Spring is in my step.
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Spring is in my step.
And with that comes a mood for dresses.

This past weekend we had a lunch in Notting Hill, which was the perfect reason to get the new dress out and on. It’s a spring love from Roksanda – you might remember Margot, which did the rounds for a special birthday. This dress has been worn more times than I can count so when I saw the Aylin Bell in the new collection, I wanted to try it. It’s a sapphire/navy blue with a medium-full skirt and wildly exaggerated sleeves. And no, they don’t get in the way at all and are super comfortable. Don’t discount the bell sleeve as an option for spring dresses, they really are very pretty and give detail and fullness in the best possible places. My dress choices are closing in a little these days; with many being too short, too full or too fussy. It is refreshing to find a style with flair that is not only comfortable but also very wearable.
I like the feminine floaty feel and like the Margot, I can put it on and feel ready to go in seconds. I was running around in my sneakers before lunch, checking on our renovations and buying flowers. They worked and allowed my speed and comfort; later I swapped them for a slip-on mule with a bow trim. Some aren’t fans of the sneakers with the dress. I understand and I do listen. Although, sneakers are sti...