by Holly Clinard

Wedding season is upon us! I don’t know how many hoots and hollers I’ve heard lately from both friends and readers about the tons of wedding events, rehearsal dinners and engagement parties they plan on attending over the summertime. I guess it’s just these warm California months that get the lovebirds wanting to have pretty outdoor weddings and celebrations! What a great thing to be a part of your friend or family member’s special day, though, right? And really, it’s just another excuse to go out and purchase some new gorgeous dresses and shoes that are wedding-wear appropriate. It’s all part of the fun!

Recently, I’ve come across this great new online boutique based out of Orange County called House of PlumRed. House of PlumRed is one rapidly growing and respected voice for new trends, with collections that promote chic and edgy style for all varieties of women and occasions. One thing that I especially dig about PlumRed (besides their under $50 price bracket!) is that they carry only low quantities of each fashion to give you the full boutique experience that you simply can’t get anywhere else! Uhh-dore! So with the help of some of my favorite online stores of the moment, I’ve managed to show off to you a few outfits that’ll have ya for once glad it’s not you who’s walking down the aisle!

For starters let me just say that most wedding-attending gals want to stand out in that holy matrimony-watching crowd! Well, House of PlumRed’s One Sleeve Layered Dress will do just that for you as you step onto the wedding scene. This dreamy, layered pink dress is perfect for any summer occasion, really (at an under $30 price too!). Sorta reminds me of something my favorite gal Whitney Port would sport!

To pair with this fab trendy-girl dress, you simply must have these Jessica Bennett ‘Marek’ Sandals that can be found at a hot little sale price on Nordstrom.com! You can’t go wrong with this outfit—and these gorgeous metallic heels bring it all together.

If it’s the hippie-chic look you’re after, then you’ll wanna head straight for HOPR’s Editorial Layer Floral Dress that you can effortlessly layer up with long, stringed beads (as pictured) or even a bib necklace. This is seriously a great little number that’ll have you sitting comfortably at the daytime ceremony, and dancing the night away at the evening reception!

Dress up your hippie-chic look with these lovely Nina ‘Papina’ heels—they come in three great colors: powder sand, silver or ivory (all of them will give off that soft, summer vibe). They’re your classic go-to special occasion peep toe pump that will hang around your closet for years to come.

If it’s a more conservative and classic look that you boast, try this sleeveless v-neck wrap dress that’s super duper comfy. A bright summery choice and a rich color to add to your wardrobe. Hey, and who doesn’t love a little number with pockets in it, really!? The wrap v-neck style hides any mid-section imperfections and accentuates only your best!

I gotta tell ya that a richly colored dress like this calls for none other than some sweet gold sandals for you to step into. Nordstrom’s BP. ‘Empire’ Sandal is at the top of my list for this season’s special-event shoe. With a stunning gold twist t-strap and a heel height that’s just right, you’ll be toasting to the happy couple in style (and glancing down at your pretty shoes in between speeches!)!

So to all of you wedding-goers out there—sit back, unwind and raise your glasses to your summer’s special occasion and the hot outfit you brought along with you for the ride!

xoxo,

holly in heels

Holly in Heels

smitten with shoes, addicted to style.

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