As much as it looks like I took a trip to Tuscany, the harsh reality is that I’m still chillin in rainy RVA, daydreaming about a warm and sunny Italian springtime. Β However, I was lucky enough to find this gem of a location hidden in the middle of my city, in the most unsuspecting spot! Β I shot here during the fall of last year, but the photos were a great deal different. Β This time I really drew inspiration from a spring and summer abroad, kicked off my heels, and frolicked along the stunning property (thank youΒ so much to the owners for not shooing me away – in fact, there was another photoshoot going on just a few yards behind me at the same time)!
My main sources of inspiration come from late night browsings through Tumblr and Pinterest. Β I plan imaginary trips in my head to Mykonos, Bali, and Capri, and dream of barefoot afternoons in the sun, chasing after the waters of the sea, and enjoying sweet treats while working on a gloriously golden tan. Β I plan to draw even more inspiration from other countries when it comes to my style. Β I’ve always loved how classically natural the French are, and how carefree they dress in Santorini. Β The colors founds on the streets of Mexico call my name, and I adore the feminine touches in London.
While I’ve never visited these places (aside from lunch in Mexico one day – long story), they beckon me to try their differing styles and find ways to incorporate them into my own spring wardrobe. Β This light, airy maxi dress I found at TargetΒ (only $30, by the way) had me itching for a day at the vineyards! The draped, cold-shoulder top with the maxi length and side slit just screamed “springtime” and I can’t wait to continue wearing it for the rest of the season!
Which countries inspire your fashion taste? Β Are there particular styles or colors that call your name? Β I can’t wait to eventually begin my travels and experience all the differences in style throughout the world!
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Sharon Wu says
omg these photos are sooo gorgeous! probably one of my fave sets from you so far! the colors are so gorgeous and perfectly in line with spring. i love your dress too! xo, sharon
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Brandon says
Ahhhhh so in love with you. Amazing post
Josie says
love that you made your inspiration come to life via this gorgeous dress! Again price point is unbelievable! I really love the soft pastel colours on the dress. I am really inspired by scandinavian countries when I dress up π
Bisous, Josie
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Iliana says
I am in love with theses pictures! I don’t have a favorite hahahaha the setting is perfect and goes well with your spring dress. It looks great on you.
Stefanie says
I mean, as much as I’d love to take credit for how gorgeous these photos turned out, you picked the perfect location, dress and are the perfect model! We definitely are going back here for more looks this summer! π so beautiful!
Mariann Yip says
That dress is magical on you! I love the print and style on you π such a great piece to wear for the summer and on holiday!
Anna English says
What a picture- perfect space! Love the print on that maxi dress!
Brandon says
Ahhhhh so in love with you. Amazing post
marcy says
Such a pretty dress babe love the print and the design.
BTW love the locations you choose rally beautiful destinations for great inspo!!
xoxo
Marcy
Candace says
Nothing wrong with planning imaginary trips. They have played roles in bringing inspiration for some of my looks as well. Another lovely floral dress from you, by the way. I need to come raid your collection!
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Laura @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels says
I cannot believe this dress is from Target. So pretty! And that backdrop is perfect!
Kathryn Hadel says
Well hello gorgeous! You look like a vision of spring — stunning per usual!
Xx, Kathryn
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Stephanie Konkle says
This dress is so stunning on you and perfect for spring! Love that you drew inspiration from other countries. The backdrop is so perfect with the dress too!
Have a great week!
xo, Steph
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Mariann Yip says
That dress is magical on you! I love the print and style on you π such a great piece to wear for the summer and on holiday!
Yasmin says
This location is such a find! I’m totally getting Tuscan vibes from it. You look so pretty in this flirty ruffle shoulder dress. I would love a trip to Tuscany, Mykonos, or even Lisbon. The blog is a nice way to live vicariously through others.
xx Yasmin
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marcy says
Such a pretty dress babe love the print and the design.
