Friday, June 24, 2011

Fashion Friday #39: The Maxi Dress

Happy Friday, Friends! I'm on the mend! Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement.  


This past weekend was Father's Day and my dad's birthday, so we had a family gathering at our house. It was so hot out, too! Which I'm not complaining about (:  Remember when I said I had self control in not buying that purple maxi dress a few weeks back? Yeah, well all self control left me when I spotted this cute maxi at Meadow {the boutique I work at while I'm in school.}  Pure adorableness.  So clearly, I wore it to our family dinner:







Maxi Dress: Meadow Boutique
Wedges: American Eagle
Flower: H&M


I'm just going to throw this out there: you can literally do anything you want in a maxi dress. You don't have to worry about sitting lady-like, because hey- you're wearing a dress to the floor! You can bend over and not have to worry about exposing anything. AND I found out that if it's a little chilly out and you're going to the beach, just wear leggings under the maxi...no one will ever know!  Genius, I know.


Side Note: While my mom and I went to the outdoor mall the other day, we counted 10 maxi dresses walk by our table while we were having lunch. So jump on the train, ladies! 


Because I've spent way too much time reading blogs this week {and not leaving too many comments...don't worry, I'll be back fully soon!} I thought I'd share some posts that stuck out...


Here are some of my favorite projects and posts going around blog land this week:
Kerry is dollin' up her little peanut's nursery...she's almost here!
Two words: Girl Cave. Rhiannon's new office is too gorg for words.
Michelle chatted it up with HGTV's Emily Henderson over at Kate's blog and we learned Em's tips on how to style & accessorize! 
Cassie's Babygirl's room is finished and lookin' FAB.
Right when I didn't think Cocoa and Hearts could get any better, Jen added more beautiful paintings to her new line!

That should tie you over for a while (: I'll be back on Monday sharing my full wisdom teeth experience. You will laugh, I promise.
Love,
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40 comments

  1. nicoleJune 24, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    i love your shoes!

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  2. Kylee.June 24, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    So So cute! I need to get me one of those.

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  3. simplyvonneJune 24, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    you look so cute! If it's cold I love just adding a jean jacket to it too..it's super chic! have a great weekend dear!

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  4. Jenni@Story of My LifeJune 24, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Michaela, you look gorg in that dress!! I really love the maxi-dress trend, but many of them are just waaaay too long on me. (I stand at a mere 5 foot 1!) But I finally found one that's not too long at F21 the other day! Woohoo!! :)

    Hope you have a great weekend, my pretty friend. :)

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  5. NicoleJune 24, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I'm right there with you, maxi dresses are amazing and so comfortable to wear! I bought one a few weeks ago, and want another one asap!

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  6. LaurenJune 24, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I love wearing maxi dresses so comfy! :-)

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  7. The Michelle ShowJune 24, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I love them! I'm having a hard time finding one that isnt super low cut though. I'll keep hunting!

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  8. Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living June 24, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    adorable dress! I love it!

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  9. Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living June 24, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    adorable dress! I love it!

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  10. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Glad your recovery is going well!! And that dress is fab! xo

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  11. justine | lovemakiJune 24, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    i've been searching for the perfect striped maxi dress, and this ones is so cute!

    x
    j

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  12. Lauren@ "Happiness is..."June 24, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    The dress looks adorable on you!

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  13. the girl in the red shoesJune 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Love love love your dress...and your shoes! You look great as always!

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  14. AlishaJune 24, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Sweetie, you nailed it with the maxi dress. You REALLY can do anything in those dresses. One of the reasons I LOVE them and have so many ;)

    You look gorgeous! xoxo

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  15. Lindsay @ la vita dolceJune 24, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Omg that is the cutest maxi dress!!!! I love it!!!

