Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Transition Time

September is finally here and with it comes thoughts of transitions. For me, these transitions include going back to school and settling into a routine that is very different from the laid back summer schedule I so adored. Unfortunately, the one thing that I wish would transition, the weather, never does here in California. As I start to see people layering up and wearing more muted colors on their blogs in other regions of the country, I realize that here in Los Angeles the temps actually feel more like summer than ever.



The heat in Los Angeles makes it easy to dress like it's perpetually summer, but I'd like to find a way to transition a little bit to something with some semblance of autumn. I think the above dress is plenty summery and perfect for the heat wave we are having right now, but the colors of navy, green, and orange are actually perfect for fall.



I was so excited when I found this dress that retails for close to $300 at Antropologie for under $50 a couple of weeks ago in store with my birthday discount. The color palette will work well in the upcoming fall and winter months with a sweater on top and maybe even some navy tights and boots when it gets "chilly".  Right now, anything I can transition into the fall and winter months and get year round use out of makes me quite delighted. How are you trying to transition between seasons wardrobe or otherwise?




Dress: Anthropologie "Moonrise" Dress by Mille Collines
Shoes: J. Crew "Valentina" leopard flats similar here
Necklace: J. Crew
Bag: LV "Marly" in Pistache
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban similar here




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20 comments:

  1. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogSeptember 3, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    I LOVE that dress! What a great deal too! The colors and print are gorgeous!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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    1. hellokatiegirlSeptember 3, 2015 at 5:10 PM

      Thank you Jill! I am definitely in love with this print and the color palette!

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  2. DanielleSeptember 3, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    Can you tell me the maker of the dress? It's absolutely beautiful and now I need to stalk it on eBay.

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    1. hellokatiegirlSeptember 3, 2015 at 5:14 PM

      The designer is Mille Collines and they are based in Africa. I couldn't find the exact name of this dress anywhere online, but the company does have a website. You might be able to find it on eBay or a similar dress through the company. Just a quick note, in my opinion this dress does run a little small. Good luck tracking it down!

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    2. hellokatiegirlSeptember 3, 2015 at 5:21 PM

      Actually, I did find the name! It's called the "Moon Rise Dress" and they do have it on ebay!

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  3. Elegance and MommyhoodSeptember 3, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    What a pretty dress. Love the large orange rose print. The colors are perfect for Fall especially paired with Leopard. Good job!

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    1. hellokatiegirlSeptember 3, 2015 at 5:14 PM

      Yes, the print is so fun and perfect for fall. I thought I would bring out the wildness of the print with the leopard pumps.

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  4. SuzanneSeptember 3, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    I LOVE that dress! What a score!

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. hellokatiegirlSeptember 3, 2015 at 5:15 PM

      Thank you Suzanne! I was definitely lucky to get such a great deal!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 3, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    OMG, the colors of this dress! SO perfect for Fall (especially since it's still so hot!) Love it, you look gorgeous! XO -Kim
    www.thethirtysomethinglife.com

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    1. hellokatiegirlSeptember 3, 2015 at 5:15 PM

      Thank you Kim! I am also really in love with the bold colors featured in the dress.

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  6. Jeans and a TeacupSeptember 3, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Great price on that dress! The colors are amazing! The weather in California is so confusing! haha... I feel like it should be getting cooler but it just keeps getting hotter!
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

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    1. hellokatiegirlSeptember 3, 2015 at 5:16 PM

      Thanks! I agree about the weather in California. It's incredibly hot one minute then cool the next. I wish it could make up its mind as it makes dressing very difficult!

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  7. MarySeptember 3, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    This dress is just beautiful! Love the pop of color from your yellow bag, too! Really lovely!

    http://marymurnane.com

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    1. hellokatiegirlSeptember 3, 2015 at 5:17 PM

      Thank you! I wasn't quite sure which color to wear with the dress (as there are so many to choose from) but I am definitely glad I opted for yellow! Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 3, 2015 at 10:17 PM

    What a beautiful dress and since I live in OC, I am with you on transition into fall with colors rather then cozy sweaters.

    Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week. Have a great weekend!

    Alice
    www.happpinessatmidlife.com

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Such a cute dress! Love the print and colors!
    http://www.hiteastyle.com

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  10. UnknownSeptember 15, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Very cute shoes with the dress and what a bargain find that dress was. I like the contrast between the big flowers and the dots.

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  11. UnknownJune 9, 2016 at 8:32 PM

    Hi, how much smaller does this dress run? I'm considering buying it on eBay but saw that it runs small, how many sizes did you have to go up?

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    1. hellokatiegirlJune 9, 2016 at 8:50 PM

      I actually went up about two sizes. I am normally a 4, maybe 6 in Anthro and I took an 8 in this one. It definitely does run small. Good luck!

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