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Unstructured Striped Maxi

Thursday, May 18, 2017 4:30 AM

Yay, It's Thursday!! 

Is this week flying by for anyone else? 
With baseball games, school projects, dance classes, work, etc, it has been nuts!
Earlier in the week I received my CIZE by Shaun T. DVDs in the mail. 
With a crazy schedule I find it hard to fit in a work out, as I am sure a lot of you can relate.  I was a fan of the Beach Body videos T25, so I thought the CIZE (figuratively and literally the end of exercise) dance videos would be a great work out.  I am such a sucker for testimonials and before and after photos. These people have lost pounds, inches, firmed up AND learned to dance all while having so much fun in only 35 minutes a day!  Most of you may know I have an extensive dance background, so naturally I thought, 'I've got this'.  So Monday night I popped in the DVD and got to work and here is what I learned. 

1. While you may not think of it as a workout because you aren't doing squats, push-ups, planks and sit ups, you had better be prepared that you will get your heart rate up and sweat your a** off.

2. I worked muscles I forgot I had. My arms are so sore, it is a struggle to get dressed. 

3. Turns out, I can't dance. I have no raw talent and I am completely uncoordinated! ;)

With my sore arms and the temps climbing into the 90s, it want to be comfortable and cool. 
When I saw this striped sammydress, I knew it needed to see the inside of my closet. You know when you have a piece that you wear over and over, this dress is that for me. It is so versatile and a perfect Summer staple. 

What are your go-to pieces? 

Have an awesome weekend!

xx, Elise
   














     

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38 comments

  1. This maxi look is amazing!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  2. I love the dress, it's so long and flowy

    Candice | Beauty Candy Loves

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  3. Great look! I love the slides.

    Gemma x
    www.jacquardflower.uk

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  4. You are always so cute!! And can we talk about your perfect ponytail? This is my kind of weekend/summer look all day long...Have a great weekend girly!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  5. That maxi dress looks comfy and chic, a perfect combination! Also, like Shauan said, your ponytail is perfect!

    The Adored Life

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  6. Hahaha! I love your comments and mini Cize review. I'm sure you are way more coordinated than most people! Those Beachbody videos are HARD!

    I love this dress, and your sandals are so cute!
    --Roxanne
    http://glassofglam.com

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  7. LOVE this maxi! I love being able to stream BeachBody videos at home...I am currently on month 3 of Chalean Extreme and may have to try Cize next!

    Meagan
    www.meagansmoda.com

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  8. This is like the perfect post-beach dress! I love the stripes!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  9. I just LOVE this b/w striped dress on you! It looks super comfy and chic!! I love how you wore it off one shoulder and those sandals are adorbs!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  10. Such a beautiful dress and those shoes are so cute!

    http://www.lostindaydreams.com/

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  11. oh das Kleid steht dir so gut

    xxMiri
    www.goldencherry.de

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  12. Amazing! Love the design of that maxi dress!

    - Cielo
    Mermaid in Heels

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  13. That sounds like such a fun workout! I love watching those testimonials too!

    Chelsea
    Chow Down USA
    Instagram

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  14. You look gorgeous and so summer ready. Love this stripped maxi on you. Maxis are definitely my go to in the summer as well. It's cool and elegant. I am not a gym person and I love dance videos as well. They are so fun and you definitely get a work out :)

    Xx
    Nikki
    www.nikkilivinglife.com

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  15. You are a babe I tell ya, a BABE!!

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  16. Is there anything that you won't look good on? I don't think so. Love this comfy maxi dress on you!

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  17. This dress looks like one I would want to wear EVERY day!! So comfy and you look fabulous in it!

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  18. I've always wondered about those videos. I am not coordinated though so that might be a no from me....but I love that dress and it's amazing!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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  19. Such a lovely outfit!! It looks good on you!
    xx
    Mónica Sors
    MES VOYAGES À PARIS
    NEW POST: CALIFORNIA DAYS... IN N OUT

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  20. I'm a total Shaun T fan, he's got some moves! I also totally lack dancing skills, but I love to dance so much! Just have to do it in private, haha!

    Brooke
    Pumps and Push-Ups

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  21. LOVE the comfortable easy flow of this dress. Looks amazing on you.

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  22. Wow that is an amazing dress! You look lovely! Thanks for stopping by and linking up with Ladies Who Link Up! Hope to see you next week! Peace!
    Cheryl Tucker
    http://www.northwestmountainliving.com

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  23. Your dress looks great! Have a wonderful weekend, Elise :)

    www.memoriesofthepacific.com

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  24. I love this unstructured dress and the deluxe detail of the slippers! Baci, Valeria - Coco et La vie en rose FASHION & BEAUTY

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  25. What a fun dress! Stripes are always my favorite :) I always like dance-based workouts. I used to do Jazzercise (which didn't require a ton of dance talent, ha!) and loved it!

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  26. This dress looks so comfy. Perfect for the weekend and vacations! Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style.

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  27. That sounds like an incredible and fun way to work out! I might have to get those! Love your cozy, gorgeous dress!

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  28. I don't have any dancing talent but dance videos are always a fun workout! That looks like such a comfy dress! It looks amazing on you!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  29. This dress is fabulous! It looks so comfy!
    xo,
    Jacqueline
    Stylin In St. Louis

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  30. This striped maxi is to die for! Love the relax fit and I need those slides!

    <3 Shannon 
    Upbeat Soles

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  31. Elise, aren't you so stunning? Love this maxi dress on you and how you styled your hair with this look!

    Abby | Life in the Fash Lane

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  32. Such a cute dress and it looks comfy as well, its a win win!! Love those sandals too.
    Nora

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  33. I am loving the flow, the stripes, the pattern and YOU in this dress. Looks awesome. Great Post
    Love
    Nistha
    https://www.fashionistha.com/floral-fusion-with-boho-queen-jewelry/

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  34. Love those cute shoes! I hate when a new workout leaves me so sore I can't move, but on the bright side, at least I know I did something. Getting in workouts are a struggle for me.

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  35. I love your summer outfit!
    MissGrey.ro
    https://missgrey.ro/blog/ce-purtam/3-greseli-de-stil-de-evitat/

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