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August 1, 2014
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At the end of last week I was browsing ASOS looking for dresses.

This is not a surprise, I do this a lot, I can never afford to buy any of them, so mostly I just look and dream. But last week I fell totally in love with a tropical novelty print, and it was reduced and there was actually money in my account, so I bought it.

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♥ Tropical print dress – Emily & Fin @ASOS ♥ Shoes – Mel by Melissa♥
♥Sunglasses – Derek Cardigan* ♥ Flamingo Brooch – Vintage*♥

When it arrived it was very different from what I was expecting. The “fitted waist” was actually an empire line, sitting just under my boobs, not a style that really suits me, especially combined with a high neck. It was also VERY short, on the model it looks just above her knees, on me it falls mid thigh, which is far shorter than any other dress I own!

Despite this, I’m just in love with that print and I think I can kind of make it work!

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novelty print dress

I’d prefer to wear it with heels, but this sprained ankle is taking an age to heal, so flats it is, besides, I was only off for a picnic in the park. Only Fashion Bloggers think trying to teeter across grass and up hills in heels is a perfectly normal thing to do.

I did add my flamingo brooch as a perfect tropical accompaniment though!

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flamingo brooch

By picnic, I do of course mean, “fizzy wine”. There was food as well, I promise, but it’s not a picnic without fizzy wine, surely?

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  1. Gemma Standen says:
    August 1, 2014 at 8:16 am

    I made one like this the other day, only a little longer. Love it!

    • Sylvia Walker says:
      August 1, 2014 at 10:03 am

      Hi Gemma what pattern did you use? I,m looking for an easy pattern.

    • Gemma Standen says:
      August 1, 2014 at 10:10 am

      I didn’t Sylvia, I drew one up myself for this one. Craftsy have some cheap courses online with videos to follow. You get a pattern and the directions and is easy to follow. Certainly helped me hone my skills! Good luck!

  2. emilyandfin says:
    August 1, 2014 at 8:24 am

    RT @Retrochick_uk: The Tropical Novelty Print Dress from @emilyandfin @asos : //t.co/9Wfvw0GqOh

  3. Sarah Offill says:
    August 1, 2014 at 8:30 am

    I’ve got this dress too and I love it. The print is lovely

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    August 1, 2014 at 9:19 am

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  7. pixieanna says:
    August 1, 2014 at 9:53 am

    I totally understand why you fell in love with the pattern – and the brooch is just perfect! I have legs like a pit pony and I hate it when a dress is too short. Tights and a cardigan…….but not in this weather!

    • Gemma says:
      August 1, 2014 at 10:27 am

      Oh no, not in this weather! The very thought! *shudder*

  8. Kate says:
    August 1, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Love the print! and yes a pair of summery wedges would go perfectly. If you have a moment please check out //katesfashion.blog.com and give me any feedback!! Thank you xoxo

  9. bevro says:
    August 1, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Love the dress 🙂

  10. Helen Swanston says:
    August 1, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Wear it wit leggings!

  11. Rowena Devonport says:
    August 2, 2014 at 9:24 am

    I’m not surprised you fell in love with that print. It’s lovely!
    I think the colour really sets off your hair too.
    Rowena x

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