Monday, June 18, 2012

Banana Republic x Trina Turk: "Crazy Botanical" (Part One)




Photos: Katie Derus | Dress: thanks to Trina Turk for Banana Republic | Cardigan: Express (old, similar style here) | Belt: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Charles Jourdan | Bag: kate spade new york | Sunglasses: F21 | Necklace: JenniJewel | Bracelets: Aldo, J.Crew, Vintage | Earrings: Souvenir from Turkey

As a longtime fan of Trina Turk's famously fabulous prints, I was excited to have the opportunity to style a piece from the the Banana Republic Trina Turk Collection for Summer 2012. Per Trina, this capsule collection was "inspired by Palm Springs, pop prints and mid-century design" and created exclusively in collaboration with Banana Republic. The best part? All of the pieces come in petite sizing.

This collection hit stores on June 7, 2012--while I was in Turkey--so I unfortunately didn't get to see the launch in person. I was thrilled, however, to have this piece, the Crazy Botanical Twist-Strap Dress, waiting for me when I returned home. This dress runs a little small, so a size up (0P) from my normal Banana Republic Petites size was a touch roomy, but ultimately very comfortable since the 100% silk doesn't stretch at all.

In these photos, I've styled the dress for a summer evening out, adding my favorite turquoise cardigan for possibly cooler nighttime weather. Tune in tomorrow to see me style this dress for work! Want to see more ways to style the versatile Crazy Botanical Print? Check it out on fellow petites Jean, Wendy, and Khatu.


Readers, did you pick up any pieces from the Banana Republic x Trina Turk collaboration?


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21 comments:

  1. I love this print! You look great in this dress!

    Maria
    www.daintyanddecadent.com

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  2. That dress is cute
    http://shana-style.blogspot.com

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  3. Such pretty colors! Great outfit & lovely print on the dress!

    ariarhapsody.blogspot.com

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  4. i love this print on you! on me, it was not as happy looking, so i returned it. you make me want to try it again!! :) xox P

    phiphisblog.com

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    1. I also really liked the "Coachella" print. Did you try that one?

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    2. yea, i did - for some reason, none of the prints were digging me.. i should probably try again when i'm not with my kids! :P

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  5. That dress looks beautiful on you!

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  6. You look beautiful in that Trina Turk dress, Tam and totally love your neon nails!

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  7. You look great! You styled this look perfectly! I love how you added a belt! It really accents your figure :)

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  8. This print looks fabulous on you! Isn't it wonderful to come home to packages when you've been gone for a while? It's like Christmas. =)

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    1. Thanks, Kelly! I totally agree--nothing brightens the gray of coming home from vacation like a pretty new dress waiting on the doorstep.

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  9. It's a beautiful dress on you! I love the colors. Your accessories are amazing too. I have a very similar KS bag and I think the sizing is great for petites!

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    1. Thank you! I really love the size of this bag, too! It's not overwhelming, but I can fit so much stuff in it. The big pockets on either side of the main compartment are pretty amazing as well. What color is yours?

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  10. It is gorgeous on you...this was by far my favorite print in the collection!

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  11. As always, I love all your little accessorized touches. Neon polish - fabulous!

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  12. Thos shoes are to die for, the sole, the heel and the colour. Also really like your cute necklace too.

    The doll on fashion

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  13. That dress is so beautiful! I found the same on this site

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