The dress itself is an amazing quality. The fabric is very nice (cotton for the win!) and the whole dress is lined. Plus, it has pockets! The fit was dead on except in the shoulders. I think that the straps are supposed to fall off the shoulders a bit as almost a sleeve, but when pulled down to fit, the dress was a bit low cut on me. I simply put the dress on, stuck a pin where I needed to shorten the shoulders a bit, and sewed a quick line with my machine. It's not a big deal to me to do this but could have been more difficult if I did not know how to sew. I think next time I may just try their standard sizing though as part of me wonders if I somehow messed up measuring my shoulders for the custom size.
This dress is going to become a favorite that you will see again and again. I'll definitely be ordering from eShakti again because this dress is adorable beyond belief. The embroidery is adorable, the cut is great, and it's really comfortable. I wore this out on a lunch date and recieved quite a few compliments on the adorable birds. Plus - isn't it absolutely perfect with all my bird tattoo? Everything with animals, all the time.
coat :: tulle remixed
dress :: c/o eshakti
tights :: target remixed
heels :: missoni for target remixed
tote :: sass & peril remixed
necklace :: target remixed
fairisle hat :: handmade
earrings :: target remixed
bracelets :: vintage remixed
ring :: julep remixed
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bracelets :: vintage remixed
ring :: julep remixed
Love the dress. The neckline is gorgeous and it has a great vintage vibe to it. Also love your raccoon tote!!
ReplyDeleteIt's all about the animal prints. I adore this dress on you though - I've gotta say the pockets sell it for me immediately! I love a dress with pockets. I keep hearing great things about them so I'll have to check them out sometime!
ReplyDeleteAnd are those chevron stripes on your shoes? AMAZING. :)
Oh I'm so jealous! I've been eyeing eshakti for quite while but I can never pay that much for a piece of clothing (even though they're actually pretty cheap for such quality and custom changes). You chose a lovely dress. It does look a little weird at the top? Maybe it's just the pictures. And oh your shoes!! Love them :) By the way, I'm happy to say that I love your photo tips. They have already come in really handy! xo
ReplyDeleteI am in love with this dress! I am shooting a wedding in May and I think this dress might be perfect for that. Plus, it has pockets. I am a sucker for a dress with pockets. You have fabulous taste in clothes, especially dresses. I am so jealous! I'm thinking about getting a job at Anthro just so I can get a discount for my dress collection...
ReplyDeletexoxo Jess
Foreign Room
Oh my gosh Katherine, this dress is GORGEOUS! I love the 2 little birds on the shoulder. You look really beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteTrish
www.jellybonesblog.blogspot.com
I was eyeing the same dress! It looks beautiful on you and it definitely is "you"! I'm still amazed that you can wear dresses in such cold weather! I want to be able to do the same one day! -Jess L
ReplyDeleteThis dress looks amazing on you! I love eShakit, they are a really great company with very pretty dresses!
ReplyDeleteCarlee
Almost Endearing
Happy New Year Katherine! All the best in 2013, lots of success and creativity x
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This dress is seriously so perfect on you!!! I absolutely love the little bird print, and the fit is great! I hate when UPS looses shit in the mail! I've been waiting on something that was supposed to come in 7 days for 3 weeks now, and I am not a patient person
ReplyDeletexJennaD
That dress is absolutely adorable!!! I have to go check out Eshakati!!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is so adorable! I just ordered from them too and this dress was definitely on my list, but I decided on another. I'm glad you got this one though, so perfect for you!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
Oh my god this dress is totally gorgeous. These details are beautiful
ReplyDeleteKw ladiesinnavy
That neckline is really pretty, even if you did have to make some adjustments. Which brings me to my main point- thank you for a detailed and honest review that took us through your whole experience . It is good to know the ups and downs and doesn't reflect badly on the company at all. In fact, it makes me think even higher of eShakti, because if the shoulders were the only off thing about this dress that really impressed me with how great the rest of the dress must be.
ReplyDeletePlus, it looks really, amazingly cute!
eShakti stresses me out. I have one dress from them that I adore. But I won a giveaway and ordered a dress, not a special order, and the dress they sent looks so CHEAP and oddly shaped. Their stuff always looks so cute online but I get a little scared ordering them.
ReplyDeleteNonetheless, this dress looks AMAZING on you. Like you said, lucky you can sew ;-) Maybe if I could sew I wouldn't be so freaked out!
