



Happy Friday! Hope you all have had a wonderful week. I’m back in London, but just for a hot second – I’m elated to share my mom, stepdad and sister will be meeting me over in Paris just over a week from now!!! While I don’t feel I’ve been gone very long, it’ll have been three full months since I last saw them – and I miss them. A lot. I’m really not one who gets homesick, but I do miss my people.
If you follow me on Snapchat (username: merrittbeck), you may remember this outfit from my day spent in Shoreditch. I was meeting my friend Sam for a movie at Electric Cinema, and then the rest of the day’s plans were sort of open ended. I wanted to be ready for anything – pub crawl, shopping, you name it. If I’m unsure of where the day will take me, or have plans to stay out through the evening, I always opt on the dressier side of style. This LBD I picked up from ASOS isn’t necessarily fancy, but paired with my metallic Nicholas Kirkwood loafers and my pretty tweed jacket, it took the ensemble up a notch.
After trying on dress after dress in the wrong shapes over the years trying to make it work, I’ve honed in on exactly what works for my figure. A fitted waist is somewhat of a requirement when I shop for dresses – as someone who is quite busty and “hippy”, I always look to accentuate my waist. Unfortunately, the more flowy or boxy a top or dress is, the less flattering it is on me. For those reasons, this dress was a no-brainer: it has a drawstring waist and it has a loose hip skirt. I also adore the fact it has sleeves! It’s a flattering everyday basic.
{ photography by Michaela Tornaritis }
Jacket: Joie (old – similar here), Dress: ASOS (also comes in pale pink!), Bag: Chanel, Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood, Sunglasses: Dior, Diamond Earrings (UK option here), Bracelets: c/o Loren Hope, Lips: NARS Lipstick in Cruising
very flattering on you indeed, cute dress and I adore these flats.
xo
PinkSole
Perfect for an afternoon of spontaneity. And I feel the same about the waist, it’s best to keep it fitted and highlighted when you have larger breast and hips like me
Have fun in Paris with your family!!
xx
Brooke du jour
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So glad you are getting to spend some time with family! This is a great LBD, and I love your silver flats.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Very classy outfit, love that jacket!
Xo Ally
http://www.allysoninwonderland.com
Your Snapchat is the best! Such wonderful adventures you’ve been having!
thanks Lauren!! I try to keep it light and entertaining ;)
xx
Merritt
Very cute look, and I actually need a new pair of silver flats, so obviously I have to consider these.
Shae @ Current Habits
Love this vwrsitile LBD! That is so exciting that your family is meeting you in Paris, I’m sure you’ll have a blast!
Xx
Laura
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I am obsesseddddd with the jacket and shoes! The texture and shine looks so good and perfect way to accessorize the LBD.
http://asequinloveaffair.com
Wow! Those flats are sooo cute! I need them in my life!!!
http://misspippisstyle.blogspot.hu/
Loved it !!
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these sunglasses are incredible! xo
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