Bright White Ballerina

So here's the simple little look I put together to attend the Kirilove Teaparty yesterday! When your dress is as pretty as this one, you don't need a hell of a lot more to make for a pretty look. Or at least that's my opinion :-) The embroidery, the back, the full skirt, the fitted top: safe to say I'm in love. River Island is hitting ALL my marks with their retro silhouettes!


My most loyal readers might remember me dreaming about this dress a few months ago, but sadly it never reached our local River Island in Antwerp. UP UNTIL LAST WEEK!! I couldn't believe my luck when I saw this stark white beauty hanging on the racks, and of course I pounced on that shit like a mouse on stinky cheese. I mean, AFFORDABLE (about 50 euros) retro style dresses with this much detail (the pleats, the embroidery) don't come knocking on your door every five minutes you know? Not buying this one would have been really dumb. And since I am a smart girl, of course I had to take the plunge and buy. This dress really reminds me of a gorgeous little white, flower embroidered dress from back when I was a baby. I kept using it to dress up my dolls when I got bigger, completely in love with the white confection. I guess my taste hasn't changed much since then! Or do I just dress like a 4 year old? If that's the case, at least I dress like a STYLISH 4 year old! ;-)

dress: River Island
sandals: Sac D'Anvers
watch: ASOS
ring: Alex Monroe
nailpolish: Model's Own @ River Island
flower headband: Etsy (little honey pies)

I'm not actually farting in that last pic, the wind was just blowing really flatteringly! :-D









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41 comments

  1. augustalolitaMay 27, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    beautiful dress <3 you look wonderful!!

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  2. Closet FashionistaMay 27, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Oooh I love the dress, you look soo gorgeous!
    and OOOH!!! I LOVE those shoes!!! PERFECTION! :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  3. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Pretty ballerina! And you are indeed the most stylish 4-year-old I've ever seen - ok, not counting Tiany's kids (don't know the exact ages but those girls have got serious s.t.y.l.e.) Thanks for mentioning me in the previous post by the way, though I noticed the link didn't work. Yes, I'm one of those people who click on their own name and I'm not afraid to admit it haha x

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  4. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesMay 27, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    These pics are so lovely! Great dress!

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  5. The Thriftaholic (Leilani)May 27, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    A gorgeous confection of a dress indeed, I'm envious of this River Island store, don't believe we have them in the U.S.

    Your shoes remind me of 'modern' dance shoes too-- I would have been tempted to wear pink espadrilles with this dress.

    Definitely the perfect dress for a tea party though I'm a klutz and probably would spill all over it. :(

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  6. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    If I were wearing that dress, I'm pretty sure I would be twirling continuously, waiting for a flattering breeze to hit me just right :)

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  7. out of orderMay 28, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    SO so PRETTY girl!!

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  8. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Aww this is incredibly pretty! I love the dress and the flower headband, they make you look like a fairyprincess :)

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  9. ChloeMay 28, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I was sooo going to buy this dress. It's so lovely.

    C x

    http://memiorsofalittlethingcalledlife.blogspot.com

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  10. EmmaMay 28, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    dressing like a kiddie is fun!! i often think (often being currently) that i need to dress more mature. but oh well as long as im having fun. this dress really is a stunner, wish we had RI here in aus! i want pretty dresses dammit.

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  11. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    oh hun you look so darling in this dress! like it was made for you!

    those shoes are TOTALLY cher horowitz!!

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  12. K A T H L E E N May 28, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    what a gorgeous dress its perfect for spring xxo

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  13. Green Tea and CupcakesMay 28, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Absolutely Gorgeous!

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  14. Elizabeth HopeMay 28, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    cute dress!

    xoxo
    www.StyleItInHeels.com

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  15. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    So lovely! You look like a spring dream! I think keeping it simple was the best idea. I lovelove the silhouette and your little flower crown.

