22 June 2010

My New Go-To Dress

Kayce Hughes, the super-talented designer of Pears + Bears, became a Pure Style Home sponsor a couple of months ago.  I was immediately smitten with her company and her iconic designs, and fell head over heels for her denim tunic dress.  I love Kayce's style and I'm crazy about her chidlren's lines too.  {Oh my goodness so adorable!! Best gifts ever!!}


I'm always on the look-out for "Go-To" clothes:  The pieces in our wardrobes that always work, that we're just guaranteed to feel good in.   Kayce's dress looked like one of those magic pieces to me and now that I have one, I can honestly tell you that it is!! 


Kayce & I swapped clothes for ads and I would so not do this if I weren't in love with her stuff.    ("Modeling" is not easy as I learned when taking these pics with a dying camera battery but VERY worth my new beautiful go-to dress!!  Thank you Kayce!!  I love it!!!) 

So, what are your favorite go-to pieces?  I always think how I would love to have a fairly modestly-stuffed closet full of only go-to pieces... 


xoxo, Lauren

KAYCE HUGHES LINK

ps-  Stacy just asked a good question in the comments:  It looks longer on me than it is on Kayce in her photo on the website.  I'm 5'8 and it hits me just above the knee.  I love it at both lengths and I am guessing the one Kayce is wearing is hemmed shorter, but as soon as I hear back from her, I'll let you know.   (ok eeek-  now I need 2!!  one long and one short!! hahah)
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23 comments:

  1. Stacy of KSWJune 22, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Wow, I remember seeing her in a magazine and loving everything about her - her house, her kids, her clothes. How exciting to read about her here and even more excited to see you modeling :0) You look terrific, your dress is much longer than the one in her photo. Are you short or is she tall or does it come in different lengths?

    BTW, clothes for ad space sounds like a sweet deal to me - smart thinking

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  2. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJune 22, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    aaaw the dress is so so cute and you look adorable!!!

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  3. style chronicleJune 22, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Love, love, love Kayce's dresses. She is one of my dearest friends and my neighbor so this post makes my day. You look gorg!

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  4. Susie @ Maddie G DesignsJune 22, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    Funny....after I read your comments I went right to her site and she does indeed have lovely stuff. Love the length of your dress. I wish she did maternity at the moment!

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  5. A Perfect GrayJune 22, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Lauren, isn't that the dress you were wearing in the photo you posted of Justin's baptism? I remember seeing it then and thinking, 'goodness, I love that dress.'

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  6. Anna WhiteJune 22, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    lauren..I love it..and it is VERY you!
    I have to find a "go to" dress..as I just live in jeans at the moment...which isnt very girlish..so its would be nice for a change. thanks for sharing x

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  7. Annie Wilcox DesignsJune 22, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Great dress! I find that I have more go-to dresses and clothes in the summer, just relaxed and fun.

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  8. Maria KillamJune 22, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    You look stunning in that dress!! I would love to have more go-to clothes but I think dresses are the easiest to wear, I just need more as well!

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  9. simply seletaJune 23, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    Gorgeous dress, of course you're beyond beautiful and really should model.

    Love Kayce and her whole clothing line! So chic!!!

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  10. kayce hughesJune 23, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    Are you sure you don't want to move to Nashville and become a model? We have orange doors..well we might not but we could.

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  11. preciousJune 23, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    I like your dress! It is beautiful. It looks so simple but you look so good in it.
    dining tables

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  12. CarolynJune 23, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    I noticed it in the baptism picture...I think it's so classic and simple. Really love it.

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  13. Willow DecorJune 23, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    You look so great in that dress!! Perfect!
    xx-Gina

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  14. paulaJune 23, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    It's gorgeous!

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  15. ChrissaJune 23, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Thank you so much for posting this, Lauren!

    I loved this dress the minute I saw it (on your FB?) and keep meaning to email you to ask where you got it.

    I love the whole site! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  16. AnonymousJune 23, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Hi, the tunic dress is gorgeous, simple, and so easy to wear and blend with accessories. Remarkable craftsmanship.

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  17. JenniferJune 23, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    too cute! I love a good tunic, a tunic DRESS could change my life, haha!

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  18. Connie @ SogniESorrisiJune 23, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Great dress! Isn't it wonderful when you find a piece that is simple to wear and makes you feel good?

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  19. The Misty JourneyJune 23, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    I love the dress! Very pretty...a bit shorter sleeves and it would work in this hot Texas summer!!!

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  20. bikimJune 23, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    you look beautiful!
    Go girl!

    Rosa

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  21. pve designJune 24, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    I think you need to take a weekly photo for a weekly "go-to" post in front of your lovely orange door!
    You look "pure style" - at home and at ease....

    For summer I love shifts, skirts and bare legs!
    pve

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  22. PlantressJune 24, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    right now I am favoring a fitted skirt with one of this season's Ann Taylor loft embellished tees. I love the romantic flower look. Or I will wear a swingy longer full skirt with a deep v necked plain black shell with ballet flats.

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    www.plantress.blogspot.com

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  23. KathysueJuly 4, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Darling dress for a darling girl!! Kathysue

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