and a dash of gold- boho glam
I bought this linen shirt 3 years ago. Three things to mention:
1. I was 5 months preggers when I bought it and bought it a size up so I could wear it to dress up my baby bump. In the dressing room, I remember thinking it looked so pretty.
2. At over $100 usd I remember also thinking the price tag was a little on the “pricier” side for the retailer but the sequin detail is def probably why.
3. I actually cut that price tag off the day of these photos were taken-a few weeks ago.
Fast forward to August 3, 2013- three years later- I wore this dress for that same baby (who is now 2.5 years old). It was the day of E’s baptism, and as I sifted through my white dresses my hand just stopped. I touched the hanger and just had an oh wow moment-HOW perfect. It was such a special day, and what a special dress.
On a more superficial note, this dress got so many compliments/where did you get its. Never going to be ashamed to be a self-confessed zaraholic lol. It was always my go-tos if all else fails then, and it still is now. All I have to say is quality, quality, QUALITY. The price is so right too. If I had gotten the chance to wear this tunic 3 years ago, I bet I would have been glowing in it. 3 years later it still glows, as a dress, and yes in a different way. never parting with this for sentimental reasons. love.
that intricate sequin embroidery. love.
zara linen shirt and gold heels
Jennifer Zeuner necklace
Such a beautiful dress!
xo, Kenya
thanks kenya! xo!
I have been trying to find a dress like this before i go on vacation and have been looking everywhere! Where did you find this dress amd are there dresses like this? I absolutely love it!!
thank you kayle!! xo!
Beautiful, need one for my wedding trip. Where did you buy it?
thank u k! xo!
Such a pretty dress! I love all of the gold details of the outfit. I can never get enough of Zara =)
xoxo,
Suzie Q
http://www.StyleCueBySuzieQ.com
thanks suzie! xO!
you look amazing, dear!
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thanks diana! xo!
Gorgeous dress! I am huge Zara- fan myself! xxx
thank you pia! xo!
You look so beautiful, sweetie~! Angelic beauty )
thanks olga! xo!
So pretty with the sequin detail and gold heels! You look fabulous!
thank you stephanie! xO!
I love Zara too. That shirt looks marvelous. It’s three years old and looks still like brand new. Great buy 😀
xx Mira
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this is gorgeous! I love your look!
thanks life! xo!
thanks l! xo
Such a gorgeous outfit! Top to bottom…
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thanks nonee! xO!
lovely dress
x
http://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au
thanks nat! xO!
Gorgeous dress and gorgeous you! Such a sweet story on the dress 🙂
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The sequins are such a beautiful detail!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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What a gorgeous dress for a gorgeous woman! Definitely perfect for E’s special day!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
thanks babe! xO!
Love this dress. You can never go wrong with a crisp, white linen dress! xx Kat
Love and Ace
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The dress details are gorgeous!
thanks maria! xo!
You look so good with the tan and those strappy sandals! LOVE
Clare
Understated Classics
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shirt looks wonderful, so classy and gorgeous
xo
thanks jeca! xo!
This shirt is sooo beautiful! Looks amazing on u 🙂
xoxo
novelstyle.blogspot.com
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gorgeous
thanks hena! xO!
What a gorgeous tunic! You wear it so beautifully too. You make me want to invest in good quality gorgeous clothing, it’s nice to hear when things as delicate as this, can withstand the test of time!!
thanks evani! xO!
I love pieces with nice stories behind them like this, the dress is beautiful & I hope you all had a wonderful day!
thanks stephanie! xo!
Gorgeous! love the dress, so pretty!
~Pau
http://www.lilbitsofchic.com
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You look gorgeous! I love white & gold.
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thank you anya! xO!
It is so lovely and sweet that it hold such sentimental value to you.
thanks loulou! xo!
You look amazing in anything anyway. I cannot agree more about Zara. Their stuff never fails us for sure.
xo
Sam
http://fabulouspetite.blogspot.com
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You are beautiful Sooae! I love reading about this dress…and it is so gorgeous on you 3 years later!! It’s a stunning dress.
