Yesterday, Anna shared her favorite ways to wear flirty menswear-inspired brogues (and 14 pairs to shop, hello), and today my style obsession Alexa Chung is showing us an adorable approach to pair ballet flats with a little black dress
A romantic take on effortless femininity, the Santiago Midi Dress is crafted from mid-weight cotton poplin in a vibrant floral print
Designed in a rich molten orange satin , it features a sleek, body-skimming silhouette that flares into a dramatic side train , creating a molten-lava flow of fabric with every step
Set it gently on the fabric, let the heat and steam (or moisture, if you misted it first) work together, and lift it again without forcing it down
Notice a couple of the 1940s style elements that make her dress so unique First of all, the gathered overlay (ruching) on the sleeves, shoulders, and in the layered skirt
"A natural color palette with beige and brown tones paired with a crisp white shirt freshens up any look." Functional footwear : Getting a stiletto caught in sand or grass can be a recipe for disaster