I found the absolute most perfect summer dress. The Nora by Karina Dresses is fun, flirty, and even has pockets!
I love this cobalt blue with classic white dots. Isn’t it fun with red shoes and white bag? I’m ready for a July 4th party! Or a date! Or the office!
Karina dresses are wonderful for traveling too. They always look fresh and wrinkle-free!
The Nora is a knee-length fit and flare dress with pockets. It has flattering shoulder pleats with cap sleeves. The Nora is V-neck with a wrap-look front that never shows too much.
A reminder of all my fav things about my Karina dresses:
Figure flattering!
Machine washable!
Wrinkle free!
Comfortable!
Made in the U.S!
And a pretty Karina dress always makes me wanna twirl!
Ready for the very best news? Karina has agreed to hold a giveaway just for my readers and one lucky gal will win the Karina dress of her choice! Enter through the rafflecopter widget below. Enter your email address to get on Karina’s mailing list and be the first to know about new styles, prints, and sales. And get extra entries for following Karina and Fashion Should Be Fun on social media.
Which dress would you choose?
I feel it’s only fair to warn you though: once you have one Karina dress, you’ll want more and more!
(Karina gave me this dress to review. All opinions are my own as always!)
Some of last week’s favs …
Tiina at Elegance Revisited is mixing prints like a champ.
Samantha of Fake Fabulous looks lovely in this pretty color combo.
And Imogen of Tia-Cherie looks like a little doll is this sweet look.
Okay, Gals … link up, link back, and have fun!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
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112 Comments
You look fabulous! I love the cut of the dress, and how great that it's wrinkle free! Your accessories are awesome, too! I love the red heels & the bag! Your are indeed ready for anything!
Andrea
Andrea’s Wellness Notes
Thanks Andrea! 🙂
OH sweet, dear lady, how you shine in blue. Blondes look spectacular in Blue, but there is something extra special about this ensemble…YOU!!!! And that twirl…..so frickin' Fabulous!!! Hugs for an awesome weekend love!!
Hee … you're always the sweetest! 🙂
Pretty dress and it looks fanatastic on you too. I need to check Karina out.
Rachel xo
http://garaytreasures.com
Thanks Rachel! 🙂
Love this dress on you!
Thank you for hosting and hope you are having a fab week!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you for TBT Fashion link up.
Happy Friday, Alice! 🙂
Such a gorgeous dress! I love that it has pockets, the best!
Thank you for the link up!
Away From The Blue Blog
Thanks Mica! 🙂
Well I can totally see why you love this dress—it's absolutely a dream on you!
I have yet to try out the Karina's dresses—shame on me!! Maybe I'll win one and then get addicted!!
Thanks for both the giveaway and hosting!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I hope you do win one! 🙂
Love the dress! Gorgeous colour and playful. Thank you for hosting x
http://vanityandmeblog.blogspot.com
Thank you! 🙂
Thank you so much for featuring me! What a lovely surprise!
And a dress with pockets, brilliant! You can never have too many of those, especially in such a pretty shade of blue. Have a wonderful weekend!
Loved this pattern mixing outfit of your, Tiina! so FAB!!
The dress is such a gorgeous colour on you!
Well thanks!! 🙂
Your dress is gorgeous! I love the unique heel on your shoes too. Everything looks fabulous together! Thanks for hosting!
-Katie
http://hellokatiegirl.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much, Katie! 🙂
Adorable dress!!
Jaymie
Thanks Jaymie! 🙂
I love this sleek spotty dress. It looks like the kind of versatile dress we could all do with. Thanks for the linkup party!
Anna x
http://www.annasislandstyle.com
Thanks Anna! 🙂
So, so jealous of this dress! You may send it to me at the first opportunity. Beautiful and perfect styling.
This dress would look stunning on you, Jennie! 🙂
Beautiful dress! You look gorgeous! I really must get one of these dresses 🙂
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
It would look fab on you, Emma! 🙂 Seriously they are my favorite dresses ever!
Wow that is a beautiful dress! love that it is machine washable!! looks stunning on you .. thanks for hosting. Celia M. – HighHeeledLife.com
Right? I hate spending the time and money getting things dry cleaned! Thanks, Celia!
This dress is so cute & looks amazing on you! Have a great weekend Dawn Lucy!
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
Thanks Marta! 🙂
Dawn Lucy, this was my reaction to your beautiful polka dot Karina dress…"oh. Oh. OH!" It is just gorgeous! I want one!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Aww thanks Shelbee! You're so cute! This dress would look so cute on you too! 🙂
Such a super cute post Dawn – that dress looks absolutely amazing on you!
XOXO Yvonne
http://www.funkyforty.com
Aww thanks Yvonne! 🙂
Love the retro vibe of the dress!
Come check out how I styled my fave Joe's Jeans shorts at the blog!
Happy Weekend!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
I'll be right over! 🙂
This is your color! You are stunning!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Aww thanks Amy Ann! Now I want to wear it all the time! 😀
I love this dress! It's such a flattering cut and the color is gorgeous. It looks like you were having fun with it. Thanks for the link up. xx-S
http://www.gamineandstripes.com
Thanks Shannon! 🙂
What a beautiful dress Dawn Lucy. The shape is perfect as is the length. Gorgeous! Thank you for hosting xxxxx
Thanks Elizabeth! 🙂
Cute polka dot dress, playful and fun indeed! Thank you for hosting the linkup!
xo Sheree
http://poshclassymom.com
IG: @poshclassymom
Thanks so much Sheree! 🙂
You look amazing, Dawn Lucy! The bright cobalt dress is gorgeous! I love the silhouette and the fun red shoes! Really pretty!
