
08 Sep Karina Dress Bronze Leaves Megan: Karina Dress Giveaway!
Hello Ladies!
I realize it is September and in some of the areas you may be experiencing more fall like weather. However, in NC we may not get fall weather until October or so. But lets just call this a pre-fall outfit, a Karina Dress with a pattern of Bronze Leaves.
Every time I think of fall, I think of the trees and leaves, It is really my favorite season. Just enough cool in the air, and beauty all around. In the upcoming months, I just love the rich fall colors in fashion, the reds, greens, burgundy and browns. I chose this dress from Karina, and it is the Megan, a great 40’s style vintage look/cut that I am quite fond of.
When I think of autumn leaves, I also think of music. Being in a jazz program in college, the song, Autumn Leaves, was not only a favorite, but one I played on my jazz guitar for my senior performance. It has been covered by many jazz greats, and even if you don’t know the tune, I am sure you will love the melody.
Listen to it HERE Played by jazz great, Joe Pass, one of the many I studied while in college.
This fit is so lovely, the bottom of the dress is great for swinging and adds a fuller touch. The V neck and short flirty sleeves are just so indicative of dresses of this era. I just need some stockings ( they were a high commodity then!) and my hair back in a hair bow, and viola! The leaves in the dress, are brown, bronze and copper, and I chose this pattern as I thought it would look good with my hair color. I added a real leaf copper necklace, and copper leaf earrings I bought in Asheville, NC, a place known for their artists. My woven bronze flats are super comfy and went well with the dress too. I know my bag isn’t getting the attention it deserves, as I was too busy dancing for the camera! ( probably why I am laughing like a goof ball in one pic).
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Anyway, wanted you to have a look and listen at pre-fall. Hope you enjoyed ‘Autumn Leaves” in fashion and in music!
Have a wonderful day!
Jess xo
Dress c/o Karina Dresses ( Megan) also see sidebar if you may be interested I make a small commision. Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff, Necklace and Earrings: Artisans at Asheville, NC, Bronze woven flats: Cole Haan ( Ebay)
C/0* Gifted by Karina Dresses, as I am a Karina Dress Ambassador. I truly show products on my site that I truly believe in, and the dresses are wonderful! #Giveaway #Karina Dresses Giveaway
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Crystal Joy Abel
Posted at 15:48h, 24 SeptemberAutumn is my favorite time of year and this dress and the accessories are perfect!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:36h, 24 SeptemberTHank you Crystal, glad you like the dress, it is a fav of mine. jess xx
Jeanine
Posted at 02:14h, 16 SeptemberThis is such a complimentary print and style for you!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:49h, 16 SeptemberThank you Jeanine, My fav Karina dress so far! Jess xx
Dawn Lucy
Posted at 09:29h, 13 SeptemberSo jealous you look so good in those pretty fall colors! I love fall, but the rusts and browns totally wash me out. Argh.
Dawn Lucy
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:05h, 13 SeptemberAre you sure? I have fair skin. This is my favorite cut by Karina, this 40s style is right up my alley! jess xo
cheriejamesp
Posted at 11:01h, 12 SeptemberJess, This outfit is stunning on you. I know I’ve said it before, but you really know exactly what colors are best on you.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:28h, 12 SeptemberThank you so much. This is my fav dress so far with Karina, love the colors. Have a great weekend!! jess xx
PaolaLauretano
Posted at 03:52h, 12 SeptemberSo classy!!!!!
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 07:44h, 12 SeptemberThank you Paola! Yes lets follow! jess xx
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 07:46h, 12 SeptemberHi Paola, I am following on twitter and BL. You are beautiful!! jess xx
Beata B
Posted at 16:13h, 11 SeptemberThat dress is gorgeous ! I love the print 🙂 you look absolutely beautiful 🙂 x
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 16:25h, 11 SeptemberThank you Beata! This is my favorite style from Karina 🙂 Have a wonderful week, jess xx
ADA
Posted at 12:54h, 11 SeptemberJess, that dress is gorgeous and perfect for Fall. I’d have chosen it also. I love it. Great styling, pretty lady!
