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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

second time around

Dress: Self Portrait; Shoes: Manolo Blahnik; Clutch: Charlotte Olympia (from a few seasons back, but love this clutch here); Lips: Marc Jacobs "Oh Miley"; Sunglasses: Celine

Back in February of this year, I stumbled upon this Self Portrait dress while window shopping around in Milan. Given that I was moving to New York soon after that trip, I did the responsible, adult thing and (gulp!) walked away from the dress. But not without trying it on a few times. And seriously regretting it ever since I walked away.

Fast forward several months now and that dress has been popping up everywhere (blogs, magazines, etc.), which of course, encouraged me to try to find it again. As luck would have it, my wild goose chase around the city last week left me empty handed as most stores were sold out in my size (just not meant to be!), but I did happen to fall in love with this particular dress, also by the same label. The full skirt, rich indigo blue color, sheer illusion detailing....well, it just feels very me.

And this time, I just couldn't walk away from it. 

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

26 comments:

  1. miasmodeJuly 8, 2015 at 2:50 AM

    Omg that dress is everything. Love it!

    xx Mira

    www.glamdevils.com

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  2. anoddgirlJuly 8, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    i've been obsessed with that self portrait dress since i first saw it
    it looks so wonderful on you
    xx
    http://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au

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  3. Kristina AveJuly 8, 2015 at 3:45 AM

    beautiful dress!

    x
    mynameiskristina blog // bloglovin

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  4. UnknownJuly 8, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    What a gorgeous statement dress!
    Red Reticule

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  5. Comfortably Casey July 8, 2015 at 4:03 AM

    I have an unhealthy obsession with self portrait. LOVE that dress on you!

    www.comfortablycasey.com

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  6. TRANGSCORNERJuly 8, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    Wow!! Lovely dress!! You look gorgeous in this dress!! I want to buy it immediately!!!
    Hugs,
    Love from www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

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  7. elzhaJuly 8, 2015 at 4:08 AM

    that dress is simply incredible!

    CLUB AVENUE / http://club-avenue.blogspot.com / instagram

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  8. NataliJuly 8, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    Self Portrait have the most amazing dresses!! This blue one is def.one of my favorites and you look absolutely stunning in it. :)

    http://lartoffashion.com

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  9. MicaJuly 8, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    That is such a beautiful dress! I love the mix of textures and it is beautiful on you :) What a happy ending, even if it wasn't the dress you were looking for originally.

    Away From The Blue

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  10. Emma honohanJuly 8, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    I love this dress, so glad you could find a similar one!
    emmastyleguide.blogspot.com

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  11. Monica LopezJuly 8, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    Beautiful dress, I love it!!
    new look on my blog,
    http://sweetmona.com/blog/flower-dress-ponytail/

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  12. Shall We sasaJuly 8, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Stunning dress! Love!

    Shall We Sasa

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  13. Heather CavanaughJuly 8, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    AHHH THIS DRESS! SO BEAUTIFUL!

    <3
    heather
    fashionistanygirl.com

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  14. ShiraJuly 8, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Obsesseddddddddd. Having self control when shopping is so hard. The struggle is real haha but this dress is so good.

    http://asequinloveaffair.com

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  15. UnknownJuly 8, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I love those white pumps

    http://hashtagliz.com

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  16. LivJuly 8, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Love the lace detailing.

    Liv

    www.livforstyle.net

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  17. Carly July 8, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    Such a pretty and interesting dress! I could look at it all day
    Dresses & Denim

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  18. MunJuly 8, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Stunning... the details on the dress are lovely.
    Question: how do you keep those white pumps looking so white? I'm hopeless with keeping my shoes in pristine condition xx

    http://www.wllwproject.com

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  19. THEDASHINGRIDERJuly 9, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    You have the prettiest dress collection. Love the way you styled this one.
    x Fiona THEDASHINGRIDER.com

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  20. UnknownJuly 10, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    I too have fallen in love with the dress at first but I don't have your delimma. I have a solution, wanna know about it? I can order custom dresses from www.thehfnstore.com. It is completely legal, all i have to do is download this picture here and send it through the website, and voila.... we are twins :-)

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  21. UnknownJuly 11, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    LuLu's has a really similar dress if you're looking for a cheap, quick fix ;) https://www.lulus.com/products/pinnacle-of-prestige-ivory-lace-midi-dress/231994.html

    Xo,
    Elise
    www.w-t-fab.com

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  22. Julitastefashion.comJuly 13, 2015 at 1:32 AM

    This dress is perfect dear!!! <3
    Best wishes!
    http://www.julitastefashion.com/

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  23. Modeusement MuseJuly 14, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    Magnifique, j'adore!

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  24. Gracious StoreJuly 17, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    I like your blue lace dress, it is gorgeous! You worth a million dollars with those white heels

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  25. UnknownNovember 7, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Stunning dress, I love it :)

    bestdarkspotcorrectors

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  26. JamessTRJanuary 7, 2016 at 8:37 PM

    I love this blue lace dress.Lily Boutique is an online boutique specializing in cute dresses, lace dresses, bridesmaid dresses, lace dresses, homecoming dresses. Blue Lace Dress

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