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Electric Blue Dress: Fresh Fashion Linkup 25

Sydney Fashion HUnter: Fresh Fashion Forum #25 - Electric Blue Dress

Last week I shared my Biker Chick look from our recent weekend away to Canberra. This week I though I would feature an outfit that I wore out to dinner while we were in town. It was a lovely summery night even though it was actually Autumn and Canberra is notorious for cold weather. I made the most of the heat by dragging out this electric blue dress and added some bright accessories for a bit of fun (check the matching toes!). The photos were taken in the heart of Canberra city on the (very short!) walk from our hotel to Blu Ginger where we enjoyed a delicious Indian feast. Read on for all the details …




 

Electric Blue Dress

There is not much about this electric blue dress that I don’t love; the softly gathered neckline, the cut around the arms, the perfect length, the soft fabric and the flattering silhouette are all winners in my book. With such a vivid colour subtle accessories would have been lost, so I went with bright yellow and hot pink. I think it’s a winning combination but it’s defiantly not for wall flowers! I often refer to this dress as my ‘fat dress’ because it’s ability to hide all my jiggly bits rivals Houdini. It is my ‘go to’ outfit on days when I am feeling like Kung-Fu Panda’s slightly chubbier sister or for dinner dates. The generous cut thorough the waist is perfect for concealing a bulging belly after a little overindulgence. Hey who am I kidding, a HUGE overindulgence. We just about rolled home from dinner. I promise there will be more on the blog later about our Canberra trip but I couldn’t resist giving you a little sneak peek of one of my favourite dishes below. I thought I had done a pretty good job of straightening the kinks out of my helmet hair until I saw these photos of the back of my head. Let’s just say the Hubs copped an earful for letting me go out like that, especially after I asked him before we left the hotel how the back looked given I didn’t have a mirror. Clearly we have different ideas of what constitutes ‘fine’ …

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum #25 - Electric Blue Dress

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum #25 - Electric Blue Dress (Back)

Sydney Fashion Hunter Fresh Fashion Forum #25 - Electric Blue Dres (Ring & Bag)

Sydney Fashion HUnter Fresh Fashion Forum #25 - Electric Blue Dress (Shoes)

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Blu Ginger Canberra Sheek Kebab

Dress: Saskia Pintuck Swing Electric Blue Dress. Clutch: Spurr Party Clutch. Also worn in The Wednesday Pants #16. Shoes: Designed by me, custom made by Upper Street. Also worn in The Wednesday Pants #18. Ring: Lovisa.

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Do you have a favourite fat dress? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below.

 

Until Next Time …

 

Happy Hunting!

 

SFH

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  1. Absolutely gorgeous outfit! Love the bright colors. Perfect fit to your blonde hair!

    have a nice day
    Dana 🙂

    http://danalovesfashionandmusic.blogspot.de/

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  2. Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style. The color of your dress is awesome. It is my fav blue!

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    • Thanks Nicole. I have to take advantage of shirt and sleeveless while I can. The weather is already starting to cool, we are almost half way through Autumn and winter is knocking at the door. Not happy ???

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  3. I love the electric blue dress and how you styled it. The colour looks gorgeous on you 🙂
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    • Thanks so much! It’s fun to break up my everyday black with a bit of colour every now and then ?

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  4. I just adore this dress – I’m always excited by dresses that offer a little extra fabric in the waist area. Not only are they perfect for meals out, but also certain times of the month too!
    This looks gorgeous on you, I love how you’ve styled it. And as for the helmet hair – been there, done that, got the t-shirt. So typical of the husband to say it’s ok. Men, eh?
    But it’s not actually THAT bad 😉
    Suzy x
    www.suzyturner.com

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  5. Being a big fan of bright colours myself, I adore your electric blue dress teamed with the hot pink bag! Looks smokin’ !

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  7. Such a hottie! Thanks for linking up & happy Friday!

    OXOX
    Dawn Lucy
    http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com

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  9. One of my favourite colours, the electric blue looks fantastic on you. The pop of pink is the perfect addition too!
    Thanks so much for hosting, its my first time linking up so happy to have found you xx

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  13. I absolutely love the color of this dress! Your pink clutch adds another fun pop of color as well. 🙂

    Rachel
    Simply Rachel Nicole

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  14. thank you so much for the feature and thank you for hosting this linkup! you do a great job…

    www.basicallyblonde.com

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  15. What a stunning outfit! I love the cobalt dress paired with this bright pink clutch!

    https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

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  16. gorgeous! You look lovely in blue! love the color combinations here!

    stop by and chat with me 🙂 http://storybookapothecary.com

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  17. Love your cobalt dress with bright accessories, especially those fun, yellow shoes! I love those magic dresses that look amazing but hide all the lumps and bumps. 🙂 You look great!

    Every third Monday of the month I host a Pinspired outfit linkup for anyone who wants to share an outfit inspired by Pinterest, fellow blogger or other muse. Thanks Allison for linking up this week!! http://tealandpolkadots.blogspot.com/2016/03/make-it-work-monday-aqua-pencil-skirt.html

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  18. LOL, I love your vivid description of your so called “fat dress”. It’s super cute and I love the bright accessories. A girl after my own heart. ♡ #BLMGirl

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  19. That electric blue dress certainly is beautiful. Love that you paired it with more bright colors. Nice clutch.

    Welcome by and linkup with me tomorrow. Thanks, Ada.

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  20. Love the blue toenail polish, perfect. This dress is so pretty on you! And the pink clutch and yellow shoes, perfection! Love it.

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  22. Stunning color! And the pink brings me to an idea. I have a blue dress that I never wear, and I also have a pink jacket that I never wear. What do you think? Shall I combine it?

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  23. I love the different colored shoes & purse with that dress—stunning!! The funny part is that exact same thing has happened to me with my husband and hair—so when I told him after, he said I’m way too critical of myself—what’s a little indent in my hair (when all he wanted to look at was my behind)—ha ha!! Anyways, I think we do get too critical because it’s just life, right? jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com
    thanks for hosting!!

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    • Ha that’s so funny! Hubs said he couldn’t see an indent. I’m like how could you not lol! And you are right there are way more concerning things happening in this world right now to worry about than a little helmet hair

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    • Thanks so much Celia! I think my days of bare arms and legs are numbers as Autumn is starting to take hold. ?

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  28. I love the dress, the colour is fab and looks great with the bright shoes and clutch! I don’t bother asking my husband how I look before we go out because he’s usually so impatient he’ll say I look fine even if I’m wearing a dressing gown!

    Emma xxx

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    • I’m hearing you. ‘Fine’ is my hubbies standard response as well. I think he is too scared to say anything else lol

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  30. Love this cobalt dress! It’s my favorite color and that pop of pink with it is perfect! You look so beautiful!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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