3.29.2011

{ a second } second chance

the dress below (originally posted HERE) is one of my favorite cocktail frocks. it doesn't wrinkle and thus makes a great travel staple. it looks as sweet with bare legs as it does with tights & boots (meaning it's stayed in my closet year-round ~ an unusual feat), and can easily be dressed up or down with the right accessories (incidentally, it matches a myriad of these).

clearly, i'm a fan ~ so when i noticed that a full-skirted version of it had just become available HERE, i felt it was my duty to inform you. after all, so many people seemed pleased to get a second shot at THIS ONE. happy shopping, my friends!!

95 comments:

Pretty Shiny Sparkly said...

Gorgeous, and love that it's so practical for travel and all-season weather! Like a great set of tires. ;)

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Kate said...

Love the dress! Such a pretty color!
You look great!!

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Unknown said...

You look so pretty Kelly!

Sole
A fan from Peru

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Unknown said...

Such a beautiful print.

daily mix LA said...

impeccable style

Sunshine said...

That necklace is awesome, and the colors on that dress are perfect- I can see why they match anything!

Love your blog, and love that you're from Austin too. Rock on!

Nicole Dao said...

Love the haircut! It goes well with the shape of your dress.

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Alinne's Style said...

The dress fits wonderfuly on you! and is adorable and so chic! Kisses, Alinne


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Jelena Zivanovic said...

fantastic dress and u look beautiful!!!!
xoxoxo

María said...

Amazing!!!! Absolutely love tis dress!!!!!!!
xxx

http://meandmylifestyle.blogspot.com

Lauren said...

The colors are gorgeous on this dress! Everything about this outfit is great, from your sunnies to that amazing necklace.

Laurenlovestoshare

Patrycja Tyszka said...

I love this dress:)
greetings

Cindy said...

The print on that dress is gorgeous. I'm so tempted to buy it now!

Cindy
Style Soufflé

HUMANITYISBEAUTIFUL said...

niiiiiiice! love the print :)))

Anonymous said...

Wow I don't think I've ever seen you in this style dress. This is my kind of dress. I love it on you. Gorgeous!

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Anonymous said...

you look amazing in this dress!

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Abbie♥ said...

that's the most awesome neck piece ever!!!

MARIE said...

Gorgeous dress! Kiss xxx
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Anonymous said...

Gorgeous I love how your necklace really adds to the dress and makes it stand out so much more.

gudino said...

Really like this set. The dress and the accessories. Perfect!

LV said...

Love this dress! You look ready for summer. Gorgeous accessories...

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MELISSA Z. said...

that dress is adorable and that necklace is awesome! <3

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Unknown said...

Second Chance! I love this dress... is simply beautiful and timeless chic!!! Have a nice day babe!
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Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries said...

It is beautiful indeed! Too bad I'm on a shopping diet! :D
xxx

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cydney nowakowski said...

Great look Kelly. I love your jewelry line, I'm begging my mom to get me something for my birthday!

I just made a blog and it would mean a lot if any of you checked it out.

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Anonymous said...

It's true it's beautiful!
Lux
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Danish Demeanor said...

Well that's a necklace and a half! looks good - love the scarf

collagevintage said...

This dress is fab! You look stunning. Love your necklace too.

xx
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SAMANTHA said...

Seriously you look incredible like always, the dress is awesome and your necklace plus sunglasses... AMAZING!! xx


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Anonymous said...

beautiful dress!
<3

Katherine said...

that is such a cool print-- i can see how it would look super stylish year round!
La Petite Marmoset

Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl said...

I've been eyeing this dress at Modcloth for a while now, it is so adorable!!!! It'd even look cute with simple flat sandals and a hippie headband.

xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl

http://poorlittleitgirl.com

jessica january said...

it's soooo beautiful! i love it!

january, x
jessicajanuary.com

The Fancy Teacup said...

That dress is a beauty! What makes it even extraordinary is that it doesn't wrinkle and it has so much versatility.

www.TheFancyTeacup.com
much love.

AJ TAYLOR said...

great style. I love these flexible pieces that work all year round and in all situations.

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classiq said...

Beautiful dress! I love the statement necklace.

blue roses said...

versatile dresses that can stand up to both summer's naked leg and winter's opaque tights and boots combination are the best.

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Weilan said...

Ha...LOVED that dress the moment I first saw it on you!

In fact, I loved it so much that I went straight to ModCloth to get it!

But unfortunately, when I received it in mail it was the full-skirt version instead...

Spoke to ModCloth about an exchange, but was told they sold out of the old one and didn't realize that the new stock was different. They ended up refunding me the purchase price and let me keep the dress since I'm all the way in Australia.

Was a little disappointed (as I really wanted the tulip dress not the full-skirt version), but was really happy with how ModCloth handled it. Would definitely shop there again in the future.

As with the dress, I now have the tulip version as I got my mum to alter it for me! lol

Jessie said...

new haircut? i love it! what a great outfit as well. those sunglasses are so glam.

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Anonymous said...

Amazing betl and sunnies!

