How To Style A Summery Smock Dress
Haven’t done an outfit post in absolutely ages, so I thought I’d make it this a good one! I went to the beach at the weekend and initially reached out for denim shorts and a vest top. Like the rest of the nation, I basically wanted to wear as little clothing as possible!
However, I can’t wear my Topshop denim shorts without tights because it shows far too much. Put it this way, my underwear are bigger than the shorts themselves (yeah, they are short shorts!).


My necklace is from Nikki Lissoni and I’ve noticed that a lot of you are a fan of rose gold jewellery and accessories. This is the first rose gold piece of jewellery I own and needless to say, I instantly fell in love with it. I met the Nikki Lissoni UK team at while back, and they showed me their pendants which are interchangeable.
As I have mentioned before, I’ve had my hair in a topknot since I got it cut in Easter. Since my sister’s wedding when the stylist put my hair in a lovely beehive, I have wanted to learn to do up-do hairstyles myself.
Anyway, my up-do’s are not as good as the day of my sister’s wedding, but thanks to vloggers and bloggers, I’ve been able to re-create the hairstyle from when I was a bridesmaid!
I was pretty determined to give it a go because the stylist made it look easy! When I tried hairdo’s before, I used to get frustrated but I’ve started off doing a simple french twist and here’s the
lovely lady who’s tutorial I used.


Very exciting news came through a few weeks ago. I’m going to Germany at the end of the week, to visit
Stylight.
I’m sure I’ll tell you all about it next week but all I can say now is how nervous I am. I have never travelled to another country on my own before and I’m flying from Manchester which it about 3 hours drive away. Instead of driving, I will be getting the train to the airport.
I’m excited but I am extremely nervous.However, this was an opportunity I couldn’t say no to! Everything always turns out good in the end, I’m sure I’ll have a fantastic time.
I just have to stop letting my imagination and travel anxiety get the best of me!



