Showing posts with label little white dress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label little white dress. Show all posts

September 25, 2015

DIY FRIDAY: RUFFLE HEM SHIFT DRESS (MATERNITY or NON MATERNITY)

Merrick's Art | DIY Ruffle Hem Sewing Tutorial

Merrick's Art | DIY Ruffle Hem Sewing Tutorial

Merrick's Art | DIY Ruffle Hem Sewing Tutorial

Merrick's Art | DIY Ruffle Hem Sewing Tutorial

Merrick's Art | DIY Ruffle Hem Sewing Tutorial

Merrick's Art | DIY Ruffle Hem Sewing Tutorial

Merrick's Art | DIY Ruffle Hem Sewing Tutorial

OUTFIT DETAILS: DRESS (made by me, tutorial coming soon), SIMILAR HEREHERE, and HERE  | |  SIMILAR BOOTS  | |  WATCH  | | photos by rad and happy 

I made this dress a few weeks ago to wear for our pregnancy announcement. I had initially planned to make a lace bodycon dress from a thick crocheted cream colored lace I bought in the LA fabric district a few years ago, but decided against it because my baby bump isn't quite big enough to be wearing bodycon dresses without making me look chubby.

So instead I opted for a looser fitting drop waisted dress that allowed me to show the bump only when I wanted to, and it worked much better for my body type. This is a perfect dress for anybody, pregnant or not, and you probably all need one. If you do want to make one for a bigger bump than mine, just use a stretch knit and it will accommodate any size of bump!

I've already made a second one in a gorgeous burgundy (I'm wearing it this weekend, so watch for it on my instagram, @merricksart), and think I'll make at least one more during this pregnancy -- they're just so easy and so flattering!


Click READ MORE below to find the full sewing tutorial!




April 30, 2015

IF YOU BUY ONE THING THIS SUMMER, IT SHOULD BE THIS

Merrick's Art White Wiggle Dress

Merrick's Art Leopard Clutch and White Bodycon Dress

Merrick's Art White Dress Denim Jacket

Merrick's Art Leopard Clutch

Merrick's Art White Wiggle Dress

Merrick's Art White Wiggle Dress Leopard Clutch
OUTFIT DETAILS: lulu*s dress (wearing size small) | gap denim jacket (old, similar here) | rack room heels, c/o | bag made by me (tutorial here, purchase similar here) | karen walker sunglasses | similar necklace | michael kors watch | stella and dot bracelet

*photos by jana laurene

I can't get enough of the little white dress trend this spring. I'm finding every excuse to wear them, and love how summery and fresh they feel. Plus, they're so versatile! I like to dress mine up with a pair of statement heels and a clutch, or dress down with a simple pair of flat sandals and a crossbody bag.

If you don't have a little white dress in your closet already, now is the time to pick one up, because you'll find about fifty excuses to wear it this summer. I've rounded up a few of my favorites in different styles and shapes, but no matter what the style, they all are so appropriate for summer BBQ's, date nights, or parties. Have I convinced you that you need one yet??

Little White Dresses Roundup

one // two // three // four // five // six // seven 


And shop even more of my favorites in the widget below!



April 20, 2015

3 SPRING CLOSET STAPLES








OUTFIT DETAILS: tahari dress via zappos, c/o (I sized up for length, and then took in the sides -- tutorial coming soon!) | guess heels via zappos, c/o | michael kors bag via zappos, c/o | karen walker sunglasses | michael kors watch | stella and dot spike bracelet | gorjana ring via zappos, c/o

photography by jana laurene

There's something so exciting and fresh about spring for me. All the blooming trees and plants, the warm sun and cool breeze -- it's just the best time of year (besides Christmas, of course). With this time of year comes spring cleaning (my favorite! I shared my process right here), and then restocking your closet with a few new spring pieces. Today I've teamed up with Zappos to share three closet staples you should add to your spring shopping list -- and the best part is that Zappos has super fast, free shipping, so you can have those new staples in your closet almost immediately (I ordered these shoes and they showed up seriously less than 36 hours later...so awesome).

1. Little white dress. The LWD is a huge staple for spring that will also take you right into summer. It acts just like a little black dress, meaning that it goes with absolutely anything and is appropriate for pretty much any occasion, but it's a much more chic and fresh option for spring and summer. Zappos is super easy to navigate, and you can easily narrow your search to find a ton of beautiful white dresses.

2. Floral pumps. Floral is huge this spring, and it's migrated from dresses and tops, to bags, and now to shoes....and gosh, I love it on shoes. I have a few pairs of floral pumps and I cannot get enough of them -- they are so feminine, and although they're bold, they go with everything. It's even a fun and easy way to pattern mix. Throw them on with a striped top, a gingham button up, or a polka dot midi skirt. You'll get a ton of use out of them!

3. Colorful Bag. Spring is when I start pulling out aaallll my colorful pieces. A bright, happy bag is such a fun way to add a pop of color to your outfit, and is definitely a staple for spring and through summer. And with a white dress, or all white outfit, it's the perfect bold statement. This pink Michael Kors bag has been pretty much glued to my shoulder since I got it! Pink is my color crush of the moment, but this bag also comes in a gorgeous watermelon color, a pale blue, and a ton of other gorgeous spring colors.

What are your spring closet staples??


this post was created in partnership with zappos






January 7, 2015

LITTLE WHITE DRESS + WIN A TRIP TO NYC!









Outfit Details:
White Midi Dress (wearing size small), c/o
Baby Blue Faux Leather Jacket (wearing size x-small), c/o
UO Sunglasses

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARA WALK

A trip to New York City with your best friend is pretty much every girls dream, right? It's certainly one of mine! Today I'm so excited to team up with one of my favorite online shops, Lulu*s to give you just that -- an all-expenses-paid trip New York City during Fashion Week with your best friend!  

Lulu*s is one of my go-to online shopping spots -- especially for shoes and dresses. I think half of the shoes in my closet are from there, including this pair of fringe ankle boots that I recently snagged and are in heavy rotation. They also have some amazing outerwear -- I mean, how gorgeous is that baby blue faux leather jacket?? I also love this checkered coat and this black leather jacket.


Enter Lulu*s Style Studio Contest by creating your own Fashion Week inspired outfit, like I did with my little white dress and baby blue leather jacket (although admittedly, I'm pretty sure I couldn't last an entire day at Fashion Week in those heels).

The trip for you and your best friend will include travel and hotel accommodations, plus VIP access to Lulu*s huge fashion blogger party Style Studio, $1,000 to spend at Lulu*s, $500 to NYX Cosmetics, spa service at LUSH Spa in NYC, car service, and a styling session from Lulu*s lead stylist! You guys do not want to miss out on this!

To Enter the Contest:
- Follow @lulus on Instagram
- Upload a pic to Instagram showing us your NYFW inspired outfit
- Tag @lulus in the caption and tell us why you and your bestie deserve to win!
- Hashtag your photo with #LULUSstylestudio


Winner will be announced on 1/23/15. Contest open to US residents only. Must be 18 to win. 
See all the terms and conditions of the contest here.

Good luck!!

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