I’m so thrilled to be participating today in the London Times Savvy in Your City summer campaign! We were each asked to pick a city & share our summer savvy tips…and since we’ve only lived in NY a short time, I decided to talk about my hometown in Oregon instead. Portland is such a fun city with so much to offer – there are amazing restaurants in the Pearl District and really great live music downtown (including the best Spanish coffee you’ve ever tasted at Huber’s). My husband & I had our wedding reception at The Governor Hotel & catered by the in-house Jake’s Grill, where the food is to die for!
But, one of our favorite activities for the summer is to get outside of the city limits a bit and visit Yamhill county. Not only are the views of the Willamette valley picturesque, but there are dozens of wineries & quaint shops sprinkled throughout the area…all just a 40-minute drive away from Portland. You can read more about my favorite places to visit in Oregon wine country here.
I chose this London Times tropical print dress to go along with this feature because it could easily take you from a day of wine-tasting (swap in flat sandals & cargo jacket, if it’s breezy) to dinner in the city (how I styled it here). I love that the slinky lightweight fabric is so comfortable, but the print & shape make it sophisticated enough for evening. It would be equally perfect to wear to a beach wedding or a friend’s summer soirée.
Love the print of this dress! I've never been to Portland, OR. But wow is the Governor Hotel gorgeous! I don't think I've ever seen a pic of your wedding day?!? Would love to see!
XOXO, Jenn
The Stylish Housewife
You look gorgeous in this dress and I love the colours. It looks so comfortable!!
Xo,
Sincerely Miss Ash
i just signed a lease for an apartment in portland! 🙂 i'm moving there from seattle. didn't know that was your hometown
kw ladies in navy
Lovely dress, like how you combine it with these amazaing heels 😉
It's like a garden in a dress, love it.
xo
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You look beautiful in this dress! I didnt know you were from Oregon! Portland seem like such a beautiful city, too bad its so far from NYC!
xx
Inna
Footprints in the City
That dress is stunning on you…I'm in love with it!
This dress is just gorgeous and it looks fabulous on you. Love the heels also. I've been contemplating investing in some white sandals and I think I just have to go ahead and take the plunge already!
Never been to Oregon but it Portland sounds like a fun city!
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what a gorgeous dress and pattern! love the mirror. I've never been to portland, or in that general direction really, but would love to visit! thanks for the tips!
alyson
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Absolutely love the mirror print of this dress! I would loved to have this on vacation a few weeks ago–you look gorg as always. 🙂 xo.
Megan
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Love the dress!! Perfect for the Sping & summer days!
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What a fun post! I love this dress. Such a pretty print.
Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
Kim, this high low floral Dress Looks super stylish. You look so beuatiful
Ani
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That dress & the colors are stunning on you- I love the smokey cat-eye you did with your eye makeup!
Classy Chic & Chardonnay
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That dress is to DIE for! You look fantastic!!
xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
You are just beautiful as always! What are you wearing on your lips? I love the color!
Hi Kellyann,
I actually mixed together two different colors. I used Maybelline Fifth Ave Fuschia lipstick and then layered Revlon Super Lustrous Gloss in Lilac Pastelle on top. Kind of an unexpected combination, but really pretty! 🙂
xo,
Kimberly
This is a stunning dress, and I would love to be able to visit Oregon and the rest of the west coast!
Chic on the Cheap
LOVE this dress, the colors, pattern, and cut are all gorgeous!
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I am so ready for summer, love the dress!
lovely belt.
xx Stephanie (www.stephaniesstyleblog.blogspot.com)
What a gorgeous mirror print dress! So fabulous for summer! And the pairing of those simple white heels is just perfect!
Blessings!
Star
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Seriously I need this dress! + the shoes you paired it with are perfect! Love that London Times did this series! So fun seeing what everyone's up to this Summer & the dresses everyone styled!
xo Jackie
Living After Midnite
That dress is stunning on you! I'm in love with that print!
XOXO
EK
I love this dress, It would be perfect for wearing on a beach vacation. The tiny pink belt is a great pop of bold color against slightly more subdued colors.
Jo
Peonies and American Honey
I absolutely love the print of this dress, so gorgeous!
Love the neckline and print on that dress…and of course those ankle strap heels. I hope you had a great weekend Kim!
I love the sides of that dress! It is so pretty, and perfect for summer.
-ash
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This tropical print is stunning. You rock it well!
Great summer dress! I've been seeing Windsor shoes pop up everywhere. Are they comfy?
An
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Hi An,
Yes, these shoes & another pair of pointy pumps from Windsor are SUPER comfortable…highly recommend! 🙂
xo,
Kimberly
This is such a fun and tropical dress… love it!
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
Since you're new to NY here's a recommendation: visit the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua! It is a beautiful space on Canandaigua Lake, they have wine tastings that rotate all the time, and a restaurant that features food and wine all from New York State.
Thank you so much for the tip, Lauren – that sounds awesome and it's not too far of a drive! We'll have to check it out soon 🙂
xo,
Kimberly
Gorgeous dress!
That dress is beautiful – love the pattern.
Megan
budgetfashion101.blogspot.ca
Okay, I have never been to NY or Oregon…don't laugh…I need to get to traveling!! Love this dress you chose and all your accessories….you are so right, this dress can be remixed so many ways!
what a gorgeous dress! x
& Pretty Things
The Pearl District and Downtown Portland are so much fun. The coffee shops and microbreweries are such fun!
Love the tropical print dress on you! What a great choice!
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Love that dress so much! I usually don't love high/low dresses but this one is subtle and draped and awesome!
xo Emma
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what a gorgeous dress! the colors are perfect on you.
Loving that clutch!
Shannon
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Such a gorgeous tropical print on this maxi 🙂 And I like the asymmetric hemline!
Veloria in Velvet
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The dress is beautiful! I love the print!! xo, Christina
Styleclouds
Hello from not so sunny UK, the prints on the dress is beautiful and indeed very tropical. Makes me wanna be somewhere hot sipping cocktails. Love your blog and its contents. Following you and look forward to reading your future posts.
xoxo
Ivy
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very, very pretty!
best,
esther, founder/designer, cuteheads kidswear
Stunning look , your eyes are so beautiful :X
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Beautiful dress!
The floral prints are lovely and your make up is gorgeous too.
Annette
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