a lonestar state of southern

DRESS   rhode resort ella dress (wearing size XS)   |   SHOES   sam edelman yaro heels   |   BAG   pink pom pom straw bag   |   EARRINGS   baublebar amariella earrings

Pink. Party. Perfection.

Those are the three words that come to mind when I look at this fabulously-feminine frock. Have you ever seen anything so whimsical and fun?!

Because of my short height (all of 5’2″, y’all) I look to dresses with an above-the-knee hemline to create a proportionally-appropriate look. The flouncy nature of this piece is perfectly punctuated by the wrapped waist and higher length, making it the barbie girl all-grown-up dress of my dreams!

I will be the first to admit that this is typically much more than I’d spend on a dress. I’d actually been eyeing this style for a while now (it comes in multiple colors) and had held off until I saw it debuted in my signature color – hot pink! That was the moment I decided it was fate. Or just great marketing that did the trick on a susceptible shopper. Either way.

If you’re like me and love this dress (but not the price tag) fret not! Shopbop holds a Friends & Family event every spring where the entire site is discounted. Let’s hope this beauty is included and in stock when the time comes!

Love from Texas,

Kate