Look Book: Paisley Print Dresses & Champagne Cocktails!!

Apr 26, 2012

I was beyond excited to head into the city (any excuse to dress up, right?!) and meet up with my blogger friends for dinner & super yummy champagne. We were all there to toast our friend Alex of "To Vogue or Bust" on her internship at Toronto's FASHION magazine. Yay!! And oh my, it was such a beautiful evening to be out: late evening sun, cherry blossoms, and the most deliciously sweet smelling air. Ah, I've been in a perpetually fabulous mood!!
Earlier in the day, I took myself shopping and picked up this adorable H&M dress for our blogger dinner. I had so much fun... I visited Zara, Forever21, Banana Republic, Coach, and stocked up on make-up at Sephora. I was pretty overwhelmed by all the gorgeous spring items... mint hued lace, bold stripes, patent leather sandals and statement necklaces galore. Sigh. Let's just say my wish list is now ridiculously huge! ;)
From left to right: Randa, me, AlexandraCee, Alicia, Lynn and Leonie.
Well today I'm busy, busy... I'm excitedly working on several new jewelry pieces for the online store. This past week I've been taking a wire wrapping course and learning a ton of new techniques, which has been loads of fun! I have so many wonderful ideas for the future and I can't wait to see the store grow - it's a creative project that I'm really excited to be working on. Alright friends, I'm off to plan my outfit for tonight's event at The Bay downtown, where I'll be previewing their spring collection and catching up with my favourite bloggers. Happy Thursday! xo veronika
Outfit Details: 
Dress - H&M (similar)
Belt - Gap (similar)

64 comments:

  1. Great dress and shoes! Lovely photos!

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

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  2. aw wow, i love your style. I have been eyeing up this paisly dress, its lovely and i love how you styled it!!! It works so well. XX

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  3. You look great ! I love that dress I would have never thought to pair it with those kind of tights! Cute!

    p.s your in my hood!

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  4. I love this outfit! I bought pants from h&m that have a similar pattern. I blogged about them today!
    http://ourdearestfamily.blogspot.com/2012/04/gift-for-you.html

    I love the dress!

    Elise

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  5. You all look so lovely! And I'm such a big fan of your pattern mixing skills in this outfit.

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  6. Oh my goodness! This dress is probably the most adorable thing I have seen in a long time!

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  7. OK I must say that at this moment i am thinking i gotta run to H&M and grab that dress ASAP!!! I'm in love with this whole look..the dress with the hot pink belt and the rusty tights is AMAZING! and lets not forget the Jeffrey Campbells..this look is a home run!!!

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  8. I got this same dress for my birthday but I haven't worn it yet! I LOVE it! Looks like you girls had yet another amazing blogger meet up! :)

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  9. Paisley is a great print on you Veronika! I love this dress--it is adorable and in fact all of you ladies look splendid. I love that last photo! Have a great weekend dear!

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  10. So cute! I love that dress. It is adorable.

    Ana
    AnaCloud Vintage
    ANACLOUD

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  11. My oh my, what a cutie pie you are! Love that "windy" shot, haha. What a fun print, too.

    http://viennawaitsblog.blogspot.com/

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  12. ugh i wish i didn't come visit your blog bc now i'm going to have to run the h&m and buy this dress. it's so gorgeous, i can't stop looking at it. especially with that pink belt! sounds like you had a lovely evening :)

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  13. THat dress is to die!!!! I love the paisley print on it! By the way does the dress have a sheen to it? I'm just curious.

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  14. I love the dress! All you ladies look so beautiful and it looks like you had fun.
    Carlee J

    http://allthingsaveragegirl.blogspot.com/

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  15. i have these tights! such a perfect color, love them with these shoes. this dress is so pretty, you look amazing!

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  16. You look absolutely stunning from head to toe! I love that print on the dress and those tobacco tights - must get some!!
    You're so lucky that you get together with your local blog friends. I want to start doing the same thing with mine from Jersey and New York. It's such a shame to be this close and not get together more often. It has the potential to be the best time ever! :)

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  17. You Vancouver blogger ladies are so so gorgeous!! Such a fun meet up and sounds like you had an amazing day shopping
    I adore this dress, the print is so perfect for spring and it looks lovely with those tights!!
    xJennaD

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  18. the blue paisley and brown tights look great together! i love seeing all the blogger meetups you go to!

    xo,
    Steffy
    http://steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

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  19. Love paisley! That dress is darling and the pink accent belt = perfection.
    xx
    justyn
    thoughtsbyapetitebrunette.com

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  20. Love your dress!! Looks so beautiful :) and i really like your pictures. They're so amazing :D
    Greetings,

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  21. So many stylish ladies!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  22. I love the dress!

    http://www.atitelavoyacontar.blogspot.com

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  23. Sooo adorable! That dress looks great. I have it, but have yet to wear. But, now seeing u in it I may have to throw away as I could not do it justice. U really wear dresses well.

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  24. I completely dismissed this dress in store (not a paisley fan) but I completely want to try it after seeing you style it! :D
    Love it with the leopard clutch!

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  25. veronika, you in that dress is perpetually fabulous! :)

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  26. I love the dress and brown tights, has a very 70's vibe. It was very clever to pair shoes and tights that were such a similar colour and create that long look on your legs.
    Really enjoying your blog!

