First Spring in the Desert with Lord & Taylor

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After three years of living in LA, I have some exciting news to share with you! It’s official — David and I will be relocating to Palm Springs next month shortly after we get back from Cabo! We couldn’t be more excited to start a new chapter in the desert after spending a lot of time there for the past few weeks. Even though we’ll be moving into our new home during the hottest time of the year, we are stoked for a change of scenery and a bigger space. Getting around without traffic, finding a shoot location right when we walk out the door… it’s going to be heavenly!

Speaking of heavenly, how heavenly is this gown?! Just in time for the new season, I have teamed up with Lord & Taylor to share an ethereal Spring look with you guys, featuring this beautiful number by BCBG Maxazria. I actually saw this one in white some time last season and fell in love with the unique design. There’s nothing that screams SPRING more than this dreamy pastel pink color. The way the dress moves with the wind is simply breathtaking. I am a sucker for all things strappy so needless to say, this silhouette is a must-have for me. Lord & Taylor offers so many different brands and carries a plethora of styles to suit every taste. Since I am a major dress hoarder, I have been stocking up on many for the warmer coming months.

Now back to this dress… if the photos haven’t spoken for themselves enough, it’s a very versatile one. I could totally see this being worn out to a fancy date night or even as a bridesmaid dress. Coupled with the right accessories and heels, it is a super elegant piece — in and out of the desert 😉 The fit is pretty comfortable, though I couldn’t get away with not wearing a bra with this one. For reference, I got this in a size 0 and I’m a true 32B. The chest area is a bit loose on me, but it’s nothing that a little push-up bra can’t fix. The length is perfect with my go-to pair of nude heels. Since the dress has such stunning detailing, I personally love wearing it with minimalistic jewelry. With that said, I’ve stuck with my classic gold pieces to allow the dress to really be the star of the show!

The Palm Springs sunset is something we still have to get used to. These were taken at around 4 pm just right by the entrance of the Aerial Tramway on our way home from downtown Palm Springs. Unlike here in LA, we’ve noticed that the sun goes down incredibly quickly because the high mountains cover the sun completely once it hits a certain point. This is my first shoot during the golden hour in Palm Springs, and you can see how drastically the lighting changed from photo to photo. Luckily, my man knows how to work the camera and we were still able to pull it off 🙂

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Photos by David Potter

***Special thanks to Lord & Taylor for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.***

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  1. These photos are beyond breathtaking! And congratulations on getting the home in Palm Springs! Best of luck on your move — you must be so excited 🙂

  2. That dress was totally made for you babe! I do love shopping Lord & Taylor because they have so many options like you said. My favourite is probably that first one in your faves — red with the ruffles!

  3. Lord & Taylor is one of my favorite places to shop online actually! They have a great selection of BCBG which I also love — this dress is one of my faves. I have it in red and wore it to my sister’s wedding! 🙂 You look beautiful as always <3

    1. Thanks Maria! I’ve always been a city girl so this will be a change! I feel it’ll be a great one though 🙂

  4. Your blog theme does an awesome job at showcasing the photos. Needless to say the dress is stunning. lighting was perfect and you looked angelic. I loved every second of this post

    1. Thanks Dustin! Hopefully your girlfriend will love the dress as much as you do 🙂 Thanks for stopping by xx

  5. First of you all, you look absolutely stunning in these photos! Secondly, I love Palm Springs – congrats on the move! I’m down there every couple of months – it’s simply the best!

  6. This dress looks like it was made for you ! Love the color and the setting is amazing. Your photos are gorgeous ! Such a beautiful post 🙂
    xx, gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

  7. Oh Sharon! That is an absolutely stunning pink gown that you are wearing I love the the details in the middle of the dress! By the way congratulations on your move to Palm Springs! I often fly there and it is such a beautiful place you will have so many gorgeous spots to take photos! I sent you a message on Instagram did you receive it? Have an amazing vacation and call you truly deserve it!

    Sarah

    Paperdollsarah.com

    1. Thank you so much! It’s currently my favorite dress! A bit hard to pass off as a casual dress but definitely a great evening gown or bridesmaid dress. 🙂

  8. I’m really excited for your big move, girly. I already know your home will be beyond gorgeous! It’s going to be such fun for you to decorate and plan your space out! I love this dress more than anything on you. Seriously this might be my favorite set of photos from you, ever! The light pink and the golden glow of the sun just make for something straight out of a fairytale! Gorgeous!

