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Part of my basic spring uniform includes the following: dress, light jacket, and flats. I usually do a variation of this type of outfit because it’s so incredibly easy and there are always lots of combinations. I bought this black eyelet embroidered dress to wear for my trip to Austin last month. I wore it to an event one evening but love how it can work during the daytime too! I couldn’t resist pairing it with my favorite jacket. The embroidery adds texture and color to an otherwise solid print outfit. These black lace-up flats have been getting a lot of mileage, which I’m so happy about! They’re still incredibly comfortable and I feel like I get compliments on them wherever I go. I need to invest in more stylish flats!
![black embroidered dress with jacket and black lace up flats M Loves M los angeles blogger @marmar](https://i0.wp.com/mlovesm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/black_embroidered_dress_with_tweed_jacket_1.jpg?ssl=1)
![little black dress during the daytime M Loves M @marmar](https://i0.wp.com/mlovesm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/black_dress_with_jacket_1.jpg?ssl=1)
![how to wear a little black dress during the daytime M Loves M @marmar](https://i0.wp.com/mlovesm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/flowy_black_swing_dress_nordstrom_1.jpg?ssl=1)
![stylish black flats M Loves M @marmar](https://i0.wp.com/mlovesm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/red_crossbody_bag_1.jpg?ssl=1)
![lace up black aquazzura flats M Loves M @marmar](https://i0.wp.com/mlovesm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lace_up_black_flats_gold_heel_1.jpg?ssl=1)
![messy side braid and embroidered jacket M Loves M @marmar](https://i0.wp.com/mlovesm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/messy_side_braid_1.jpg?ssl=1)
dress Nordstrom {under $100!}, jacket Revolve {here too!}, shoes Aquazzura {affordable version under $50!}, sunglasses {similar}, bag Kooba {on a crazy sale right now!}, necklace BaubleBar, hair LuxyHair {$5 off with code LUXYMARA}, lipstick NARS Dragon Girl
I decided to put my hair back in a quick braid so Valorie was so sweet to let me borrow her bracelet as a hair tie. It’s kind of perfect though because it ties in the red! Also, speaking of red, if you’re looking for a perfect matte red lipstick, this one is definitely your girl! I can’t tell you how much I love it {a lot!}.
Happy Wednesday everyone! Thanks so much for stopping by today!
xox
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photos by Valorie Darling