Cupcakes and Cashmere

Citrus Squeeze

June 25th, 2009

Warm nights bring lots of summer weddings and the quest for the perfect cocktail dress is always a challenge. I tend to gravitate towards brightly colored pieces that pack a punch and I’ve rounded up just a few citrusy favorites that will be sure to make a splash.

1. Topshop Scallop Skirt Dress, $135.
2. Graham & Spencer Silk Dress, $160.
3. Herve Leger Estelle Bandage Dress, $1,050.
4. Forever 21 Pleated Party Dress, $22.80.
5. dELiAs Adina Dress, $14.99.
6. Topshop Frill Sleeve Empire Dress, $80.
7. DKNY Silk Tank Dress, $275.
8. 3.1 Phillip Lim Silk Chiffon Striped Dress, $475.
9. Forever 21 Woven Tea Party Dress, $22.80.
10. Graham & Spencer Twisted Neck Dress, $165.
11. Temperley London Elfin Tunic Dress, $1,110.
12. Black Halo Jackie O Mini, $345.

I love how simple all of these dresses are since they’re a wonderful canvas for accessorizing. Wouldn’t a studded belt or metallic clutch just make all of these pop?

http://www.thenameisjin.wordpress.com Jheanell
I’ve had my eye on that first dress from Top Shop for quite a while now – it’s so adorable. I spotted The Woven Tea Party dress from Forever 21 last week – very cute as well
http://styleredux.blogspot.com/ Kate
Too many fabulous choices. I love the lime dresses. Lime is an underrated color that I’d love to see more of! BTW, love your blog. Your style is so naturally beautiful.
http://www.soloden.com Jules
Awesome! Love them too. Specially the #11 and 5.=D
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http://wewearthings.blogspot.com issa
i need something in a fabulous coral
http://nikymarie.blogspot.com Nicole Marie
1,4,5, 7,8
completely obsessed!
http://thelilbee.com/ The Lil Bee
Gorgeous…and I LOVE #8. It looks like something cool I want to drink up.
http://being-red.blogspot.com valerie
this is such a dreamy set up…things seem so much more lovely when you refer to them as “grapefruit” or “lemon”. great idea, emily! xo
http://lexandthecityny.blogspot.com lex
whenever you do a roundup i always fall in love with the unattainably expensive ones…like the herve leger and the philip lim. why rachel, why?!
http://wendybrandes.com/blog/ WendyB
I crave something in orange.
http://www.ontheblogbandwagon.blogspot.com Wanderlusting
Why are the ones I like always the expensive ones
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I love #3 and of course it’s the most expensive. Why is that always the case?
http://www.baileyandmeister.com hanako66
Oh how I love #11!
http://starchaser22.blogspot.com Mel
I love #4 and was surprised to see Forever 21′s. I love that you mix in higher end with more affordable pieces.
http://www.dailystyleguide.com Daily Style Guide
Great post Emily! Love all the colours. There are sooo many cute dresses out there right now
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Great post Emily! Love all the colours, perfect for summer. There are so many great dresses out there right now
http://prltr.blogspot.com Julie
Aw, the Graham & Spencer! (Great color palette, by the way.)
http://rachelleyves.blogspot.com Rachel
Oehh, number 8 is making me drool. Perfect for the summer.
http://www.polishedsense.com Jessica
I love how you made that image and I love your picks! Great post lady!