Outfit Details:
Dress: Choies
Necklace*: Nikki Lissoni
Bag: Mulberry
Watch: Tesco
Sunglasses: ASOS
Belt: Primark
You look so beautiful! The print is gorgeous, and the photo's are lovely
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Loving the up-do. I will be trying out that video. With the heat we're having in the UK I need to find different ways of doing my hair up, to cool me down.
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Your dress is so pretty!love the colour and print!awesome polish too!:)
Oh how pretty is all this! The dress is amazing, and the necklace is beautiful. You look stunning, and so happy. Just gorgeous <3 xx
Beautiful outfit & pictures.
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You look so wonderful! That dress is beautiful, such a gorgeous pattern! xxx
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You look so classic and beautiful! Have a good time in Germany 🙂
Hayley
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You remind me of a 50s movie star here x
These pictures are so beautiful and should be in a mag! That necklace is the cutest. <3
Tara
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Gorgeous dress + and I love your sunnies!
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gorgeous! And have a wonderful time in Germany 🙂
Emma x
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I love your dress! It's so pretty. Any time I say, "let's go to the beach," I get that song in my head lol. I swear I've been wearing my hair in a bun all summer, too. It's too humid, so I hardly ever wear it down.
Good luck with your travels! I went from the US to London by myself with a bunch of connector flights and airports when I was 18 and I made it! Don't be nervous 🙂
Mabel
Life of Mabel
That's such a gorgeous dress, I'm really so tempted to buy it! xo
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This dress is absolutely perfect! Definitely tempted to buy it now. Your hair looks lovely too x
Your hair looks absolutely wonderful – far better than anything I could even attempt to create! Gorgeous outfit, I really love floaty dresses for this weather 🙂
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Ah love what you've done with your hair and loving that dress too! x
Great post darling 🙂 really like the pictures!
and you look super cute !
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Coline ♡
I love everything about this outfit! Your hair looks lovely- really chic. And the smock/dress is cute and perfect for this weather
Your dress is so beautiful- you look amazing! Try not to fret too much about your journey- I used to find that sort of thing incredibly stressful, but doing it a few times got me used to it. If all else fails, just ask someone at the station/ airport where you need to go. Good luck, and have a lovely lovely time! xx
You look amazing in this dress! Such a pretty dress and I love the print. I have such thick hair too, and I might try and change it up with a beehive too 🙂 have an amazing time in Germany! Have a safe flight just bring lots of books and music and the travelling will go by so quickly! xxx
Adore this dress on you!
x
Gorgeous dress! 🙂
that dress is such a gorgeous item, desperately in love with it!! xx
Alice Barton ♥ TheMowWay
love this outfit, your look beaut! also love your beehive! i hope you had a lovely time xxx
Really love your hairstyle here. I think I will be trying this look out too.
Also love your dress and necklace.
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Love this outfit and your hair is perfect here! 🙂
Aww Sunny Saltburn 🙂 You look so pretty! xx
I am simply in love with this look! and I know what you mean about the whole tights pants thing!! but this dress is simply stunning on you. Looks like you had a fabulous time. I am obsessed with the beach! Have an amazing time in Germany! xxx Rebecca
Hey,
beautiful pictures and a sweet dress! 🙂
Love
Tabea
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Absolutely stunning!! I love your dress, suits you so well, & the little necklace is adorable.
What model camera do you use? Glad i stopped by 🙂
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I absolutely love the outfit, especially when paired with that hairstyle! It makes the look so classy.
Sweet set:)
AHH YOUR DRESS! i love : )
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That dress is just GORGEOUS! I love the pattern a whole lot!
xoxo,
Laura
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Just lovely! =)
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Oh my, that dress is beautiful on you and that necklace is incredible 🙂 I've just popped onto the Nikki Lissoni website to have a look at what they have, they've some wonderful things.
Amy xx
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Loving your dress 🙂
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This is such a gorgeous dress hun 🙂 I have been struggling to dress in this heat and this look is perfect 🙂 Love the hair too 🙂
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Oh you look gorgeous! A way more sophisticated beach look, I love it. How exciting about Germany! I hate flying too but I use my rescue rememdy and think of the destination 🙂 Good luck, you'll have an amazing time
xxx
you look gorgeous!! seriously love the dress 🙂 xx
Good luck with your trip to Germany lovely, I hope you have a fab time – it all sounds very exciting! I'm sure once you're sat on the plane you'll be fine 🙂 what are those little knitted people and palm tree? They're adorable! You look beautiful Sarah, well done on the updo you did a really good job – I'm useless at hair but I'm going to watch the video and see if it looks feasible haha 🙂 xx
Loving the dress and the sunnies!
Hope you are enjoying the weather & having a lovely week
Ruth – Room31.co.uk x
Such a cute look, nice pictures ! ♥
Sara,
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What a lovely dress! You look absolutely AMAZING!!
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Wow, you are so lucky, a trip to Germany!! I'm so happy I discovered your blog today, it has such an amazing layout and your pictures have an amazing quality, not to mention your flawless style! I love the dress and your necklace, so cute!
Have an amazing week,
Mary x
love the photo the colours match!
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I love that necklace! You are so beautiful ♥
Oooh bet you caught some sun in the weekend, it was lush! 🙂
I'm trying to do more updos lately as I'm stuck in a rut with the top knot, I like the look of Victory rolls. I tried it a couple of times and it's getting easier, perfect for short-ish hair. You may want to give that a go.
Hope you have a blast in Germany!
x
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I absolutely love your dress. I love paisley and it's so flattering. May have to have a look on the website for it. I'm wanting to try more updos too so I'll definitely be having a look at those links.
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wow that dress has to be the loveliest thing ever! also, you look amazing and super happy, almost like you're glowing! 🙂
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Ester from Drawing Dreaming
Aww good luck with your travels and can't wait to hear all about it! Germany is an amazing country!
I really love your hair here! That's the first thing I noticed in the first photo. It looks so good! Whenever I try to do an updo I like a bit of volume at the crown but I can never get it to stay up like yours there. Well I can but only endless hours of blowdrying, products and backcombing 🙁
My arms also get tired easily when trying to put my hair up! xx
omg, i looove your blog!
cant believe i've only just discovered it! obsessed! x
You look so beautiful! Gorgeous photography too! I'm excited for your trip to Germany! Do keep us all informed! I hope you have a wonderful time ^.^
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I adore your dress! And honey, you don't have to be sorry for not posting outfit shots in ages This one definitely sparked it! I'll sure try to make my version of this get up soon 🙂
Not Your Ordinary Beauty Queen
Love the dress and nail color
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Love your photography!
Maybe you could check out my blog and we could follow each other?
Love Grace xx
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a beautiful dress, you look so glam with your hair up and shades. Enjoy your trip x
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Beautiful dress, such a gorgeous print. I really miss summer and the beach right now
Hi~ Thank you so much for visiting and commenting on my blog!I use to love BB creams as well (I had quite a few.. haha) but I think I might be liking CC creams more..!
Anyway, your outfit looks AMAZING. You are just so elegant and classy!The shades are to die for.
-Mei
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You look lovely here, I love this dress!
Maria xxx
You look lovely there, perfect for the beach! Very excited for you about Germany, good luck and looking forward to hearing about it.
Thanks for the comment on my blog honey! Love this outfit its super cute. xxx
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you look stunning, that hair-do suits you so-so much! adorable!!! xx
Alice Barton ♥ TheMowWay
la la love this look x
u look so pretty!
oh this look is wonderful! suits you so well.
i really like your blog,dear!
it was so nice to meet you in munich!
hope to see you soon!
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maren anita
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that dress is stunning
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Rachael x
This bouffant looks amazing on you. When I wear one I always want to wear it for multiple days, so I definitely understand. This whole outfit is so gorgeous on you. Your blue dress is super flattering.