BTW love the locations you choose rally beautiful destinations for great inspo!!
xoxo
Marcy
Candace says
Nothing wrong with planning imaginary trips. They have played roles in bringing inspiration for some of my looks as well. Another lovely floral dress from you, by the way. I need to come raid your collection!
http://www.thebeautybeau.com/
Yasmin says
This location is such a find! I’m totally getting Tuscan vibes from it. You look so pretty in this flirty ruffle shoulder dress. I would love a trip to Tuscany, Mykonos, or even Lisbon. The blog is a nice way to live vicariously through others.
xx Yasmin
http://banglesandbungalows.com
Kelsey says
I am in love with this dress and you look so gorgeous! It matches your hair perfectly!
xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog.com
Miki says
Such a cute spot that you found. Your dress is a perfect fit for this shoot. I love the ruffle off the shoulder dress. I got one and wore it to Vegas after buying it 2 weeks ago and have worn it twice since. This one is a steal and look sooo comfy. A great print and you look beautiful!
Xo,
Miki
http://mikialamode.com
Caitlin says
This dress is amazing, I just love the print! π
Caitlin, Beauty & Colour
Jenn Hanft says
OMG I was totally convinced you were in Tuscany! Not only is this location on point, that maxi is super cute! Love those cold shoulders!! I can’t believe it’s from Target O: I need to shop there more because there’s so many cute finds at such an affordable price!!!
With love, Jenn
https://www.jubilantdose.com
Ruthie says
I got lost in these photos! It felt like you were overseas in Europe somewhere! That location is so picturesque! Now your hair and that dress—- GORGEOUS! I have no words! XO
Ashley says
These photos are stunning! I am in love with this dress! The print and the cold shoulders add the perfect touches!
xo Ashley
Kusum says
OMG I am dying over your photos hun!!! The location, the ruffle details on the dress, the floral print and color, everything is just perfect, you look gorgeous. And I so need that dress!!!
xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com
Caitlin says
This dress is amazing, I just love the print! π
Caitlin, Beauty & Colour
Ruthie says
I got lost in these photos! It felt like you were overseas in Europe somewhere! That location is so picturesque! Now your hair and that dress—- GORGEOUS! I have no words! XO
Sarah Tripp says
First of all, this dress and setting are both STUNNING! And second, it’s from Target!? Target FTW! xx
Emily says
gorgeous dress and photos!
xo Emily
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Sarah Tripp says
First of all, this dress and setting are both STUNNING! And second, it’s from Target!? Target FTW! xx
Lee Anne says
Gorgeous photos! You really did find a hidden gem, that door! And I love this dress on you.
XO
Lee Anne
http://www.lifebylee.com
Emily says
gorgeous dress and photos!
xo Emily
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Shelby Back says
i love these photos, so pretty!
xo!
Shelby
http://www.glitterandgingham.com
Amanda Kruse says
This dress is so pretty! I love the location you took these photos at!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
Ashley Zeal says
This is seriously so gorgeous!!!
Amanda Kruse says
This dress is so pretty! I love the location you took these photos at!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
Samantha Mariko says
Pinterest is so good when it comes to finding inspiration for anything! I love how you decided to style this pretty dress without any shoes or sandals to because it just looks so much more dreamy and romantic!
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Ashley Zeal says
This is seriously so gorgeous!!!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
That dress is gorgeous!!
Lauren says
That dress is gorgeous! I cannot believe it is only $30, so crazy. Also… how have I never found this spot in RVA before? It truly looks like you’ve been jet-setting in Europe girl π
Xx,
Lauren // http://www.mylifeaslaurr.com
Mindy Thompson says
What a pretty dress! Love the floral print
Xo Mindy I amixofmin.com
Mindy Thompson says
What a pretty dress! Love the floral print
Xo Mindy I amixofmin.com
rachel vogt says
Such a lovely dress babe, i want it. You wore it so well.
xoxo, Rachel
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rachel vogt says
Such a lovely dress babe, i want it. You wore it so well.
xoxo, Rachel
http://rachelvogttrends.com
Lacey-The Glitter Gospel says
First off! These photos are GORG! Second, LOVE THAT DRESS!
xx,
Lacey
http://www.theglittergospelblog.com
Nina says
What a pretty look! I love the idea of looking to places for inspiration on colors and styles and you’ve picked the perfect one for Spring.
xx Nina
Lacey-The Glitter Gospel says
First off! These photos are GORG! Second, LOVE THAT DRESS!
xx,
Lacey
http://www.theglittergospelblog.com
Thomas Falkenstedt says
You had me completely fooled with this photo shoot as I could’ve pinned you in Tuscany if you hadn’t told that it was all just a beautiful set up. That outfit is intriguing and beautiful and totally makes me dream away to a paradise retreat. You mentioned Santorini and that’s one place I absolutely want to visit and am planning to do so this summer! π
xoxo
Thomas
http://thomasfalkenstedt.com
Gracie says
I am heading to Rome, Paris & London this week so I will be able to enjoy the floral styling in dresses like this.
