Monday 17 June 2013

Me + Em = love

Sometimes a brand catches your eye when you are least expecting it and it's often then that you fall in love the deepest. I came across ME+EM only a couple of months ago and I am so in love it's a bit obsessive.  If I could buy everything they hold in stock I would. They have dresses, bottoms, tops and knitwear. I was sent this amazing maxi dress in navy (comes in olive too) and as soon as I unwrapped the tissue paper I knew I'd fallen head over heels in love. It's hard to describe sheer luxury but take my word for it, this dress is above and beyond worth the £98 price tag. 

I always want items in my wardrobe that I can mix and match and/or I can dress up and dress down.  This dress is perfect for that. I've styled here in a few ways to show that it's really a dress up or dress down item. I didn't put high heels on because at 5ft 9 I figured I would look like a giraffe!


Simple cream necklace and ballet pumps - just look how flattering it is around the middle!


I know you might think 'look how long it is' but it's really a dress that will fit any height because you just pull it up accordingly and create a feature in the middle. It skims the hips and then hangs so well to the ankle.


Back view for those that fancy a Pippa Middleton style bum shot?


If I were going to a wedding or evening party I would team with a statement necklace and pashmina. I would also keep to the flats for comfort.




So, what can I wear with the dress to play it down for more everyday wearing? Denim jacket, converse shoes and an accent scarf of course!





Any scarf will totally make this outfit. Any colour will go with it too.





I am so thrilled to have this dress in my wardrobe - you will be seeing it again on Saturday as I'm off to the Brit Mums Bloggers Conference and I am going to wear it casual with converse and denim.


To view the dress in detail online at ME+EM click here. It comes in navy, olive and black.


A quick sample of other things I NEED are:



                              A Line Shift Dress    Cashmere Throw   V Neck A Line Dress




If you like what you have seen here then jump on over to their website. They are also on and on Twitter and Facebook.


Here is my friend in the dress too - she wanted to buy it for a wedding but they were out of stock so I gave her mine to wear and I think she looks fabulous. She's camera shy hence the head chop off!




What is your favourite item from their website? Also how would you style this differently?

Fiona
xox



17 comments :

  1. Hi Fiona!! Totally gorgeous, the dress is just so versatile and stylish and is certainly a major go to for any occasion-you look amazing in it! Love the other ME & EM pieces too! xxx

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    1. Hi Sharon, isn't it the best dress ever! I am so excited to be wearing it again on Saturday. Don't suppose you're going to Britmums are you?

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  2. Love this dress Fiona so elegant and timeless and great for dressing up or down as you have shown....the perfect dress! I have to admit I'm loving their website, so much temptation!!!

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    1. I was about to post a link to a jumper I love (the boyfriend one in white) but I can't stop loving everything they have - they certainly know what clothes to stock to seduce us all!

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  3. It's stunning Fiona - I love it - and I love the capped sleeves too - it makes it completely different from most maxis. You look fabulous in it. xx

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    1. It feels like nothing I've ever worn before - the t-shirt top makes it casual and VERY easy to wear. Already looking forward to wearing it on Saturday

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  4. Your garden is stunning,sadly I'm more interested in your borders than the clothes. Although all the school mums are obsessed with this brand. It works for every size and shape and is a little quirky and eccentric which really appeals!

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    1. LOL it's my parents house!!! I would kill for borders like this too!

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  5. Aahhh. I was going to mention the garden too but what a stunning backdrop for your dress. Now I understand the ruching bit in the middle but I am still 5ft 2. I don't think I could ruche that much which is a shame because you're really selling that dress to me!

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    1. I should send you this to try because I would love to be proved wrong - I reckon ANYONE can wear this and look good!

      I should have done more photos in their back garden which is even nice (reluctant grumpy photographer would not really play ball!)

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  6. Stunning dress Fiona, I love pieces that your can pull out for any occasion, love the detail in the middle and I can see how it would be flattering to everyone. It's expensive for a maxi but it'll never date either.

    Ps. Lovin the garden too!!

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    1. I agree it's not a normal price for a maxi but it's so versatile it' like 4 dresses in 1!

      I shall relay all the lovely compliments to my parents, they'll be so pleased!!

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  7. Fabulous dress - so elegant. I love Me & Em - stunning stuff and amazing quality. Off for another look at their site - haven't looked for a while!
    Oh and like everyone else, am very distracted by the lovely surroundings. Your parents and my husband would get on like a house on fire :) x

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    1. Your husband and my parents gardeners would yes! Mine like to look at nice gardens but don't like to get their hands that dirty!!!!!!!!

      I am drooling over the cashmere scarf!

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  8. I am still maxi-dress less. This is very tempting and looks lovely on you. I am, however 2 inches shorter and I have a long back and short legs so I don't know what it would do for me? I do like the racer back dress too plus the boyfriend jumper is seriously nice. Xx great garden, well done to the parents.

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    1. My friend who wore it is 2 inches shorter than me - sh just hitched it up a bit more and it all just plays around the middle so beautifully!

      I'll let me parents know their garden is the winner out of all this!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Oooh, that's stunning! You'll be a complete hit at Britmums if you wear that :)

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