It's a super cute dress and it really suits you :)
ReplyDeleteThis dress is beautiful - one of my faves on you. I adore the dress eShakti sent me to review, and also highly recommend the site for dress shopping.
ReplyDeleteIsn't eShakti just a way cool company?! Gosh, I had trouble picking just one dress, too, and I know I'll be going back for more, heheh! I'm suuuper glad that you love your purchase, Katherine! Seriously, it suits you to a T. Guess it's that custom fitting going on, huh? ;) Cute cute!
ReplyDeleteThe racoon tote is so fluffy! *.*
ReplyDeleteThe dress is superb! Really beautiful, but the best touch I liked was the tatoo on your back. :D I'm a tatoo lover ;)
Kisses and continuation of a great weekend
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I am a huge fan of eShakti. This dress is no exception. I love the print and the cut very much Katherine. It is very flattering on you. Can't wait to see how you style it in the future!
ReplyDeleteI love this dress! The embroidery is my favorite part.
ReplyDeleteI've been perusing eShakti for a while, but never made a purchase yet... now I might have to shop the site more seriously! Great choice in dress... it looks fantastic.
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What a cute dress! I love the style on you. I will checkout their website. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I'll have to check out that shop, it looks like it has cute stuff :)
ReplyDeleteMackenzie
www.heybirdfriend.com
Maybe it's just a thing with this particular dress and the custom sizing? Mine was weird in the shoulders and bust, too.
ReplyDeleteNevertheless, you look beautiful and styled it wonderfully!
Rachel
The top I received from them was a little small in the bust but I didn't do the custom sizing so I thought it was that? Anyway this dress is so cute! I love the little birds and it does go PERFECTLY with your cute tattoo. I love it!
ReplyDelete-Jessi
haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot. Com
the dress is so cute and I love the fact that it's embroidery and not just a print!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress, I'm about to have a look around their site now :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, everyone loves a dress with pockets, you really can't beat the feeling of realising your new dress has storage space xx
So cute! I LOVE that dress. The design is awesome.
ReplyDeleteBevin
magnoliareverie.blogspot.com
Such a pretty dress! And it really suits you! x
ReplyDeleteLove it - that is gorgeous. You're right about the neckline. I love EShakti! I got a bird dress for my product review too! http://www.forthebirdsblog.net/2011/10/eshakti-dress.html. I kinda like yours better.. haha!
ReplyDeleteOh my god, I love that dress. It's so cute and fun. It looks really good on you!
ReplyDelete-Violet
http://rose-et-violet.blogspot.com/
The dress is beautiful! It looks very good on you as well! I love the picture of you twirling. And oh pockets? Love dresses with pockets! I almost picked a wedding dress that had pockets from jcrew but ehh things happened and ultimately it didn't happen, but! dresses with pockets are the best!
ReplyDeleteYour gloves are absolutely adorable...like I can hardly take it. And the dress is just so charming and clever, and has a wonderfully flattering fit. You look fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is so adorable, I love the bird print! And the fact that it has pockets makes it even better :) i love all the animals in this outfit, hehe your necklace matches the dress so well!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous dress. I love the fact that they are embroidered on there, and I love the hew.
ReplyDelete** hue!
DeleteThat dress looks awesome on you Katherine. eShakti always does a great job. Love the bird motif.
ReplyDeleteOH GOSH. ADORABLE
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dress! I'm a sucker for any animal print too :) It looks great on you and I love the whole outfit!
ReplyDeleteThe dress, your necklace, your tattoo! Eeek! It's all so adorable :)
ReplyDeleteShort sleeves in that weather? You are brave girl! Luckily you have the nice jacket and beanie to keep you warm.
ReplyDeleteIn love with the raccoon bag!
pockets make every outfit better! Love this dress. It is so pretty and unique and I have a "sweet tooth" for unique outfits!
ReplyDelete+Victoria+
That dress is absolutely amazing! And I almost got those same shoes from Target (they are gorgeous!).
ReplyDeleteCute dress! I just got a dress from eShakti too! :)
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I almost got this dress! I love it!
ReplyDeleteIT looks really cute on you!
Our hair is totally the same length right now!
This dress is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI cant get over how cute this dress is! =^..^= You look killer in it too kitten! :) x
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