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Cream Lace Shift Dress and Pink Brogues

  • 5 April 2016
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Another day, another dress, another birthday cake.
Yesterday we celebrated my mum’s birthday and one of the many benefits of being self-employed and working from home is the fact that I can entertain and have a glass or two of Prosecco on a Monday lunch time. Of course, this isn’t typical for me, so it was a treat, particularly as the children are still on holiday from school.

My dress is another which I have had for at least two years and is one I always enjoy wearing, though looking at the photographs is making me question whether it’s a little too short. I can’t decide if it’s because I’ve been enjoying wearing midi-skirts of late or if it’s because I perhaps *should* be wearing things that end closer to the knee at the age of 42. I’ll leave this particular debate for another time though.

My pink brogues are divine and were a very well-chosen Christmas gift from Adam and I find them to be as versatile as they are comfortable. I wear brogues with dresses as much as I do with jeans and have just updated my most popular post of all time to include my latest brogues outfits. How To Style Brogues features not only my brogues outfits, but how the celebrities style theirs plus other inspiration sourced from Pinterest.

Cream Lace shift dress and pink brogues

Cream lace shift dress with pink brogues

This beautiful Katie Loxton pouch was sent to me as a thank you gift from Aspire Style for taking part in the recent style challange in which I wore the most beautiful floral midi-skirt. They come in an array of mouthwatering colours and my special discount code LIZZY10 entitles you to a 10% discount off the entire Aspire Style website.

Katie Loxton Beautiful Dreamer pouch

Clarks Hamble Oak pink brogues with ribbons

And because I love to bake, a Victoria Sponge for my mum.

Cream Lace shift dress and pink brogues

Love Liz x

Outfit Details
Cream lace shift dress, Jack Wills, previous season
Hamble Oak brogues in peach combi, Clarks
Beautiful Dreamer pouch by Katie Loxton, Aspire Style £15.99 (use LIZZY10 for 10% off entire site)
Pink watch, Next, previous season

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23 comments
  1. josep-maria badia says:
    5 April 2016 at 4:23 pm

    A wonderful dress and beautiful shoes. You are the image of delicacy and elegance.

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      7 April 2016 at 8:06 am

      Thank you so much Josep-Maria, you;re always so kind. And thank you for including me in your latest post too xxxxx

      Reply
  2. Suzy Turner says:
    6 April 2016 at 9:34 am

    What a beautiful outfit! If I had legs like yours, I'd be wearing mini dresses all the time!!
    Suzy x
    http://www.suzyturner.com

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      7 April 2016 at 8:08 am

      Ah, that's such a lovely thing to say. Thank you so much! It did just feel a little short for some reason when I wore it this time! xxx

      Reply
  3. Elegance and Mommyhood says:
    6 April 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Hi Lizzie, I am Ada. I have stopped by before. I love the retro way you styled this gorgeous off-white lace sheath. The baby blue clutch and blush brogue shoes are so pretty!

    I also run a linkup on Thursdays. This week’s current, brand-new linkup is live (a day early). I would love for you to join it. Thank you. Ada. =)

    http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2016/04/thursday-moda-6-and-floral-pixie-pants.html

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      7 April 2016 at 8:09 am

      Hi Ada, thank you so much for stopping by again and thank you for the lovely compliments. I would love to come and link-up- thank you for inviting me xxx

      Reply
  4. Honest Mum says:
    6 April 2016 at 11:41 pm

    Lizzie you are so breathtakingly beautiful and I too love to bake. That dress is utter perfection, we really must have a Yorkshire meet-up where we can talk food and fashion xx

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      7 April 2016 at 8:11 am

      Oh Vikki- thank you. That's so kind of you. Yes, we do need a Yorkshire meet-up. I've though that on several occasions. Thank you for hosting #brilliantblogposts as always xxxxxx

      Reply
  5. Cydney Helsdown says:
    7 April 2016 at 7:35 am

    What a cute outfit! You have a really lovely blog

    – Cydney
    #brillblogposts

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      7 April 2016 at 8:10 am

      Thank you so much Cydney- so lovey of you to say! xxxx

      Reply
  6. Bronwyn Sheridan says:
    7 April 2016 at 11:17 am

    Those brogues are divine! I love, love, love them! Bron x

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      8 April 2016 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you so much. They sure are! xxx

      Reply
  7. Unknown says:
    7 April 2016 at 2:42 pm

    love the dress and I don't think it's too short, the brogues are great too and look really nice with the dress. I have just had a look at the Aspire Style website and love the dresses on there, I have been looking for a dress for a wedding and I think I have found it. Thank you

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      8 April 2016 at 4:14 pm

      Oh thank you so much. Yes, I really couldn't decide if it looked too short, whereas I have never thought that before! The Aspire website has some beautiful dresses yes. Don't forget to use LIZZY10 to get your 10% discount xxx

      Reply
  8. The Sequinist says:
    7 April 2016 at 3:37 pm

    Lizzie, your first sentence made me laugh; you've really had a lot to celebrate lately, haven't you? You look as yummy as your Victoria Sponge cake in that dress and brogues. I think shorter skirts work well with flat shoes, and you really prove the point here. An adorable outfit that is SO Liz. xx

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      8 April 2016 at 4:15 pm

      I have indeed. There are a lot of family birthdays in March and April! Aw, thank you so much Lisa for the lovely words xxx

      Reply
  9. Michelle Lyndon-Dykes says:
    8 April 2016 at 5:58 am

    Lizzie you have such a fresh approach to clothes, every outfit you style looks so unique! I would never have put those brogues with that dress, yet it works – perfectly! Keep styling and I'll keep being inspired.
    Michelle xx
    http://www.thebarefacedchic.co.uk

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    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      8 April 2016 at 4:17 pm

      Ah, thank you so much Michelle. You're very kind. I do try to think of new combinations. Some work and some don't! xxxxxx

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  10. Honest mum says:
    8 April 2016 at 11:07 am

    Stunning, love the pink brogues too x

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    1. Elizabeth Yeowart says:
      8 April 2016 at 4:16 pm

      Thank you so much! xxx

      Reply
  11. Nicole Mölders says:
    9 April 2016 at 5:26 am

    Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style. These shoes are so cute!. Love how you styled them

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  12. Abigail Castro says:
    12 April 2016 at 12:28 am

    Love the simple but elegant dress! That color is a dream!

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    Abby of Life in the Fash Lane

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  13. Just Emma says:
    14 April 2016 at 8:22 pm

    Those brogues are just stunning and the clutch is so pretty – a lovely colour! xxx
    http://www.justemma.co.uk – natural beauty, affordable fashion, everyday life

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