It feels like autumn is so close! I was freezing on my scoot today! I wore my green cardigan over this and was still so cold! You always know summer is ending when the mornings and evenings are chilly and the middle of the day is hot as ever. I never know what to wear - just layers and layers so I can adjust as the day goes on! We get a lake effect from Lake Michigan which keeps us "cool" in the summer and "warm" in the winter. I'm just excited to start wearing some fall items I've been storing in my closet!
When I saw this dress on ModCloth, I had to have it, of course. You guessed it - floral print, a daring back, a sleeved dress and the ballerina/skater style skirt was too perfect to pass up! I absolutely love the way Starr styled it up - I had to give it a go myself! This will be a perfect dress to go right through fall. It's a polyester/spandex dress, so it's unlike any other dress I own, I feel like. Definitely a unique item that I'm excited to style up again! I also couldn't wait any longer to wear these cute little oxford flats from Target - and my square pile on rings that I just got this weekend. I love the look of layered rings.
rings - forever 21 | belt - urban outfitters)
Phew, I've been pretty busy trying to finish up summer outfits, things on my to-do list and all of my planning for NYFW! I just registered for the IFB Evolving Influence conference after making some very last minute plans. I just booked my flight today - it will be the first time I've ever flown alone (I'm so freaked!) The last time I was in an airplane was for our honeymoon three years ago! I hateee flying. My ears pop and I'm all nervous. It just feels so unnatural up there! I'm just going to bring headphones and some magazines and breathe through it. I'm so excited for New York though! Especially to see everyone (especially you, Elizabeth!) and to attend some great events! Two more weeks!
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Pretty dress and pretty pictures as usual! I wish we had Target in Canada. Your shoes are fantastic.
That dress fits the Tieka trifecta, it's perfect for you! Sooo lovely!
I used to be really nervous flying too, like panic attack nervous. What helps me is to take a Dramamine 1 hour before boarding and drink a can of ginger ale on the plane. The combo really helps me relax and calms my stomach. The soda is 3 points but it's so worth it! You'll be just fine :)
xo
you seriously look amazing. The natural light in your photos is just stunning.
I am crazy about the floral print of this dress and the cut of it is to die for.
I am so jealous about the IFB event.... I really wanted to go but couldn't get the trip together. Hopefully I will be able to make it to NY in February.
You look beautiful, Tieka! I love that dress -- it is very you and very adorable.
I might have to make a Target run for those cute shoes :)
The open back dresses look fantastic on you, but I can never figure out how to wear things like that. How do you wear a bra with them? Your bra straps are never showing, so do you have any protips?
Alright, I think I might just cave in and purchase this. Too perfect for fall transitioning.
I LOVE this outfit. Entirely my style.. I won a gift card awhile ago from The Clothes Horse and chose to use it at modcloth. This was one of the dresses I was seriously considering but didn't get because I'm too busty to not wear a bra. It's too bad though... sooo cute. I love the oxfords too.
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It's a darker and more mature palette than your usual florals. Very nice and still fall appropriate :)
I am scared of flying too! It helps to calm me down when I think of all the people who fly on an almost daily or weekly basis (celebrities, models, business men) and they are all fine!
Bea from A plus B
Cool ring! I just love how you have so many pretty floral pieces in your wardrobe, the all look so nice on yoU!
im so in love with that dress! and i love that way you styled it. Im excited to get back into fall clothes too. it was a high of 70 where i live so i was super excited to put on my new fall attire!
gorgeous dress!! definitely suits you!!
aahh i will get to ny one day and we'll see each other!! hahaha!! :D for now, i cant wait for your posts on your upcoming trip and events there!! :D
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this is perfect, i need those shoes! haha i'm going to scour my target.
the lighting is beautiful & you look lovely as always. xo
Gorgeous photos, as usual! That dress/shoes combo rocks! XOXO, Natalya
I love scoop neck dresses. And this particular one has caught my fancy. Love the matching oxfords, the color of beautiful!
