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September Stripes.



September 29, 2015

Polka dots. Leopard print. Stripes. As far as prints go, I don’t stray far from these three. Can’t quite say which is my favorite because they’re all pretty heavy in rotation. Beware: windblown hair below.

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Today’s post is about one of my favorite items in my closet. Before we officially step into October and into fall, I had to post one of my favorite blog outfits to date. Being a blogger, you get to see the outfits of so many stylish people. This was one of those cases when I just had to grab this dress. I saw on Allison of Two Thirty Five Designs and immediately went on the hunt to find it.

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The dress was a Target steal (don’t you love that?). It reminds me of a dress from my favorite designer Oscar de la Renta. I love when you can get designer inspired style on a budget. Black and white stripes are so classic. I love the bold statement that the pattern makes as well. I even have a black and white striped wall in my apartment (DIY) which shows you just how much I love this pattern.

Oscar de la Renta, spring 2013, black and white, Oscar de la Renta black and white, Oscar de la Renta striped dress

Maxi dresses are another great option for the transitioning weather in the fall. With a wrap or cardigan this dress is perfect for those days that are crisp and cool in the morning but feel like summer by noon.

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My wonderful photographer Izehi and I had so much fun on this shoot. We found a sweet spot by the lake and got a few snaps in on a hot summer evening. It’s always a joy to shoot with this lady. The detail shots she captured are just amazing. We didn’t even get the keyhole back but it’s an added bonus!

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What are some of your closet icons? Any favorite designer inspired outfits?
xoxo,
cymone.

 

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42 Comments CATEGORIES | fashion., my style. TAGGED: Black & White, maxi dress

  • http://villemo20.blogspot.com/ monica

    gorgeous !

    http://villemo20.blogspot.com

  • http://www.goingzerowaste.com Kathryn @ GoingZeroWaste

    That runway dress is amazing! I love how you’ve casualified it. I used to watch this show with my mom where they would take runway inspirations and recreate them with things you’d find in the mall. Love it!

  • http://www.thesouthernthing.com/ Dara @ The Southern Thing

    Love that dress! Black and white is such a classic!

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    Thanks Kathryn!

  • Irene

    you look amazing!
    Irene
    http://www.thedailylace.com

  • http://www.casualclaire.com ClaireC.

    Obsessed with this dress! You are gorgeous!

  • http://myrosecoloredshades.com Cynthia @ MyRoseColoredShades

    I absolutely love this look! That dress fits you live a glove and I can’t believe it’s from Target. Stripes are the best.

  • Severina Ware

    Love that whole outfit combo! I have never really taken the time to think of my style icons, but you just gave me some serious food for thought!

  • http://www.kbstyled.com Brooke Webb

    Love this striped dress, it looks so great on you!

    xo,

    Brooke | KBStyled

  • Karen Yannacio Morse

    LOVE finding amazing things at Tar’get! Seriously – that place is on it for delivering amazing outfits! I need to check their attire much-more-often! You look fabulous!!

    xx, Karen
    Glam Karen

  • Carrie Joy Andreas

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress! And it looks fabulous on you!
    xo
    Carrie
    CS Gems

  • http://thestyleathomemom.com/ Rachel Petersen

    Way love this look. What a gorgeous Maxi dress!

    -Rachel
    http://www.thestyleathomemom.com

  • Amanda Ray

    So lovely!! And I love the Chambray shirt on top, too! A great way to wear into the fall!! <3
    xoxo,
    Amanda | http://www.TheChambrayBunny.com

  • http://southernellestyle.com Elle Spann

    your hair looks beautiful and so does your dress:) I’m a big fan of stripes too!

    elle

    Southern Elle Style

  • http://tohellinahandbag.net/ Rachel

    Love it! That dress is amazing!

    xo Rachel

    To Hell in a Handbag

  • Olivia DeFilippo

    LOVE how you showed your look on the runway as well as the look you styled. Such an amazing example of the fact that you don’t have to spend millions to be fashionable!
    http://www.stylebyliv.com

  • http://stylemetwice.com Kaylah Burton

    Love this look! Black and white is always such an iconic classic, and I love the ‘runway to realway’ spin! So beautiful!

  • Adaleta Avdic

    I’m a huge fan of the stripes & long flowy dresses like this! You’re rocking it and I love the photography as well as the background! xx, adaatude.com

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    thank you Claire!

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    thanks so much Cynthia!

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    Yes! I consider my style icons my guiding light lol.

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    Yeah they have so much great stuff. I’ll get in trouble with my bank account if I look too often.

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    I know! That’s why I HAD to get this dress! Thanks Olivia!

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    Shout out to my photographer! She’s amazing!

  • Mary K

    This black and white maxi is insane! Looks amazing on you!

    Sportsanista

  • Darcy

    Beautiful! Love the stripes. Looks gorgeous on you and o nthe runway!
    http://www.amemoryofus.com

  • http://oldworldnew.us oldworldnew

    I adore this look you’ve created! Your necklace adds a different type of stripe and its so interesting and beautiful!

  • http://www.shesaidhesaidfashion.com/ She Said He Said – Fashion

    So gorgeous! Straight off the runway, I love the denim jacket paired with this look.

    XO Chelsea http://www.shesaidhesaidfashion.com/

  • Cameron

    You are so classy, and I am so jealous. This dress is so gorgeous on you! The big, bold stripes are calling my name. So pretty!

    Cameron Proffitt

  • http://www.upbeatsoles.com/ Shannon Jenkins

    You look so gorgeous and what a steal on the dress! Youre right it does look so much like the Oscar de la Renta one! So pretty!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  • Christina Beauchamp

    Wow! These stripes looks AMAZE on you!!!

    xo, Christina

    Fashion & Frills

  • Amanda K

    I love everything about this look- you can never go wrong with a black and white look!

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveoflgitter.com

  • http://www.itscarmen.com ≈ CARMEN ≈

    Such a beautiful look! This would easily be one of my favorite dresses too. It kind of reminds me of Beetlejuice. :]

    // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲

  • http://www.gingersideoflife.com Chelsea

    I am such a fan of the black and white stripe combo and love the inspiration photos you have provided in addition to your outfit post! So cute!

    Chelsea
    Ginger Side of Life

  • http://downtowndemure.com/ Liz @ Downtown Demure

    Gorgeous dress! I especially love it layered under a denim button-down. Also, your hair is on point. 😉

    – Liz @ Downtown Demure

  • http://berrydakara.blogspot.com Berry Dakara

    Oooh, that Oscar de la Renta dress is beautiful! Nice steal btw

    Berry Dakara Blog

  • Happinessatmidlife

    This is an amazing dress on a great interpretation of the designer one. I love how the necklace mimics the stripes in your dress!

    Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week. Have a great weekend!

    Alice

    http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

  • http://valerybrennan.com Valery Brennan

    WHAT?! Is that dress still available?! It’s so gorgeous!!!!

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    thank you Liz!!

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    Definitely a Beetlejuice reference!

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    Aw, how sweet girl!

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    They still have it in solid colors! Tweeting you now!

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