<3 Ada.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 13:04h, 11 SeptemberThank you Ada! Yes, it got me with Bronze Leaves! Jess xo
Carrie
Posted at 21:46h, 10 SeptemberLooking through your posts, Jess, when I came upon this – gorgeous! This dress fits you perfectly and is very flattering. Great accessories as well. Beautiful, friend!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:15h, 11 SeptemberThanks so much Carrie! It is the Megan dress from Karina, my fav so far! Glad you like it! Have a wonderful week, sweetie!! jess xo
pam (Grey is the New Black)
Posted at 19:57h, 09 SeptemberThat is the perfect summer to fall dress!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 21:03h, 09 SeptemberThanks Pam! It is my fav cut by Karina 🙂 Have a great week, jess xx
Johanna
Posted at 19:09h, 09 SeptemberThat dress was made for you! The colors compliment your coloring and hair so well. Gorgeous!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:56h, 09 SeptemberThanks Johanna! I This is my fav cut by Karina.Have a wonderful week! jess xx
Zhuo
Posted at 18:19h, 09 SeptemberYou look elegant in this dress and the color looks great on you!
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 18:36h, 09 SeptemberThanks so much Zhuo! All I need is one of those great hats you wear. Have a great week, jess xx
My Rose Colored Shades
Posted at 17:33h, 09 SeptemberThis dress looks lovely on you and the color is perfect for transitioning into fall. ~Cynthia | http://www.myrosecoloredshades.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:35h, 09 SeptemberThank u,, glad you like it! jess xx
nancy
Posted at 16:31h, 09 Septemberdarling dress! love the fall inspired color palette
xo,
nancy
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:31h, 09 SeptemberThank you Nancy! Glad you like the dress. Stop by anytime. jess xx
Jennie
Posted at 14:12h, 09 SeptemberBeautiful dress – I just love the print! the touches of blue look lovely with the shades of brown. Your accessories suit this perfectly!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 14:19h, 09 SeptemberThank you Jennie. Got the dress after the accessories, funny how it worked out! Have a great day, jess xx
Whitney & Blaire
Posted at 13:11h, 09 SeptemberSuch a fun dress and it looks great on you. Happy Fall!
xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 13:19h, 09 SeptemberYOu too! Thanks, but I do go back to some summer looks this week, as the weather isn’t quite there yet. Have a great week, jess xx
Karen of MrsLookingGood
Posted at 11:25h, 09 SeptemberThanks for stopping by my blog Jess! I just joined your giveaway and hope I win!! I’ve been seeing Karina dresses on a few bloggers and I’m so much interested in it. Everyone looks great it in and flatters their body very well, regardless of shape, height, etc.
I love your choice of style and print. You’re already fit and in great shape so the dress looks fab on you! Especially loving a couple of your playful poses!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:30h, 09 SeptemberThanks so much Karen! Good luck to you!!! You would look great tin the dresses and there is a body type guide on Karina Dresses to help choose the most flattering style. Apparently, I am a ice cream cone shape, broader shoulders and narrow down.
Glad you like the dress and my poses.. I have only a few! best wishes, jess xx
Ashley
Posted at 10:44h, 09 SeptemberSuch a pretty look on you, doll! Happy Tuesday!
-Ashley
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:50h, 09 SeptemberThank you Ashley!! Same to you 🙂 jess xx
MIS PAPELICOS Sacramento
Posted at 05:59h, 09 SeptemberSuch a perfect dress, dear Jess
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:28h, 09 SeptemberThanks lovely!! Glad you like it, jess xx
KizzyDoll
Posted at 04:49h, 09 SeptemberYou look amazing doll, love the dress on you :))) xx
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:27h, 09 SeptemberThanks hon! It is my favorite cut from Karina. Have a great week, jess xo
Lauren
Posted at 01:08h, 09 SeptemberJess, you look fabulous! That dress hugs you so nicely. That necklace looks just like a leaf! Perfect for fall 🙂
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:27h, 09 SeptemberThanks Lauren , it is a dipped in copper real leaf. Thank so much! jess xx
Darcy
Posted at 00:39h, 09 SeptemberGorgeous dress! Love your jewelry, too!
