the Michael Stars LBD two ways

never too many LBDs.

i discovered @MichaelStars a couple of years during SXSW (perfect timing since SXSW is right around the corner!). the event was at an exclusive mansion and i was gifted the treasure notch neck top. it is probably the SOFTEST long sleeve shirt i own and i have wornnn that thing. iā€™m shocked i havenā€™t added more of their pieces to my wardrobe ā€” iā€™ll work on that!

here, i styled one of their best selling pieces, the christina ribbed midi dress two different ways. i will say that these were shot during 40F degree weather, the day that i learned what graupel was (nothing surprises you by now, i assume). i love this dress and was influenced by my fashionable friend, Tammy @herfashionedlife. i dont normally wear fitted dresses, but this one has ruching in the midsection that makes it so flattering. i am also a fan of the side slit. ribbed texture probably isnā€™t my number one pick, but with black, you canā€™t really tell. donā€™t get me wrong, ribbed is fun because it adds texture but itā€™s a more ā€œcasual textureā€ for me (own opinion). however, this is something i can dress up because the ribbing is done very nicely and because of the overall style of this piece. here i dressed it up with some knee high boots (finally got to wear these babies!). i styled it casually with a denim jacket and white sneakers (also goes great with flat sandals). ribbed pieces offer stretch, so i sized down to an XS. staying true to MS, itā€™s just as soft as my first piece. shoot, i may even get the sleeveless version sometime!

side ramblings: this week is going to be a crazy week. not sure if i mentioned it before but i ordered a car in the fall and itā€™s finally ready for pick up. gasp, i know. it feels a little riskyā€¦ you know purchasing something huge that i donā€™t really need, esp during this time. i feel nervous, yet excited at the same time. usually that means youā€™re doing life right, right?!? well, either wayā€¦. itā€™s happening! iā€™m all about working hard to making things happen; and i hope you are too. šŸ‘Š #cantstopwontstop

currently on my playlist: fire on my mind by Cannons

look #1: dressy with knee high boots (pictured) or strappy heels! if it looks like iā€™m freezing. itā€™s because I AM. #allforthegram šŸ¤£

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look #2: casual with a denim jacket and whites sneakers (pictured). also goes well with flat sandals.

dress | Michael Stars christina ribbed midi dress in black (sized down to an XS) ā€” same from Evereve // same from Nordstrom // same from REVOLVE // similar but square neck // similar but sleeveless
jacket | Old Navy jean jacket (so old) ā€” similar // similar but darker // love the Madwell one
boots | MANGO high heel boots in black (old) ā€” similar 1 // similar 2
sneaks | Keds ace leather sneakers in white ā€” also love the Supergaā€™s
bag | Louis Vuitton neverfull medium MM tote in monogram
sunglasses | Ray Ban original aviator 58mm RB3025 in black ā€” similar for $13
watch | Michele 29 mm deco diamond watch in gold and silver

rock all the Michael Stars!,
JD

photo credit: @wanderlustanita