Meredith
createthatoutfit.com
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So incredibly chic! I LOVE THIS!
thanks rachel! xo!
It’s so odd that you and a few others have ALWAYS managed to find gems like this in Zara yet I haven’t been able to. This dress is beautiful.
thanks marlene! xo!
Love the story behind the dress & it is so perfect that you got to wear it for the baptism!! You look like you are glowing!
xoAmy
http://www.dreamingincashmere.com
thanks amy! xo!
Such a nice dress!!You look gorgeous in it!!
thanks prerna! xo!
wow that dress looks amaze on u!
XO Meghan
citrusrefreshingfashion.blogspot.com
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This is such a gorgeous top! I’m so glad you finally cut the tags off!
thanks skylette! xo!
Zara never fails to impress. The dress is gorgeous after so many years, and so appropriate for the occasion!
Mili from call me, Maeby
thanks mili! xo!
I love this white dress!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
thanks kelly! xo!
this look is just beautiful and classy <3
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Love this story!! You look gorgeous in this dress and yes, you probably would have looked gorgeous in it three years ago too!!
Love Zara as well…it’s also my go-to place for chic, classic and “affordable” high-fashion.
Congratulations on the baptism!!
XOXO
thanks martha! xo!
Amazing! It’s so chic ! <3
XxX
http://fabulousstylews.blogspot.com
thanks wendy! xo!
that dress is absolutely gorgeous! i love how flowy it is.. totally boho chic imo. love!
Maggie
lovestylehappiness.blogspot.com
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Wow I totally love this and totally see what you mean! Zara is my first budget alternative, perfect to spice up things with, like tops. This was a great buy that you can use over and over again, classic piece. Hope you´re well and I too missed your blog so much this summer, haven´t really had the time to indulge but now I´m back from vacay in Spain (with like zero Internet connection) and will be checking in often as always! xo Caroline
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And it will never go out of style, beautiful. Do not spill on it!!!
Simona
thanks simona! xo!
This dress is amazing, and you are gorgeous! Love the whole outfit.
xoxo
Mathilde from
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This look is stunning, such a gorgeous dress, love the gold details, perfect with the gold sandals! So perfectly glam and chic, you look beautiful! xxx
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I’m also gushing over this very lovely & sexy dress…..so timeless!!! BTW, I’m so loving your tan!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
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I love love love this! The sequins are just perfect and you look stunning!
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thank you jessica! xo!
Sooae, you are a beauty, as always! This tunic is beautiful, and the story behind it even better!
On a side note, I cannot help but notice that if I stumbled on your blog for the first time today, I wouldn’t even think that you’re a mother of two! How do you manage to maintain your figure and reduce the stress of having to take care of children?
Love,
S
http://www.sonushka.com
awe thanks sophie! You’re my new bff lol. Naturally this blog doesn’t talk about the difficulties and joys of raising my kiddos, but I can say that I’m blessed to have two healthy , and good girls. 😉 This blog is actually how i’m able to be be sane and have a creative outlet to express myself. Thanks for the compliment and making me feel good about myself- XOXO!
Pretty dress!
thanks T! xo!
Happy Baptism! It is a lovely dress. The embroidery and sequins are delightful.
thak you lisa! xo!
Gorgeous dress! I love it!
Nicole
http://www.younglovestyle.blogspot.com
thank you nicole! xo!
How cute is that! Love your dress!
http://www.creativesideofme.com
thank you olya! xo!
Such a beautiful dress, love the gold details!
See you xx
thank you charline! xo!
Woooww!! So beautiful and you are looking so lovely and tanned 🙂
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Gorgeous sooae! Love the tunic detail. U are stunning!
hi my beautiful! How are you feeling these days?! Thanks for the sweet compliments! miss you mama hope ur feeling well!! xoxoxoxoxoxoo
You look stunning!!!
I love this dress! The gold makes it look stunning!
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wow this dress is such a beautiful piece!!! I love it!
thanks celyn! xo!
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