Maggy London Cocktail Dress

Necklace// Dress c/o// Sunglassess

Jack Rogers// Bag (similar)// Bracelet 

How gorgeous is this dress?! If you haven't heard of Maggy London, then you're in for a real treat. The dresses are gorgeous and very well priced for the high quality. The lace on this gorgeous cocktail dress is truly stunning and looks a lot pricier than it actually is! 

I wore this one night at Brasstown Valley, which is a resort in Georgia. We had cocktails out on the veranda before dinner and this was the perfect dress for the occasion. Fun story (sarcasm)... I thought about cutting off my feet in these photos. I had brought cute, open toe wedges to wear as this is definitely a dressier dress, however, my wedges broke earlier that week!! No one else had the same size foot as me, so it was just me and my trusty Jacks! Long story short, I would usually wear dressier shoes, but sandals actually worked out and made the look a little more casual!

For sizing, the dress runs slightly large. I am usually between a 2 or 4, and went with the 4, but ended up getting it tailored to fit perfectly because I know I will be wearing this a lot more this fall and holiday season to cocktail parties, weddings, events, etc. I'm thinking piling on the pearls and suede pumps will be perfect when the temps start to dip! I would suggest sizing down if you are between sizes! 

As for the resort, it is one of my favorites. My family and I have been coming here for over 13 years and it is such a well done resort. The men in the family love to play golf on their course, and I really enjoy spa days at the Equani spa. My aunt and uncle even got married here a while back and it was such a beautiful location for a wedding. The amenities and mountain views cannot be beat! 

Shop more of my favorite Maggy London options above! Have a fabulous day!

Ikat Maxi

Dress c/o// Sandals// Sunglasses// Clutch (old, Similar)

I had been eyeing this maxi for a while and when it arrived, I couldn't have been more pleased. What I look for in a maxi is mostly stylish comfort and this is just that! It's flattering and brushes the body in all the right spots, making it effortless and not frumpy. 

If you can't tell, I'm a blue fan. Navy is my favorite color, but I tend to go for any and all shades of blue. This is one shade I don't think I have in my closet at all. It's almost a periwinkle or dusty royal shade. I love it and the ikat print makes it perfect for the last few weeks of summer! 

I wore this while at the lake last week and it was wonderful. I actually ended up wearing it a few times because it was so comfortable and just the right amount of dressy for anything we might have done. It was also really great to throw on over my bathing suit and run to Ingles, Starbucks or the spa!  If you are wondering about fit, it runs true to size. I am wearing a size small. Have a fabulous day! 

YSL Blur Perfector and Primer and Stila Liquid Lipstick

Blur Perfector// Primer

I don't wear much makeup on a daily basis, but I love trying out new products and getting all dolled up. Pulling out all the stops is sometimes tons of fun. I was sent the new YSL Blur Perfector and Blur Primer and was happy to test them out. 

I tried out the primer first. I only use primer when I'm putting on 'full' makeup. So I don't use it day-to-day because primer is not good for your skin. It contains silicone (look for 'dimethicone' in the ingredients), which is what helps to give you that super smooth feeling and acts as a great canvas for makeup; but silicone is also what is responsible for clogging pores. There are a lot of silicone free primers on the market, but I feel they really don't work. So therefore, I reserve my primer use for special occasions. 

You only need a tiny bit of this primer and it goes a long way! It goes on easy, smooth and offers a really nice way to start off your makeup. It's not tinted, so you really can't mess this up! 

Next, I tried out the Blur Perfector. I have to be honest, I had no idea what to do with this! It comes in gorgeous packaging, and when you open it up, it almost looks like balm. I watched a few YouTube videos and you can use it as an all over light foundation to blur out skin's perfections, or you can stow it in your handbag for touchups. I tried it out as a foundation with the application pad that it comes with and while it worked, I felt that it didn't provide much coverage, but did offer a really nice matte finish. So, I stowed it away in my handbag and have been pulling it out during the workday for touchups and it's really great. It mattifies my skin and really does cover up some of my skin's imperfections. 

Bottom line: These are not everyday products for me, but they will definitely be welcomed into my makeup repertoire when I'm wearing 'all the makeup'. 

I also got to try these Stila liquid lipsticks that Birchbox sent me. You might have seen these on Snapchat already (SummerWind41490) as I showed the cutest little case that they came in. They sent me three shades, but I really like Beso the best. It's is BRIGHT red...it's the kind of red where bravery to wear it out in public is necessary. But it really does stay on and does not budge for hours and hours. I was especially interested in the beso shade because one of my favorite bloggers, who I always visit for inspiration, Blair of Atlantic Pacific is always rocking Stila's Beso and looks fantastic! Have you tried any new products recently? Have a fabulous day! 

Black and White Striped Gown

Does anyone else remember this stunning dress from Oscar De La Renta's collection several years ago? I remember seeing the images online and my jaw dropped. The silhouette and clean lines are pure perfection to me. The silhouette and the way the fabric drapes is exactly what I would want in a wedding gown. 

Well, if you have a black tie event coming up, you're in luck, because I came across a similar dress for under $250! I wish I had somewhere to wear this, because I'd scoop it up in an instant. The black and white color palette and simple silhouette make it simple and classic, but the lines on the skirt make it an updated classic. Do you have a fun event coming up that you could wear this frock to? Have a fabulous day!