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  16. Jo - Lost in the HazeMay 28, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Both you and the dress are super gorgeous! I love the pretty neckline!

    x
    www.lostinthehaze.com

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  17. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I love those sandals and your dress is sooo pretty!

    xo Teresa
    www.teresalifeandstyle.blogspot.com

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  18. ZoeMay 28, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I really love this dress. It is so beautiful, summery and so innocent looking. Also love your nail polish. All fab!

    Zoe xx
    Life of a Vegetarian Girl

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  19. KimMay 28, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Aren't you a pretty ballerina! Ok your fart comment totally made me laugh out loud :D

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  20. Miss Tallulah PorkchopMay 28, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    That first pic is just amazing.

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  21. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Oh my gosh your poses are just spot on with your outfits!!! Adore this look:)

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  22. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    You look so pretty! I love this dress, and I'm totally with you on a cheap beautiful dress. They are definitely hard to find, especially with the cut that you scored!

    xo

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  23. JennaStevieMay 28, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Wow this dress really is quite amazing, you definitely made the right decision buying this! It has amazing details, what a great deal
    xJennaD

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  24. NiciMay 28, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Looks so wonderful, love your dress!
    I especially like the first pic, it's great!
    :)

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  25. This Charming StyleMay 28, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    That dress is beautiful, and SO you. It was clearly fate! I love your watch too :) ... and i can't look at that picture in the same way after I read about the farting thing, haha!

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  26. Julia TopazMay 29, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    i absolutely love love love that high neck line and the back slit. so lovely!

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  27. InsomniaMay 29, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Ik was absoluut verliefd op je kleedje <3 één van de beste outfits van die dag vr mij :)

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  28. NathalieMay 29, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I adore your romantic little dress :) <3

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  29. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysMay 29, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    That dress is gorgeous! I actually went into River Island after seeing some of your finds, but the one near me only had nasty leopard print t-shirts, pfff.

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  30. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I love your dress Annebeth! The color is perfect for the summer and the embroidered flower detailing at the hem is so pretty. I'm still looking everywhere for that perfect white summer dress. I hate how most white dresses are so thin that you can see right through them though :(

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  31. Victoria / Justice PirateJune 3, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    what a really cool and gorgeous dress. I love the waist a lot.

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  32. AnnebethAugust 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    what a really cool and gorgeous dress. I love the waist a lot.

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  33. AnnebethAugust 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    That dress is gorgeous! I actually went into River Island after seeing some of your finds, but the one near me only had nasty leopard print t-shirts, pfff.

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  34. AnnebethAugust 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    I adore your romantic little dress :) <3

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  35. AnnebethAugust 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    i absolutely love love love that high neck line and the back slit. so lovely!

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  36. AnnebethAugust 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    That dress is beautiful, and SO you. It was clearly fate! I love your watch too :) ... and i can't look at that picture in the same way after I read about the farting thing, haha!

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  37. AnnebethAugust 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    SO so PRETTY girl!!

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  38. AnnebethAugust 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    A gorgeous confection of a dress indeed, I'm envious of this River Island store, don't believe we have them in the U.S.

    Your shoes remind me of 'modern' dance shoes too-- I would have been tempted to wear pink espadrilles with this dress.

    Definitely the perfect dress for a tea party though I'm a klutz and probably would spill all over it. :(

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  39. AnnebethAugust 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    These pics are so lovely! Great dress!

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  40. AnnebethAugust 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Pretty ballerina! And you are indeed the most stylish 4-year-old I've ever seen - ok, not counting Tiany's kids (don't know the exact ages but those girls have got serious s.t.y.l.e.) Thanks for mentioning me in the previous post by the way, though I noticed the link didn't work. Yes, I'm one of those people who click on their own name and I'm not afraid to admit it haha x

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  41. AnnebethAugust 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Oooh I love the dress, you look soo gorgeous!
    and OOOH!!! I LOVE those shoes!!! PERFECTION! :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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