Your oxford shoes are so pretty! I love the color!
Sanny's Head to Heart
Floral, lovely again!
I can't believe your coming to NYFW and going the IFB conference! you will have so much fun here!
Ok this is going to be a long comment... I love love love everything about this post! I have a near identical dress (I'm wearing it in the middle picture in my header!) and it is my favourite dress at the moment, I adore it so much. You look GORGEOUS in yours!
Don't be nervous about your flight! I hated flying until I flew by myself for the first time when I was 12, and now I find it quite fun in an unnatural kind of way... just take lots of sweets and trashy mags :)
X
Ah! I have such mixed feelings about the seasons changing. On one hand I'm dying to sport some beautiful Fall clothes, but on the other I feel totally cheated out of Summer. How did it go by so fast and what happened to all the good weather? :(
Bre
I love the scoop neck on the back and front of your dress! So pretty! :)
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your is soo cute i love your oxfords shoes gos great with your dress
ps i feel fall in the air tooo!!! and oh shit i'm soo nerves about NYFW! i mean i'm going to give mysef an heart attack (laughing)i really dont know what to wear just yet a little scared i'm taking a train i'm going to Chictopia Conference just one
hello darling!
i just scrolled through and caught up on the posts that i missed :)
you're looking fabulous like usual - i love the back of that floral dress!
i can't believe you found those oxfords at TARGET! ah! i need to have a glance at their shoe section the next time i'm there :) florals are definitely your thing tieka! i'm so jealous! i've been craving florals lately and can't find any!
NYFW will be the first time i'll be flying alone too :( i was freaking out last time i flew to NY with robert but at least he was there to hold my hand. since i'm flying at night, i hope i just fall asleep quickly while listening to my ipod, but i'll be bringing magazines too. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THOUGH<3 so all the nerves will be so worth it!
Your bangs are so perfect, as is that picture of you twirling.
Better try to wear all those summer clothes while you can!
naomi.
I love how intricate backs are your "thing"! And tell me about the layering! Geez, from the 90s to the 50s, the weather is bipolar!
love the forest photos! and the dress is so pretty and so you!
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The dress is beautiful on you! I love your Target oxfords, I need a pair asap!
your hair is getting so long! love it.
and those oxfords are too cute!
you look beautiful Tieka! and those shoes are swoon-worthy! :)
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im lovingg ur dress too n ur shoess! :DD
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These photos are beautiful. x
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I love the big scoop in the back! You are going to have so much fun in NYC, I wish I could go!
how do you manage to be so cute in every single photo? ^^
love the dress. it feels so autumn-y.
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ahh what an adorable dress!! i bet it looked great with a green cardigan!!
ahh i'm totally with you on the flying alone. I head off on my year abroad next Wednesday- three flights alone!! Manchester to Amsterdam, Amsterdam to Detroit, Detroit to Duluth, MN where I'm spending the next year.
As exciting as my year abroad will be, i'm just scared of flying alone!!
Charlotte xxx
That dress is most wonderful. It looks like the perfect dress for frolicking in :)
I'm jealous of your cute Target shoes. Everyone except me seems to b able to find deals there...guess I should shop more.
I don't know why, but I see that dress with short lace-edged tights. It's super cut though!
The dress is so pretty! I have those shoes, too - I love them! They're so perfect and comfortable! :)
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shoes - too cute!
i love your dress!!!
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xo
Love the oxfords! I will have to make a Target run soon...
The best way to stay warm on you scoot is to wear something windproof like leather, faux leather, or a windbreaker. I have a pepto pink Members Only jacket I use to keep warm on cool mornings.
Have a blast at NYFW! I soooo wish I could go.
Such a Tieka dress and you style it so well! So jealous of your NYFW escapades too.
This is a PERFECT dress!
-P.
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gorgeous dress :)
This is a great fall dress! The colors also have that "grunge" feel you've been going for.
I am buying those oxfords.
Such a pretty, pretty dress! I love how you paired it with oxfords :)
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Fall is most definitely on its way! Cute dress, I love the floral design.
