Julia's Style July 22, 2015
Red Gingham
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Outfit Details:
Lord & Taylor Dress (sold out) , Ralph Lauren Tote, Dolce Vita Sandals (look 1), Michael Kors Sandals (look 2), Sam Edelman Wedges
You can probably tell by the abundance of images below that this was a long day, but a great day! Thomas and I headed out in the morning and spotted this sunflower field along our drive and pulled over immediately. I mean, how could you not? They’re just so cheerful and were calling our name!
My red gingham dress is from Lord & Taylor and such an easy piece! Gingham + sunflowers= the epitome of summer, am I right? It’s a flirty little mini that’s light and airy for a hot summer day.
I’m always switching out my shoes throughout the day, especially while traveling, so I love carrying a big tote like this Ralph Lauren striped one to store all my goods. I started the day with these slip on espadrille sandals by Dolce Vita from Lord & Taylor. They’re a bit edgier for me, but the espadrille bottom softens up the black leather.
We drove into Tours for lunch, but since we were a bit late in the afternoon, everything was closed except a few bakeries. So we picked up a few baguettes and water and made our way around town, visiting Saint Gatien’s Cathedral and stopping for some ice cream in the gardens of Musée des Beaux-Arts. I had changed into these Michael Kors embellished sandals from Lord & Taylor upon our arrival that definitely added a bit of glam to the look.
We then made our final stop at Château Villandry, one of the most beautiful châteaux in Loire Valley. The decor was stunning, filled with pastel colors, French antiques and prints on prints.
For the last part of the day, I changed into my Sam Edelman wedges from Lord & Taylor that add a little bit of height (which is always nice) and are still comfortable enough to walk around in.
The decor of Villandry is undoubtably beautiful, but what makes the property extra special is the gardens. The Renaissance gardens include a vegetable garden, a maze, a water and flower garden. You can spend hours on the property and still not see it all! We tried to get through as much as possible, not wanting to miss a hidden gem.
If you’re visiting Loire Valley, definitely add Chateau Villandry to your list! It was incredibly special and a wonderful place to spend the afternoon or evening. The gardens were so peaceful, we could have taken a nap on the vast lawns near the water garden, listening to the birds chirp and the soft sounds of the water fountains.
Thank you to Lord & Taylor for sponsoring this post.
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Link for the dress is not working for some reason. =( But really liked this post, the gardens look so incredible and I love the way a simple shoe swap can really change the feel of the dress. Love your blog =)
Such a cute outfit, you just can’t go wrong with a red dress! My favourite look is with the wedges – they’re a perfect balance of casual and dressy.
Tanja | http://simplyadvice.ca
looks like you’re having a great adventure and fun with nature,i love your wedges specially,so chick :)
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You are killing it in that dress! Such a great pattern that works for every part of that day :)
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Love your red gingham dress amongst the sunflowers! Gorgeous pictures Thanks for sharing! http://www.kblossoms.etsy.com
These images are so beautiful! What a great dress for such a busy day! Those sunflowers are amazing! No wonder you have to pull over!
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I need that dress and those second shoes but links aren’t working and I can’t find them! Hopefully it’s not sold out. I’m going to Paris soon and basically want to recreate this because it’s so dang cute!!
Absolutely gorgeous! That dress is beautiful and the Chateau Villandry looks amazing!
xo christa | http://www.gardeniasandmint.com
Link for the red dress is not working. Can anyone please post the link or Julia, please correct the link.
I own that dress and love it more than anything! It is such a fun and easy piece! Essential for summer.
-Meg
http://www.withlovemeg.com
so lovely!
TheVogueWord
TheVogueWord
Gingham in the summer is just so pretty! It is such a summery print and looked beautiful with all of your different shoe options!
xx,
Susie
http://www.SequinsandStrawberries.com
Gorgeous dress! I love how many different shoes it goes with!
The link to the dress is broken or the dress is sold out. Is it Lord and Taylor brand or can we buy it elsewhere?
These images are just stunning! Well done, you two.
Carrie
http://www.wearwherewell.com
Gorgeous shots! That sunflower field is magical! Love your gingham dress – perfect for summer!
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xMC
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Hi Cathy,
Oh no! It must have sold out. The dress is by Lord & Taylor from their Design Lab line.
x Julia
Julia!!! This look may be my absolute favorite of yours! You are nailing it with all of these dresses. xoxo
amazing post!!! lovely red dress!!
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Wow that maze garden looks amazing! How stunning!
XO Janina
http://janinafran.blogspot.ca
This dress is so perfect for all your touring around. Just gorgeous!
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Obsessed with this dress! My favorite color is red and the gingham print is so lovely! Stunning photos btw! =)
~Alyssa~
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Beautiful place and beautiful outfit! I want to go to the Loire Valley the next year, thanks for the ideas.
Rosa
http://www.myprettylittlestyle.com
Beautiful! The best gingham dress I’ve seen! Your photos are amazing!
http://leftbankgirl.blogspot.com
That chateau looks incredible! I love the decor
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
Wow! You are giving me serious wanderlust! I think this is my favorite post you have ever done and I have been reading a long time……
Great job of sharing your travels with your readers. You and Thomas have really taken the comments to heart about people wishing we could experience the location a bit more in your posts and you have made excellent changes.
