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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YASSSSS GIRL WORK. I can’t handle how good this dress is.
Also, cannot wait for the first patio session of the season!
You look awesome!!
This dress is so cute sweetheart.
Kisses
Maggie D.
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What a gorgeous dress!! I love the open back and the leather collar.
xo,
Angela
Great dress! And nude strappy sandals yes please. I just bought my first pair of nude pumps and I love them!
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That dress looks fab on you, I love those sandals!
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You always look so gorgeous! I love the dress and the shoes are so pretty!! Plus your makeup is done really well!! Pretty, Pretty, Pretty! <3
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i love the details on this dress! you’re right, it totally speaks for itself! also really excited that you shared pics of your garden. it’s definitely looking more advanced than mine, haha.
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gabby
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Amazing dress and great sandals
Kisses
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Love love that dress!! The leather collar is fab and I love the cut out back! And your backyard is looking amazing. Now if only I lived close enough to come over for those margaritas!
Nikki
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I love this tip of dresses too, and it look great on you, and I love sexy back 😉 xo
You look gorgeous, love that dress.
xo
PinkSole
You look nice in the dress.
The back of that dress is fantastic! I love how unexpected it is! And your patio is looking perfect!
This dress definitely has the perfect amount of sass! That open back is fabulous! And your patio looks fab. If I lived in KC, I’d join ya there for some cocktails this summer!
Freaking stunning dress, lady!! I love it! And your eye makeup is gorgeous!
I’m moving in, I will live on that patio… thanks;)! On another note, girl this dress is beyond words, GORGEOUS!
xx Cara
This is truly amazing… great sense of style!
Kisses from Miami,
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Adorable as always dear!
Lena
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Cute this dress, very special. Hello dear stay in touch.
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Love those shoes! And your little patio is adorable!
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That dress is so beautiful! Love the collar… 🙂
I could never find a cool dress in Victoria’s Secret…so Im super jealous!
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I really need to opt for nude shoes more often! I love the pairing with the black dress and how long they make your legs look! Great outfit and cool details as usual!
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Beautiful dress. I love the backless part, I could use something like that here in Charlotte in the summer. Pretty color too, unique.
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So beautiful!! <3
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Wow, the cut out back detail of this dress is amazing, looks stunning on you! Happy Weekend hun!
I’ve chosen this to be one of my “What I Love” looks for this week. I hope you’ll keep an eye out on my blog today.
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Love your dress <3
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love the back of your dress!!!
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That dress is amazing! I love the leather detailing and the back is hot!
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Very very beautiful!
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Love your dress!!! Such a great look on you. So pretty!!
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This dress is amazing! It is perfect on you darling <3
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How did you do your hair like that?
Hi Hollyn- just shot you an email explaining how. Really easy! 🙂
Beautiful dress, you look amazing! 🙂
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Jess
I love the cut out in the back and your shoes are gorgeous!
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you look awesome girl !! love your pretty smile 🙂 xx
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Love this dress.Beautiful!
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Love this dress! Have a nice weekend!
Sexy back! I like that it looks very innocent from the front, but has that awesome cheeky back detail!
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Such a great look! I love the back of this dress! You look stunning!
xo,
Jacqueline
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have anice sunday!
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kiss
Very smart dresser. Love the shoes.
That dress is gorgeous! I love the leather details then bam – backless! So pretty on you. And that patio! How cute and love that you’re a gardner. I’d love to one day, when I get over my fear of bugs and stuff.
SDMxx
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CAYUTE! love the back!!!
How cute is this dress?!! Love the surprise opining in the back
xo,
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Although it’s small the leather collar does add a perfect flair to this look!
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Tamara B.
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GORGEOUS in every sense of the word Ashley…..such a sexy VS dress & your smile is killer!!!
Rebecca
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This dress is a showstopper! You look stunning! Thanks for linking up!!
xo, Steph of White Coat Wardrobe & Bethany of Perfectly Coutured
Very classy and original dress and you ahve a lovely yard.
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