ve gotten into gardening lately, as well, but I have no idea what I am doing haha
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You are so gorgeous! I love the dress and those sandals are awesome!
What a cute dress!
The patio looks great- you are good in the garden! 🙂
Gorg!
Your hair is adorable like this! Really shows off the back of that cool dress- from the front it looks like it would be awesome for work, but the back is so sexy! Haha. Definitely needs a blazer for the office- but I still love it! You look great!
I am so envious of that patio!! It looks like the most darling setting. That dress is also amazing. I love the little open back.
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omg, this dress looks sooooo good on you! beautiful pics!
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Kiss
Looking gorgeous, Ash!
This is a super cute work-appropriate dress for the summer. Your makeup looks extra gorgeous here, too!
Loving those sandals! So cute! You look beautiful and ready for summer!
Love the leather accents on the dress! Gorgeous!
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Love this dress and I love the accessories you chose! You definitely have a green thumb girl. I look at plants and they die. I admire people who have beautiful gardens. It’s so pretty to look at! Thanks for sharing!
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I love your hair like this! And I’m super jealous of your back patio…I want one of my own!
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Those sandals- I’m in love!
Beautiful as always!
Too gorgeous! Hope you have a good weekend. Enjoy that patio- you did an awesome job!
Your gardening skills are second to none, girl!
Amazing look!
Those sandals look so good with that dress- I wouldn’t think to pair nude sandals with it, I totally would’ve gone for black. But I love this look!
Great post!
I absolutely love your hair like this! So cute with the aviators!
Beautiful!
You look gorgeous in that fun, fierce dress. I know what you are saying: neutral color or print with just some fun detail. I added a snow leopard dress with some subtle faux leather inserts that has the same appeal as yours. The open back is sexy and I love the shoes. Also that side braid wow!!
I am so impressed by the gorgeous and colorful garden!! Invite me over. I will make the margaritas and more other fun drinks. I am quite the drink-mixer!!
The back of your dress is SO fun! You look absolutely stunning as usual! Loving your shoes!!!
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Your patio is beautiful! I’d be spending all my time out there! And your dress is gorgeous, I love all the pretty details.
Such a great look….loving those heels!!
I like this dress **
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Federica
You are absolutely killing the game here! 😀
Such a great outfit! You are so pretty!
Your side braid is really cute! YOU should be a bumble and bumble model! (I sent a photo in for the BBU cut- hope I get picked!)
Looking lovely! The patio and the flower pots look awesome!
I am loving this dress! The collar is so cute. 🙂
You are looking totally chic here, Ashley. Your sense of style is impeccable!
And I love your patio area- so cute and colorful!
great dress!
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kiss
Loving this!
I’m soo in love with this outfit! You look great and those shoes are aaahh-mazzinn!! <3
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Cute!! I love how you chose a braid to go along with it. Very chic!
beautiful dress
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I was about to say my favorite part of the dress was the collar but then you turned around and wabam! The back is gone!
Love the leather detail and the back!! Love your hair to the side too!
That dress is so gorgeous on you! Love the leather detail and the back! Beautiful!
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Hi lady! I love that back on the dress. I love even more though your hair. Killing it lady!
Such a pretty dress! Love this look 🙂
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That dress was made for you!! And the cut out in the back is fantastic!! You’re beautiful!
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You look awesome!
love the leather detail & the open back!
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very cool cutout on the back)))
marytur.ru
Wow…. amazing dress and perfect make-up!!!
KIsses hun!!!
That DRESS! Absolutely love it! Wish I has a green thumb- I definitely killed an indoor plant last year it was sad
*wish I had
First of all I really like the makeup you are wearing! 🙂 Very beautiful.
And that dress is super cute, I really love the collar detailing!
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