May 23, 2011

Weekend Wedding

Given my last post, you might be thinking: "Two maxi dresses in a row?" Well, aside from the fact that I am now apparently obsessed with maxi dresses, this one was actually purchased a few months ago in anticipation of a very special event... you see, this past weekend, one of my oldest university friends got married! (In case there was any confusion, I mean "oldest" as in known a long time, not in age - haha).

Now that I'm in my mid-twenties, engagements and marriages amongst my friends and acquaintances are becoming more and more common. It all seems so weird to me! I mean, these are people I've grown up with, and now here we are moving onto the next "stage" in life with our professional careers and ready to start families of our own.

Time really does pass quickly, and this is something I'm really going to try and remind myself of when times get hard. It is so so important to live every day to the fullest and embrace each experience that comes our way - whether good or bad.

Dress: H&M / Clutch: Joe Fresh Style


Congratulations on your marriage, Gary and Elais! I am so happy you found each other and wish you all the best!

30 comments:

  1. oh my gosh, LOVE the dress!

    you think it's weird having friends getting married? wait til they start having kids :p.

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  2. @Dani AGHHH, kids... you are so right. :O

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  3. wow you're gorgeous!! ♥ The dress is amazing especially the open back!

    let's follow each other!

    xoxo chamafashion.blogspot.com

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  4. AnonymousMay 23, 2011

    This maxi is very dressy! I like it!

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  5. You look great! Now I know what you mean by you sew it up. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. You look sooo gorgeous! Love it :) I hope my wedding guests are as chic as you!

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  7. @Sheila Yeah, I figured the pictures would explain it best. I liked the original front but it was just far too revealing!

    @Katherine I'm sure they will be even more chic. So excited for you :D

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  8. This maxi dress is gorgeous on you! I had seen it at H&M on the rack and it totally looks perfect on you! Great look! :)

    http://style-love.blogspot.com/

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  9. Wow, such a gorgeous outfit, you dress is just stunning! Love, Love, Love it!!!! Thank you very much for visiting my blog and for your sweet comment:)

    Kisses,
    Annabelle
    http://vivaluxury.blogspot.com

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  10. Wow! That's a really pretty python print dress. You have the most lovely skin tone and skin! What are your beauty secrets, pretty lady? I really like that dress style.

    XO,
    TFE

    www.theFashionableESQ.blogspot.com

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  11. AH You are SO gorgeous. Love this so much!

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  12. this dress is amazing and you look gorgeous! my friends are all married and have kids...so i guess "over the hill" birthday parties are next...

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  13. The other maxi was definitely cute, but this one is amazing. You look stunning!

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  14. You look gorgeous! I agree with the above comment, the other maxi was great, but this one is even better! LOVE it!

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  15. That is such a gorgeous snake print dress, I love it and you look beautiful in it!
    xo Lynzy
    www.sparklingfootsteps.com

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  16. you look stunning in that maxi, alison! i LOVE the print so much. it looks expensive. i thought it was some brand name instead of h&m. wow!

    i loved what you said, "It is so so important to live every day to the fullest and embrace each experience that comes our way - whether good or bad." DITTO.

    xx,
    cins

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  17. Thanks everyone!!

    @Cindy It was only $70, can you believe it? And I recently found out it went on sale for $20!!

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  18. ooh, another amazing Maxi dress! LOVE, this one too... what a gorgeous fabric and it looks just perfect on you. xx veronika

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  19. This Maxi looks gorgeous on you! It's the perfect length, which is so hard to find in a maxi (at least for me since I'm on the shorter side! hehe). Love the detailing on the back and the shirred waist!

    XO
    Marissa

    http://tastesandstyle.blogspot.com

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  20. I love this maxi dress...so pretty. It definitely is crazy to see everyone getting married...all of my friends are having kids now...I'm so not ready for that just yet. Following...would love it if you could follow back :)

    erica
    seaofbloomingdreams.blogspot.com

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  21. Saw this dress on sale at H&M, looks GORGEOUS on you!!!! You're so lucky that you can pull off the lower back. Totally agree with your obsession with maxi dresses, they're so instantly stylish! Congrats to your friends xo

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  22. AnonymousMay 26, 2011

    Adorable dress, you look amazing! Weddings are such joy :) xo

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  23. both of your maxi dresses in these posts are amazing. you have an eye for prints & cuts. <3 EverRubyGirl.blogspot.com

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  24. love your H&M maxi! you look so pretty :)

    i just bought a very similiar one this past weekend from H&M too.. it's the same color pattern but mine's more peachy colored and it's leopard print!

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  25. PERFECT wedding outfit! :D You look so fab. The dress is beautiful and I only wish, like Marissa said up top, that I could find a length that works since I'm short and a fit that doesn't overwhelm me since I'm little.

    I was so excited when my close friend, Lindsay, got married 2 summers ago as she was my first friend to tie the knot :)

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  26. Such a gorgeous dress! You look fantastic.

    Ahhhh... weddings are so fun!

    *Kelsey

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  27. I love it! You look great.
    I love weddings. :)
    Thanks for the comment, doll! Hope all is well.

    .AshleyRae.
    araeofstyle.blogspot.com

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  28. beautiful dress. i love maxis as well and can't stop wearing them. just bought two last week! the maxi in your previous post is great, too!

    rockoomph.blogspot.com

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  29. This dress is so cute! Love this look.

    http://badjoan.blogspot.com/

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