Bring out the maxi (dress)



With the weather finally getting warmer I was able to take my favorite maxi dress out of the closet and onto the streets of Madrid. I wanted to put a bit of color in the solid black dress that I paired with all black gladiator flats so I added a pop of color with my purple aviator glasses & rainbow colored bangles.

Currently the best place to wear your bangles and bracelets are on your upper arm and I completely agree. It gives you an edgy but cute look with a tribal feel. How adorable. So next time you put on your bracelets push them up pass your elbow.

When wearing an upper arm piece don’t be afraid to make it the focal point of your outfit. Pick a color that stands out or creates the finishing touch to your style.

Suggestions:
1. Have it add a pop of color to your outfit
2. Match the bangle with your current gold/silver jewelry
3. Pick a bangle that compliments your outfit

Be glamorous and be you!



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61 comments:

  1. LilacandgreyMay 22, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    I can never wear bangles on my wrist simply because they slip right off-I have always wore them high on my arm...

    PS. thank you for stopping by my little blog, of course I will follow you-and I would love for you to follow me too :) Have an great weekend!

    ciao!
    Cara

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  2. JessMay 22, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Maxis are so great when the weather isn't warm enough for shorter dresses. Yours is an awesome basic!

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  3. vicky h.May 22, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    love it! I just got a black maxi dress a while back but its been too cold to wear :(
    you look super cute!

    xox Vicky
    Bikinis & Passports

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  4. Away with the fairy'sMay 22, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    So gorgeous! you look amazing! :)

    http://illustratemypillowcase.blogspot.com/

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  5. AsteriaMay 22, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    black maxi is such a classic!
    and i actually remember being a 10 year old and pusing my mom's bracelet's all the way up :P

    http://asterialatief.blogspot.com

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  6. Grit and GlamourMay 22, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    I'm such a fan of the arm bracelet! Lucky that a standard bangle will fit your upper arm. I've only got one that will fit mine. You look lovely.

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  7. Las Lolicas de siempreMay 22, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I like that dress!!!!!! I love your blog!!!!

    Thank you for stopping at my blog!!!!

    XXX

    http://laslolicasdesiempre.blogspot.com

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  8. KarolineMay 22, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I am a big fan of the maxi trend! Really need some maxi dresses myself!
    You look lovely in it;)
    Thanks for your comment!
    Happy weekend

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  9. UnknownMay 22, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Wow, it looks gorgeous out!
    Lovely outfit!

    thanks for your comment
    x

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  10. AnonymousMay 22, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    a black maxi dress!!OMG it's in my wish list forever!!!
    thank you so much for your comment honey!!!you have a great blog with great pictures!!!
    i follow you!!
    xoxo


    http://minaischic.blogspot.com/

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  11. Lizzie PruleMay 22, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    This is like the PERFECT dress! Black & maxi.. oh my.
    Anyways, thanks for visiting my blog :) I love yours, too. Great inspirating posts!

    Lizzie x
    http://backtolizzieprule.blogspot.com

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  12. Fashions Not A LuxuryMay 22, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Pretty. Love hay maxi dress, sunnies. Agree wrap around bracelet up in ur arm :)

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  13. AngelinaMay 22, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    i love maxi dresses.... but I am short so I don't feel like wearing them..
    I am so jealous when I see them in other girls...
    you look really great!! :)

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  14. Love Food May 22, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog. Yours is great< I am now following.
    I love your maxi dress.

    Lydia xxx

    http://allthingsnicestyle.blogspot.com/

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  15. vdcoutureMay 22, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    i want your glasses. love it. you look so pretty! please visit my blog i already followed you :p
    love, vdcouture
    http://vdcouture-vdcouture.blogspot.com/

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  16. UnknownMay 22, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    that black outfits looks cool on you very very beautiful


    http://smsjar.blogspot.com/

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  17. Diana MieczanMay 22, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    I adore maxi dresses this season..You look great in it....Have a fun Saturday!
    Kisses

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  18. CHLOE and JESSICAMay 22, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    you are adorable..thats exactly what ive been looking for, a long black dress.

    -C

    xoxo

    http://www.leatherlaceblog.com/
    http://www.leatherlaceblog.com/

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  19. NikkiMay 22, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Lovely Maxi dress!

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  20. Fé...May 22, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Wow, the picture is fabulous, Anna! I'm loving the beautiful background as much as the pretty model :p You look lovely. The maxi black dress is great in its simplicity! Have a lovely hot day!

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  21. this free birdMay 22, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    thanks for stoppin' by! cute dress!

    http://thisfreebird.blogspot.com

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  22. Ale.SanmedMay 22, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    great pics!!
    nice dress!
    :)
    xx

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  23. AnonymousMay 22, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    i love the maxi dress!!! ;)

    xoxo
    wsf

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  24. Closet FashionistaMay 22, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    I LOVE the outfit!! Simple but perfect!!! :D

    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/
    (thanks for the comment on my blog)

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  25. Mademoiselle RutaMay 22, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Love your dress. you look stunning, but those glasses are simply amazing.

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  26. FannieMay 22, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Hey :) Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm glad you like it !!

