Little Striped Dress // Special Occasion Style
How is it that Valentine’s is less than a week away?! As much as I loved attending Alt Summit and visiting friends out west, it is wonderful being back home with Benjamin. We’ve been apart a lot (relatively) since we’ve been married and while I always think its a good idea when I book the tickets, occasionally I wonder why I ever leave. I don’t know if its the little surprise for Vday Ben let me in on this week or the fact that we’ve been apart for more than two weeks, but I am extra excited to celebrated love this season.
This outfit would be perfect for a Valentine’s day look (although you might want to add some black tights with the heels) and easily transitions from a more casual setting to a fun evening out. By switching up the Lauren Conrad boots for a sleek pair of her heels, the dress goes from fun to flirty without being too dressy. I picked everything up for this look at Kohl’s (and struggled to not bring home half of Lauren Conrad’s line with me – that celebrity knows how design clothes)
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^^I layered this Lauren Conrad sweater over the dress to add some warmth and turn the dress into a skirt. I had to the bottom of the sweater up and belt it because its a regular length but I love the way it turned out.The red belt adds a little Valentine’s pop but you could keep it neutral with a black belt or go for another fun color.
^^These riding boots were on sale and I wanted to bring home the brown ones too. 
^For an easy day to night transition, all I had to do was take off the belt, sweater, and leggings, and add a necklace and heels (totally doable if you’re on the go). Looking back, I’d probably add tights for a Valentine’s look but I love how you can wear this dress now and then keep styling it all spring/summer. 
^The bow heels were my very favorite find at Kohls (they have them online for 50% off right now!). 
^A bright clutch is a fun way to bring in color this the classic black and white palette 
^Little earrings keep the bow theme from the shoes going 🙂 
^I love this boy – and that he’ll jump in pictures with me. 
That dress is darling! Definitely makes for a lovely outfit both ways you styled it 🙂 Gotta love Kohl's!
Emily
Brown Eyed Girl
I'm such a huge fan of Kohl's! I want this outfit so bad, I love it. I still have a gift card that I need to use…
So pretty both ways!
stop being so adorable and gorgeous. seriously! 🙂
i found here pretty Wedding Dress Here that is appropriate for Bride , i prefer such a lot rattling color combination Thanks for sharing This diary .That is soooo pretty! i like the sq. cut layers. it's simply attractive. i actually just like the cut of the sleeves too! you've got an entire ton of talent. I all could not upset that a lot of layers. 🙂 Thanks for sharing it with us! it's wonderful.
So cute!! I love wearing dresses as skirts. Felt weird the first few times, but I got over it fast. Versatile clothing is THE BEST.
Love the outfit and LOVE Kohl's! I do a lot of my shopping there!
You're shots are great in the snow!
Love that dress! black and white stripes are so classic, it could easily go with everything, and it's affordable! even better!
I absolutely adore that dress and love how you styled it. Such a fun change to the LBD! I haven't been in Kohl's for a while I might need to pop in!
Oh my gosh, how cute is that dress. I have a wedding to go to and that would be perfect! Awesome photography by the way. 🙂
I wish I had a Kohl's closer to me. I did when I lived in NJ but here in Montana the closes one is 6 hours away. You look great and that dress can go all year long as you've so beautifully shown.
Infatuated with stripes. LOve it with the red! You are way too cute! And way too bad for my wallet. Headed to Kohls on my lunch break to look for that dress! LOL! Brandi from Collective Bias
That is super cute! I was just shopping in Kohl's on Saturday. I'm a little bummed I didn't see this dress!
I adore Lauren Conrad clothes and her jeans are amazing. This look is so adorable and I love that you can dress it up or down.
What a cute look! Love Kohl's!
Adorable look!
Simply adorable and elegant. I love both looks. You must have been freezing for the bare leg look. Brrr!
I kid you not, I am going to kohls tomorrow to get that dress and those heels. Oh. Em. Gee. SO cute!
I am literally going to kohls tomorrow (pending I feel better) to buy that dress and those heels. LOVE! And you're a great model. How do you look so effortless in front of the camera?
You look gorgeous! I love how versatile this dress is. And the heels? Oh my! They look like they are from latest Kate Spade catalog.
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