Oh take me to Ibiza already, this is the most perfect dress for an evening drinking champers and watching the sun set at Cafe Del Mar. The body con style of this dress makes it the perfect evening out dress, not to mention the finishing touches with the aztec design and pastel purple colouring. Love it.
Potentially the best thing about this dress is that it’s also made of organic and Fairtrade certified cotton. Whilst I fully appreciate that we should take notice of where are clothes are from and how they’re produced, it is very difficult these days to fuss about these things when we lead such busy lives. I barely get time to nip out for lunch let alone research & shop for the most ethically designed and produced clothes. It’s not an excuse, sadly a fact. The other slight issue with ditching our beloved high street is that actually, they design some seriously cool clothes, keep up to date with trends and offer a variety of styles to satisfy the majority of our needs. The only down side being that unfortunately probably half the high street wouldn’t satisfy anywhere near the quality conditions we’d hope the people creating our clothes should be working in, nor the material of our clobber being of an ethical standard.
. Annie Greenabelle Body Con Dress £32 (C/O) . Marni H&M Heels . H&M Denim Jacket .
That’s where Annie Greenabelle comes in, having been introduced to the brand last week, i’m really impressed with the effort this brand goes to, not only to ensure organic and fair tradrade materials are used in their products but also to keep on top of current trends with their in house design team. You can read more about their work here.
If I’m really honest though, what I really want to rave about is how cute this dress is, the fact that it’s ethically produced is just a brucey bonus. When I was offered to try something from the collection, this dress from the festival fashion range jumped out at me instantly (something I’d have happily purchased myself). I have quite a defined taste, whilst I style my clothes up / down etc dependent on my mood and the occasion, I ultimately know the things I like … and this dress was one of those things.
I already have a whole imaginary suitcase packed now for my potential holiday this summer … this dress is definitely going to be another live in item of clothing whilst I’m sunning myself in tropical climates.
What do you think of my new aztec dress? Have you ever shopped at Annie Greenabelle or other ethical shops.
GEMBEAR says
jesus women, stop making me jealous over your model figure!
that dress is perfect on you!
jemimaandted says
you look like a proper babe here! yum xx
life in the wendy house says
It’s gorgeous, actually the kind of thing I’ve been looking for for a while now! (: And I love that denim jacket too. xx
Carina says
Love your style! denim jackets go with everything :)
Milly says
you looks fab, the dress is such a prtty shade of colours and I love the backdrop for your outfit pics. x
Natali says
Very cool outfit. I like Aztec printed anything :)
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Julia Sunderland says
Really pretty dress, so flattering on you!
If you love aztec print btw check out the post I did this week, all indie UK shops and designers as well – http://blog.secretcarousel.co.uk/2012/07/walk-like-aztec.html
Julia x
Carousel Secrets
Hannah says
Glorious outfit, these photograph are beautiful!
dimplesdiaries
x
Celene says
this dress is absolutely gorgeous, such a bonus it being made with organic and fair trade materials! xo
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danielleyc says
Love that dress! You have a figure to die for! x
chloe rose says
you look great in this dress, love the shoes too!
hellochloerose
Natalie says
Really lovely outfit. I’m in love with Aztec prints and the purple/white combo is a great version of it.
N xoxo
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Emily Heath says
i love this dress and it looks really good on you. im loving aztec prints at the moment as well as bodycon so this dress kills two birds with one stone. i have heard about this brand before so will definitely be investigating them further now i’ve read your post.
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Femke. says
gorgeous shoes!
and you have an amazing body, you can work a dress like that perfectly ;)
xofemke.
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Satin and Souffles says
Lovely outfit!! xx
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Courtney says
Love the shoes! Love the sunnies!
On another note, I’ve just changed my domain name. I hope you’ll stop by soon!
xo,
Courtney
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Sam Hutchinson says
You look gorgeous, it’s lovely to see Aztec print in such an unusual colour as it’s lot of it is the classic tribal colour scheme :-) It’s amazing that it’s so eco friendly too!
Leigh-Ann says
Great outfit! Loving your blog – I’m just getting started and would love some tips! http://www.leighannswardrobe.blogspot.co.uk
Hannah says
Works cannot describe how envious I am of your figure! You look insaneeee! Hannah xx
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Laura Loves Boutique says
Love the dress I have seen Annie Greenabelle clothing at a number of fairs they have such gorgeous items xx
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daniella-r says
I love the dress and how it has a low round back and a high front. The colours are lovely. I’ve liked Annie Greenabelle for quite a while but don’t really know much about any other ‘ethical’ brands
Daniella x
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lebellebow says
dammmm gurlfriiendd!!! youre looking super hot pea! ;)
miss youuu xxxxxxxxxxx
Hola Bambi says
Dress looks amazing! Your absolutely stunning! Gorgeous figure xx
COPPER GARDEN // UK Fashion + Beauty Blog says
You look absolutely stunning, your figure! Love the print. xx
Ashleigh Nicole says
Beautiful dress! xo
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Kim says
Seriously Mel BEST OUTFIT EVER! You look incredible! The print of that dress is beautiful and fits your perfectly. You have one amazing figure!! xx
Anonymous says
Lovely dress but I think the pink bra strap on show in lot’s of the photos ruins the look of the dress, just some advice for you.
Agnes W says
Cute dress, looks great with the denim jacket!
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