Tuesday Ten: The Little Pink Dress
You guys know I'm a big fan of the LWD, but I've also been eyeing a new trend that's sure to catch on come spring: the LPD. As in a little pink dress. Most people would think that because it's pink, it is limiting–I beg to differ. The LPD is definitely going to be a hit this spring. In fact, varying shades of pink were splashed all over the spring 2012 runways. From Jenni Kayne and Valentino, to Jason Wu, Ralph Lauren and Nanette Lepore–the LPD is the "it" dress for spring and even summer. Think of the LPD as 2012's take on the LWD...
Below I have listed 10 simple ways to style your LPD for spring to help you get the most mileage out of this trendy spring staple:
- Be bold. Keep the look simple by pairing it with bold, solid colored accessories such as cerulean blue heels or an orange clutch.
- Nab some neon. Contrast your LPD with an oversize Day-Glo bib necklace or a braided neon rope bracelet. Keep the rest of the outfit balanced by complimenting it with neutral pieces such as nude flats.
- Add some edge. Pink may be sweet, but it doesn't mean you can't make it a little sour. Offset the girly hue with a leather jacket and black booties.
- Keep it sleek. Pull your hair into a high pony and accessorize with black pumps and an oversize black clutch for an understated take on chic sleek.
- Dress it down. When the weekend calls, make it casual with neutral flats or sandals, an oversize cardigan and an unstructured bag.
- Make it posh. Bring your LDP out for a night on the town by wearing it with strappy heels and adorning it with a crystal brooch. If it's chilly out, layer over a bouclé jacket.
- Layer away. Top off the dress with a crewneck sweater (my favorite!) and a sharp jacket for an eclectic, layered look.
- Go boho. For a down-to-earth vibe, style it with a fringe-trimmed scarf, a cute jacket and a relaxed cross-body bag. Finish it off with scrunched boots or studded sandals and voila–you're LPD has gone boho.
- Work it. Take your LPD to the office office by pairing it with a blazer, a belt and simple pumps.
- Get waisted. Add some structure to your LPD by cinching the waist with a belt. By changing the silhouette, you can make it feel like an entirely new dress!
Here are a few of my favorites:
- Tibi Essentials Shift Dress
- ASOS Pink Mini Dress
- Rory Beca Dahan Low Waisted dress
- Adam Blush Sheath Dress
- Jenni Kayne Overlap Dress (pictured)
Are you going to give the LPD a try?
XO Lauren
P.S. Click here to read one of my favorite quotes, which happens to be all about the color pink!
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51 comments
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OK seriously! Lauren, your LPD is FARRRR better than this one!
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gonna follow this trend for sure!!!!! i say it probably looks best with some green and royal blue as a bold trend
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I'm all about brights and neon for this season, so I really love this pink dress!
Beautiful brights and neon for Spring/Summer 2012
http://pretty-random-things.blogspot.com/2012/03/beautiful-brights-neon-for-springsummer.html
Liesl xxx
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I love the Jenni Kayne dress you used for this post, I am def adding that to my must-have list! Pinned it!
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So stunning! I love a great pink dress!!!
Love from South Africa
www.arumlilea.blogspot.com
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i'd definitely try this! love the tips. i have a new post, please comment :)
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I like the idea of the LPD, though I don't think I can bring myself to get on this bandwagon. Too many years of loudly proclaiming my hatred for pink has consequences, after all... (Okay, I might hop onto it once I graduate and won't hear "But I thought you hated pink!" from everyone I know that sees me in it...) I just wish I could find some that were made for girls with major waists... Those are all pretty dresses, but they're most definitely not made for curvy girls.
xo
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I love the LPD. I have two and wear them in so many different ways. They're truly my go to staples. I love the fact that they're the new trend because that means I can pick up that many more! So excited!
Vonae Deyshawn
www.myvirtueplace.com
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I definitely try pink. I Love pink. It is really besutiful in the spring and summer time :)
xoxo, Petra
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This might be something for you ;) http://nelly.com/no/kl%C3%A6r-til-kvinner/kl%C3%A6r/festkjoler/#colors=14&page=1&hits=36&sort=&imgs=4 it's on norwegian but just change it up in the right corner :)
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I saw this pink dress at Kate Spade store the other day and fell IN LOVE with it! http://bit.ly/yzHg1q
After seeing that, I have been on a hunt for something similiar that's not so pricey. Any help is greatly appreciated, ladies!! xoxo
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i love pairing my pink dresses with a really fun turquoise necklace. the colors play really well off of each other.
xx,
donyel
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Ah love this post, I just rocked my own LPD from Zara at my birthday a few weeks ago..
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