For the past few years, I’ve been a bit obsessed with International Goodwill Ambassador (and supermodel) Liya Kebede’s line of handmade garments, especially her swim cover-ups and tunics. Her company called Lemlem was started as a way of providing Ethiopian weavers with a means to escape poverty, and although I fully support the idea, the $200-$300 price tag is more than I want to spend.
Last week, while returning some shorts to LOFT (I can’t do 4-inch shorts, people. However, 5-inch? Perfection.), I saw this summer dress and fell in love. It reminded me so much of the Lemlem dresses, but the price was much less expensive. ($64.99! p.s. – it’s an additional 40% off online RIGHT NOW. You’re welcome.)
I wore the heck out of it during our trip to Palm Springs last weekend, and it was perfect. A great swim/beach cover-up, but could also be worn easily as a summer dress too.
(Our trip to Palm Springs was so much fun. I’m still going through our photos right now, but Kristen has a great photo recap on her blog.)
Melanie
July 10, 2013 at 8:06 amThis dress from the Loft looks far better on you than on the model! Also, your fedora goes perfect with it.
Have a beautiful day!
Cassandre
July 10, 2013 at 8:37 amWhat size is the loft dress you are wearing? Very cute!
whoorl
July 10, 2013 at 8:43 amIt’s a XS. (I usually wear a 0 or 2 in dresses.)
Danielle
July 10, 2013 at 10:42 amCan we also talk about your super cute hat and where can I get it right now?
whoorl
July 10, 2013 at 1:27 pmThanks, Danielle! I got it at H&M for 10 bucks.
http://www.hm.com/us/product/08859?article=08859-A
Shannon
July 10, 2013 at 10:46 amOrdered! Hoping it fits, I have trouble with dresses that aren’t A-line because I’m smaller on top than bottom. It looks fabulous on you!
Rebecca (Bearca)
July 10, 2013 at 11:36 amYou’re killing me. Enabler.
whoorl
July 10, 2013 at 1:27 pmHahaaaa. Trust me on this dress, dude. It’s good.
Kerri Anne
July 11, 2013 at 8:05 amYou really are the best enabler. And I totally just bought that dress.