I am no expert but I feel like I should say that since I have read a lot of comments putting you guys down……
Way to respond to your readers questions, critisms, and requests, in an elegant and throughful way
Dresses & Denim
These pictures are gorgeous! I keep meaning to pop down the road to take pictures among-st the sunflowers too, so beautiful! And that castle is so dreamy! x
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love that dress on you
http://hashtagliz.com
you always look stunning !
M
Simply Sutter
Such a beautiful photo diary! All of the views are stunning. Thank you for sharing, this is a very inspiring post!
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Gingham + sunflowers = epitome of summer!!! :)
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Amazing photos! You are really having a great time! You look cute in that dress!
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These are such beautiful photos. This area of France is stunning! I really love your second and third pair of shoes too :)
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I love the red! So pretty and bold!
Rachel
Simply Rachel Nicole
Beautiful dress! Glad you are having fun :) I am dying to try out your hair tutorial.
xoxo, Mandie
http://www.nautistripes.blogspot.com
I love the red dress + all of the sunflowers! Amazing look on you, Julia!
http://www.missharwell.com
Stunning photos!
Natalie
http://www.babesandbaubles.com
Such stunning pictures, that dress looks so lovely on you!x
Holly x
http://the-twins-wardrobe.blogspot.com/
Stunning pictures! Love your dress!
xx
http://www.theblackblush.blogspot.com
Such a beautiful dress! We love the color!
Beautiful pictures too :)
xoxo,
Sofia & Maria
http://www.kinddistinction.com
This look is SO cute, love the dress!
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xx
C
These are amazing pictures! Makes me want to go here for vacation. The outfit is perfect! Love how you changed your shoes three times! LOL
Awesome photos! Love that dress!
Julia, you are stunning! Absolutely love these pictures!
xo
http://hellorobinblog.com
You look absolutely adorable in that summery dress! So jealous of all these summer in Europe photos while I’m here in Sydney shivering – at least I can live vicariously through you xx
http://the-lifeofjax.blogspot.com.au
I can’t get over this set of photos, stunning! The red gingham is the perfect look in a sea of sunflowers :D
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This dress is too cute! Not to mention the scenery is totally breathtaking!
Marianne
http://www.thematimes.com
That dress is so beautiful! Perfect for summer in France. I also often carry multiple pairs of shoes – flats when I’m travelling & heels when I get to my destination. A good tote is always a must!
http://www.lucylovestosparkle.com
This is such a beautiful dress and it is so flattering on you. xx
champagnedaydream.blogspot.com
Amazing photos! This is the perfect summer dress…& love the Michael Kors sandals :)
thoughtfullystyled.com
So envious of your trip! I miss France! You look beautiful and that dress is super flattering!
THE CLASS ACT
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Very pretty <3
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xo
Stunning photos and outfit as always!
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in love with the red gingham!
http://www.atlantastateofmind.blogspot.com
These pictures are so gorgeous! I absolutely love your dress <3
The Striped Flamingo Boutique
So pretty!!
Blonde in Cashmere
That gingham dress is gorgeous!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Such a gorgeous post! In love with this dress!
Michelle || http://www.rosemaryandlace.com
Such an adorable post! :D
http://www.maireem.blogspot.com
The gingham dress fits in perfectly with the field of sunflowers, great summer look!
emmastyleguide.blogspot.com
I love this gingham dress!! So summery and cute!!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Now this is a gorgeous look, Julia! LOVE IT! I clicked on the link for the dress and it wasn’t working. Do you know if it’s still available? Thanks for sharing your darling fashion with us!
http://www.happygirllife.com
What a stunning outfit and beautiful background! Lovely!
Sarah
http://www.bohochiccafe.com
Love all your photos absolutely gorgeous ! that dress is to die for so sad :( its no longer available .. I always look at your blog for fashion inspiration you always look faboulous !
That dress is stunning!! Love love love!
Her Heartland Soul
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It looks breathtaking, I love France. And their sunflower fields. And their wine. And their cheese.And their castles. And their baguettes. And their pain au chocolat…etc etc etc
Your photos are absolutely stunning and that dress is very eyecatching. Thanks for sharing.
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I’m just in love with your pictures! Just perfect. I love the dress…is it sold out? The link doesn’t take me directly to the dress. — Soraya
http://www.chicflavours.com
Perfect outfit for your adventure! So adorable.
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So dreamy! Literally looks like a fairytale!
xo,
Melissa
MissyOnMadison.com
You look beautiful and this is such a dream location
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Your posts just keep getting better and better! You and your talented husband are such an inspiration! Your travels look so incredible and this dress, in particular, looks picture perfect. Enjoy every minute of the rest of your trip! XO, http://www.relishbyarielle.com.
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I love the dress! Such a cute outfit!
xx
Mademoiselle Coconath
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This dress is beautiful!
