This weekend we skipped town and traded summer heat for summer heat down in Austin. We used to live near Austin so it always brings us back memories of our first few years of marriage, when we would head to Austin for the weekend. But if you haven’t been to Austin lately (or ever!), so many things are changing. Everywhere B and I would look there was a new development — new hotels, apartments, restaurants everywhere. We typically stick to our favorites for the sake of nostalgia but we wanted to try a few new places this weekend. Coffee shops were first on my list.
We found this new coffee spot, Mañana, off of South Congress. It was kind of hidden from the street but I can sniff out a cute coffee shop like it’s my job. It was just complete bonus points that they had beautiful light and very delicious macarons. That’s the thing with coffee — I’ve yet to meet a cup I don’t like.
This pretty dress is my new weekend dress. It might be magic because it literally does not wrinkle. I steamed it before we left town and this is what it looked like straight from the suitcase. Here’s a little secret about this dress — it’s not technically supposed to be worn this way. As you can see here, it’s made to be an off the shoulder dress, but when I slipped it on I loved how simple the shift silhouette looked and the big ruffle sleeves. So I went with that option and loved it. Plus, I can easily get two looks from this dress when I do wear it as an off the shoulder. Oh and it is around $50 and looks cute with sneaks or heels. I told you — perfect weekend dress.
I picked out a few other perfect weekend looks from Chicwish! Most are under $50, too! (like this one is on my short list of need right now):
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Omg YES! This look is amazing – and you look stunning!
Pink Champagne Problems
Looks indeed perfect for the weekend!! Gorgeous!
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Cute dress! The silhouette makes it look so fun and flirty!
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Oh yes, that’s a super cute, summery and perfect for the weekend dress! I’m thinking of getting a similar one for myself too. 🙂
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This is a pretty dress and great for the fact that it can be worn two ways.
Mich x
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Such a cute dress:P
Shall We Sasa
Love the stripes and love the location! Those macarons looks great too!
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Indeed, it is just the parfait weekend Summer dress … Simple and beautiful! 🙂
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I love this classic striped dress. Amazing.
Paula- http://www.livingpaula.com
This is the cutest dress!! And the shoes are perfect with it.
Fashion and Beauty Finds
Oh, I was looking for such dress for a really long time! Thank you for helping finally me find it!
You look really elegant in it — perfect Summer outfit, Kendi 🙂
Thanks for sharing ♥
Olya, x
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I love when an off the shoulder dress or top looks cute on the shoulder! The ruffle sleeve of this dress is the perfect soft touch! Great blog!
xo, Lee
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beautiful!
xxx
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Awesome dress
Xoxo
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I love it ON the shoulder so much more! It’s darling!
-Morgan
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OMG I am in need of a dress that doesn’t wrinkle!! You look so cute in this outfit!
xx Genevive
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Kendi, regarding the hat, any comments on the size you bought vs the measurement around your head? I LOVE the hat, but struggle with sizing a lot!!
This looks like the perfect day to me! That dress is great 🙂
Chicwish always has the cutest dresses! I love how you made this one your own and decided to opt out of wearing it as an off-the-shoulder dress. That’s genius becomes it makes this piece so much more versatile.
-Helen
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Blue is suitable for weelend,relaxing and casual,especially skirt like this, simply but not ordinary.
Blue is suitable for weelend,relaxing and casual,especially skirt like this, simply but not ordinary. perfect
What an adorable dress! I love the stripes
xo
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Such an easy dress!
Love,
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oh wow! i love this dress
x
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Love love love this dress! <3
The ruffles are so lovely.
xo Vanessa from http://www.Trendique-Magazine.com
Lovely summer outfit! May I ask, is your Marcie in the colour tan? I’m considering treating me to a new handbag from the proceeds from selling my flat and Marcie’s on my radar. I just can’t decide which colour — I’ve whittled it down to either Dark velvet (aka burgundy) or your colour, which I can’t decide whether is tan or orange. Thanks so much!
I absolutely love this look! It’s so cute and effortless with the cognac accessories!
xo Bryn
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This is a perfect weekend dress! I love it!
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Love the look, have a similar dress and cant wait to try pairing it with tan accessories.