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:26h, 09 SeptemberThank you!! have a great week, jess xx
Happiness at Mid Life
Posted at 23:20h, 08 SeptemberThis dress fits you so well Jess! I love the details you have paired with it too. I am not ready for fall yet, it stays pretty warm here till early November. Last year, fall and winter sort of skipped CA and I am hoping we have some rain and cooler weather in our forecast.
BTW, I am hosting my first link up this Thursday and hope that you will join me.
Alice
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 23:22h, 08 SeptemberThank you Alice, yes this is my favorite cut by Karina. I am wearing more summer like clothes the rest of the week as it really doesnt get cold here until end of Oct. I will check out your link up! jess xx
Jen - Life With Levi
Posted at 22:38h, 08 SeptemberThe print of this dress totally screams fall. I love the way you accessorized it!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 23:27h, 08 SeptemberThank you so much! Stop by anytime jess xx
Nicki
Posted at 22:25h, 08 SeptemberWhat a great way to dress fall-ish in your warm city! I LOVE this look, especially with your pretty red hair. The necklace is my favorite.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 23:20h, 08 SeptemberThanks NickI, yes I will be showing more summery looks this week though as it is still warm. Glad you like the look! jess xx
Jacket Society
Posted at 21:29h, 08 SeptemberWhat a lovely dress for beginning of fall, and it fits you perfectly. Love the colors and print. You picked the perfect accessories for it as well. Oh and your hair looks beautiful. You look fab!
Nora
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 21:33h, 08 SeptemberThanks so much Nora 🙂 You are too kind. I love this 40s style dress. I am a Karina Ambassador, so I chose this cut and will need more of this dress. Glad you also liked the jewelry, I loved the copper leaf right away 🙂 Have a wonderful week, jess xo
Claire
Posted at 19:30h, 08 SeptemberThat dress fits you beautifully and the colors go so pretty with your hair!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 19:57h, 08 SeptemberThank you Lovely! Glad you like the dress, it is my fav cut from Karina. Have a wonderful week, jess xo
Highland Fashionista
Posted at 18:31h, 08 SeptemberThis is a great look on you! LOVE the colours!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 18:41h, 08 SeptemberThanks so much! Jess xx have a great week!
Lorna Mai (@TheColourQueen)
Posted at 17:28h, 08 SeptemberYou look lovely Jess. Your dress shows off your figure, I love the style on you, so lady-like and elegant. The colours are just right for Autumn.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:41h, 08 SeptemberThanks so much Lorna~ Glad you like the dress, the Megan is m yfavorite from Karina. I may be showing some more summertime looks this week, as it is still quite warm in NC Have a wonderful week my friend! jess xx
carmen
Posted at 17:04h, 08 SeptemberA lovely transitional dress Jess, great for summer-into-fall clothes. This colour is autumnal and suits you perfectly, fabulous with the leaf accessories. I’ll check out Karina dresses now.
I’m lovin’ NC! September is still summer to me till the 23rd. Why rush into fall (although I do love fall). Today is a sunny, warm day in Southern Ontario.
♥ carmen
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:40h, 08 SeptemberThanks so much Carmen, I may have a few more summer dresses in store this week, yes as it isnt fall for a bit. It was a little chillier today but temps to change around here until mid Oct. Have a wonderful week!! jess xo
Lady of Style
Posted at 16:41h, 08 SeptemberThat dress should have your name, Jess! It suits you perfectly well and I love the photos! The colours go so well with your hair and you look gorgeous.
Annette | Lady of Style
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:39h, 08 SeptemberThanks so much Annette! As much as I like the Audrey for summer, the Megan is my favorite thus far. Glad you like the photos, I found the necklace a real leaf in copper. xo jess Have a wonderful week!
kelseybang
Posted at 15:19h, 08 Septemberlooking so chic and gorgeous! love the dress colors with your hair color! so lovely! looking great!
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:38h, 08 SeptemberThanks hon! Glad you like the look! jess xo
Marianne
Posted at 14:42h, 08 SeptemberThis dress looks like it was made for you! The color compliment you so well!
