Cupcakes and Cashmere

Summer Cocktail Dress

August 8th, 2011

Alice + Olivia Dress, Vintage Brooch and Clutch, J.Crew Bracelets, Philosophy Heels, Estee Lauder “Wicked Green” Nailpolish

This dress was a bit of an impulse purchase when I needed an outfit for an event a few weeks back. The ombre blue feels reminiscent of waves and I love that the one-shoulder detailing isn’t too revealing. It’s turned out to be my go-to cocktail dress this summer (I also wore it to the BHLDN party in New York) that’s balanced nicely by a loose fishtail braid and minimal make-up.

291 thoughts on “Summer Cocktail Dress

  1. Absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and the style is perfect. I also love the clutch that you chose. It works wonderfully with the dress and overall look of your outfit!
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  2. This is incredibly stunning! I love the color, it almost reminds me of water. The softness of the entire look is perfect.

  3. I love the colors of this dress and the fish tail braid is my favorite.

  4. goregeous dress! love the braid! effortless!

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  5. Beautiful dress, love the colour

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  6. I really like the loose fishtail braid!

  7. Love, love, love your dress. I love your blog also, it’s nice for this sahm to get a glimpse of my old life (although I was never as gorgeous as you)

  8. I really love your dress! And your braid is really pretty.

  9. Pretty dress!

  10. this reminds me of carrie bradshaw, or maybe its because I have been watching sex and the city all day today ;)

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  11. This dress is beautiful!!! And I love your fishtail braid. :)

  12. This dress is amazing! I’m drooling over Alice & Olivia’s entire fall dress collection! http://www.casualglamorous.com

  13. Love your bracelets.. fantastic!

  14. Gorgeous Emily! Love the brooch added to it as well :)
    ~el

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  15. WHAT A HEAVENLY DRESS…THE BROOCH LOOKS AS IF IT WERE MADE FOR THAT DRESS. INCREDIBLE.

    STYLE ANTHEM.

  16. This is gorgeous! I love the whole ocean vibe, especially with the tres cute fishtail braid!

  17. That is a very pretty dress!

    xoxo,

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  18. Love the fishtail braid!! that would be a great addition to your “how to”

  19. Since I saw that green Estee-Lauder nail polish I wanted it! Now that I see it on you I am certain i’m gonna get it!

  20. What a gorgeous dress ! Really stylish pics
    Nice

  21. LOVE LOVE LOVE the dress! and your hair! gorgeous!

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  22. could you make a tutorial how to make a fishtail? thanks!

  23. LOVE the shades of blue in this dress and definitely agree that it resembles the ocean. The sparkles of brooch add to that like the sun sparkles on the water! All you need is a glass of champagne. Cheers!

  24. I love the fishtail braids. Wish my hair was long enough to do it.

    <3 Ivy
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  25. cute! I’ve been having the hardest time finding a cute dress like this for a wedding next weekend.

  26. So beautiful, I love the colors of this dress and the simplicity of the hair too. Stunning!

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  27. LOVE the dress!

  28. It’s stunning. J’adore! Also, quite nicely styled.

  29. such an adorable dress! Good choice!

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  30. can you please do a fishtail braid tutorial? you look fantastic!

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  31. I LOVE THIS DRESS. Beautiful. The pin on the side is adorable too.

    X, J
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  32. love this dress! love blues! and the fishtail braid :]

  33. such a beautiful dress!!! you look great in it!

    crystal

  34. Love the colors in this dress, very ocean-like. The Fishtail braid is great also.

    aisha

  35. You look absolutely gorgous! I love the dress.
    x

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  36. the brooch is the perfect touch, great look!

  37. Such a beautiful dress — the colors are really whimsical and lovely. Great shots.

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  38. What a cute dress!

  39. I love the dress! The colors are so beautiful. I had to check out the dress after I saw you in it and yes bought it. I can’t wait till it arrives. :-)

  40. You look absolutely stunning. All the colors in this fabulous dress work so well with your skin tone! You’re glowing. <3

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  41. love the hair

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