Dress Challenge: Blue Clouds, Bows & Valentino

I like bows and ruffles and am proud to say so!

Words cannot express how much my Valentino - a gift from YLF ten years ago - means to me. A decade later and I am as giddy and touched as I was when I received it (pic #9).

27C or 80F. Not as hot as yesterday but just as lovely. Saw a client today and wore the dressier version in #1 - #4. Because she adores red, I almost always wear red when I see her. Hence the red shoes and bag. LOVE these NAS shirt dresses I got last year. They make me walk on clouds. Perfectly comfy, covered, dressy, structured, and with the all important swoosh-factor for movement. Pearls, always.

Off to walk Sam so did the usual: changed shoes and bag to sneaks and crossbody so that I can keep up with his Lordship. Remember this is a city walk, and not a dog park

My two-faced hair is extra wavy today thanks to the sea breeze. I'm off because Sam is growing impatient....

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1901 1901 Stripe Midi Shirtdress (Regular & Petite) | Nordstrom

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by Angie

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Pointed-Toe Robin Ballet Flat

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Zappos

Ecco Soft 7 Sneaker

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5 years ago

smittie

Veteran

I love this dress. Would love to see it over jeans at some point.

taylor

So happy to see you are still loving the Valentino, she has not aged a bit, and neither have you!

I love this dress and I am finding my favorite ensembles of yours are with the sneaks ! You are showing me how it’s done ! Thank you

I love ruffles and bows too, I won’t apologize !

Marilyn

Lovely as always, Angie. Love the pics of you receiving your Valentino. What a gorgeous and unique bag!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Smittie, now there's a creative thought.

Taylor, you're awfully gracious. Thank you. HAH! Now I expect to see YOU in sneaks with dresses and skirts too

Marilyn, you're so nice.

Anonymous

So lovely, crisp and cool. Love these switch outs everyday - great ideas for how to dress up and down ...

Roxanna

You do bows so well. I adore the light blue with the pop of red, amd the bag and all it means is just the cherry on top

Your summer hot weather dresses are not typically what I have thought of for hot weather and it's making me reimagine the possibilities... Thank you for doing this!

Love both, but especially the red accents-and the pic of you getting the Valentino Sam is adorable as always!

Bonnie

Lovely dress and the red bag and shoes work perfectly with it. But then, so does the yellow and blush. The Valentino bag is gorgeous.

rachylou

So pretty!

Laura

Scrolling through ... At first I thought Ms Valentino was stealing the show, then I thought Sam was, then Valentino, then Sam ... then I realized the real showstopper is, was and always has been YOU. xo

Sal

Beautiful Angie (I have loved the others too but have not commented on all of them)...... I think this one could be my favourite though!!

Jenn

Looks brilliant! That crisp stripe really sets off your colorful accessories without being boring on its own.

Jaime

So beautiful! I love the bow tied on your side. Just perfect looking and matches your hair! I remember when you first debuted your bag. Wow, it has been a long and lovely time!
And also very interested in your flooring - I will try to demonstrate why later today when I have a houseful of potential photographers.

Lisa P, keeping things real and practical is just as fun.

Roxanna, chuffed to have inspired. In the hottest parts of the world, people cover up. And don't me started on arctic a/c....

Suntiger, Sam steals the show. Not even a Valentino can outshine him

Bonnie & Rachy, thank you.

Oh, Laura. You are sooo lovely. Much love. xo

Sal, appreciate you chiming in. Much love to you too, and take care.

Jenn, that pinstripe is a whole lot less flat than solid light blue, isn't it. That's what drew me in.

Jaime, thanks for the long and loyal YLF support. It's therapeutic. (YES. The floors are a wooden tile. Quite unique).

RainB

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Beautiful dress and bag! Love the wavy hair. The pic of Sam peeking out in #6 is adorable As impeccable as your style is Angie, I have to say what inspires me the most is the fact that you always seem to radiate happiness!

Firecracker (Sharan)

As pretty as a summer's day!

Sam's look at your sneakers is funny!

Gigi

This dress is perfect for you! I love it with the sneaks.

Jane

Wow! I love this, so fresh and elegant. Little Sam is so cute. What a great life the bag is having! Long and treasured.

Cardiff girl

Beautiful dress for a summers day and what a gorgeous present to have received.

Style Fan

Love the light blue stripe with the red. Very pretty. Sam is so sweet. Waiting patiently at the hem.

kkards

lovely...
there is something about last photo (#10) that had me thinking about Dorothy and Toto...

Mirjana

WOW, WOW,...... Angie, so beautiful colors , light blue and red. The dress is fantastic and you look like a princess. Enjoy wearing your wonderful dresses.

Bijou

This dress is so pretty on you, no wonder you bought it in more than one colour. The Valentino bag is beautiful and so gorgeous with this dress. Of course, Sam needs his walk, so the walking version is my favourite because I can only imagine how happy he is to see the walking shoes come out! My Westies run around in circles in happy anticipation when they see signs of an imminent walk.

kellygirl

You are my dress muse! Love this with the citron and Sam! You are so pretty, Angie! Just seeing you makes me smile.

celia

That dress looks so crisp and magical on you. Both renditions are beautiful and I am so happy that the Valentino is still a loved part of your wardrobe.

JAileen

This dress is perfection, with both versions. The bag has such lovely memories for you, but again, Sam is your best accessory.

DeAnna

I love that dress on you, and SAM is awesome!

Sara L.

Cute dress and I love the red accents. Your sneakers look just as cute as the red flats.

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