{Outfit Details}
Stripe Dress (c/o): The Mint Julep Boutique // Watch: Daniel Wellington // Colorblock Purse: Bangkok, Thailand (I found some really cute colorblock purses here, here, and here) // Statement Necklace: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (This semi-precious stone necklace is darling!) // Sandals: Cotton On // Studded Double Finger Ring: Forever 21 (This is old but I love this, this and this marble one) // Turquoise Stone Midi Ring: Forever 21 (I love this midi ring set)
With sizzling summer temperatures approaching, I have an urge to incorporate a little preppy sailor vibe into my wardrobe; however, I do not want to take the maritime styling quite so literally with its sailor hats, sailor collars, anchor prints, and crisp yet overly contrasted pinstripes. So when I saw this beautiful stripe dress from The Mint Julep Boutique, I immediately fell in love. This dress has a slight nautical twist with the addition of some accent colors to the usual navy and white stripes, making this dress so unique.
While a lot of people I know tend to stay away from horizontal stripes for fear that it will make them appear wider, horizontal stripes make a great canvas for bold tailoring when worn the right way. This dress is a hundred percent cotton, which means that it is perfect for the hot California weather that is bound to hit any minute now.
I love how well my Daniel Wellington watch pairs with this dress, too! My purse and statement necklace were pieces I managed to get my hands on from my recent trip to Asia last month, but I have linked similar items which I am currently crushing over.
Abby you look gorgeous!! Congrats on your new adventure, so happy for you.
Love Shan xxx
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Thank you so much, Shan! You are so sweet! <3
Abby xx
Congrats Abby! Your blog is GORG! I love all the thought and detail in the aesthetic and your pics are beautiful (as usual!) Have fun with your new baby! I consider my blog my second child! LOL! Cheers girlie!
xo-Katherine
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Ah, Katherine!! You have no idea how much it means to me that you think my blog is aesthetically pleasing! haha You have always been so supportive so thank you so much for being there as I start this new journey!! <3 <3
Abby xx
Congratulations, my dear girl! I found myself eagerly awaiting your new launch and thereafter checking out your blog at 3.30 in the morning! You have such a flair for writing…possessing the ability to connect and captivate by engaging your “audience” from start to finish. Well, at least that’s how I felt. Just one word to describe your blog: Spectacular! You go girl!
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Thank you so much, mummy!! <3 I inherited my flair for writing from you, obviously! So I have you to thank for that! Thanks for always being my number one supporter!
Abby xx
Hi Abby. Gorgeous and beautiful! Best wishes on your new venture.
Author
Thank you, Miss Naini!! Oh, how I’ve missed you! <3
Abby xx
I absolutely love this dress on you! So glad that you took a risk with this dress and went against everything we know about horizontal stripes! You should have this on repeat this summer! So gorgeous!!! And your blog looks amazing! Congratulations girlie!
Author
Thank you, Ingrid! <3 This dress is definitely going to be worn on repeat all summer long, especially for brunch or dinner dates! It looks so classy but yet so casual, too!
Abby xx
Such a cute dress! And that bag too!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
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Thank you, Jessica! Definitely one of my favorites for the summer!! <3
Abby xx
Very nicely done. I’m a school teacher and I think this would be perfect for school paired with a Jean jacket to fight the chill of the a/c
http://SassyTeacherChic.com
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Oh, definitely!! It’s professional enough to be worn in the classroom! <3
Abby xx
That is such a cute striped dress! I really love all the different colors and stripe sizes! A perfect nautical dress!
xo Mariam | http://www.thepetitebijou.com
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Thank you, Mariam!! I’ve been wanting a stripe dress for so long but didn’t find anything I really love until I saw this one! <3
Abby xx
CONGRATS LOVE!! Your blog is beautiful and you look STUNNING!! xo
Author
Aw, thank you so much, Ruthie!! It means so much coming from you because you are definitely goals!! <3 <3
Abby xx
Cute dress – I love the stripes! I also love how you paired your Daniel Wellington watch with it!
Lauren
http://www.anexplorersheart.com
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Thank you, Lauren!! I was so excited when I saw how well my Daniel Wellington watch paired with the dress! <3
Abby xx
I have an obsession with stripes and this is the kind of dress I would so totally get!. Looking gorgeous! xo ~Anna http://www.pepperedinstyle.com
Author
Thank you, Anna!! Much love <3
Abby xx
I absolutely love this dress – the colors are so vibrant! It looks beautiful on you and I love how you paired it with that gorgeous necklace. Xoxo
Author
Aw, Gail! You are so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words! <3
Abby xx
Obsessed with this look!! That dress is gorgeous!
Xoxo,
Jess
http://www.mustheartstyle.com
Author
Thank you, Jess! <3
Abby xx
Absolutely loving this nautical vibe! Your photos look amazing!
<3, Mindy N.
http://www.threadsnbreads.com
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Thank you, Mindy!! I have my Instagram Boyfriend to thank for these pictures! Ha!!
Abby xx
CONGRATS BABE! The blog looks as amazing as you do in this dress!
xoxo
Sarah
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com
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Thank you, Sarah! You are so sweet!! <3
Abby xx
You look gorgeous in this striped dress! I think the watch pairs great also babe! I love your hair too xoxo
Author
Thank you, Nicole! You are so sweet!! <3
Abby xx
Abby this is such a pretty dress. Love all your jewelry as well.
XO,
Anna
http://www.blushingrosestyle.com
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Thank you, Anna! I love this dress, too! <3
Abby xx
This dress is so cute! I love it! You look beautiful 🙂 xo, Heather
G- http://www.instagram.com/lovedadablog
Bloglovin- http://www.bloglovin.com/lovedada
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Thank you, Heather! You are so sweet! <3
Abby xx
Great dress! Especially love that statement necklace. Gorgeous!!
-Lauren
http://www.ivorytowerchic.com
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Thank you, Lauren! It’s one of my favorite necklaces! <3
Abby xx