i feel pretty darn silly posting these pictures today because it is currently cold and rainy outside. but it was pretty pleasant over the weekend when i snapped these photos during a neighborhood stroll. i was excited to wear my new little prairie dress because even though this dress is modern, the reason i was so drawn to it is because it is such a classic ’70s and ’80s-inspired piece. this outfit actually makes me think of something my mother would have worn when she was younger, complete with the little cork wedges, though i’m sure hers would have been sky high because she clocks in at a teeny-tiny 4’11”!
speaking of moms, i’m super excited to be visiting southern california this weekend for my sister’s wedding! i get to see my whole family all together, which has become such a rare occurrence these days. and i always miss the warm desert weather when spring rolls around… i checked the forecast and it’s going to be in the high 80s! oh yeah, i’m pulling out all of my favorite sun dresses and getting some sun this weekend!
dress: ymc prairie dress
shoes: worishofer sandals
hat: vintage straw hat
bag: l.l. bean signature suede clutch
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Pretty dress!
Are you willing to sell this dress?
i am so sorry! i no longer have this dress!
That hat is perfection with that pretty blue dress. Hope you have fun at the wedding, and that the weather gets better for you soon!
You are gorgeous! And you’re currently my inspiration for my trip down to Florida for Spring Break! After enduring these chilly and dreary months in New York, I have no idea how to dress ‘summery’ again. I lovelovelove that dress. And those shoes. I’m tempted to buy a pair for myself. They look so comfy!
oh yes, i highly recommend them! they have a certain retro appeal to them and they are sooo comfy!
I love how you take clutches with you for little walks :) Mazel tov to your sister and her future husband! <3
I love this look! XOXO
I’d totally wear this. It is lovely on you and goodness I wish it weren’t raining and a little chilly here right now so I could wear something like it right now too.
I was deciding between this dress and the Dear Creatures one! This one is so lovely too. I can’t wait to see you in your DC dress!
very unique love your style
your dress is gorgeous… i love this post!!
That third photo is so pretty! I agree about the dress, vintage inspired styling always catches my eye.
That is the most perfect sun hat! I can’t wait til it starts warming up in the Bay Area. . .
That dress is adorable!
That dress is sweet, and can I say, I’m really digging your hair at this length! It makes your eyes look enormous : )
erin! you truly couldn’t be any cuter. that hair, that hat, that dress! and come on, a white picket fence? PERFECTION.
I honestly thought I was going to continue to lurk and not comment again, but I can’t resist when you’re in that dress! You look beautiful, and that dress suits you so well, along with that cute hat. I’ve been eyeing that dress ever since it popped up on ModCloth, but I had to give myself a time out on buying dresses for a little bit (Now, I’m really tempted).
I adore you so much. Your blunt bangs, red lips, retro style, etc. etc. You’re just amazing.
xoxo
Em
you look like summer itself! love it :)
i really like your haircut with the bright lip colour! :)
Love this outfit esp the hat!! cant wait to see photos from your sisters wedding :) xo
Such a pretty dress Erin, just the sort of thing I’m after for summer! x
i have such a boner for your lipstick! is this the same ysl shade you mentioned a few posts back?
oh! this is actually a different shade, but i forgot to put it in the post! it’s rouge pur fard a levres in #52 rosy coral. i especially like the way it pops if you pair it with a rosy coral blush!
The dress is beautiful. But I especially love the hat, it really suits you
I bought the same dress!! Isn’t it so lovely!
Would you sell it??
Unfortunately, I don’t have it anymore!
most comfy shoes ever!
Wow, love this dress! :)
a little bit like Madelaine. love it, cute hat
I love that dress! Very 70’s/80’s indeed. Don’t you hate that when one day is so nice and the next day is awful? It’s such a teaser. I’ve been having moody weather all of April! Hope you have fun in California! Sounds lovely.
I know what you mean by feeling silly posting summery picys when it’s raining but hey bloggers understand these things plus think about it this way I am reading your blog from Spain and I have no idea of what the weather is like back there!!
A wedding how exciting! Hopefully we will see pictures of your outfits soon!
Alba
Absolutely lovely! Gorgeous hat ofcourse! :)
Have a wonderful weekend Erin!
This post is adorable! :)
love the hint of yellow!!
what a cute dress. i think it would look really good with another belt too. maybe even a woven one!
I love everything You Must Create does! I always draw on their look books for inspiration. The dress looks wonderful on you, it is making me long for sunshine on this drizzly So. Cal day.
XO.
Such a pretty patterned dress! Definitely great for warm warm weather. Hope you had a grand old time at your sister’s wedding! xo
*sigh* I want! A lovely dress it is.
Beautiful dress and great photos! I espeiclally love the last one where the fence shadow kind of echoes the form of those evergreens in the background. Lovely. :)
You look like a little gardener ;) sweet :)
most perfect straw hat ever!
Would you be willing to sell this dress? I will be willing to pay higher than retail. I’ve been looking for this dress for years. It would mean the world. Please contact me at norris1030436@gmail.con
hi, i don’t know if you still own this but i’m in LOVE with this dress, would you ever consider selling it??
ah, unfortunately, i sold it a long time ago!