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Dress Challenge: Blue Clouds, Bows & Valentino

June 13, 2019

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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40 Comments

  • smittie replied 4 years ago

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

  • taylor replied 4 years ago

    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 replied 4 years ago

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

  • Angie replied 4 years ago

    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. 

  • replied 4 years ago

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

  • Roxanna replied 4 years ago

    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!

  • replied 4 years ago

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

  • Bonnie replied 4 years ago

    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 replied 4 years ago

    So pretty!

  • Laura replied 4 years ago

    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 replied 4 years ago

    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 replied 4 years ago

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

  • Jaime replied 4 years ago

    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.

  • Angie replied 4 years ago

    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

  • Angie replied 4 years ago

    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 replied 4 years ago

    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) replied 4 years ago

    As pretty as a summer's day!
    Sam's look at your sneakers is funny!

  • Gigi replied 4 years ago

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

  • Jane replied 4 years ago

    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 replied 4 years ago

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

  • Style Fan replied 4 years ago

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

  • kkards replied 4 years ago

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

  • Mirjana replied 4 years ago

    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 replied 4 years ago

    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 replied 4 years ago

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

  • celia replied 4 years ago

    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 replied 4 years ago

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

  • DeAnna replied 4 years ago

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

  • Sara L. replied 4 years ago

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

  • karen13 replied 4 years ago

    So pretty and practical. I envy (in a good way) your ability to rock midi dresses. And this challenge is so fun to watch, not a small part because we are getting lots of outfit posts from you!

    I don’t wear dresses, but I will have to figure out a way to play.

  • Angie replied 4 years ago

    Oh my word, such lovely comments. I’m blushing.


    RainB and Kelly, what gracious things to say. 

    Sharan, Style Fan, Janet and kkards, Sam was eager to get going on his walk. Not so patient!

    Bijou, YES. These little terriers LOVE their walks. And their toys.

    Gigi, Cardiff girl, Celia, DeAnna, Sara, thanks for the kind words.

    Jane, long and treasured is dead right.

    Mirjana, you’re sweetheart.

    karen13, you make me laugh! Can we get you into a skirt?

  • Mainelady replied 4 years ago

    You make dressing in dresses look effortless for any and all activities. I am really enjoying when you show us your switcheroos. I am one who comes home and changes my clothes before walking or dogs. You have inspired me to try just switching out what is necessary.

  • Angie replied 4 years ago

    Mainelady, thank you. It's probably the type of dog walking that allows me to switch like this. The city, and a small dog. 

  • Suz replied 4 years ago

    Angie, I've been off line for a few days and am just catching up now. You look absolutely sensational in both versions of the outfit, of course. but to see those photos of the Valentino presentation brought a happy tear to my eye. Brilliant. 

  • Karie replied 4 years ago

    So pretty! I love that dress, and it looks perfect paired with red. I completely change my clothes after work and before walking the dogs, but it’s the ‘burbs here, along with some wooded areas, not the city.

  • Angie replied 4 years ago

    Suz and Karie, thanks for the awfully gracious comments. 

  • Becky replied 4 years ago

    So ladylike and elegant! Your love for the Valentino brings a smile to my face. And handsome Sam! He's a star!

  • Angie replied 4 years ago

    Becky, what a sweet thing to say. Thanks for your ongoing loyal YLF support.

  • lyn67 replied 4 years ago

    Killer gorgeous both ways, both levels of dressiness & matched with both accent colors-did not think this can be such  a versatile dress! YLF Angie!

  • Eliza replied 4 years ago

    That dress is amazing on you. So crisp and fresh; so Angie. Must rave about your hair and the red accessories, too. Then, the bright citron Furla AND a matching cell phone case? You are remarkable.

    Keep enjoying and know your enthusiasm for dresses has nudged some forum members who try to never say never out of pants territory when the weather permits.

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Hi, I'm Angie. I'm the co-founder of youlookfab.com and write most of the content. I've been in the Rag Trade for 20 years, and spent many of those years as a buyer. Now I'm a fashion stylist and enjoy this angle just as much. I am committed to making us all feel great about our style.