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  16. Julie @ The Smitten MintonsJune 24, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Umm you look STUNNING in that dress! Now I need to go find me one! :)

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  17. natasha {schue love}June 24, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Ok I love this maxi dress and I love these wedges...totally hopping over to American Eagle to check out their selection! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  18. KerryJune 24, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    First off - loving that maxi dress, and really loving it on you! You're looking lovely my dear!

    Second... thanks for the shout out! We've been having so much fun working on her nursery and I'm hoping to do a big reveal sometime next week!

    Enjoy your weekend! xx

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  19. AshleyJune 24, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    The maxi dress sounds perfect for me! I am so not a fan of having to constantly think about whether or not someone just got a peep show. Haha! Bending over and not thinking twice is a good thing... plus that maxi dress looks great on you!!

    I hope your wisdom teeth experience goes just fine... as fine as those kinds of things can go. (:

    Happy Friday!

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  20. BriannaJune 24, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    oooooo I LOVE your wedges!!

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  21. JamieJune 24, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    LOVE maxi dresses and this one is super cute :)

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend, girl!

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  22. MichelleJune 24, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    LOVE your dress!! Your hair looks so pretty too!

    Have a great weekend! xoxo

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  23. LillianJune 24, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    cute cute cute! i just found one the other day and took the plunge. now if only it would get nicer here on the coast for me to wear it. hope all is well back home.

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  24. Rhiannon BosseJune 24, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    You look so gorg, best friend :) I miss you lots and am so glad you are slowly feeling better. And thank you so much for the sweet sweet shout out!! Love you to pieces! xoxo

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  25. Annette {One Perfect Room}June 24, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I totally have to agree! I love wearing dresses but apparently my two young sons get a kick out of lifting them up and hiding underneath. Trust me, no one wants to see the hiney of a mother of two. The maxi dress is the perfect solution. :)

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  26. Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}June 24, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Love everything about this outfit. I need to do my hair like that and I am such a maxi dress lover. They are so easy and cute for the summer. Glad you are on the mend! Been thinking about you!

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  27. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysJune 24, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Love your blog! I'm your newest follower. :)

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  28. MeganJune 25, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    so in love with the maxi dresses...but england has not really jumped on that rain..i think i need to be the one to start it.

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  29. MeganJune 25, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    and by rain i mean train. freudian slip.

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  30. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}June 25, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    So freakin' adorable...I would've been all out of self control, too...I have a weak spot for black and white, I don't know why. I'm looking forward to the wisdom from the wisdom teeth experience...I'm glad you can laugh about it already!

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  31. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}June 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    You look stinking adorable!! And thanks for the shout out on Sloan's room!!!

    Glad you're feeling better!

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  32. emilyJune 25, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Love your dress! I need to hop on the maxi bandwagon! Glad you're feeling better!!

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  33. Virginia BelleJune 25, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    You look fantastic! Those wedges go so well with the dress, I love it!

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  34. Nicole DianneJune 26, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    i've been seeing more and more of those maxi dresses also, i didn't know that's what they were called! i think they are an adorable and comfy trend that i just might have to join :D

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  35. Jenni Austria GermanyJune 26, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    i'm not usually a fan of maxi dresses but i love this one!

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  36. The Little FlapperJune 26, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    You are stunning. That Maxi dress looks fabulous on you. I need to get more dresses for the summer now, I just realized I don't have enough.

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  37. AnaJune 27, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    You look so cute! It looks perfect on you, maxi dresses look funny on me =/

    Have a great week! Hope you're feeling better :)

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  38. C MaeJune 27, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Michaela- How long is the dress? or rather, how tall are you? LOVE IT! I've never own a Maxi dress. was the dress expensive > I checked out the website you linked with it..I' 5'8" so I often have the problem of I can't wear heels with dresses that are meant to be long bec they shorten up once a heel is added. Hope to hear from you!

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  39. SharstinJune 27, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    So you look so cute!! Love the stripes:)

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  40. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Beautiful! Love those shoes! I wish I could wear wedges with a Maxi, but I'm almost too tall to wear a maxi as it is-very few are long enough for me.

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