Dress: Forever 21 - Find HERE
Jean Jacket: Abercrombie - SO old
Boots: Delia's - Want THESE Steve Madden "Troopa's"
Necklace: Forever 21 - Find HERE
Bracelet: Target
Every girl needs a few comfy dresses in her wardrobe. They are the perfect pieces for days when you don't feel like thinking about what you are wearing, but you want to look cute. They are easy to accessorize and can be made into a million different outfits by simply changing up shoes, jackets, and jewelry.
This recent Forever 21 purchase of mine is one of my favorites. I love that it is super comfortable, has a flattering fit, and a high-low hemline which allows me to spend time outside without the worry of the wind blowing up my skirt (you all know what I'm talking about!). I paired it with my favorite combat boots, a jean jacket, and a pretty necklace for a night out with friends. We actually ended up bowling, which had I known, I probably would have worn something else, but this dress was easy enough to move around in (and looked super fantastic with bowling shoes).
As for my hair, I love rocking a top knot. It's not always super flattering, but it's a quick fix for when I'm in a hurry and is perfect for keeping my hair out of my face. I actually end up wearing it like this to work often, which has caused for some very fantastic comments from students. One of my favorites? "You look like a Disney Princess!" Probably not...but I'll take it!
The best comparison yet, happened in a second grade classroom, while I was teaching a lesson on sea life and oil spills.
Me: "So, when oil spills happen in the ocean, it makes sea creatures very sick. Whales and dolphins often die because the oil gets in their blow holes so they cannot breathe."
Student: "HEY!"
Me: "Yes?!" (Waiting for an insightful comment about this dire situation).
Student: "Your hot cross bun looks like a blow hole today!!!!!!!!!!" (Ridiculously excited by this observation/comparison).
Me:"..................."
Rest of class: "Yeah!!!" "It DOES!!!" "Sometimes my cousin wears her hair in two hot cross buns like that!!"
Me: "Well...thank you! That's a great comparison! Now moving on..."
(All the while trying desperately not to explode with laughter).
Yes. Thats right. My bun, or my "hot cross bun" was compared to a blow hole. Your pretty jealous, aren't you?
Love that simple gray dress and the necklace is the perfect touch! xx Kat
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The dress looks really comfy! It looks versatile as well!
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hahahah your hot cross buns, eh? I think you're a pretty hot cross bun, Ashley, if you get what I'm sayin' wink wink ;D but seriously, comparing your hair to blowholes, that's hilarious. Your students are a riot!
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously loving this whole outfit though from head to toe. Those boots, your dress, that really rad necklace that reminds me of the Egyptians for whatever reason... all so awesome!!
PS) omg omg I feel the same way WE ARE TOTALLY INTERNET BESTIES and it's a shame teleporters don't exist so I can't just poof up there and see you :( shame shame! but at least we have blogging, and that is better than nothing. <3 YOU ARE SO SWEET AND I ADORE YOU OK
I'm obsessed with this outfit! It's so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing and I ADORE the bun :)
Great blog!
Always a fan,
Francesca
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Love this outfit and love your style!!!! :D
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EH
Haha hot cross bun!! Love it. I think you look super pretty with a bun! That's my go-to lazy hairstyle too :) I love that dress too! Its so easy and perfect for summer. I totally want one now! Love the necklace too :)
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i am loving the whole look! you look amazing! :D
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I love this!! That dress is so simple but so gorgeous, very flattering. And that blow hole comment... that is hilarious! Kids are too funny.
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Maddie
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Hahah, the bun is awesome, kids don't know nothing about quality hairdos :D
ReplyDeleteI love the dress, this is probably my favorite outfit of yours, rocking those boots as well!!!!
Perfect look! Love your dress :)
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Love this! So cute!
ReplyDeleteHaha, such a funny story! Students have the best humour, right? ;) And love this look! Such a pretty dress! And your figure is just perfect, wow!
ReplyDeleteXO Imke
I love love love comfy dresses! And this one seriously looks perfect! And you have a hot bod girl, share your workout routine!
