lakeside: today’s outfit from shabby apple!

Posted on 08. Jul, 2011 by Princess Lasertron in outfit

I recently resolved to wear more orange and this beautiful dress from Shabby Apple is my confident first attempt! My skin and hair have red tones, so sometimes orange is a little scary for me, but this pumpkin-colored cotton day dress was the perfect shade of burnt orange that will be perfect to wear all summer into late fall.

Even the beautifully embellished collar connotes soft petals or falling leaves. I’m planning on adding a few embellishments of my own to add a pop of color next time I wear it.

A great day dress like this is important for every wardrobe because it is a perfect blank canvas that you can use to say anything, to be anything. I’ve worn it unaccessorized with keds and a big drawstring tote, which is perfect for running to the store with my baby. I’ve also worn it with a grey and white striped cardigan, a statement necklace, and silver peep-toes from an afternoon meeting straight to an evening event. Super versatile.

We are using a really saturated red-orange tomato fabric in our next collection which is launching August 25th. It’s a washable cotton with a little bit of stretch, which will add more versatility and wearability. It was really important for me this year to offer more practical day-to-evening options, like the dresses I typically wear every day.

Dress: Shabby Apple (I’m wearing the Cider dress)
Belt: Anthropologie
Shoes: Vintage
Necklace: Erickson Beamon for Target
Sunglasses: Vintage
Bag: Borrowed from my mom!
Peshtemal Towel: Beauty and Spa

(On Shannon: Dress: Thrifted; Sunglasses: Icing; Necklace: Kate Spade. On Emma: Top: Rick Rack; Jeans: J Brand; Scarf: Vintage Ecco, Sunglasses: Vintage.)

Cool news! Save 20% on everything this month at Shabby Apple! Just enter code SUMMER20 at checkout. xo

Tags: orange, shabby apple, versatile