Maxi-mize for summer!

maxi dress from GAP

Along with summer dresses, another trend I've grown to love lately is the maxi dress.  Another great, versatile piece to have during summertime, it can double as an easy piece to wear on a lazy day or a surprisingly more common type of dress to wear for weddings! It gives that beautiful bohemian thrown-together-last-minute look.

 A throwback of my fave maxi dress (that unfortunately shrank, tho I can't say it's a bad thing) the nautical stripe dress I proudly bought in NYC last year and to this day is one of my fave maxi dresses!

Here are other dresses that have caught my eye!

Saturday Stroll: Maxin' it up!

Saturday afternoon shaped up to be quite sunny for a bit.  I went for a stroll in the afternoon in downtown with my cousin while my bf recovered from the night before lol.

Max'd out:

So I finally found a Maxi dress (cheap alternative to the BCBG that I really want) I like.

So for those that wear maxi dresses, I have a question for you:

Do you hem your maxi dress to flats or heels?

Since i'm quite short, I don't have the luxury of finding maxi dresses that I can wear without having to get the length hemmed.  I just can't decide if I want to hem it to heels for a day to night look, or keep it casual and hem to flats?

opinions, please!

Bohemian Glamour in blush...

Fashion mags are saying that this summer's version of the LBD is actually in blush...How perfect!  I love the color of blush!

Shelbys Summer Dress $198.00 (French Connection)

Feminine, light and loosely fitted...what else can you ask for? 

Seeing double!

beats:: nothing..watching Bones on tv =)

OOTD:: pjs!

fave fashion accessory of the day/moment:: my pjs...so comfy.

I love shopping at Marciano (which everyone can tell lol) but I also love perusing the racks of BCBG from time to time.  The prices at Marciano being abit more affordable, I often opt for it rather than shelling out a few hundred more for BCBG.  Don't get me wrong, if money wasn't an issue, I'd mos def get an item (or ten!) at BCBG!!

In my opinion, both labels know the true beauty of a woman's curves and how to integrate it into a dress that will make a woman feel sexy without compromising on the chic appeal and style.

Imagine my surprise when I found both labels carried almost the identical looking dress...not only the colours, in the same season's collection but the style of the dress too! right down to the one shoulder strap....Were they channeling the same muse at the time!? I wonder...

(Left to Right: BCBG & Marciano)

Prices aside, which dress would you choose and why??

BCBG...from minis to maxis, and everything else in between!

beats:: already gone - kelly clarkson

OOTD:: Black racerback tanktop, Hot pink H&M Cardi and Black Zara Pants.

fave fashion accessory of the day/moment::

Happy Tuesday!

What a lovely day today, and it's only going to get better as the days get closer to summertime!  What a time to behold....All the springtime fashions are full on, and summer collection is out in almost full force!

I was at BCBG over the weekend on Robson, (and more frequently lately) admiring their sexy, trendy springtime fashions.  I mostly eyed the bandage skirts and dresses which I favour nowadays.  love love loves it tons! I've always bought Marciano when it came to the sweater dresses and bandage style dresses, but obviously nothing beats Max Azria (who now owns Herve Leger!).

The prices are up the charts, but you get what you pay for when you come into BCBG!

I've recently checked out their online US website...Here are a few things that have caught my eye recently!

Bandage Mini Skirts...

Sexy aren't they?  Minis galore! My heart flutters....It has as much of the signature second-skin type feel of the orginal Herve Leger Bandage dress without actually showing what's underneath.  I am absolutely inlove with the flattering look of these skirts!  It's all the rage, with the tye-dye effects, the stripes and solid colours....It's positively perfect for spring and summertime fashion, in fact, I'd say it's a must!

The Maxi Dress...

From chevron strips, prints and ombre effects, this season's Maxi dresses are anything but boring! They are max'd out in stylishness that one can't resist to get into the season's trend!  I love that Max Azria has the most whimsical prints and the brightest of colours to give the typical dress a more exciting spin.  It's so lady-like and so chic that even I can't resist! Loves it! 

Bags...

The first one is pretty much the price equivalent of the famous Coach hobo that I found awhile back, real leather and all.  Now, I'm torn between the two considering this mustard hue'd bag is just a tad pricier but quite chic!  It's really upto preference.  For night time dates and such, the clutch is the perfect accessory topper to any outfit! I absolutely love white, so one white clutch is a must for me! There is also nothing wrong, however, with creating a dramatic contrast for an outfit with a pop of colour such s a cute red satin clutch! pure LOVE.

That's it for now for BCBG and my mini field trip!

Hope that you have enjoyed checkin out BCBG's spring line as much as I did!~*

enjoy the sunshine!