Enjoy your weekend!
Mary
http://marymurnane.com
Thanks so much Mary! 🙂
Beautiful dress! Love the color. You look gorgeous!!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Aww thanks so much Else! 🙂
Very pretty choice. The color is so romantic.
Thanks so much Glenda! 🙂
That is a cute dress and those sandals look good with your dress!
Thanks so much Lanae! 🙂
I'm a sucker for dresses with pockets! You look fabulous! Thank you for the linkup and giveaway!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Right? I love having pockets! 😀
Love this Karina dress on you! That color are fit are gorgeous!
http://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Thanks so much Kathrine! 🙂
That dress is so very flattering on you Dawn! And I have to say I'm loving those sandals.
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
Thanks so much, Debbie! These are my vintage Pradas … thrift store steal!!
What a great dress…looks like it was made for you Dawn! Thanks for the link up…have a great weekend.
Thanks so much for joining in the fun, Pam! 🙂
That dress is just darling! Love the cute print!
Thanks Laura! 🙂
Cutest dress ever, dearest Dawn…and yes!! Definitely bonus points for the pockets!! Polka dots are fast becoming a new favourite pattern of mine…and you already know how much I adore those A.May.Zing Prada platforms!! Have a fab weekend!! XOXO
StyleIsMyPudding.com
Aww thanks so much Monika! Can't wait to stop by and see what you're wearing this week, Gorgeous! 🙂
That is a cute dress! Love the vintage flair!
Thanks Amy! 🙂
This dress is spot on! Great look on you and that empire cut is so flattering.
Thanks Deborah! 🙂
I am in love with the Nora dress on you and in general. I have a couple and the pockets and color are great.I will take a few Karina dresses on vacation as they are easy!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Love my Karinas! Thanks Jess! 🙂
You look AHmazing! Love the shoes you paired with the dress.
🙂 Izzy
http://www.roaringtwentysomethings.com
Thanks Izzy! 🙂
That beautiful dress, I love the pattern and design. A gorgeous look.
Thanks so much! 🙂
I love this classic look of blue and white polka dots, so beautiful. Thank you so much for featuring me as a favourite from last week, such an amazing surprise!
Well deserved! You always look fab, Dear! 🙂
The cut of the dress is a classic, early 1940s style, popular on the dance floors of the day (not your desire to twirl), and almost universally flattering on curves.
http://www.sublimemercies.com/
Thanks for dropping by! 🙂
That dress is really pretty. I entered to the giveaway 🙂
x,Abril
The Color Palette
Oh good! Good luck to you! 🙂
What a pretty dress, I am sucker for polka dots! 🙂
I started link up too, would love it if you join and link up.
Come take a look at CidStyleFil.com #UntamedStyle
I linked up Veronica! Remind me again next week! 🙂
You had me at wrinkle free, my friend!! What a lovely piece xoxo
Right? Hate to iron! 🙂
That silhouette with the wide waistband and crossover bodice has always been a favorite of mine and the pockets are a great bonus. And wow, you look fabulous in the shade of blue. Thank you for adding your post to my Up, Down, All-Around link-up.
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
Thanks so much Rena! 🙂
This is the perfect dress on you – the cut, the color, everything! Absolutely beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks Lana! 🙂
You are gorgeous, so glowy and happy! And the outift is amazing! x
http://www.britishmilan.co.uk
How sweet! Thanks Beatrice! 🙂
in love with this print!
http://www.thestyletune.com
Thanks! 🙂
Aren't you cute as can be in this dress? The color, fit… everything is just so YOU! This has got to be one of my favorite dresses I've seen you wear, LOVE!!! Those shoes really complete the look, too.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Aww thanks so much, Carrie! Hope you entered the giveaway!
I love the Nora dress! Looking amazing in that colour. Would love if you can link up to http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2016/06/06/diy-pallet-projects-organize-beautify-home/
Thanks so much! 🙂
I adore the print of that dress, it's so perfect for summer!
Chelsea
Chow Down USA
Instagram
Thanks Chelsea! 🙂
Such a gorgeous dress! I love the print and it fits you perfectly!
Julia xx
http://www.thevelvetrunway.com/
Thanks Julia! 🙂
This dress is so chic! Love the polka dots!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Thanks Jessica! 🙂
I absolutely love those shoes with the dress. Great styling, and you look amazing.
I dont think I will able to stop dancing if i had on this trudy dress (http://www.karinadresses.com/products/trudy?ref=yotpo_94), i love the print.
http://www.stylediarybyosy.com/
Hee … you're so cute! We can wear them and dance together! 😀
Beautiful dress! You look stunning!
http://chicglamstyle.com
Thanks Rachel! 🙂
Oh my goodness that dress, to die for, super cute! I love that picture of you twirling, such a kid at heart, I love it.
LOVE the dress! Thanks so much for the visit 🙂
you are gorgeous in this blue , you should twirl more often-Paul
Adorable styles! I am inspired by these looks. I want this blue dress for me. Thanks a lot for sharing the wonderful article.