You look beautiful.
xxgracie
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Gracie says
I am heading to Rome, Paris & London this week so I will be able to enjoy the floral styling in dresses like this.
You look beautiful.
xxgracie
snappedbygracie.com
Kate Tik says
It’s definitely key to draw inspiration from our surroundings, and you do this quite right. I love your dress and your hair is so gorgeous too!!
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Kristen says
Love how your inspiration came to life. This dress is stunning on you and the backdrop was perfect!!
Kate Tik says
It’s definitely key to draw inspiration from our surroundings, and you do this quite right. I love your dress and your hair is so gorgeous too!!
katetik.com
Sydney says
Oh my gosh that dress is so beautiful, I need it in my closet!!
Jo says
Wow what a dreamy location! You do look like you’re in Tuscany! That dress is so beautiful. It’s sort of giving me Reformation vibes but for a fraction of the price. Total win-win!
xo, Jo
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Deddeh Howard says
You’re so pretty, it does look like you’re in a whole different country. Love your dress.
Deddeh Howard says
You’re so pretty, it does look like you’re in a whole different country. Love your dress.
Sandy a la Mode says
This is seriously stunning! I love the inspiration and love the dress – the pattern is so pretty and one of those dresses you can wear happily all season long! π
Bryanna says
Target is just literally so good! What don’t they have?! Seriously love how you drew inspiration for Tuscany and kicked off the heels. It makes me really miss my semester in Italy. Can’t wait to go back, and I really wish I could teleport there to do a photoshoot as well 😂
xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch
Sandy a la Mode says
This is seriously stunning! I love the inspiration and love the dress – the pattern is so pretty and one of those dresses you can wear happily all season long! π
Bryanna says
Target is just literally so good! What don’t they have?! Seriously love how you drew inspiration for Tuscany and kicked off the heels. It makes me really miss my semester in Italy. Can’t wait to go back, and I really wish I could teleport there to do a photoshoot as well π
xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch
Jenn Hanft says
OMG I was totally convinced you were in Tuscany! Not only is this location on point, that maxi is super cute! Love those cold shoulders!! I can’t believe it’s from Target O: I need to shop there more because there’s so many cute finds at such an affordable price!!!
With love, Jenn
https://www.jubilantdose.com
Miki says
Such a cute spot that you found. Your dress is a perfect fit for this shoot. I love the ruffle off the shoulder dress. I got one and wore it to Vegas after buying it 2 weeks ago and have worn it twice since. This one is a steal and look sooo comfy. A great print and you look beautiful!
Xo,
Miki
http://mikialamode.com
Lee Anne says
Gorgeous photos! You really did find a hidden gem, that door! And I love this dress on you.
XO
Lee Anne
http://www.lifebylee.com
Ashley says
These photos are stunning! I am in love with this dress! The print and the cold shoulders add the perfect touches!
xo Ashley
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
That dress is gorgeous!!
Shelby Back says
i love these photos, so pretty!
xo!
Shelby
http://www.glitterandgingham.com
Lauren says
That dress is gorgeous! I cannot believe it is only $30, so crazy. Also… how have I never found this spot in RVA before? It truly looks like you’ve been jet-setting in Europe girl π
Xx,
Lauren // http://www.mylifeaslaurr.com
Samantha Mariko says
Pinterest is so good when it comes to finding inspiration for anything! I love how you decided to style this pretty dress without any shoes or sandals to because it just looks so much more dreamy and romantic!
http://www.samanthamariko.com
Kusum says
OMG I am dying over your photos hun!!! The location, the ruffle details on the dress, the floral print and color, everything is just perfect, you look gorgeous. And I so need that dress!!!
xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com