    Stephanie // SheSawStyle.com

    1. Thank you Stephanie! Haha with all your #SheSawPinspiration I know for sure I won’t be standing in my home wondering how to decorate 😉 haha thank you for sharing your inspo every week! xx

    1. Thank you Kandja! We are ecstatic. Palm Springs really is an incredible place and we can’t wait to get out of this congested city. And the best part is, we’re only two hours away in the event we need to be in LA for whatever reason! 🙂

  9. You look like a dream Sharon! BCBG Maxazria is among my favourite dress designers. They always make incredible flowy pieces you can wear to any event, and this color and ruffling detail is gorgeous. AND, Congrats on your move! So exciting! Have an amazing time in Cabo and happy moving girl!

    Xo,
    Miki
    http://mikialamode.com

    1. Awww thanks Miki! That’s seriously how I feel about all your travel photos haha! I love BCBG pieces as well — they are always on point and I love how versatile they are. The move is so soon I couldn’t be more excited!

  10. Ahhh congrats to you and David for finally settling on a place! The Palm Springs is beautiful, so I’ve heard. Can’t wait to hear more about your move and an update on your new living corners! Anyway this dress is gorgeous! I love shopping at Lord and Taylor. The shot with the sun directly behind you make you look so angelic 🙂

    With love,
    Jenn
    https://www.jubilantdose.com

    1. Thank you Jenn! We are really excited too. I’ll definitely be giving an update here hopefully in a few weeks! I’m so glad to hear that you love shopping at Lord & Taylor too. They have the best dresses, don’t they?!

  11. So exciting news Sharon, Palms Spring sounds amazing.!!!
    This dress and the pictures looks like a fairy tale. Absolutely breathtaking and looks like a dream
    xoxo
    Marcy

  12. Oh wow that dress is stunning! You look absolutely gorgeous in it! Loving the setting as well Good luck with the move, hope all goes well

    1. Thanks Ellie! I’ve missed shooting during sunset. Now that we have longer days I definitely will be doing it more often!

    1. Thank you so much! There are so many gorgeous dresses at Lord & Taylor — it’s hard to only pick one haha

    1. Thank you so much! Haha LA is getting old… it is overpopulated, always full of traffic, and since we work from home we would rather get a bigger space for less and have better quality of living. I’ll miss being close to the beach but at least we will have a pool 😉

  13. So much exciting going on in your life right now babe! I’m so happy for you and David finding a place with less hassle and traffic and with beautiful locations right outside your front door! That sounds like the sun is setting really early over there, but like you said, the mountains play a part in that.
    As for the dress, you’re right about everything else, but the true star in the pictures is still you. No way of getting around that fact! 🙂
    xoxo
    Thomas

    http://thomasfalkenstedt.com

    1. Thanks Thomas! We are stoked for a year-round summer too LOL. The sun set pretty quickly the week we shot this set because it was before daylight savings too — went back to Palm Springs this week to take some measurements of our new home and we were able to get away with shooting much later — phew 🙂 hehe if you’re ever in the area, you definitely need to visit us!

    1. Thank you Jessi! I just saw your latest post of you rocking a blush pink ruffle top — you wear the color very well too! x

  14. Every time I see your posts and your looks I say to myself it can’t get any better and then you pull this look out! You are STUNNING! This dress is everything! Good luck with the move!
    Kyla
    Wanderlustkyla.com

    1. Aww Kyla you are just too sweet! Thank you for the constant love and support! I really appreciate it 😉 xoxo

    1. Right?! That’s what I thought too when I saw it on Lord & Taylor’s website haha. I knew I had to have it!

  15. First of all, how absolutely flawless is this gown & you look soo sooo beautiful, sweetie!! Secondly, congrats on the move!! Yaaayy!!! So excited for you! When I first read the news on your Insta, I knew exactly what you were feeling/going through. I moved countries (!!) 2.5 years ago and then had to move across the new country about 1,5 years ago. While we are still getting used to the new place, it’s important to remember to make/take the best of your current situation and location. I am sure you will LOVE Palm Springs for as long as you’re going to stay there. Yay to the new adventures!! And hope you’re having an amazing time in Cabo – we spend one week of our honeymoon there (another one in Vegas & NYC) – it was magical 🙂
    xox Nadia
    http://www.mielandmint.com

    1. Awww you are so sweet Nadia! Thank you so much! Moving is always stressful the first month or so but we are really excited for a new change and think it’ll all be worth it soon hehe 🙂 I leave for Cabo in 2 weeks and it’ll be my first time! So excited 🙂

    1. Thanks Susana! BCBG is one of my fave brands for dresses and Lord & Taylor carries a lot of great styles.

  16. First of all, congratulations on the move!!! Palm Springs is truly an amazing place and I am sure you will enjoy it. Definitely a great location for shoots. Lol. Also, obsessing over your dress girly!!! Love, love, love it.

    katetik.com

    1. Thanks Kate! We are really excited for change of scenery 🙂 Palm Springs is definitely a heaven for shoots!

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