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True Beauty Files

True Beauty Files: Ignoring the Groundhog

February 6, 2012

True Beauty Files

Posted 09/12

Who cares what the groundhog says? 
I am not waiting another 6 weeks to bust out the brights:)
{Dress/belt: F21 (in stores), Jacket: Necklaces: c/o Padgett Hoke, LYLIF, F21, Jacket: Francescas}
Style Word: I am one that doesn’t feel comfortable revealing my entire back to the general public, no matter how beautiful that backless dress may seem. But as I came across this dress that I couldn’t resist, I was determined to find an alternative. A way to address a backless dress: Wear a tank or cami in the same hue as the dress, and it will blend a little more naturally. Of course, this won’t work for every backless dress, but in this particular case, it did the trick! 
 If you plan on participating in the Spread the Love link up, the post is up for you to share your posts!
(Will resume The True Beauty Files link up next week. So get your outfit posts ready!)
P.S. You all are going to FLIP over tomorrow’s giveaway!! See you then!
The True Beauty Files:
A lookbook for the modern modeste.
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.” 
~ Audrey Hepburn

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  1. This is a great dress, and you’ve worn it beautifully!

    xoxo
    http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com

  2. simplyvonne says:

    I saw this dress on fri and love love it! I didnt want to get it just because of the back and the see-through but you did a great job styling it with that jacket!!!! I thought the color was just the right shade too.

  3. pigeon pie says:

    I love the color of that dress! You look superb 🙂

  4. Amanda says:

    oh my gah… I absolutely love this outfit. Girl you are totally rockin’ it!

  5. Jenna says:

    Love the dress – the color is just stunning! Great idea about putting a cami under a backless dress – also makes it that you can wear a normal bra – so much better!

    xxx
    Jenna

  6. sherri lynn says:

    Beautiful dress! I love the blues that you’ve added!

  7. It looks so perfect on you, I love that you rock it your own way and make it so special!

    xoxo, Jjanga
    http://www.sayhelloandsmile.blogspot.com

  8. This outfit is fierce!! I’m really admiring this! You make me want to go out and pick up all these pieces! You look gorgeous!

  9. Love the dress and that groundhog doesn’t know what he’s talking about. It was 70 degrees here yesterday.

  10. gorgeous Anna, really really gorgeous! Im going to track that dress

  11. I love the backless dress alternative–it looks gorgeous! Love how you paired it with the jacket, too. Have a great week, Anna!

  12. Fabulous idea and I love this colour combination!

    Emma xx

  13. stephanie says:

    that dress is amazing on your friend!

  14. Gloria says:

    Haha take that, groundhog! Love this flowy dress – the color is just gorgeous!

  15. nicole says:

    this is a beautiful look! i really love the color of this dress! well done;)

  16. you are adorable! i love that dress!

    drop by allister bee soon!

  17. love the spring green with pop of turquoise!

  18. Jo says:

    I really want this dress! I love the color! So adorable!!

  19. OMG that dress is from Forever 21? I must say I need to get myself in a F21 store and soon! I am liking everything I am seeing from them. Very cute outfit!

    http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

  20. Alexa says:

    Oh I love love that dress. So incredibly cute! Can’t wait for the giveaway tomorrow.

  21. Lindsay says:

    SO pretty Anna!

  22. beautiful – i love this dress!!

  23. Lauren says:

    The dress and your accesories look really spectacular. It manages to be sexy yet still appropriate for a woman who appreciates elegance and modesty. That’s no small achievement- well done.

  24. i definitely did not believe that little groundhog. i feel the sun has been shining and the temperatures are consistently rising. i say bust out that spring dress whenever you want. especially because it is so darn cute!!
    xo TJ

  25. I just LOVE everything about this outfit Anna!! The necklaces give it the perfect touch! Looking forward to (nervously) linking up next week 😉

  26. love love love this look girl!! you are just beautiful!

  27. kate says:

    Love how the teardrop stone necklace looks with this dress! Layering with other necklaces creates such a stylish look!!

    Katy @ LYLIF
    lylif.com

  28. I just bought some bright striped shirts at old navy today. Yeah!!!

  29. Jenmarie says:

    Aww, you look beautiful! The color of the dress is so perfect and fun! I haven’t even seen this one in the store!

  30. Daisy says:

    Great outfit! I live how you added that 🙂

  31. Be Inspired says:

    You are so beautiful! I love that dress and how you styled it!:)

  32. Dawn says:

    Anna the colors in this outfit are gorgeous. The layering of your necklaces is so feminine and sweet. The belt is really pretty and tied to perfection. Really pretty outfit. dawn suticase vignettes xo

  33. alicia says:

    you look gorgeous! the colors in this look are perfect.

  34. i LOVEEE this outfit, Anna! Love the neon and how you paired it with the jacket. You look fantastic!
    xo!

  35. o.k. so this is ridiculously gorgeous. what a babe!

    aforbeslife.blogspot.com

  36. Padgett Hoke says:

    this makes me so happy, thanks for featuring that pretty little necklace, it looks stunning on you!

  37. love, love, love this colour palette Anna!

  38. I agree! I can’t wait to wear this season’s brights!

  39. Nikki says:

    mmhmmm…I can see those goosebumps! Gorgeous dress though, love the color.

