smocked maxi dress Elias L / Cream and a ruffled bottom tier Affectionate Feeling Floral Smocked Maxi

Choosing the right shoes to wear with a burgundy dress can be confusing, but worth knowing, since shades of red are trending in 2024

A satin dress already brings drama through texture, so I go minimal on accessories: one delicate necklace, small earrings, and a small structured bag

Allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next

The story seems to progress a bit too speedily, as even if Cecilia isnt the heroine (aka, wouldnt necessarily be present for all of the events in the story) some of the events seem like they shouldve happened farther along in the story

These beautiful all-leather boots are carefully recreated from two pairs of original 1930s women's sporting boots right down to the nifty side pocket

Her son isn't even born yet and he's already pioneering a long list of maternity trends