Marilyn moments and messy hair...

It is always difficult to know what to wear to family events, my family tend to go fairly dressy but you still have to keep things family appropriate so bodycon and low necklines are out. I have had this dress for a while and although I seem to have shrunk it in the wash (seriously even when I follow washing instructions, I still go wrong!) it is still the perfect spring dress and I decided to wear it for Mother's Day lunch. I really love the print on it but it does it is pretty twee (even for me!) so I decided to incorporate my beloved leather jacket and my new favourite shoes to add a bit of an edge. I don't wear this jacket as much as I used to but it is one of those items that I just can't let go of, I even wore it this weekend...

Dress: Mela Loves London via New Look, leather jacket: New Look, shoes: Marks & Spencer
I have been playing around with different ways to style my hair recently and I decided that  it would be a good opportunity to debut my natural hair. The gale force winds didn't help but you can see how messy it is here. I tend to go for a sleeker look day-to-day but it's nice to know that I can shake things up if I want to. With more eyeliner, I imagine this would be an awesome way to style my hair for a night out...


The breeze also led to more than a few Marilyn moments, I guess short skirts and British weather are never a good combination! You may have already seen my new shoes as I have been wearing them a lot since I bought them a few weeks ago. They are the perfect height to make my legs look longer and comfy enough to wear all day. The triangular (!) rose good heel is gorgeous, I just wish they had had the red versions in my size too :( 


What is your favourite Spring outfit?

9 comments

Hannah Wilkinson said...

Lovely photographs you look beautiful in that dress! I adore the shape of it. I have to say I love dresses in spring, especially my vintage ones that are a similar shape to the one you're wearing here! :)
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Sherin said...

The dress looks perfect for a family occasion. The shape looks so lovely. I struggle with dressing for family do's too.

Shes Dressing Up said...

Beautiful dress! The print is wonderful. & I love these shoes!

FAIIINT said...

I'm the same, especially for weddings .etc I have pretty much nothing suitable for occasions like that! Hah. I love the jacket over the top of this dress though & I have to say again, I just love your hair this length & I think it looks great with your natural texture too! :)

Kate said...

I love the shoes :) x

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Sarah said...

Such a lovely dress, perfect for spring!
x

Michelle / Daisybutter said...

Those shoes!! Swoooon. Looking beautiful as ever Maria, that shade of green is lovely on you! xx

The Style Rawr said...

Oooh, such a pretty look! I love it with the jacket. <3

Tara x

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