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7.30.2012

Colorblocking to the (Max)i

Another hot day called for another easy breezy maxi dress. I really love this dress because of the color blocking and the subtle chevron print. I wore this out to movies in the park (they were showing The Help) and listening to the world's worst blue grass band. No, seriously all they did was sing about people dying and other terribly depressing topics. The band was awful but the movie was great -- and the book was even better!
Outfit Details:
Maxi Dress: Target (this spring) // Earrings: Express // Sunnies: Loft
Watch: Michael Kors // Bracelet: gift // Flip Flops: Tory Burch
Anyone else slightly disappointed when you read a book then watch the movie only to find it doesn't live up to your expectations?
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all have a lovely week!

-Pretty Little Things

60 comments:

  1. TaraMixandMatchJuly 30, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I love the bold blocks of color at the bottom of the dress, you look great!

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  2. Adriana MoralesJuly 30, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    The books always better usually. I adore this dress FYI

    Xo

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  3. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Good morning sweet stuff! Looking cute! Have a great one!

    Oliviamoone.blogspot.com

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  4. Penniless SocialiteJuly 30, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I love this maxi dress. Target has had the best maxi dresses this year.

    Tara
    Penniless Socialite

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  5. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I love the chevron and the colors together of your dress!!! I love Target and some of my favorite clothes have come from there!! Have a great day! xx Pip

    http://easyoutfitsbypip.blogspot.com

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  6. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    That is a really great Maxi dress.
    http://fabmom12.blogspot.ca/

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  7. Always MayleeJuly 30, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    I love this maxi dress, you look so adorable! I'm almost always disappointed by movies that were originally books. But every once in awhile, the movie gets it right.. like The Devil Wears Prada! :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  8. JordanJuly 30, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful earrings! And I really need to read The Help.

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  9. Audrey AllureJuly 30, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful dress!

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  10. Jenna July 30, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Love that dress!!

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  11. Sandy a la ModeJuly 30, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    girl, that maxi is amazing on you!! soo beautiful!

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  12. Alisa MarieJuly 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Love this dress, so cute!

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  13. Because Shanna Said SoJuly 30, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Perfect summer dress from the most perfect store in the world!!! You look gorgeous per usual!!! Have a GREAT week, lady!
    Shanna

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  14. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Cute maxi! Lovely pics by the water too.

    xx
    Quiet Luxury


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  15. KristinaJuly 30, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    The movie wasn't as good as the book, but that didn't stop me from crying loudly in the movie theater. How embarrassing!

    kristinadoestheinternets.blogspot.com

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  16. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    love a good maxi and yours looks stunning on you.
    http://www.trendsection.blogspot.com

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  17. octoberchic.comJuly 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Target has really great stuff! You look great.

    octoberchic.com

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  18. Bravoe RunwayJuly 30, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    I think it is pretty typical that a movie usually doesn't live up to the book's expectations! There's more details in words usually and action in a movie moves so fast! Great dress!

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  19. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    I love this. This is awesome, and I am so jealous of how perfect this dress is!

    Clare
    Understated Classics

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  20. Maria DaintyandDecadentJuly 30, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I love your ring!

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  21. CathyJuly 30, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Beautiful relaxed carefree look!

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

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  22. KateJuly 30, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    I think the books are ALWAYS better than the movie. ;) Ohhh, and I just hate it when they put the actors from the movie on the cover of the book! Grrr. Hahaha. Love your maxi dress, isn't Target the best? Love!

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  23. LauraJuly 30, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Great dress! I love your casual but chic weekend look - the colorblock dress with the simple but interesting earrings and your great ponytail (seriously jealous of your volume!) are all perfect together for a casual weekend outing :)

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  24. Skylette from Sequins & StilettosJuly 30, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    I loved the book and felt like they did a great job with the movie! Great summer outfit!

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  25. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    ooooooh i love that dress!
    xoxo, jillian

    http://just-jillian.blogspot.com

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  26. MehakJuly 30, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    nothing better than a maxi dress on a hot day!!

    Loving your dress... and those earrings too...

    Love
    Mehak
    www.thedoublemlife.blogspot.com

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  27. Jen of MadeByGirlJuly 30, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    great outfit! love maxis


    Madebygirl.blogspot.com
    MadeByGirl.com

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  28. Laura ElizabethJuly 30, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Ah yes! I love colourblocking ^^! and that is one awesome maxi dress ;3

    xo, L
    http://fluffibonbon.blogspot.com/
    PS: Be sure to check out my latest post :3

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  29. Erin @ Currently CovetingJuly 30, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    that maxi is gorgeous on you, perfect colors!

    xx,
    Erin
    http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com

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  30. MacKensieJuly 30, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Looooove this dress. Beautiful. New follower from YOLO Monday.

    xo

    MacKensie
    http://mackensieg.blogspot.com/

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  31. Rachel @ Making Life FabulousJuly 30, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Cute dress, and perfect for the occasion! I enjoyed the movie version of The Help, but I agree, the book was better!