ReplyDeletegreat dress, dear :)
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hahahahaha!! kids are always funny! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit! You look great!! :)
Have a nice day!
xx
Eli
love what you're wearing- it's cute and casual and just great! i particularly love your dress, necklace and jacket. that story has made my day haha
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I always loved your blog. After days of being MIA i still love it
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I hopped over from the lovely Ali's blog. Ooooh... You are a teacher. Your students must have love you a lot. I used to teach too and I love all the darn and cute things that my students say. How cute of them to comment about your bun as a blowhole. They were obviously enthralled by your hair instead of whales being sick. Hehehe.
ReplyDeleteThe dress is really versatile. It is plain yet with texture and flow in the skirt part. It could definitely be a basic dress jazzed up with denim, lace etc for different styles.
A blowhole...omgsh, I cannot stop laughing right now! xD BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Those kids were so cute. How observant of them.
ReplyDeleteI wear my hair up in a topknot a lot for work too, although most of the time people ignore that hairstyle. Instead, they comment on my jewelry half the time. :P
Anyway, this dress is definitely a perfect option to just toss on and style up however you want. I love how Cali-cool you are with your combat boots, denim jacket, and beautiful necklace.
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wow this is such a cute dress. I dont really like the color grey but you look awesome in that color ...
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Ivy
ABSOLUTELY LOVE this outfit on you SO MUCH!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all your outfits. I can't stop scrolling through your blog!!
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I'm loving that last image! The whole outfit with the turquoise necklace comes together perfectly!
ReplyDeleteLove how easy that Forever21 dress is - and most importantly I love that it's not see-through, as so many of those inexpensive Forever dresses are!
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Bailey
http://akabailey.blogspot.com
You look so pretty in this high-low dress! Very cute look. Great bun on your head
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Love it! Kids really are the best fashion critics sometimes haha. I really like this dress too, the hi-lo is just perfect and not too over the top :)
ReplyDeleteThis dress looks great on you! ANd I LOOOVE those boots! Hugs from Cali! xx The Golden Girls
ReplyDeleteThat is really one of the most fabulous designs in tunics for women.. Loved it.. :)
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bahahaha kids are pretty awesome. You and your hot cross bun are just too cute! ;) Seriously looooving that dress with the boots! love love love
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Must say, Forever21 is an amazing fashion boutiqie.. :) XoXo
ReplyDeleteI own the Steve Madden "Troopas" in black and I love them - so comfy!
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit, so simple yet perfect. And your "hot cross bun" looks fab.
ReplyDeletexo Annie
newenglandromance.blogspot.com
Cool Style! Stylish outfit with awesome pair of casual footwear.. Loved your Looks..! :) XoXo
ReplyDeletebahaha i totally want to observe your class one day! lucky kids!
ReplyDeleteand you look soooo cute as usual! i decided that my bangs have helped me to like doing top knots more. before that i just looked weird haha
Hey loving this casual look and your top bun! hehe, you have really cute and imaginative students!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and will definitely be hanging around!
Fang Ting
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Your students are so cute! haha. I enjoyed reading your post. :)
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, I really like your look.
I think it's nice to wear this outfit for a casual date with my girlfriends.
Nothing too fancy but just perfection :)
I'm your new follower! :)
-xoxo, FRANCES
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Those boots! They're perfect! The chocolate brown color and rugged look makes the combat style look divine. This whole look is adorable. You are gorgeous! Following you now. (:
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Emily
That dress looks SO cute and comfy - love it with that necklace and those boots!
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The Other Side of Gray
I'm wearing my Steve Madden Troopa boots RIGHT NOW!!!
ReplyDeleteSo clearly I need to run to Forever 21 and pick up that dress!
It seriously looks so comfortable. I love the idea of a high-low comfy dress...I usually only see fancier chiffon high-low dresses. You found the perfect combination!!
So glad I discovered your blog....just followed you on Bloglovin!
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Pretty snaps dear with awesome Designer Wear Online.. selection!!
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