I'm so happy to introduce this next dress. It's fun and mod and (drumroll, please?)...... black and white! Emma chose to model this dress because she fell in love with it when she was trying on a sample. It's so cute on her!
The First Date Dress is inspired by the mod 1960s! This dress is simple, fun and playful. It has the cutest pockets and collar and is an easy to wear shift dress fit.
In look one Emma layered a vintage blouse under her dress for a casual look. She wore cute geeky accessories, like glasses and knee socks, for a fun back-to-school inspired styling.
For Emma's second look she wore my oversized pin-on bow tie (D.I.Y. here). It's fun to add bows, ascot ties, and even bow belts to simple dresses!
In look three Emma is looking beautifully 90s inspired. She paired a vintage leather jacket with leopard Dr. Martens. I love this combination, so unexpected for a mod dress... fun!
Oh... Just for kicks, I asked my pals on twitter to help me name this dress! I recieved a ton of adorable ideas and Twinkie Chan came up with the perfect name. Oh twitter... Gotta love the internet. XO, elsie
3 Ways To Wear It Photos by Wess Howell. Shoes in product photo (purple background) c/o Seychelles.
So totally cute! I like that 90's inspired looks. So grunge.
Posted by: katie | August 27, 2011 at 01:49 AM
This dress is so beautiful. It's all in the details, and it's so good with layers! I am loving the 2nd look, but I am crazy about how easily it transforms to give a completely different look when the accessories are changed up!
OT but that leather jacket is amazing, I've been looking for one like that for ages! I really enjoy the idea of a previously loved one instead of one I'd have to break in myself. :)
<3 Linda
Posted by: Linda | August 27, 2011 at 01:52 AM
ooh the first looks is definitely my favorite. i really love the shift design. it's so versatile.
xxoo
www.paperplanesandmaryjanes.com
Posted by: Gaby | August 27, 2011 at 01:56 AM
Perfect name! Good job Twinkie Chan! Emma looks so uber-cute in this dress - wow!
Love,
Stephanie May*
http://www.maydae.com
Posted by: Stephanie May* | August 27, 2011 at 01:59 AM
Love it with the leather jacket- gives it a whole new twist.
I really need to find a leather jacket!
Posted by: Hannah @ Smith+Scout | August 27, 2011 at 02:09 AM
Wow. I really love the 90's inspired look! It really edges up the sweet dress! Great name and great model!
Kacie
A Collection of Passions
Posted by: Kacie | August 27, 2011 at 02:13 AM
2nd look is my favorite, so cute!! :)
Posted by: Ariel | August 27, 2011 at 02:14 AM
Love, love this dress! Emma looks so cute & I especially love the first look on Emma. When will these be available for sale. Can't wait for the launch ...
Kelly @
Elegantly Academic
Posted by: Kelly | August 27, 2011 at 02:48 AM
LOVING the second look. I'm a sucker for all things B&W and polka dotted. Combine the two and I'm smitten!
Posted by: Kym Ducharme | August 27, 2011 at 03:13 AM
Loving the orange stockings, and the leopard print docs! Oh and of course the dress too :)
Posted by: Hayley Thorncraft | August 27, 2011 at 03:23 AM
i love it!!! :)
http://lovesimplegreen.blogspot.com/
Posted by: irene | August 27, 2011 at 03:43 AM
i love the dress! i thought of the name ashley when i looked at the pics! its so cool!
Posted by: katherine | August 27, 2011 at 03:50 AM
This is definitely one of my favorite dresses! I lovelovelove look #2, and look #3 really caught my eye. I'm normally not a huge fan of leather jackets, but I love this ensemble! It's like.......cute meets badass. Definitely a fun outfit! :]
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | August 27, 2011 at 03:53 AM
beautiful name for a dress! I wonder what to wear on the second date hehe
Posted by: CHICKYTHING | August 27, 2011 at 03:55 AM
Rockin'! My husband actually just requested that I wear my doc martens with a dress soon after seeing the so much lately! The early 90s are calling!<3<3<3 Do you remember Buffy's prom outfit in the BTVS movie(the one with luke perry:3)
Posted by: danielleorama | August 27, 2011 at 04:06 AM
Emma looks crazy fantastic in all the looks!! If I don't get my hands on this dress, I will simply die! xo
Posted by: Twinkie Chan! | August 27, 2011 at 04:50 AM
This dress is beautiful and Emma is adorable! *_*
Posted by: Momoko | August 27, 2011 at 05:15 AM
i love the first way your styled it! i love this dress, its my fav in the collection :)
Steffys Pros and Cons
Posted by: steffy | August 27, 2011 at 05:55 AM
This is my fave dress of them all, i just hope i can get one in time. Fingers crossed :)
Zoe
http://blessedbeeapothecary.blogspot.com
Posted by: Zoe | August 27, 2011 at 06:49 AM
Shutup...this is soooo awesome! :) And...wow Emma...your a wickedly amazing model! I love this one too. I rrrreally am digging the look with the bow, so freaking cutie cute cute! hearts, Janna Lynn
Posted by: Janna Lynn | August 27, 2011 at 06:55 AM