  40. LOVE that quote of Audrey Hepburn’s–I could not agree more!!!

  41. LOVE! Gorgeous colors. F21 is my store! Hope you had a great day!

  42. Alexandria says:

    You look gorgeous!! I love that color on you 🙂

  43. This is one of my favorite looks you have ever posted, so pretty. I have a skinny, turq belt that has never been work and you are inspiring me to bust it out.

    XO~JD

    http://www.jessiedmiller.com

  44. Shea says:

    I’m glad you’re ignoring the groundhog–you look gorgeous in these brights!! And I love the creative way you styled that backless dress, and the mix of turquoise and green. What a beautiful look Anna!

  45. Oh Anna this color combo is so fabulous! Love this outfit so much!

  46. Oh Anna this color combo is so fabulous! Love this outfit so much!

  47. so pretty! love how you paird it with a cami…and especially LOVE the turquoise git with the colour of the dress.

  48. haha i loved this dress so much i went straight to the mall at lunch to find it! unfortunately, it just did not look the same on me! oh, well — you look fantastic!! xo

    jennifer
    http://www.mylittleadventures.wordpress.com
    http://www.jenbe.me

  49. There was a lady at Walmart today that couldn’t afford some hot dogs so she was giving them back to the cashier as I was standing in line.
    :*( I immediately thought of your Spread the Love post and of course had to buy them for her! Even though they were only $2, it meant the world to her and she started crying as I walked shedding a couple myself.
    I can’t believe how such a tiny little thing can be so rewarding!
    Just had to share 🙂

  50. girl, you could wear boring and still look gorgeous. not jealous over here or anything. ; )

  51. Megan says:

    You are gorgeous, inside and out!!

  52. Ohhh I love those two colors paired together! Great look!

  53. Leigh says:

    I need that dress!! & I voted for you in Refinery 😉 :).
    Lots of love!
    Love, Leigh

  54. you look gorgeous… love the belt to add a bright detail to the whole ensemble!

  55. Great idea to cover up the backless aspect! Love the jacket and the belt, such a cute look.

  56. I love love love that dress! Looks amazing on you!

    Would you like to follow each other?

    I have a giveaway on my blog.. check it out if interested!
    Enter boticca.com giveaway, win $100
    http://www.thegirlatfirstavenue.com

  57. Jackie B. says:

    I love the color of this dress! I know what you mean, I am so ready for spring pastels and loose flowy fabrics… sigh. -JB.

    http://madewithlovebyjackieb.blogspot.com/

  58. K says:

    hahaha, i know, dont listen to the stupid hog, what does he know anyway 🙂
    loving the color on you, you look great!!

    love K

  59. Anna says:

    That is GORGEOUS!

  60. Julie says:

    ooooh, Anna! this is a stunning post! You look absolutely fantastic and what a beautiful colour on you! The dress is amazing, great find and pick up!!!

  61. LATOYA. says:

    I’m getting that dress right now!

  62. flippin’ sensational!!!! yah to giving Mr. Groundhog the boot and taking the reigns into spring! lovely colors Anna, the turquoise accessories are killer with this citrin bit of joy. great tip for underneath too! smart girl. you’re so hip it hurts…but not too much now – keep going! xo ♥

  63. So so pretty, Anna. Loving the color, and what a great idea to layer with a cami! 🙂

  64. pretty sure I am LOVING that dress!

  65. This outfit is amazing! I love everything about it!!! The jewels are fab and the color and open back on that dress are gorgeous. I love that you added a cami. I never would have thought of that and would have skipped the dress because of it!

  66. madilla says:

    Thank you for your kind comment! I truly love this Audrey Hepburn quote!

  67. Sooo gorgeous! I love the tank under the dress – looks like it’s supposed to be there! 🙂 And I just wanted to say that I’m thinking about you and your family as you go through letting go of your grandfather. I know how that feels, I’ve lost both of my grandfathers, and it’s tough. But what a testimony he is leaving behind! 72 years of marriage is incredible! I know you will be so glad to be with your family! Praying for you Anna!

  68. Camile says:

    Hi Anna, OMG that dress is soooo pretty! LOVE THE COLOR!

  69. Renee says:

    I love this advice about wearing a tank the same color! Perfect! And of course that dress wouldn’t be online. And the closest F21 is like 3 hours away. Tragedy.

  70. I’ve just found your blog and I’m totally in love already. The graphics are perfect (which makes sense since you’re a graphic designer) and your content is so fun to read. I’m now following and looking forward to having time to sit down and really read more.
    Sarah
    http://comingunstitched.blogspot.com

  71. Michaela says:

    Loving this dress! So perfect on you. What a fun color!

  72. Wow, you are rocking the spring pastel trend already!! So pretty!
    BTW, found your blog via Refinery29 and totally loving it! I am on R29 contest too (style.delights), among popular (sheesh!) contestants. May be we can vote for each other, let me know!:-)
    Good Luck!

    Style-Delights Blog
    Let’s Twitter Together

  73. Love the dress, love the color!! It looks great on you!!! Maybe should go to F21 one of these days!! take care

  74. Very pretty- I am loving the spring look. So much so, I also wore a spring outfit on my blog today.

  75. LyddieGal says:

    Chartreuse and turquoise is a pretty wonderful color combination, and that dress is beautiful. Glad you found a way to make it work.

    Chic on the Cheap

  76. That dress is AMAZING! 🙂

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