We've made it half way through the week, y'all! The weekend is officially within reach!
And, a special shout out to my local Chicago Cubs for a HUGE victory tonight over the Cardinals! Anyone else a Cubs fan?
While I understand we have broached the subject of the upcoming holiday's a few times here on the blog in the past few weeks, today, I'm bring it attention once again. Hear me out though.
If you follow along on Instagram, then you may have read or participated in the discussion regarding my lack of planning in past holiday seasons. Every year I get invited to last minute functions for friends, co-workers or blog functions, and year after year I feel completely unprepared. I search desperately for looks I love to find items are sold out in my size or entirely overpriced. So, this year, I promised myself I'd do better. I promised myself I'd look earlier.
Akira Dress || ASOS Heels || Banana Republic Striped Clutch (old) || Ann Taylor Sunglasses
With all of this in mind, you can imagine how I felt as soon as I eyed this little number while shopping online at Akira. I immediately fell in love with the rich red hue and bold floral print. It's versatile enough to wear now, but I also imagine it with again pure white snow with a black faux fur throw in the winter months.
As soon as it was ordered, I also went on the hunt for a great pair of heels I knew would be a fun addition for the holiday season, too. I wanted a pair that would I could style multiple ways, that were conversation starters and made me feel that extra bit of fun and flirty. If you're not a regular shopper of ASOS, I highly recommend checking them out. Even more so than normal, they have an incredible selection of shoes - not to mention looks for Fall and the holidays. How adorable are these for less than $50? I couldn't resist! Shawn laughed at me when they arrived so I knew they were fabulous :)
If you're looking for other holiday style inspiration I also recommend a great floral midi skirt or this adorable tulle skirt look!
Hope you all have a great hump day! XO
Much love,
Anna




This dress is gorgeous on you Anna!! And that color is so perfect!
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Thank you, Rach! Red is my favorite color so I was immediately attracted to it! Happy hump day! XO
DeleteOMG those pumps are everything!! I can't believe their price either!
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Aren't they fun? I just adored them right away! :) Hope you're having a great week! XO
DeleteYou look stunning! Those heels are so classic!
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Thanks a ton, Kelly! XO
DeleteGorgeous! I love the bold floral motif on this dress! So festive and fun!
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Thank you, Kate! I was sold right away :)
DeleteSuch an incredible statement dress, I love it! :)
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Thank you, Dani! Hope you're having a great Wednesday! XO
DeleteThose pom pom heels are adorable!
ReplyDeleteXo Ally
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Thank you, Ally! Shawn laughed, but I had to have them :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful statement dress! Makes me wish I had a gala to attend! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Biana! I wish I had one to attend as well! :)
DeleteThey have that dress in a skirt version too :) I also love those heels! So pretty :) not a cubs fan but happy for them.
ReplyDeletexo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries
Do they? I didn't see the skirt version, but would equally love that too!
DeleteStunning, Anna! Such a cool dress and I'm loving those heels!
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Thank you so much, Heidi! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow! XO
DeleteObsessed with ASOS! They have THE best items! And you're looking super fabulous, lady!
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You and be both! They're my go-to! Hope you're having a great start to the week! XO
DeleteThose pom poms are so cute! And love the color and fit of that dress.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Tracy! I thought they were a lot of fun as well :) They just make me happy :)
DeleteOmg look at those heels! So fun. Great look, as always, Anna!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alyssa! Happy Thursday, girl! XO
DeleteSuch a lovely pop of color & it's really a perfect party dress. I can see you twirling the night away in this one! xx, adaatude.com
ReplyDeleteIt's such a fun dress and definitely makes me want to twirl :) Can you believe the holidays are almost here!?
DeleteThose shoes are so freaking amazing and for only $50?!?! You paired them perfectly with this floral dress!! Love it all!
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Right?!? I couldn't believe the price either! I love them for the upcoming holidays! :)
DeleteWhat a unique dress!! Love that oversized flower!!
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Thank you, Laura!
DeleteYour shoes are so cute. Those pompoms totally
ReplyDeletematch your gorgeous bright dress!
You honestly look amazing.
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Thank you so much! As soon as I saw the shoes I knew I had to have them for the dress! :) They look too cute as well with jeans, etc. Happy Thursday! XO
DeleteHoly smokes, this whole look is STUNNING!! I would wear this in a heartbeat!!
ReplyDeleteYou look so gorgeous!
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Carrie
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It's such a fun dress! You'd look fantastic in it! XO
DeleteThis dress is so fab! As are the shoes! So glam!
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Thank you so much, Natalie!! Hope you're having a great start to the week! XO
Deleteahhhh i love everything about this! just when i thought the outfit greatness was over, i saw your shoes. Perfection!
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LOL! You are too cute! Thank you! They both make my heart happy :) I cannot believe the holidays are almost here! XO
DeleteWhat a perfect little dress! Such a great color and love how it poofs too!
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Thank you, Abby! Hope you're having a great morning! XO
DeleteI love this outfit from head to toe!
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Such a cute dress! Loving that color on you!
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This dress is just beautiful on you!!
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Saw this gorgeous outfit on Instagram. Beyond obsessed with this look you always look so chic!
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Thank you, Alecia! Happy Thursday! XO
ReplyDeleteThat dress! You look gorgeous. Always love your style.
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Morgan
This dress is really cute ♥♥
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You are too cute for words! LOVE this dress and those shoes!!!!!!!
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The dress and the shoes are just perfection!! I love that you paired them together!!
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Brooke
This dress is definitely perfection for the upcoming Holidays and all eyes will definitely be on you!
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This is an absolutely stunning look, the colour suits you so well!
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Siffat
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This dress is just stunning! I love the big flower on the front of it- it really makes the red dress 'pop.' Can't wait to see how you style this for the winter months!
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I seriously adore everything about this look Anna! This dress is perfect on you but those heels are so stinking cute...I just want to touch that furry ball! ;-)
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Brooke | KBStyled
Those shoes - too fun! This is a great upcoming holiday season look. Have a great weekend.
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This dress is too perfect for the holidays! Kudos for finding the perfect frock so soon! I'm sure I'll be scrambling at the last minute. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, it's a sign of a great item when the guy rolls his eyes!
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