Photoshoot location: Oakville Lakeshore
Dress: Rebel Sugar (Winners) (here)
Wedges: Vince Camuto (here in nude colour)
Bamboo bag: EBay (here) & (here)
Sunglasses: Kate Spade
Hey beauties! Hope you all had a great week and happy weekend finally! 🙂
So here I am behind this beautiful white yacht that I spotted in Oakville. I had to have this as a background to make my outfit pop out! Funny thing was when my sister was taking the pics I had no idea that there was someone in the yacht watching me! Haha She told me after and it was some old man. Ah who cares right?! I stopped caring when I go for outdoor photoshoots knowing that there will be people around and that they will see. I am sure that they know nowadays it’s the “norm” and there’s a lot of bloggers out there doing the same thing as I am for the gram. Last year I wouldn’t even do photoshoots when there’s people around and I always made sure there’s no one around lol but now I just pretend I don’t see anyone and just focus on the camera. I think after having my photoshoots done on the streets in New York City with a bunch of people around helped me to get out of my shell and get over it!
I have been receiving compliments on my dress, I purchased this dress two years ago at Winners. I must say it is so comfy and so chic! Perfect to wear for traveling with flats and for dinning at an outdoor patio on warm days. I only found one exact same dress on EBay but unfortunately it only in one size – large and was unable to find other sizes anywhere else. As for this bamboo bag, this bag started to be a big thing last year and I didn’t get a chance to get myself one until this year. I purchased this one on EBay for $25 but found another one in a smaller size for $8 here if you are interested. Mine is a large size and I prefer large because I need to have more stuff in my bag lol. You can purchase this bag on Amazon or Ali Express. They come in similar prices from them and it’s affordable. It also comes in other colours as well! The black and white one is really nice! I have to say this is the coolest beach bag ever and it totally makes the outfit!
So I’ve linked up the dress and bag in different prices here at LIKEtoKNOW.it if you are interested.
Stefanie
June 18, 2018 at 7:52 pm (7 years ago)haha there are always people watching! lol.but I do love the dress and this bag is still a fave! I agree the bigger the better, more stuff! xo
Helena Marz
June 19, 2018 at 1:45 am (7 years ago)Lol I know right?! It is something we just have to get used to. Thank you for the compliments❤️ xo
Stephanie
June 18, 2018 at 10:32 pm (7 years ago)That cut-out dress is incredibly flattering! I love how it narrows the waist and looks so chic! The bamboo bag is the perfect accessory!
Helena Marz
June 19, 2018 at 1:43 am (7 years ago)Thank you Stephanie for the sweet compliments! Really appreciate it❤️
Cara Newhart
June 19, 2018 at 12:39 am (7 years ago)This cut-out dress is the cutest! Love how it makes the bag pop.
xo, Cara
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Helena Marz
June 19, 2018 at 1:42 am (7 years ago)Thank you so much for the lovely compliments❤️ xo
Taylor Mobley
June 19, 2018 at 2:07 am (7 years ago)This look is so flawless. You are red carpet ready!
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:24 pm (7 years ago)You are the sweetest ever! Thank you for the compliments, it made my day! xo
Lauryn Hock
June 19, 2018 at 2:42 am (7 years ago)You look phenomenal!!!!! I love dresses with cutouts because they accentuate women’s figures! Perfect dress choice.
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:25 pm (7 years ago)Totally agree that dresses with cut outs does the trick with your waist and entire figure which I love about it. Thank you so much for the lovely compliments! xo
Azanique
June 19, 2018 at 3:08 am (7 years ago)You look amazing girl! I love this dress 🙂
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:23 pm (7 years ago)So sweet of you girl! Thank you so much for the compliments! xo
Kileen
June 19, 2018 at 9:12 am (7 years ago)You look amazing and this dress is so flattering on you! I love the length and the cutout sides!
Kileen
cute & little
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:26 pm (7 years ago)You’re so sweet! Thank you for the lovely compliments girl! xo
Tonya Tardiff
June 19, 2018 at 12:16 pm (7 years ago)This whole look is so cute and looks great on you! Would have never guessed that bag is from eBay too!
