Details: Kimono Dress (Available here, now 40% off!) // Platform Espadrilles (Splurge here, Steal here, under $30!) // Leather Handbag (Similar here, Steal here) // Silk Scarf (Available here, on sale for only $15!) // Watch (Available here) // Pearl Earrings (Splurge here, Steal here) // Cat Eye Sunglasses (Splurge here, Steal here, only $12!)
Hello Everyone — I hope you’re enjoying the weekend! I know it’s almost over, but it’s not really over until it’s over! So, get out there and enjoy yourself! We spent this weekend out and about running errands, a fun trip to the pool, a walk to the playground — the typical stuff working parents do on a weekend 🙂
Last weekend we went out to explore some of the monuments. We’ve lived here almost a decade, but it really never gets old seeing them — DC is truly a beautiful city. I threw on my new kimono dress from Ann Taylor, and it was wonderful — the perfect dress for a day out in the city!
If you’re on a budget and you’re trying to pick only a few items to add to your wardrobe this summer, this dress is it! I wore it out sightseeing, but it would have been just as perfect for brunch, a trip to the beach, a BBQ, or even out to dinner. A quick shoe and accessory change and this dress can go anywhere!
Brunch. Add some block heels, a structured handbag, silk scarf, and cat eye sunglasses for your own Jackie O moment.
Beach. You’ve got your swimsuit, leather slides, wide-brim straw hat , and beach tote, now all you need is this dress, and you have the perfect swimsuit cover-up/go-straight-to-dinner-from-the-beach dress!
Backyard BBQ. Throw on some espadrilles, some gold chunky jewelry, a cute cross-body (hands-free for drinks, food, and baby-holding!), and you’re good to go!
Dinner. All you need are some tasseled, ankle tie heels and a small clutch, and it’s time for dinner al fresco! You can also easily switch out the belt on the dress for a slightly different look. I’d choose one with some contrast to highlight your waist. A skinny belt with gold hardware detailing would look fabulous!
And I saved the best part for last — this dress is an absolute steal in terms of price .. i’s regularly only $150, but through Monday night it’s 40% off here! Be sure to check out the other items below to help complete your look. I try to give you a variety of choices in different price ranges, so there’s options for everyone, regardless of your budget.
I’ve clearly found my favorite dress of the season, what’s your favorite??
yours, Kristin
p.s. — For those of you who missed my post on the 4 ways to wear a silk scarf, you can check it out here. The scarf was sold out at the time, but it’s back in stock here, and it’s on sale for only $15!
other options to make the look your own:

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