Off Shoulder Midi Dress and a Statement Necklace

School’s out y’all! Wait, did you even hear me? SCHOOL’S OUT! Uh oh, my bad I didn’t mean to rub it in. But my alarm’s off for the next 10 weeks. I’m not going to be able to tell my Mondays from my Fridays, such a good feeling. The joys of being a teacher! We may not be rich but we have our Summers off.

Off shoulder trend has been around a few years now, stays undoubtedly sexy and maintains it’s lead as a favorite Summer look. From the very minimalist and simplistic styles to the uber exaggerated, statement sleeved and edgy, from the tie back to the elasticized, the cold shoulder trend is very chic, sexy and visually exhilarating. As separates, they go with pretty much anything and everything from skirts in every length and style to jeans in every style, slacks and shorts too. The best part is, wait for it, wait for it - they look great on every gal, sorry dudes! Come to think of it, it’d probably look great on you too. Ha!

It’s safe to say I’m obsessed. You? Freed the shoulders yet? Come on, flash some shoulder skin! 

Sign me up for this one!
That was my reaction when I saw this dress. I was immediately smitten and had to have it. Aside from being lilac, a shade of my favorite color purple, I love the midi length and the flouncy top that finishes in a pretty scallop. The long rear slit is also an added bonus and so is the bandage fabric that hugs every curve even though I'm wearing a size large. Very girly, playful, summery and elegant you’d agree. SWOON!

 I’ve been over daffodiles but for this look I revived this pair for a shades of purple effect. 

I added color pops with the bag and a statement necklace kindly sent to me from Takai By Angela. They need no introduction here as I’ve styled several of their pieces in the past. If you’re a new reader then check out some of their pieces I styled here, here, here here. Pretty amazing aren’t they? One thing that comes to mind each time I style a fabulous handcrafted gemstone necklace by Takai  is how very unique each piece is and how much I stand out wearing them. No wonder their tag line is "Dare to be different”. I stay a fan!

I’m linking some lovely pieces from Takai here, here, here and here and some off the shoulder dresses that will quench your thirst for this trend here, here, here, here and here. All great deals I promise.

Well hello darlings! 

What are y’all doing this weekend? Aside from reading this post that is, :)). Me? Having a pretty low key weekend. So bummed that it’ll be Monday again soon. Oops! My bad, school’s out!! It’s saturday all day erryday now, <<<dancing emoji>>>. 

I may not be waking up at 4am to get ready for work but I’ll be catching up on reading, for leisure that is. Between blogging and teaching, I hardly ever have time to read for enjoyment so I’m thrilled and look forward to curling up on my brand new pretty comfy chaise. I have a few novels lined up. One I got for my daughter - Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler, Modern Lovers by Emma Straub and Jessica Valenti’s memoir Sex Object. Any great recommendations for me? Pray make it one that will keep my interest and not leave me yawning and slogging along to it’s very very boring conclusion, lol. You wouldn't do that to me, would you? Ha!

PS: This is a sponsored post but all opinions are mine. Like my friend Shireen would say, there is no place for any BS here. 

Deets

Dress - House of CB 

Necklace - Takai by Angela (here)

Daffodils - Christian Louboutin (old)

Bag - Louis Vuitton (old)

Thank you for stopping by and keep thinking the purple thoughts, Xo.