Unknown said...

That dress is gorgeous! I love the shape and the print. Modcloth has such cute, wearable dresses.

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Collections said...

Gorgeous per usual.

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Mrs. C said...

LOVE this dress and belt you paired with!! Your style is amazing....duh!!! What do you think of some of my Closet Confessions?

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LOVE Modcloth!!

Nicoletta said...

stunning. nothing else to say.
:)

Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou said...

How adorable is this dress?! So VERY lovely!

Sandy of Ooh La Frou Frou
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Anonymous said...

I'm currently coveting all the accessories in your post, love them!

- Diana
@DianaChristina7
ilovebrunchandboots.org

Chloe said...

That dress is absolutely GORGEOUS! Loving the oversize necklace paired with it! Love it, girl!

chloe ** http://flowerponychloe.blogspot.com

Karolina said...

You cut your hair! Amazing! And the dress with all these accessories - gorgeous!

Samira said...

I love your necklace!

Manhattan Magnolia said...

I love the accessories you paired with the dress.
And your hair is soo cute!

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Connie said...

Adore the print.

The Heartbreak

Michelle Lee said...

i want your dress :) so pretty

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Nicole said...

Pretty dress!!

Hair is beautiful!!

Jacqueline said...

Great dress! Your hair cut looks super cute. As always, love your whimsical sunnies and necklace!
xo
http://www.hourglass-fashion.blogspot.com

my healthy twist said...

You look gorgeous! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

Dea Rose said...

I love so much this outfit and, wow... I'm jealous, adore your closet!

Dea Rose

http://mayahasnoname.blogspot.com/

Emily said...

The colors are beautiful!! Haha - I guess I am just thinking in terms of interiors right now because I can't help but think that the pattern would make a beautiful throw pillow!
xo Emily
bellishment.blogspot.com

amy b.s. said...

great dress and styled beautifully!

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It-Blogirls said...

wow you look incredibly beautiful

Sara said...

Where did you get that utterly fabulous necklace?? It's amazing!

olga said...

for a second i thought you had chopped your hairs! the pixie does look super cute on you.

Anonymous said...

That outfit is to die for! I can't wait to wear dresses as much as humanly possible come summertime.

Unknown said...

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT OUTFIT!!!

Anonymous said...

Nice picture.
Like the glasses.

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Meagan @ Style-Edition said...

the dress is stunning but would be NOTHING without your awesome necklace :) when is somebody like target going to offer you the opportunity to make a more affordable line.. I wish I could buy one of your pieces!

Anonymous said...

You need to seriously consider coding your website so you don't move your reader away from your actual blog. It's a huge pet peeve for us blog lovers! I hate being taken away from a blog I like!!!

Lydia Armstrong said...

Um, you are the cutest person in the whole wide world. I love love love this dress and that necklace!

Emma Z said...

I am obsessed with this dress (& both ways you styled it! = PERFECTION!)

<3

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Ingrid said...

You always look so put together...but esp loving how you've styled YOUR HAIR. Not everyone can pull this off :)

Ingrid
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KimChicSisters said...

such a nice dress!

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Anonymous said...

Hey, I bought this same dress at a thrift store this summer! Isn't it a cool fabric? I'm so excited we have a dress in common; you have the chicest style and blog!

Cheers!
Natalie

Anonymous said...

Wow, did you cut your hair? You look like a vain concentration camp victim!

Elaina

Miss Bias said...

This is a fabulous outfit. The print on the dress and the necklace are amazing. You look so, so good.

Miss Bias
www.missbias.blogspot.com

letiziabarcelona said...

I'm a fan too, and you look amazing with that printed dressed.

Frank Vinyl said...

i really love the necklace with that dress. such a statement!
xo

NobodyKnowsMarc said...

nice!

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WebHauteJas said...

i love the dress...but to me the necklace steals the show...love it!!!

Unknown said...

Incredible outfit!!!!

Xx One More Chance
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Tamara Suprobo Putri said...

you look stunning!

Tam
Word[Ad]Dict

Kimberly said...

omg you look amazing! that dress is stunning on you!

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Anonymous said...

Jaw dropping.

Seventh Of July said...

stunning! I love everything from the picture to the whole outfit - head to toe! You are beautiful :)

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What is Reality Anyway? said...

love it all, and love your hair here too xxxx

annie said...

you look great! beautiful pendant!

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INES said...

just a perfect outfit

bekioutofline said...

Love that print! Great accessories too...

Bijou's Style said...

lovinnn that dress!!

xx


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Unknown said...

I looove that necklace!!! I'm really tall so I wear a lot of statement big necklaces. I seldom ever wear earrings but necklaces I love, specially the ethnic kind like this one.

xoxo

María Cristina Acquaroni

www.stylebyred.blogspot.com

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Liz said...

LOVE the necklace

Kapuczina said...

You look stunning;)
Great haircut!

Trudy Helmsing said...

the dress is great, and i love that it's called the loving life dress. i wish your version was still available though...

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YEs! I want one! Thanks so much for the link.