THE CANDY MAN CAN

. FRENCH CONNECTION SWEETIE MIX DRESS .

If you spotted this post a few weeks back then you will know that I went all out and treated myself to this brand spanking new, glitzy, sparkling, jazzy dress from French Connection. It’s a little number I spotted months ago as soon as it hit the store, but one that for a long time I admired from afar … mainly because I didn’t have an occasion to justify my splurging on it. That was until I got invited to a Summer wedding …

A dear friend of mine from University is getting married this August and finding a wedding guest outfit was something that threw me for weeks. I genuinely couldn’t work out what to wear, something appropriate, something I’d feel special in, but most importantly something that I would feel comfortable in for a full day dancing into the early hours. I didn’t want something too short, too revealing or too body con. When I spotted the French Connection Sweetie Mix Dress I instantly fell in love, I tried it on and fell in love even more (especially as I had to down size, hell yeah). After spending a couple of days debating I sprinted straight back to the Covent Garden store after work to bag my chosen dress … fortunately and unknowingly it had just that day been reduced from £225 to £112. That my friends, is what I like to call fate.

For my wedding guest outfit I want to keep accessories to a minimum, after all this dress does a lot of speaking for itself. My ASOS nude pumps (or perhaps my new Jimmy Choo ARI pumps if I am feeling brave) and patent pink Mulberry clutch bag are perfect companions. I can’t wait for the day itself now, hopefully the sun will shine & I’ll bag myself a good tan   on holiday.