Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting some of the fabulous team behind French Connection at the company’s gorgeous U.S. flagship store in SoHo. So much fun! I’ve been wearing the U.K.-based brand for years–who doesn’t love their dresses?!–but my visit made me fall in love with it all over again. I’m head over heels for how French Connection plays with bold patterns, embraces sequins and sparkles, and artfully mixes edgy looks with classic styles. Needless to say, I nearly tried on half the store while I was there!
Dress: French Connection (c/o) / Bag: Kate Spade (Old), similar here, here, here and here (Use code “BFAM” to take 20 percent off any bag!) / Pumps: Cole Haan, additional colors available here / Necklace: Kate Spade (Old), similar here in pink… and similar here in blue, here in tortoise, here in orange, and here in yellow / Earrings: Marc Jacobs / Bracelets: C.Wonder (Sold out), similar here and here; J.Crew (Pink bangle–Hand-me-down from my fabulous aunt! Sold out), but loving the pink bangle box from C.Wonder!; J.Crew (Sold out), similar here (Take 25 percent off with code “GOSHOP”) ; and Kate Spade (Sold out), but loving this black bow bangle watch and this black “CRAZY TOWN” bracelet! (Mostly because my awesome coworker uses the phrase “it’s crazy town” all the time.) ;) / Lipstick: Clinique
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This look surprised me! I love how “poppy chic” (the only way I can describe it) looks on you! It’s kind of edgy and I love it! xo
Majda | http://www.classystateofmind.blogspot.com
That dress is so gorgeous on you!! Love the print and the pops of pink. I haven’t worn French Connection in a while, but I’ll definitely have to check them out!
xo
Sam
omg. I’m in love with this like seriously, one of my fav looks from you! And also envious of all your collabs!
Such a beautiful dress Kelly!! You look absolutely beautiful and LOVE the pops of pink!! Didn’t get to tell you how much I adore your haircut!! <3
xx,
Christine
http://www.thefashionpledge.com
Gosh Kelly, this outfit looks absolutely gorgeous! Love how you’ve matched it with pops of pink on the accessories.
<3
http://zazzish.blogspot.pt/
I loved that black dress you picked! It could be great for holiday parties with some sparkly accessories! Love!
agirlandhersparkles.blogspot.com
Oooh super cool! I find this outfit strangely Kate Spade-y (which I love), but I guess I haven’t been to French Connection in a while! Or maybe it’s the necklace? But it’s the dress too!
http://lasaloperie.blogspot.com
Love French Connection! They always have some playful pieces like Kate Spade! This dress has such a great structure to it and Iove the pop of pink with it!
xo Tia | http://www.bigcitytyro.com
Love your neklace :) But this dress is awesome! Looks so god on you!
Kisses, Mrs Vain
Kelly~I LOVE that dress on you! And I love adding some pops of pink with black and white!
Becky
http://www.thefluffreport.com
French Connection has so many cute things this season! That dress is adorable
The Style Scribe
Love it!! Perfect color to accent that B&W dress. I love how you incorporated the pink into the shoes & accessories.
Heather
http://www.disposableincomegirl.com
This dress is pure perfection. I love the pink accents too!
Your dress is too perfect for words! Love how simple yet elegant the silhouette is! And the pops of pink are amazing! Love love love!
I seriously adore this dress, it looks very, very pretty! I especially love the checkered print & the shape of the dress! And I definitely like the fact that you added those pops of color- looks very chic! :)
http://www.callmemaddie.com
Girl, this dress is spectacular on you! And I love how you paired it with the pink! So neat you visited their shop in Soho!
velvetandvino.com
I am so in love with this outfit. Please wear it more haha I’d love to see how you’d style it differently =]
-Linh N.
Linnnerzism
Omg that store looks beautiful!! I love all the items especially your dress. That pink statement necklace really completes the look :)
-Vogue&Heels
http://www.vogueandheels.com
Hi Kelly, I’ve been patiently waiting for that dress to go on sale for weeks now! Thanks for the heads up, it looks great on you!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
wow, what a fun and amazing opportunity and I love that dress!
I first heard of french connection when I was in high school and though I was a cool rebel by wearing one of their logo tees to school.
also, that turn lock on the bag looks just like kate spade….
You look SO cute in this outfit!!! I love this dress on you and all the fun pops of pink!!
http://www.thejoyoffashionblog.com
OK you lucky girl! I LOVE French Connection! And that dress is fabulous. You look FANTASTIC! I want you to be my bloggy mentor, K?
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
This is such a fabulous dress! You are so adorable! Love the pop of pink you added!
xo,
Jacqueline
stylininstlouis.com
Did your normal size work for you? I heard this dress fit tighter than usual, and I want to purchase it!
Hi Morgan! I usually wear a size 0, and I got this dress in a size 4. Hope this helps!! xoxo