L x
Half Dressed
fantastic dress.. looks great on you! I have a question for you... Have you gotten invites to the big fashion shows of fashion week? I know a lot of the smaller designer shows let people in more leniantly and I know a lot of bloggers get invites to all the shows. Just curious as to what your NY fashion week experience looks like...
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Stevi
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L.O.V.E. the dress! :] Beautiful pictures :]
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Another wonderfully cute typical floral Tieka dress :)
You look so pretty, I love the autumny colours in the print!
I love this dress. Your hair is gorgeous.
I bet it is so fun driving your scooter. Trey has a motorcycle but I am way too scared to drive it.
xo
Kate
I really love how these pictures have kind of harsh lighting & more exposure than most of your other pictures that are more of a soft glow.. I feel like it really matches the grungy floral vibe of your outfit!
You and your florals! Don't worry, I love them too. Those oxfords are too cute. These pictures look so autumn like! I can't believe summer's almost over...
shoes are to die for!
cheers.
wow! those oxfords are adorable ... i cant believe they are from target! great pick.
OMG, those oxfords are adorable!! Did you get them recently? I'm going to have to stop by target tonight to do a search ;)
Hooray for fall! Its so exciting to take out the oxfords and the long sleeves after they've been put away all summer. your dress is so pretty.
Such a cute floral dress! Love it. I can't wait to pull out all my fall clothes
Tieka you look amazing as always! I love that dress, I am so ready for my fall wardrobe too! :)
Oh my gosh! Love the outfit! Right after I saw this post, I immediately ran out to Target & bought the Oxford shoes!! And to my surprise & much happiness, they were on sale for $8.49!! What a steal! :) You're my inspiration for all of my fashion slums.. you rock, Tieka!
So excited you're coming to the IFB Conference! It will be great to meet you love!
Shouted you out on Twitter ;)
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Christina
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Love your blog! <3 I remember seeing that dress on Modcloth, that's great that you bought it! It looks so cute on you, especially with the oxfords. Have fun in NY, that's my one of my most favorite places to be in!
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I wish I was go to IFB and NYFW! I love the shoes in this post, all of your photographs are so great. I'd love for you to check out my blog and follow :)
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xo
Taylor
I love how the florals really pop because of the dark color of the dress, so pretty!
You are just so lovely! I love this dress on you. And such beautiful photographs!
good luck on the flight! I'm sure you'll do wonderful!
You're so good at those open-backed dresses!
I have the exact same dress but I did not get it at Modcloth. I bought it at a super cheap RTW shop for $15.00 AUD. I am a bit worried that ModCloth are selling it for $52.00 USD which is approximately 4 times as much as what I paid for it. And when you consider that the store I was buying it from sells stuff from China and still makes a profit ~ I wonder how much ModCloth is making off this?
And what happened to their supporting indie products policy? I have actually read about this on other blogs too... Not cool ModCloth.
But back to topic ~ I adore this dress too. I love it and wear it all the time. It looks great on you too Tieka! ^__^
For all the gals wondering how to do a low back dress when you need to wear a bra, I just go with a tank top underneath {you could do it in a nude tone if you liked} to cover up the straps. Or a cardigan over the top.
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That dress is so you :) I hate flying too. It's my LEAST favorite thing ever! But you're going to have SO much fun. I can't wait to hear all about it!
Aw don't freak out about flying! I remember the first time I did it alone, and I was pretty freaked, too, but once you realize that there's nothing to even be freaked out about, you'll calm. Buy a magazine and a bottle of water before you get on and relax.
I love the setting of these photos. The way the light comes through the trees. You always look so cute in your florals.
That's so funny; I feel like I'm flying all the time! You'll make it just fine.
oh gosh you aqre so pretty. these pictures are so dreamy and wonderful. i want to go prance around in falling leaves now.
p.s. found you on modcloth's blogger of the moment tumblr. I shall be back to visit regularly.
Target has such cool shoes!
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