Trina Turk for Banana Republic: Blue Pisces Printed Strapless Dress

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Dress: c/o Banana Republic Trina Turk Blue Pisces Printed Strapless – size 00P (buy HERE)
Shoes: Ann Taylor  – size 5 (similar HERE and HERE)
Necklace: Vintage/Thrifted Gold Chain
Purse: Chanel Classic Mini Flap
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I was really excited to try out Trina Turk’s limited edition collection for Banana Republic and was even more elated when I found out it was available in petites. I am not usually a fan of bold or loud prints but I’ve always liked her line. I was especially drawn to this blue pisces printed strapless dress mainly for the simple silhouette and gorgeous colors.  I typically stay away from strapless dresses only because no matter what I do, they always slip (even with a fuller bust).  
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It’s taken me awhile to post this because I was waiting for the 00P to arrive.  Banana Republic mistakenly sent me a 0P and I couldn’t wear it because it was way too big and couldn’t even “fake” the fit. So here it is! To cover up, I wore a mustard cardigan to work and added a belt.  This is a great dress for vacation too – I will definitely be bringing it to my upcoming Fiji trip.
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See Elle in the pisces strapless patio dress , SewPetiteGal’s great fitting room post, and Vicky and Jean in the crazy botanical twist dress, and Kelly in the zazzy zebra skirt Khatu in the botanical shorts and Sydney in the pisces strapless patio dress
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I had a major craving this weekend for Vietnamese food so hubby and I tried a new restaurant.  I don’t live in an area where they have great authentic Viet food so you have to drive quite a ways. The best place to have Vietnamese food is Westminster (near Orange County) but that is way too far to drive so we settled for something somewhat close by that had great reviews.  Even though I cook a lot of Asian food, sometimes it’s just nice to eat out. We don’t eat out often but now really want to start to venture out and try new places.  We had spring rolls (delish) altho nothing compares to my mom’s home made spring rolls.  We both had vermicelli noodle bowls.  Hubby chose grilled pork, shrimp and egg rolls in his and I just had extra shrimp and egg rolls in mine. Yummy!

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What are your thoughts on the Trina Turk collection? Love it or hate it?

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  1. This dress looks beautiful on you – I’m not usually a fan of strapless dresses either, but this one is nice & I love the print! πŸ™‚

  2. I really love the bright colours in this collaboration, don’t you? I have one of the tops and a post with the dress I got will be coming soon – my event is keeping me really busy, so there hasn’t been time to shoot pictures. By the way, I didn’t know that they put eggs in spring or summer/salad rolls. πŸ˜›

  3. I really love the bright colours in this collaboration, don't you? I have one of the tops and a post with the dress I got will be coming soon – my event is keeping me really busy, so there hasn't been time to shoot pictures. By the way, I didn't know that they put eggs in spring or summer/salad rolls. πŸ˜›

  4. Beautiful dress. That vermicelli bowl looks delicious too. πŸ™‚

  5. Beautiful dress. That vermicelli bowl looks delicious too. πŸ™‚

  6. The dress was made for you. I like the bright bold prints in the Trina Turk collection but I don’t think I will be getting anything from that collection.

  7. The dress was made for you. I like the bright bold prints in the Trina Turk collection but I don't think I will be getting anything from that collection.

  8. Sooooo pretty! I want to see the cardigan look too if you ever wear it again and can instagram it πŸ™‚ I adore the print on you.

  9. Sooooo pretty! I want to see the cardigan look too if you ever wear it again and can instagram it πŸ™‚ I adore the print on you.

  10. the top of the dress is amazing!

    xoxo
    Mady

    thegirlfromthemirror.blogspot.com

  11. the top of the dress is amazing!

    xoxo
    Mady

    thegirlfromthemirror.blogspot.com

  12. Hi Annie,
    You look stunning! Love the dress and am seriously thinking about picking one up. I know that this is not a foodie blog but your mouth-watering photos made me think about cooking some Vietnamese food – I love to cook as much as I love to shop! Would you please consider posting your mother’s home made spring roll recipe? I would cherish it!

  13. Hi Annie,
    You look stunning! Love the dress and am seriously thinking about picking one up. I know that this is not a foodie blog but your mouth-watering photos made me think about cooking some Vietnamese food – I love to cook as much as I love to shop! Would you please consider posting your mother's home made spring roll recipe? I would cherish it!

  14. I like it. I’m a Pisces so the title definitely caught my eye ;p Are you Filipino? I am too.
    I discovered your blog while I was on the hunt for a Chanel purse. Love your collection πŸ™‚

    I’m a jeweler. Check-out my blog if you have free time. πŸ™‚ -Jo

    http://www.StyleAt30.com

  15. I like it. I'm a Pisces so the title definitely caught my eye ;p Are you Filipino? I am too.
    I discovered your blog while I was on the hunt for a Chanel purse. Love your collection πŸ™‚

    I'm a jeweler. Check-out my blog if you have free time. πŸ™‚ -Jo

    http://www.StyleAt30.com

  16. I like the Trina Turk line, I just wish there were more choices with pink. I was late to the punch on one of the dresses I really liked because only M,L were left online, BUT, now that I’ve read your post, I will go back and look at petites. I didn’t even bother to see if they had petites, I figured they wouldn’t for a limited edition.
    Also, the food looks great! I love vermicelli noodle bowls, and order them with spring rolls every time we go to our local Viet restaurant. Yum!

  17. I like the Trina Turk line, I just wish there were more choices with pink. I was late to the punch on one of the dresses I really liked because only M,L were left online, BUT, now that I've read your post, I will go back and look at petites. I didn't even bother to see if they had petites, I figured they wouldn't for a limited edition.
    Also, the food looks great! I love vermicelli noodle bowls, and order them with spring rolls every time we go to our local Viet restaurant. Yum!

  18. this bright little number is so pretty against your tan skin! i like the fishscale detail and the brown part in the chest area looks like a sexy little cutout. congrats on your new domain and internet handle! this was really brave to make the switch

    http://www.pandaphilia.com

  19. First, wonderful new website. It didn’t skip a beat, in my opinion, all transitions smooth! And Fiji! Another exotic trip, so jealous! The dress looks great on you. love the nude accessories to really allow the print to shine. And that Viet food looks awesome!

  20. First, wonderful new website. It didn't skip a beat, in my opinion, all transitions smooth! And Fiji! Another exotic trip, so jealous! The dress looks great on you. love the nude accessories to really allow the print to shine. And that Viet food looks awesome!

  21. This dress looks like it fits you perfectly and it’s so you! I have to say I don’t love the prints in the collection for myself but they look amazing on so many.
    I’m crazy about Vietnamese spring rolls!

  22. This dress looks like it fits you perfectly and it's so you! I have to say I don't love the prints in the collection for myself but they look amazing on so many.
    I'm crazy about Vietnamese spring rolls!

  23. you look constipated when you don't smile (see second photo).
    should also do something about your hair, looks wild and unruly… eek

  24. dress looks ok, i think it looks better on someone like wendy from wendy's look book. Go check out her page, she does better stylings.