Marianne
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:30h, 08 SeptemberThanks so much Marianne. I am a Brand Ambassador for Karina Dresses, so in a sense I pick the style that helps to flatter my body type. Have a great week, jess xx
Amy Ann
Posted at 13:29h, 08 SeptemberThis dress fits you perfectly!
xo, Amy Ann
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 17:29h, 08 SeptemberThank you Amy! I am a fan of the Megan dress by Karina ! jess xx
Shannon
Posted at 13:16h, 08 SeptemberI swear you can wear anything and look fabulous! Love this print on you!
<3 Shannon
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 13:22h, 08 SeptemberAww ( blushing) thank you! Glad you like the dress, the colors got me right away! Have a great week, Shannon, jess xx
aasolheid
Posted at 13:08h, 08 SeptemberLove the rich colors in that dress and also your necklace! Beautiful:) I love Fall too! So refreshing! Have a fabulous day!
Audrey
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 13:22h, 08 SeptemberThank you! Glad you like this, and I loved that this was a real leaf dipped in copper! Have a great week, Audrey, jess xx
Spashionista
Posted at 12:08h, 08 SeptemberGirl, you have the perfect bod to show off the 40’s style frocks! That dress looks incredible on you! The cut and colors are ideal for your shape and skin. Another great outfit – as usual 😉
Alicia
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:10h, 08 SeptemberAww. Thanks Alicia! I love this Megan dress, I think a fav from Karina. I went with another Megan for this month… Glad you like the colors, it worked well. Have a great week!! jess xo
MonicaP
Posted at 12:02h, 08 SeptemberHi Jess,
Thanks for stopping by A Pear Shaped Gal as I’m always happy to discover new blogs 🙂
Love the fall dress too! We are having rather muggy weather from a tropical storm from Mexico here in San Diego .. so I hear ya on no fall weather!
Monica, http://www.pear-shaped-gal.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 12:09h, 08 SeptemberThanks Monica! Yes, it is a fall print I loved, but honestly too hot here, so will be wearing summer clothes a bit longer in NC! Stop by anytime. jess xx
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas
Posted at 11:37h, 08 SeptemberGorgeous dress on you Jess! And picking up the leaf pattern in your jewelry is a lovely touch!
PS…when I wasn’t able to link here from your comment. It is linking to a different blog.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:41h, 08 SeptemberThank you Sue, glad you like it and the jewelry! I will have to make sure all is well with the site. thx! jess xx
Barbara
Posted at 11:06h, 08 SeptemberLove your whole outfit such a pretty dress, goes beautifully with the cute shoes and leaf jewelry.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:40h, 08 SeptemberThank you Barbara! Glad you like the outfti!! thanks for stopping by, jess xx
Kristin
Posted at 10:19h, 08 SeptemberWhat a gorgeous dress! And your hair looks amazing!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:24h, 08 SeptemberThank you Kristin! Glad you like it 🙂 jess xx
Pam@over50feeling40
Posted at 10:01h, 08 SeptemberThis is a great dress for you, Jess. I bet you wear it a lot for fall…looks so good with your hair!! I hope you will stop by my site and enter to win the $1000 gift card for Lafayette 148 New York…you would also look amazing in their clothes.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:09h, 08 SeptemberWill do Pam! Thank you, I am glad you like this Karina dress, I loved the fall leaves. Will check out your giveaway, have a wonderful week! jess xo
Love Lauren xx
Posted at 08:15h, 08 SeptemberHi Jess
The colouring of the dress with your hair and skin tones looks gorgeous!!!!
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Love Lauren xx
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:55h, 08 SeptemberThanks so much Lauren, I picked this one as I thought it might be good with my coloring. I appreciate your comment, Have a great day, jess xx
Patti
Posted at 08:08h, 08 SeptemberBeautiful, Jess! I love the print and colors, and you look gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, xox.
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 08:54h, 08 SeptemberThanks Patti! i can only imagine how many Karina Dresses you own! Love the Megan, I appreciate your comments 🙂 xo jess