Concrete Catwalk // To the Maxi

April 6, 2011

you know how sometimes a piece of clothing can bring back the best memories?

this maxi dress is definitely one of those pieces for me.

i got it while exploring avignon, france with G and his family,

and i remember feeling like i was taking a fashion risk

because the maxi trend hadn’t really picked up yet.

i loved the tangerine color and the tiny flowers

and so i knew we couldn’t leave the store without it.

i’ve never gotten sick of it and i actually wear it quite often,

but i don’t think i’ve ever featured it on TCC.

anyhow, now it’s getting the recognition it deserves!

maxi dress – small store in avignon

necklace – j. crew

sunnies – anthropologie

cardigan – j. crew

belt – vintage, thrifted

backpack – thrifted

flats – c/o piperlime

20 Comments

Reply amanda April 6, 2011 at 2:44 pm

a maxi and in a tangerine color??? you are bang on with the trend and didn’t even know when you bought this. :) love the dress and those shoes are super cute!

Reply Leah April 6, 2011 at 2:52 pm

I just found your blog and am absolutely in love! You rock the maxi like it’s nobody’s business.
I’m following you!

xo L.

Reply G April 6, 2011 at 2:58 pm

If I recall, the store in Avignon was called the monoprix. You always know how to pick them!

Reply Nihmen T. April 6, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Very chic look, I love that skirt! And I love all the watches :)

Reply Kansas Couture April 6, 2011 at 3:03 pm

I love the color of the dress in combination with the green sandals! Cute cute cute.

Reply Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries April 6, 2011 at 3:31 pm

Adorable! I love how it fits your blog header too! Perfect harmony! :D
xxx

http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

Reply hattitude April 6, 2011 at 3:37 pm

Hattitude Artistic Style Blog

you have the best posts! i LOVE It!
i wish it was not 6 degrees here so I could bust out my maxi dress!!

Talk soon wild child
-Hattie
Hattitude Artistic Style Blog

Reply U U N A April 6, 2011 at 3:47 pm

Hah half my clothes I’ve kept because I can’t throw away the memories they hold. I’ll probably end up like one of those crazy hoarders you see on tv…
Love the pop of color on those shoes (:

Reply Francesca April 6, 2011 at 4:21 pm

u look super chic!

xoxo,
F

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Reply Lexie April 6, 2011 at 4:34 pm

Just came across your blog the other day… I am loving this look! So perfect for spring :)

Reply CC April 6, 2011 at 4:42 pm

Love the tangerine/green color combo. So cute. Clothes that have great memories attached are always the best.

Reply kelsey April 6, 2011 at 8:28 pm

love it, love it! it’s so “you”! i want that cardi, too! :)

Reply Samantha Lewis April 6, 2011 at 9:27 pm

Love this one! That part is dangerously close to the middle… ;)

Reply GIRL AND CLOSET April 7, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Fabulous, adore this length on you Jesse AND you’ve accessorized it beautifully. Especially lusting after those amazing shoes. xx veronika

Reply Santina April 7, 2011 at 5:10 pm

I love the unexpected color combination, but I’m loving that arm full of watches even more! You know, I used to do that back in the day with Swatch watches…I had no idea how ahead of my time I was! :)

Reply Jilliebeanie April 7, 2011 at 5:56 pm

Now THIS is how you style a Maxi! I’m not super fond of the trend in general, but I LOVE your take on it here. ADORABLE!

Reply Adin B April 7, 2011 at 10:36 pm

You look lovely! Love that maxi dress. It sure brightens up your day. :)

Adin B

Reply Emily April 7, 2011 at 11:38 pm

It looks great with the belted cardigan. Also your hair looks fantastic!

Reply jessie @ the concrete catwalk April 7, 2011 at 11:43 pm

thanks everyone! XOXOXO

Reply Looks and Books April 9, 2011 at 5:30 pm

Those flats are wonderful! I love the minty color and the cutouts for your toes.