Short, Sweet and To The Point

Enza Costa dress, Tom Ford shades, Chanel cuff, Fendi bag on sale here Marni shoes , John Hardy hoops, Spinelli Kilcollin ring

Who doesn’t love a dress that can be rolled up and packed into a bag for either a quick summer weekend getaway or a longer trip. And at $165.00, this was a no brainer for me, since I live in t-shirt dresses all summer long. Whether long or short, a cotton dress will take you far, travel with ease and roll out of your suitcase virtually crease free. This one, by Enza Costa, certainly did. I will admit that it is a little on the short side, but when worn with either flats or low chunky heels, it is perfect for either day or night. The little gathering on the side is a terrific waist defining feature. I really love the ease and functionality of this dress. I wore it in Budapest with silver espadrille flats, and here in LA with these extremely comfy slingbacks, that are now on sale! My white see through PVC shopper has been my go to bag all summer and I plan on taking it right through to the end of September.

Keeping it au naturel for this look
Clé de de Peau concealer hands down my favorite since it stays put and has SPF 25. I wear it on my lids and undereye area.
Clé de Peau tinted moisturizer I am obsessed with this product. It gives just the right amount of coverage and has SPF 50!
Tom Ford Emotion Proof eyeliner Mr. Ford kept his promise when he called this emotion proof. This eyeliner stays put whether you are crying, laughing or caught in a rainstorm. It comes off easily with eye makeup remover. I won’t wear anything else!
Chantelcaille mascara I adore this mascara for both its lengthening and long lasting-wear features. As a bonus, it smells like roses!
I kept my lips nude: Tom Ford lip: Lip Sculptor Crayon in Divulge, Spanish Rose and Universal Appeal Lip colors.
I have been growing out my brows with NeuBrow and filling them in with Hourglass Brow pencil.

The Long and Short of It

M. Missoni Dress, Giorgio Brato Leather Jacket, available at Savannah Santa Monica, Giuseppi Zanotti Heels, John Hardy Bracelet, Necklace and Earrings, Givenchy Handbag, similar for less here.

The juxtaposition of short over long is one of my favorite fashion formats. I have always loved the look of a long dress. If worn with heels, it is particularly elongating, (something that is handy for us shorter gals), and provides an extra layer of warmth, especially in the evenings. This one, by M Missoni, is great. The empire waist calls for a short Bolero jacket so as not to hide the waist-line detail of the dress. I had purchased this leather one (also seen here), by Giorgio Brato, a while back, and thankfully, I have been able to wear it many times. It is rare to find a cute bolero jacket; so when you do, I suggest that you jump on it. Adding edgy accessories completes the eclectic look of this outfit. So there you have it, that is the long and short of it! The End!