The final day of Austin Fashion Week 2016 brought with it my favorite outfit and my favorite designer on the runway. Each look of mine for the three nights of the event was inspired by one piece that I knew I wanted to build an outfit around — the colorful shorts on Thursday, the blue suede sandals on Friday, and for the final evening I knew I wanted to wear the gold studded wingtip oxfords that Blake had given me as a birthday gift only days before.
As such, my initial outfit idea was out the window which left me heading out early Saturday morning in search of the perfect dress that would pair with my new shoes. I went straight to Anthropologie, which is a great dress destination and I had no doubt I’d find something there. I’d taken the oxfords with me and tried them on with nearly every dress in the store before picking this gorgeous blush dropwaist dress — which is no surprise because I fell in love with it after seeing it online months ago and no other dress came close to feeling as perfect as this one.
The blush color is so soft and the fabric is a heavy linen cotton blend with a sheen to it that makes the light bounce off beautifully; the ruffled hem makes it perfect for twirling! As I made my way to the register I couldn’t help but pick out this cuff and necklace to accessorize the outfit, and I added my rose gold gem drop earrings and pink glitter Kate Spade wallet to complete the blush pink look. Like I mentioned above, this was my favorite outfit that I put together for the runway shows. It was so easy and comfortable to wear and yet I still felt like a princess in it!
I hope you enjoyed reading all about AFW 2016!
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BLUSH DROP WAIST DRESS | GOLD STUD OXFORDS (also HERE)| NECKLACE-sold out (SIMILAR) | CUFF-on sale! (SIMILAR) | WALLET-old (SIMILAR 1, 2)
Dominique
That dress!!! I love the drop waist, so flattering and elegant! Also, that blush pink is pretty much my favourite colour of all time. Divine! xx
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Tristan
Thanks girl! This color is one of my faves as well!
Kia / KTS
I am so loving a blush color.. especially on you. This dress looks absolutely beautiful on you. And I am so loving your necklace as well. You both look amazing.
Kia / KTS
http://www.houseofkts.com
Tristan
Thank you for the kind compliments Kia! :)
chiara
very beautiful!!!!
CHiara
Tristan
Thank you!
Kathryn
What a gorgeous dress! I just love the soft blush color, you look so chic and elegant. Great necklace, too!
Kathryn • The Fashionography
Tristan
Thanks Kathryn! :)
Lynda Gergen
Those shoes are the “bomb”… who knew wing tip oxfords could look that great with a dress… and such a pretty dress at that. I like the flirtation of the flared skirt, and the subtle color is so perfect. The jewelry looks great with it too… I love that necklace!
Tristan
Thank you! I was really happy with how the whole outfit came together!
Samantha
Cute outfit! LOVE your dress!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
Tristan
Thanks Samantha!
Cara
I know exactly what you mean. That dress is so princessy and beautiful, that colour(!) and with those shoes, major heart eyes! Perfect outfit. <3
Tristan
Thank you Cara! I only wish I could wear this exact outfit every day!
Marguerite Dunigan
OBSESSED WITH EVERYTHING! GF, this is an amazing ensemble. Love the shoes. Love the dress. Love the flow & your jewelry. Where on earth were these photos taken? I LOVE IT! xxo
Tristan
Thanks Meg! So glad you love it! We were at the Austin History Center which is near 9th and Guad…one of my spots that I noted in my phone one day as we drove past and it turned out to be perfect for this outfit :)
janna doan
tristan–that dress is EVERYTHING!! and wait a second.. it was your birthday a few days before?! happy belated birthday beautiful! how did i miss this?! i love those shoes that Blake got you and how you paired it with this dress, i would never think to do that, and you pulled it off so effortless-ly. that dress also looks like it has pockets!! girl, do not get me started… i may need it. it has pockets, its a loose fit… oh dear.. i may have to go on instagram and ask you what size it is.. !! beautiful as always and i am so glad blake is in your post! xoxo,
janna | http://www.jannadoan.com
Tristan
Thanks sweet Janna! And you’re correct on the pockets…there is nothing to not love about this dress!! I’ll have to check ig as it’s been a few days since I’ve been on and let you know on the sizing. Hope you had a wonderful weekend! :)
Laura crowe
Hey there. This seems like an old post. But just happened to come across it. Do you happen to remember the name or designer of the necklace you are wearing. It is beautiful. Thanks so much!
Tristan
Hi Laura! I bought the necklace at Anthropologie. Glad you like it!