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:22 pm (7 years ago)I know right!? I never thought I would find from Ebay and they have tons of brand new stuff for an affordable price. Thank you for the compliments and for stopping by! xo
Kenzi || Life of a Sister
June 19, 2018 at 2:03 pm (7 years ago)I love that the black dress really allows the bamboo bag to steal the show! I do love how sleek this black dress is, you look gorgeous!
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:27 pm (7 years ago)That’s what I love about this look:) Thank you for the sweet compliments and for stopping by! xo
Deborah
June 19, 2018 at 2:21 pm (7 years ago)I so need a straw bag for the summer! Such an essential!
I love your cut out dress here, so beautiful!
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:21 pm (7 years ago)Yesss it is a must have for this summer! Thank you for the sweet compliments on my dress! xo
Carolyn
June 19, 2018 at 3:03 pm (7 years ago)This dress makes your waist look amazing! And I feel the same away about outdoor photoshoots…I hate people watching me but I guess I just have to get over it!
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:20 pm (7 years ago)I know right!? lol People will always want to see what is going on and will watch. Something we have to learn to live with. Thank you for the compliments on my dress! xo
Nailil
June 19, 2018 at 3:16 pm (7 years ago)That dress is really pretty and flattering on you. Also loving the handbag.
Xx, Nailil
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Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:19 pm (7 years ago)Thank you for the compliments girl! Hope you are having a fabulous week! xo
Megan Elliott
June 19, 2018 at 5:10 pm (7 years ago)Love this simple yet chic look! Those wedges are SO cute!
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:18 pm (7 years ago)Thank you so much Megan for the sweet compliments! xo
Stephanie
June 19, 2018 at 9:08 pm (7 years ago)Such a fab dress! Love the cut outs!
xo, Steph | UrbanBlonde.com
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:17 pm (7 years ago)Thank you so much Stephanie! Hope you are having a fabulous week! xo
Helen
June 19, 2018 at 9:37 pm (7 years ago)That black cutout dress is so beautiful! It really looks good on you! And the bamboo bag is beautiful too!
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:16 pm (7 years ago)Thank you girl for the sweet compliments! Really appreciate it! xo
Thomas Falkenstedt
June 21, 2018 at 2:23 pm (7 years ago)Haha, I’m the same when it comes to photo shoots. I couldn’t care less anymore. It hasn’t always been like that though, I used to be ever so shy about it, but about a year ago when I did a photo shoot in my underwear in NYC in rush hour I think I kind of got rid of that fear. It’s a miracle the cops didn’t stop me, haha.
That dress is beautiful on you and I think it’s lovely you’re showing something you bought 2 years ago as I think this consumerism is getting to us real bad. We don’t HAVE to have the newest piece from this and that collection, but re-use our favorites from before until it’s worn out for real! 🙂
Thomas xx
Helena Marz
June 21, 2018 at 9:33 pm (7 years ago)OMG that’s so hilarious! You were definitely brave for sure:) Totally agree on that we don’t always need to have the newest piece and I usually coordinate my outfits with other new items to avoid breaking the bank. lol. Thank you so much for the sweet compliments and for stopping by! xo
kelly Fordon
June 22, 2018 at 3:26 pm (7 years ago)Such a classic summer look! I have the same bamboo bag and tote it around everywhere!
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Helena Marz
June 28, 2018 at 1:07 am (6 years ago)Thank you so much girl! Love this bag too and I plan on using it for this summer too:)
Sheree
June 22, 2018 at 5:19 pm (7 years ago)Love this simple summer look, the cut outs on the dress are cute and add a nice detail, I really like how you paired it with a bamboo bag, so cute!
~xo Sheree
poshclassymom.com
Helena Marz
June 28, 2018 at 1:10 am (6 years ago)Thank you so much girl for the sweet compliments! Hope you are having a fabulous week! xo
Stylease
July 2, 2018 at 6:15 am (6 years ago)The black looks perfect, Helena 🙂
Nice pictures!