Girl Meets Dress

A few days ago I visited this store and I met this dress. Upon first glance I was intrigued and sensed a great need for further inspection. Here's a piece of advice so you don't all fall into the same trap I did - when you walk in a store where this, as adorable as it may be, is practically the cheapest item, don't ever engage in closer inspection of a dress because you will love it and it will be out of your price range. The black and white colors, the adorably cheeky zebra print, the hook-and-eye closure detailing in the back, and the amazing back triangle cut-out immediately won over my heart and I knew I had to have it. Unfortunately, while my heart was smitten my head was not. As you may have surmised, I did not purchase the dress (but don't think I'm not still considering it). Instead, I found this dress on the Lulu's website that, for only $34, I suppose would suffice as a pretty decent substitute.

Of Two Minds $320

Lulu's $34

Thrifty Thursday

Today, all my Thrifty Thursday finds are from Lulu's. If you've never before visited the Lulu's website, you're in for a treat. The website features a multitude of very fashionable and trendy dresses, tops, shorts, skirts, accessories, shoes and more (much more) for a fraction of what you think they might cost. I've never placed an order with Lulu's but I always enjoy browsing their vast selection. I plan to spend the impending summer season donned in dresses. Based on Lulu's selection of sundresses, maxi dresses and occasion dresses, Lulu's might just be my new go-to when stocking my growing summer wardrobe.

I absolutely adore the color and pattern of the this dress (only $42). The print and color palette remind me ever so slightly of this DVF dress which unfortunately is way out of my price range at the moment.

It's no secret to those of you who read my blog frequently that I'm an ardent lover of the maxi dress. This maxi dress ($48) exudes a subtle sophistication and ease that make it perfectly appropriate for a day spent in Malibu or a Los Angeles lunch with friends. (Note: I would absolutely under no circumstances pair this dress with those shoes featured...no offense to the Lulu's stylist who envisioned this pairing but this dress is practically begging to be worn with sandals, not boots).

I love stripes, I love black and white ("Team Mila" for life) and therefore, I love this dress ($35).

Seriously readers, check out the Lulu's website - there are approximately 232,343,455 adorable dresses (like this and this - they're so cute I can't help but squeeze them in) that I wasn't able to show you. Yes, some of them are over $50 but they're adorable and highly worth the extra $5 bucks.