    Raj

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  27. This is an H&M dress!!! The way you dolled it up I would've guessed a a much pricier brand. You are looking lovely as always. I love the color of your tights too!
    xxnat
    www.queenofboo.com

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  28. What a perfect look for a fabulous evening!

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  29. this might just be my all time favorite outfit of yours, I LOVE it! I've long been a fan of Paisley and you pair it so well with the tights and shoes, beautiful!

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  30. You girls look like you had so much fun!! And you all look gorgeous, as always!

    I love that dress (I actually debated buying it on numerous occasions myself!) It looks awesome on you!

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  31. I am your newest follower! That outfit is so cute! i love that dress, and those tights are AWESOME.
    jennybodell.blogspot.com

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  32. You girls are all so cute! Looks like a lovely evening out with friends... nothing is better. I love your new dress. My wishlist is always incredibly huge this season. I'm loving all the frilly lacey styles and pretty pastel colors. :)

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

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  33. Ohhhhhhh! I absolutely adore this dress!!!
    And I honestly never would have thought to pair it with brown tights. Looks great!

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  34. Everyone looks beautiful! Cute pop of pink!

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  35. I love paisley prints, so this dress is number one in my book! Very fun and playful and I love your solo pictures- beautiful :)

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  36. Eeeeep, I LOVE that dress and am now convinced I need to go to all those store this weekend to check everything out :)

    You do indeed look as though you have been in a fabulous mood, esp in the first photo! Could you be any more adorable? Nope, I tell ya!

    Hope you have a great weekend....woooo!

    xo
    Lizzie
    placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com

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  37. The tights you paired with that dress are PERFECT! I love this! xo.

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  38. Your dress is absolutely lovely and the way you styled it is so you! Can't wait to see your new jewelry pieces!

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

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  39. love the dress ! great outfit ^^

    http://japobsganbare.blogspot.com/

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  40. love this outfit! one of my friend's has the very same dress and it looks amazing on both of you.

    http://meggymoo0.blogspot.com

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  41. oh, I absolutely adore this dress, and the way you styled it. it has the great 60's vibe ♥

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  42. Holy Moly! I love your paisley! awesome!
    work-it-blog.blogspot.com

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  43. Looks like so much fun! Love your shoes and the pink belt :)

    XO,
    Erin
    http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com

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  44. Such beautiful spring colors. Everyone looks so lovely.

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  45. absolutely adore that dress! well the entire outfit actually

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  46. I wore the same dress to my birthday party yesterday :)

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  47. You're adorable. And nice to see a fellow canadian!
    You remind me of a much younger Carla Bruni.
    @avagracescloset

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  48. cinnamon sensations okay! i loved getting to glimpse this outfit up close, you couldn't have been lovelier. the pink belt and clutch were the perfect bold accents plus that paisley dress was outta sight! so rad lades. i loved this whole graphically enhanced look.

    as always, and under ANY circumstance it was amazing to see you. getting our visits in was tremendous and thank GOSH Sean didn't give Martin the evil parking stare down he usually sports while searching for a spot ;) baha! i was smackin' him in the arm to be sure, do our mothering tendencies ever die?! man alive, well in any event it was the best of times and also the bittersweet of times to let our Alex go....for a while. she's gonna wail on the T-dot scene and take over the fashion enviros, i have no doubt.

    terrific shots you got Veronika, candids are always my faves. i didn't know about your recent course though, sounds like a great addition to your arsenal of awesome. xo ♥

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  49. Soooooooo cute!! I love those brown tights. Ugh. Yes please.

    Kristina
    Nook & Sea

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  50. Such a gorgeous outfit for a girls' night out! Love that the dress is perfect for transitional weather. Your shopping trip sounds so fun! Sometimes the hardest part is deciding what NOT to buy... :)

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  51. Want, want, want every single piece in your outfit! And ugh, all of you Canada bloggers are so beautiful ❤

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  52. I am so in love with all things paisley, so I think this dress is just adorable. The colors are great, and the whole ensemble suits you perfectly :)

    xo,
    Hannah
    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  53. LOVE the print mixing! You girls all look so beautiful! xo

    http://www.stilettosanddiaperbags.com/

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  54. Love the dress - the pattern is so cute!

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  55. I love that dress so much! I actually *almost* bought it and then decided it was too pricey for that shopping trip! But now I regret it a little. ;)

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  56. I love this dress! I had no idea it was from H&M - it looks so expensive haha! I love the tights you paired with it too and the pop of colour from the belt. Hope you have a great week!

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  57. Aww, this looks like SO much fun! And you look absolutely lovely. That dress is perfection!

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  58. It was so lovely to have some catch-up time with my favourite bloggers last weekend, Veronika, and I'm so glad you were able to make it! I absolutely loved your paisley dress, too, and the pairing of brown tights are just perfection! Hope your week is off to a great start, my friend :)
    xox,
    Cee

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  59. Always adore getting the chance to catch up with you and swap crazy work stories! Particularly loved your outfit that night too, the bright pink belt was the perfect compliment to that printed H&M dress. And I don't know anyone who wears coloured tights as well as you do!

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  60. This outfit was ment for you! It flatters your gorgeous figure so nicely and that tobacco colour would never be as cool on anybody else! LOVE the touch of neon pink!

    You ladies always make me wish I lived in Vancouver too :)

    Virginie XO

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  61. hi, i see you like statement necklaces - an invite to check out www.capriliciousjewellery.com - am based in the UK, and am a wire addict
    love your blog btw
    xx

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