DREAM DRESS BY UNIF // THOMPSON / FIFTEEN

I was so mystified by this flowy, brilliantly printed UNIF dress carried by local brand THOMPSON / FIFTEEN that I had to make an entire post around it. It's that good.

I'm always very particular about maxi dresses, and being that I'm not an "arms" person (omg i hate muh armz) I'm constantly trying to cover them up (ex: cardigans, sweaters in 90 degree heat, shawls, etc.) But this dress solves all those irritating problems for me. Practical and gorgeous!

What a great dress to wear in this obnoxious Nashville heat...

DREAM DRESS - $125

TUESDAY DIY INSPIRATION

I really can't stop falling for the washed out denim and dip dyed ombre looks of this spring and summer season. They permeate the runways, street style blogs and magazines and have successfully infiltrated store fronts nation wide. My question to you is: Why buy it when you can make it?

Have any interesting tips or pictures of your finished bleached / ombre / dip dye projects? Send them in! 

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THE NAIL LOUNGE AT WAX NASHVILLE

The beauties over at East Nashville's WAX NASHVILLE have brought you another delightful treat, THE NAIL LOUNGE! Head over and check out the ultra chic space they've put together for your viewing pleasure, and for the pleasure of your fingers and toes. 

There is no reason to go out this summer with unpainted digits with these girls around. 

DIY MIRRORED MOTH PIN BOW TIE

This is a great DIY for Spring! Most importantly, this happy little addition to your wardrobe was easy as pie to make. Get excited. 

MATERIALS:

1. X-Acto Knife

2. Silver poster board or thick crafting paper

3. Pin Backs 1 1/2"

4. Glue + Hot Glue Gun

Find a hard surface that is safe to cut on.  I used a thick magazine as a cutting board. 

Trace out whatever shape you'd like! I made a moth, but I think a triangle, diamond or bird would be cute too. Just saying.

After tracing out my moth shape on the non-shiny side (back) of the paper, I went around it slowly with the X-Acto knife. Make sure you push all the way through the paper! After you've achieved the shape you'd like, just pop it out. 

I added a few little cuts in mine to add character to the wings. 

Glue your pin back to the non-shiny side of the paper, wait for it to dry and then enjoy! 

 

BLOWN AWAY

I spent my day trying not to blow away. Spring sure does rush in quickly and violently. I guess most changes are quick and violent, at least the ones that matter. Hope everyone stayed safe and dry.

This week in pictures:

Me + My adorable red headed flora princess, Sara Bates wearing furs on the trampoline!

Loose Leaf Herbs from Center of Symmetry, It's Tea Time!

If You haven't tried Dry Lavender Soda yet, your life is incomplete. Roasted Red Pepper Salad + Dry Lavender Soda from THE TURNIP TRUCK EAST NASHVILLE

An easy DIY! Lapel pins make for adorable bow ties. 

My little Silkie Bantam, Sugar

The Stylish Codie Gentry of A BRUNETTE

P.S. - She made that sweet bow tie! 

I scored this awkwardly awesome striped shirt from Goodwill for $2. I just can't identify the plant embroidery... 

I found this hopeful card while cleaning out my car!