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Ruby Lace Dress: Fresh Fashion Linkup 53

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If you are a keen watcher of my side bar you will know that I just spent the long weekend in Melbourne and the Great Ocean Rd. While I was in town I was lucky enough to be invited to a colleagues birthday drinks and I wore this ruby lace dress from Express. I gotta tell you I was freezing! As I was getting dressed in the hotel The Hubs expressed his scorn on my outfit choice with a chuckle given the weather so of course I couldn’t back down. I did throw on a trench but it did little to fight the bitter wind and bare legs was not my smartest choice. Read on for all the details …




 

Sharks Win!

First things first! Last week I was wearing black, white and blue in honour of my beloved Sharks making the NRL grand final and I promised I would report back with the result. Well in case you live under a rock, or you know, not in Sydney, I am ecstatic to advise that the Sharkies brought it home! Let’s just say there was screaming, shouting, tears, and ecstasy on Sunday night in my world. Of and of course wine 🙂 It has been 49 years coming and if we never win another we will always have 2016.

Express Ruby Lace Dress

There is an intense rivalry between Sydney Siders and Melbournians about who has the better city. I am not biased in the slightest but I think these photos clear it up once and for all. In the background you can see the ‘beautiful’ Yarra river that is essentially Melbourne’s answer to our magnificent harbour (featured here). You be the judge. I picked up the ruby lace dress when I was in Hawaii recently. I didn’t even want to try it on as I feared it would be way to clingy but The Hubs convinced me.  A price tag of only $70 saw it hit my bag in a flash.

Fash Packing by Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 53 - Ruby Lace Dress - Front

Fash Packing by Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 53 - Ruby Lace Dress - Back

Fash Packing by Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 53 - Ruby Lace Dress - Side Coat

Fash Packing by Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 53 - Ruby Lace Dress - Back Coat

Fash Packing by Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 53 - Ruby Lace Dress - Hem

Fash Packing by Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 53 - Ruby Lace Dress - Earrings

Fash Packing by Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 53 - Ruby Lace Dress - Bag & Bangle

Fash Packing by Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum 53 - Ruby Lace Dress - Shoes

Get The Look

Dress: Express Floral Lace Contrast Dress Coat: H&M. Shoes: Kurt Geiger. Bag: Wanted. Cuff: Colette by Colette Hayman   Earrings: Equip.

 

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So peeps answer the burning question …. Sydney or Melbourne? I would to know which side on the fence you are on in the comments below.

 

Until Next Time …

 

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  3. What a lovely outfit of yours. Love your dress!Lovely photos ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ

    * Le blog de la Licorne *

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  4. Lovely detail on the dress. Damn Melbourne’s weather! I’d probably still be living there if it wasn’t for that!

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  5. Seriously gorgeous dress, Allison! I love the color and art deco vibe of the hemline lace. I would have chanced the cold, too, to look so glamorous! Thanks for linking up with Fabulous Friday!

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    • Thanks so much Jennie. Now you mention it it does have an Art Deco vibe but never occurred to me before ?

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  6. Allison, your hubs was right about the dress. You look gorgeous in it and you go girl for wearing it even though it was cold! Such a pretty look. Thanks for sharing and for hosting the link up. – Amy
    http://stylingrannymama.com/

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    • Thanks Amy! I didn’t have a lot of choice given this has what I packed to the event not thinking about the weather and just had to go with it!

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  7. Lovely dress! I’d love to buy one similar, maybe a dark green version..! Great tips and shots, thanks for sharing!

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  10. You look amazing in that dress…worth suffering the cold for! I love the hemline, beautiful colour too.

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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  12. I usually cannot resist a lace dress at all. The pictures look great and so does the dress. I also like the accessories.

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  14. So gorgeous!! Love the color of your dress XO. Stop by and join the linkup @ http://www.beauty101bylisa.com/2016/09/linkupwithlisa-69-overcoming-anxiety.html

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  16. Oh La La Alison, you are a stunner in that lace burgundy dress. Sexy yet very elegant. Love it. Make sure you linkup with me tomorrow pretty lady.

    Take care, Ada. =)

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  17. This dress is stunning!! Love the lace trim details and you look absolutely gorgeous.

    ~ xo Sheree
    Posh Classy Mom
    Instagram

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  19. Love the lace detail! I would be the same in the cold, at least you had the trench!
    Beautiful shoes as well.
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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  22. what a stunning lace dress! you look lovely as always!

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

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  24. I have been loving lace lately! This dress is beautiful. I love the hemline!

    xx, Elise
    www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com

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    • Thanks Elise. I never used to like lace bit I’m figuring out how forgiving it can be which makes me like it more and more lol

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  26. such a pretty dress! I really like how the hemline of lace comes down in the zig-zags, totally makes the dress different.

    Thanks for hosting the link up!

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  28. What a gorgeous dress – and I can’t believe it’s from Express! I mean, they have all the best stuff but I never would have guessed this beauty came from there! You look fantastic! 🙂 Thanks for hosting the link up each week!!

    xoxo, Kacie
    RegallySoled.com

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    • Thanks Kacie. I only discovered Express about a year ago as we don’t have it in Australia and now I am addicted. Almost all my work clothes come from there!

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  29. That’s a very sexy dress!!!

    I am doing the second installment of my collaboration with fashion-forward brand STAYING SUMMER this week at blog & I know you’ll like it – don’t forget to drop by & let me know what you think!

    Happy Wednesday!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  31. What a stunning lace dress! I adore the color and that details of the lace is exquisite. Thanks for the link up!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  34. Beautiful lace dress. You look great. I love the color. It seems that you had a lot of fun. o)

    Anna xoxo
    www.glamadventure.com

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  37. I like your dress, looks great and fabulous on you! I would like to wear lace dress in black or nude shades ?

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