Well, I was rather hoping to bring some nice weather home with me, but that hasn’t happened! It was meant to be highs of 18c and sunny all week but that’s suddenly changed. Exactly a week ago I was wearing this pink maxi dress to go out to dinner at our favourite restaurant in Funchal. I didn’t need a jacket all evening, it was the perfect temperature. We took these photos on the way – it was about a 20 minute walk down the hill from the apartment.
I’ve worn this pink dress in Madeira before, when we had afternoon tea at the Quinta Jardins Do Lago. I’ve got it in orange too, which I’ve also featured here before (and will again soon!). Unlike my jumpsuit in last week’s post, these dresses do need ironing. It’s a pain, but worth the bother because I love them. I was particularly looking forward to wearing this pink one because I have some fabulous new shoes from Vivaia to go with it. Since being introduced to the Vivaia brand earlier this year with the long black boots, I’ve been blown away by the comfort and quality. (I wore the boots to a funeral in January and walked through snow and puddles…and my feet stayed completely dry and warm).
This was the first time I’d worn these pink mules, so it was a bit of a gamble considering the terrain. I needn’t have worried though, these shoes are so incredibly comfortable, even walking down steep hills, craggy steps and over worn and shiny cobbles. They absolutely stood up to the test. Up until that point in the holiday, every other pair of sandals I’d worn had rubbed my feet sore somewhere – even my old faithful white sandals. For some reason my feet were just not happy…until I put these pink beauties on. If I could have these shoes in every colour of the rainbow I would! They are flexible with great shock absorption, and the pretty bows hide my bunions. The sustainable yarn is made from recycled plastic bottles…now that is recycling at its best!
You can get a 10% discount at Vivaia with the code HEYVIVAIA…you won’t be disappointed!
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Mystic Threads pink maxi dress (TK Maxx, similar) | bag from Dona Hortensia in Funchal | Oliver Bonas bag strap | Yaa Yaa London ring | Vivaia mules (PR product)
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What a stunning maxi dress and shoes! The color is beautiful and love where you took these pics. Thanks for the link up Emma!
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The mules you got are so cute! I love Vivaia shoes and the variety of colors and styles they have!
Now that’s my kind of dress and amazing how the shoes are perfect with it.
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Jodie
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Love the gorgeous color of your dress! The shoes look amazing too! I can see why you want them in every color! Thanks for featuring me today in your post!
Katie
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You look stunning in this color, Emma! I keep looking at those mules and wondering if I need them or not! Thanks for the link party! I invite you to visit on Thursday!
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Amazing colour! The dress and the mules are fabulous. Perfect to wear this summer. The weather is really weird isn’t it. Today is going to be a warm day and then the next it’s very cold again. We haven’t eaten outside yet! Almost May. I want some sun!
Stunning dress and how gorgeous are the shoes? Fantastic to hear they’re also comfortable x
Happy Wednesday. Beautiful maxi dress, Emma. I love bright pink 🙂 Thanks so much for hosting the link up.
That dress is absolutely gorgeous, Emma! I don’t know how you manage to walk in backless shoes though! I’ve always loved the look of them but my feet just fall out of them all the time. Drives me mad!!
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Suzy xx
Your dress is so dreamy and such a gorgeous color! I love Vivaia shoes and need to check those out! So cute!
Jill – Doused in Pink
My favorite color! I love that maxi dress – it is perfect on you! I really like that the skirt is not so full , it’s just stunning with those shoes.
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Kellyann
You look amazing in this dress!
Jennifer
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What a stunning dress and colour. The mules are a perfect match, great, that they are comfortable. On our last holiday I made the mistake of wearing a new pair of sandals on the first day, so had to live with blisters for the rest of our week away, unfortunately.
Alison xx
Love this bright pink festive holiday maxi dress on you! The matching pink mules look so cute and comfortable, too. I have heard lots of nice things about Vivaia, I will have to check the brand out. Also, kudos to your photographer, the pictures and the scenery are just breathtaking!
The shoes and the dress are so pretty, and you look amazing in them. You fit right in with the gorgeous flowers above you.
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Thank you for featuring my review post on the Clara Sunwoo swirl print dress. You made my day. I am glad you liked the look.
I love your pink mules. They are so stylish and a great statement not only with this pink maxi dress. Great find and styling.
This color is magical! Love your dress and shoes!
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This maxi dress and shoes were meant to go together!
I hope you are having a great week so far!
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I love how you styled this… ! hi I am Sarah Shahzad & I like fashion blog & I wound yours .. you look amazing love you outfit..
I have those shoes in tan but would love them in either pink or red. I thought I spied them in your first picture. You are making me want to travel big time! Love this pink on you, such a great color and the addition of the bag is breaks up the monochromatic look nicely. Love the sleeves!
jess xx
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Thanks Jess! I absolutely love these shoes, they’re so comfortable. It’s not easy to find pretty shoes that don’t rub my bunions but these are fab!
Such a great maxi dress. It is so pretty and those shoes are the best pop off colour.
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Thanks Heather!
Love the dress and the shoes–very Barbiecore in the best possible way! Hope you had a fantastic trip too!
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Thanks Cheryl! It was a fab trip, can’t wait to go back!
What a perfect maxi-dress!
Thank you Donna!