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  32. KristenJuly 30, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Love your dress! Maxi dresses are so comfortable! I liked the movie too but I also believe the book is always better :) I love your David Yurman ring by they way! Especially since it's yellow!
    Have a wonderful week!
    -Kristen
    www.fewofmyfavoritethingsblog.blogspot.com

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  33. VJuly 30, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Great color-blocking! Love the colors in it too.

    -V
    http://stylishlyme.com

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  34. Kirsten WiemerJuly 30, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    love this maxi, seriously it cute.

    K

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  35. Allyson [Mimosas in the Morning]July 30, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Gorgeous maxi and view!

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  36. FitTravelerAJJuly 30, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    What a fun movie to play in the park! And a maxi is the perfect outfit for such an outing. Love this one!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

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  37. Sapir @ The Sapphire QueenJuly 30, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    I absolutely love the maxi dress/skirt trend going on right now and your earrings are equally as gorgeous!
    I'm thrilled to be your newest follower and would love it if you could return the follow if you get the chance and wish to :)
    Best,
    Sapir @ smellthewildflowers.blogspot.com

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  38. SarahJuly 30, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Hi Steph!
    Thanks for stopping by my little blog and leaving me such a nice comment. I love your sense of style on a budget. I would try to rock the maxi dress too but my short and stocky frame would never pull it off. So I will live vicarously through you. BTW my new address for my blog is
    http://crispybitsnburntends.com/

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  39. Alice at Happiness at Mid LifeJuly 30, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    What a great find from Target. I've not bought maxi dresses from there before, they always seem so long and I am too lazy to get them altered.

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  40. Really RenataJuly 30, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Following you now too :) Looks like we're from the same state!

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  41. JuneliJuly 30, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Beautiful dress! It happened to me many times that the book was better than the movie. The one that comes to my mind right now is Da Vinci Code. Thanks a ton for stopping by and commenting! Loved your blog and following now!
    Love
    Juneli from Fashionably Yours

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  42. a' la modeJuly 30, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    I bought that dress too!!! Great minds must think alike ;) xoxo shelli

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  43. Lisa - respect the shoesJuly 30, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    You look chic and effortless in that dress!

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  44. winetastegirl.comJuly 30, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    It totally must be fate that you found my blog... I have that exact same dress! Love it. Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Fall Statement Necklaces for Less Than $50 post:). Following you back!
    www.winetastegirl.com

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  45. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting!! I have followed you on GFC and bloglovin xx

    Marla
    www.trendstruck.com

    Ps I LOVE the colour block trend!!!

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  46. Gillian UangJuly 31, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Great Maxi! <3 Loveee <3

    http://bydetails.blogspot.com

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  47. Nisha LooksJuly 31, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    those sunglasses are so cute!! thanks for the comment on my blog!!:)

    nishalooks.blogspot.com

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  48. KoriJuly 31, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Hey honey! Love your blog too! Following you back..thanks for your sweet comments..you should link up for Friday's Fashion Friday link. Have a great night! Kori xoxo

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  49. ShardeJuly 31, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    love this chevron maxi on you! looks super cute. :) sooo ive been peepin your tweets (i think) for a while now, but am finally following your blog!
    sharde @ the style projects

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  50. Mary LindseyJuly 31, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    I'm an English major so maybe I'm just biased, but I think the book is always better. This is such an interesting pattern for a maxi; very cool. :)

    -Mary @ stylethatmoves.blogspot.com

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  51. SarahJuly 31, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Hey girl! Thanks for following me : ) Love your outfit!

    This always happens to me, whenever I read a book and then watch the movie, it's never quite as good as the book. What a fun thing to do, I would love to watch a movie in a park, reminds be of the movie The Wedding Planner with Jennifer Lopez! :)

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  52. Danielle July 31, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Love you outfit! I really need to score myself a maxi dress!

    Thanks for following along with my blog :) Following you back!

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  53. KellyJuly 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    That dress is perfection~! It totally looks SO comfy!!!

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  54. Tiffany M*July 31, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Gorgeous dress. Love the colors in it. Those earrings are stunning also!
    beijos,
    Tiffany
    www.beijostiffany.com

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  55. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Cute maxi! xo

    www.thedaileigh.com

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  56. JessJuly 31, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    I adore this dress! The colors and the style! And it looks super cute on you, girl :)
    xo

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  57. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    maxi is super cute!! new follower, hope you check out my blog too ~
    www.lipglossaffairs.blogspot.in

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  58. TCAugust 1, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Great outfit! Where is your ring from? It is so pretty!

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  59. LiaAugust 2, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Gorgeous outfit! I wanted to follow you but the widget is apparently "configured incorrectly"?
    It wouldnt load:(

    http://the-bellepoque.blogspot.com

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  60. Style-DelightsAugust 2, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Love the colorblock dresses! BTW, your blog is so pretty!! I am your newest follower on GFC. Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    -Jyoti
    Style-Delights Blog
    Style-Delights on Bloglovin

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I love getting and reading all your comments and respond to most of them when I can. Love hearing from you all! xo