I hope you don’t mind if I keep it short and sweet today. I’ve felt a little “off” ever since we got back from our trip. I’m not sure if I’ve caught a bug that hasn’t fully developed due to my flu shot or if the post-vacation blues are really that bad. Either way, I’m crossing my fingers that whatever it is hightails it outta here before the weekend. I’ve got a hot date with three of my favorite things: the couch, a heart shaped pizza and Pete!
Now, for the goods. This drop waist dress was a total impulse buy, but after a busy holiday season, I figured the cost per wear was next to nothing. If you haven’t noticed, I tend to gravitate toward the easy when getting dressed. Black on black on black – easy. I plan to summon spring by rocking this dress sans tights, paired with a fun pair of brogues and all the pastels. But if that doesn’t work, I’ll gladly shove it to the back of my closet until the next bout of cold weather comes our way.
I was telling my friend Alex how awful my boots looked after they took a beating in the snow and slush last year. I was sure they were goners, but she recommended I take them to Renner’s on the plaza and voila! One stern “talking to” from the man behind the counter (on taking care of my suede) and $13 later, they look as good as new! If you’re in the Kansas City area, I couldn’t recommend them more – especially for the price!
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J. Crew drop waist dress // Sam Edelman black ankle boots // Essie nail polish // J. Crew necklace (sold out) shop more styles here
Photos by Sarah Sweeney Co.
Oh my gosh you’ve felt off this weekend? I totally have too! Also, look at your little fashion self rocking that dress!
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Loving that look and you absolutely deserve to relax with a heart-shaped pizza on the couch this weekend. The post-travel blues are the WORST. I always feel off for at least a week because I remember what I was doing at that hour on vacation (i.e. the swim-up bar or exploring).
Katharine
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I’m never sure if I can pull off drop-waists, but I love the look of them!
This dress is adorable!! I can’t resist a drop-waist style! Love the all-black look!
xo Emily
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Love the drop waist detail, it snazzes up a LBD!
x. Sabrina // Simply Sabrina
It’s so hard coming back from vacation. Especially when it keeps getting colder and colder. This dress looks great on you! Now bring on the heart shape pizza and cookie dough:) Happy Valentine’s Day!
Such a cute dress, I’ve been looking for something similar.
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I am SO excited to finally be able to wear cute clothes to work now that I switched jobs and don’t have a lame uniform shirt. Totally love this dress!
We have some serious catching up to do, you switched jobs?! I’m texting you now 🙂
Love a good drop waist dress! Hope you get to feeling better!
Nikki
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Gorgeous dress, you look lovely! <3
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Such a darling dress! It looks great on you!
He rescued a pair of brand new Frye booties after a night out pretty much ruined them last year…and I got the talking to also for not protecting the nubuck. Now I always protect my boots before wearing them, BUT i think my black suede booties will need to get cleaned up this spring, too.
Haha, that’s great. Glad I’m not the only one…woops! Thanks for reading, Lauren!
I tried that dress on the other day and could not make that drop waist work on me but I think it is SO adorable on you!
Aw, thanks so much! Did you see the run in my tights? Shhh 😉
No!! You hid it well!
That dress looks great on you I love it with the boots and tights. I hope you and Pete had a great Vaeltine’s Day complete with a heart pizza!
We got one and it made my whole day! I hope yours was great, Katie 🙂
Your boots are so adorable! That is amazing you were able to get them revived. I have a few pairs that are suffering badly this winter. Too much snow!
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Aw, thanks! Still getting the hang of this haha. That’s the worst! I want to wear them all the time, but when there is slush, it makes it hard.
ahh love the drop waist dress! so pretty, xx.