Paola
http://www.lechicchedipaola.it/
Hi Julia! I LOVE this dress and this post. Is there anywhere else to find this dress? Can you tell us the brand? Thank you!
Such a cute dress!!!!!! You look so beautiful in it!!!
xoxo Kirsten
http://www.thedressbakery.blogspot.com
That dress looks amazing on you!! So pretty! I love your pictures. Thank you for sharing, hope you are enjoying your travels.
Tesla
dots & details
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Neeeed more details on the dress? Is it Lord & Taylor brand? Or something else? I want to see more of this line! Beautiful, enjoy your trip :)
love that gingham dress! it is so pretty and perfect for summer! i wish it wasn’t sold out!!
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This dress is beyond cute. Moreover, it clearly is a dress you can live in! So fun seeing all the beautiful places this dress took you! Such a dream.
Sarah
http://sarahstylesseattle.com
On a quest to find this dress :)
I love your dress! And the trip looks amazing!
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Wonderful post! The sunflower field reminded me of a trip to Umbria. And the castle gardens, with the lavender and the geometric garden are fantastic!Oh, and your out if is gorgeous! And I loved the idea of changing shoes throughout the day. Good for the feet, so they can rest with different heights and formats. Genius! Thank you for sharing your experiences, and thank you for bringing back to me my own memories!
Those Michael Kors sandals are sooooo cute! Great pictures!
xx
Laura
http://www.sequinsatbreakfast.com
I’m a sucker for gingham print- I think it’s so fun and I love how bright red this dress is! Thanks for showing it at different places too! What size are you wearing in it?
C’s Collection
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OMG YES! Gingham is everything. It totally reminds me of summer and BBQs. Love this dress on you :)
xo Azu
http://www.raven-locks.blogspot.com
Love this summery dress! Gorgeous photos!
Wishes & Reality
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I really admire how stylish and dressed-up you look on your trip!
The red dress and the field of sunflowers – that is a like a fairy-tale scene!
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Beautiful as always! i haven’t seen a color that doesn’t look great on you.
http://www.racheldinh.com
These are really great photos!
Heba xx The Heba
What a beautiful place!
Hi Julia!
My (new) husband and I just returned from our honeymoon in France, and I’m loving seeing my favorite spots through your instagram and blog! You are doing it a little more stylishly than I did though… so hot!
The gardens at Villandry were one of our favorites too! If you’re still in the Loire valley, but check out Chateau Noizay for a fabulous french gastronomic dinner, and also Restaurant la Cave! It is housed inside some of the old limestone caves!
Hoping you get a chance to hop down to the riviera to cool off for a few days! Bon adventure!
Xo Ivy
Such beautiful shots, this is a dreamy trip, loving all the Instagram photos!
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@favro
Fantastic pictures!
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this is magical! the dress, the place, the photography! all perfect.
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Beautiful photos! They give me such wanderlust!
xx Tia | http://www.bigcitytyro.com
Love, Love, Love the red gingham! It is classic but bold at the same time. It’s Beautiful.
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Those sunflowers are magnificent and so is your style! You and your hubby make such a great team. ~Rania Xo
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This post is so so soooo cute!!! I love france and your shots with that beautiful Gingham dress are amazing. You are super photogenic and pretty! Definitely am a big fan of your blog!! http://www.svadore.com
That dress is so perfect!! I don’t think there is a better setting for red gingham than a field of sunflowers!
XO, Maci
http://www.xomaci.com
This look is just gorgeous! I knew I had to click through to this post after seeing those gorgeous sunflowers. They’re all over Germany as well and I always end up with hundreds of pictures :)
Julia
ExploresMore.com
I looove the outfit! Especially the dress. And I liked Villandry, but I also loved Chambord.
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Gorgeous pictures ! You’re stunning! Can’t wait to visit Paris <3
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Such pretty pics!
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Love the images! The dress is perfect for this location. <3
Indya x
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Oh I’m so envious–I used to live in Tours! I interned directly across the street from the train station at the giant convention center, but spent lots of time walking past and through the Saint-Gatien/Beaux-Arts area. I actually spent the past year living two hours away from Tours, so when my mom came to visit, of course I had to show her my old stomping grounds! And of the 15ish châteaux I’ve visited in France, Villandry definitely takes the cake for its gardens. Honestly, after wandering through the gardens, I found the inside to be relatively bland! I can’t wait to return. So glad you got to experience one of my favorite places in the world.
Chloe | Wanderlust in the Midwest
These photos (and your outfit) are so SO beautiful!! Absolutely love that dress and those Sam Edelman wedges!
xoxo
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Location is very nice! Love your outfit and handbag. Awesome clicks !
http://www.iamj.es/
Love the pop of color in your red dress!
– Justine Erica | missjustinee.blogspot.com
I am OBSESSED with this dress. I really must have it! Also your adventures are beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for sharing your travels!
Cynthia
http://www.darlingdownsouth.com
Please please please share your workout routine with us soon!! How do you keep so fit with all the traveling and indulgences?? You look fabulous!!!