    Love your blog as well, the outfits are adorable, you have a wonderful sense of style :) I really appreciate that ;)

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  27. Silvia CoutureMay 22, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    great classic maxi!

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  28. AdeleMay 22, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Such a great dress! Looks great with the glasses you look super! FOLLOWING :D
    - Adele
    MOLTOCURIOSA.COM ♥

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  29. S.ElisabethMay 22, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    So gorgeous! and I'm so jealous you can pull of a maxi dress so well! Given my height and my frame, I looked like a huge LUMP in one!

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  30. tMay 23, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    Fantastic outfit! Great dress. :)

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

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  31. ASYMMETRICERAMay 23, 2010 at 12:15 AM

    i loveee maxi dresses, still waiting to find a nice plain black one like this:)
    +thanks for stopping by our blog miss,

    x

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  32. eesaMay 23, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    i loove your glasses++bracelet. beautiful.x

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  33. ShenMay 23, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    You look lovely!
    I love maxi dresses but they just drown me!
    xx

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  34. MarielMay 23, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    So simple but it's so great. And classic aviators, adore it!

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  35. coolboyMay 23, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    very beautiful outfit looks great and your shoulder bangle looks cute

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  36. moshaMay 23, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    effortlessly chic xX

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  37. SophieMay 23, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    looove the shades

    thanks for checking out my blog. I love yours too!!
    I am going to follow it :) Please follow mine too!!


    sunnypeaches.blogspot.com

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  38. Ddays Of Our LivesMay 23, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    This maxi-dress looks good on you, maxi-dresses are perfect for summer, love your sunglasses by the way!

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  39. Queen of HeartsMay 23, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    nice post!

    XOXO

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  40. Jessica WeingartenMay 23, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    Stunning outfit as always!
    I wish I could pull off the maxi dress look, alas, I am much too short!

    Great advice on wearing the upper arm jewelry as well! I may just have to try it out now :)

    -Jess
    http://darknightholdtight.blogspot.com

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  41. UnknownMay 23, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    Lovely dress, that last pic is gorgeous!

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  42. herMay 23, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    ooo, i will try that!

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  43. Barbara von EngerMay 23, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    I adore the long, flowing dresses of spring and summer. they are so feminine, too. Happy Sunday;)

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  44. RaezMay 23, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    wow! that dress just look amazing. perfect!

    xx raez

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  45. KateMay 23, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    I so wish I could pull off the maxi dress! Looks gorgeous on you!

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  46. Friend in FashionMay 23, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    Maxi dresses have become my favourite travel companion! Looks great with the bangle :)

    Luv, Friend in Fashion
    www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com
    x

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  47. la petite fashionistaMay 24, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    oh my gosh, so glad that i've discovered your blog! adding you to my faves :)

    i studied abroad last summer and im dying to go back to europe, so amazing that you live in Madrid! The maxi dress looks uber chic on you & the bangles pull the whole look together !

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  48. SherMay 24, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    So beautiful, I love the added touch of colour! And such great tips too, I love wearing bangles high in the arm:)

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  49. AnonymousMay 24, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    I knew it was in Madrid ! :D

    I love it, it's fresh and chic, and i love your bracelets !

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  50. CarolMay 24, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    You look amazing with this dress!!

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  51. AnonymousMay 24, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    I really liked the way you combined the sunglasses and bangles. Which made, in my opinion, the whole outfit look chic and hippie at the same time.
    Quessing that if you live in madrid, it all fits in the perfect summer look ! =D

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  52. UnknownMay 24, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    love it! - i'm all about maxi's in the summer!!!

    *muah*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~
    (( **pleassse** stop by and become a butterfly ))

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  53. MaNAaMay 24, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    i love your maxi black dress i love maxi dress you're gorgeous like that great pics!

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  54. Fashion By HeMay 24, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    amazing dress, you look beautiful, HUGE fan of the upper arm bangle!! love the blog

    want to link exchange?

    -He

    fashionbyhe.blogspot.com

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  55. ediotMay 24, 2010 at 3:36 PM

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  56. ediotMay 24, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    you look stunning in that dress. i too love maxi dresses- theyre so perfect for spring- wish you a great week darling. thankS for stopping by me.
    xx ediot
    www.ediot.org

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  57. Em-JaeMay 24, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Thanks for the comment!!

    I am so jealous of all your amazing travels :) I love this outfit -- the epitome of easy-chic. Unfortunately, I've given up my quest for the perfect maxi... None seem to fit me right! So sad.

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  58. Dylana SuarezMay 24, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Love your outfit and your blog. Following!


    And make sure to enter the Kelsi Dagger "Carly" Sandals giveaway on my blog!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  59. Cole FrankeMay 24, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    very pretty. a definite must have for every closet. :) lovely blog.
    nicole visiting from http://lettersfromcoco.blogspot.com/

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  60. KaraMay 25, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Love the maxi dress for a lovely day!

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  61. JulieMay 29, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    often the most simple dresses are the best. They say you should at least have one little black dress in your closet, but I think at least one max black as well!! I love this dress. I am now following your blog as well!!

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