I recently received my 23andMe DNA results and let me tell you, I was surprised. My entire life, people have asked me, “what ethnicity are you?” I think it’s my olive skin that has always made people think I was exotic (not my words, theirs). Well, although I always thought my dark coloring came from my mom’s Native American heritage, I was surprised to find that I am predominately British and Irish. My dad is a blonde hair, blue eyed guy, so I’m going to guess I got a lot of his genetics. But, here was the surprising part, I am only 4% Native American and an even bigger shocker to me, I’m also 4% African! People have always guessed I was hispanic or Italian from looking at me. Well, I’m neither of those, not one little bit. My ancestry is colorful and it was fun finding out just what I’m made up of.
Dress – c/o All For Color | Sandals | Tote – Similar | Watch – c/o | Necklace
All For Color Pom Berry Harbor Place Cap Sleeve Dress
This All For Color dress is just that, colorful, just like me. I love the preppy print and fit, plus it is 50+ UPF sun protective. I would describe the fabric as somewhat swimsuit material. The dress has a lot stretch and is well made. Plus, it has pockets! It is true to size and my readers can take 20% off and receive free shipping with their purchase over $50.00 with my code PUMPS at All For Color. This code also works with their other brand Sloane Ranger, which is preppy and has the most adorable printed bags. I have this banana leaf tote which I’ll be sharing more of coming up!
How I Styled It
The dress speaks for itself, so I kept it simple with a Kendra Scott Rayne necklace and earrings. I wore my Miller Sandals for comfort, but you could also wear heels with this dress.
Where I’ll Wear It
The print is so summery and bright! I’ll most likely wear this dress to the pool and in a casual way around town. You could dress it up, but the material seems more casual to me.
Other All For Color Loves:
I’m giving away an All For Color Dress Dancing Palms Dress (size small) to one of my readers! Enter using the rafflecopter below – winner will be drawn on June 16th.
-Brooke
I would love to wear this for girl’s night out and a date night. It’s just perfect for summer activities-day or night. Gorgeous!
It would be perfect for a girls night out!
My husband and I want to do 23 and me too – just sounds so interesting! Loving that cute pattern on the dress! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
So interesting! Now I want to do a 23 and me. That dress is so cute! Love the vibrant colors! I would wear it for walking around a neighborhood festival on the weekend. Thank you for the giveaway!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Such a great outfit! I have always wanted to learn more about my ancestry, since 3/4 of my grandparents died before i was born. I would wear that dress to a convention I have coming up at the end of the month!
Beautiful dress! And how interesting, I would never have guessed you were British, Irish, Native American and African. That’s crazy! I’ve been told that I’m 100% Vietnamese my whole life but I’m thinking that may not be completely true, because what are the odds!
Kim / Simply Lovebirds
I love the results of your DNA test! 🙂 I think its so cool you did that. I think it would be so fun to do but I’m pretty sure mine wouldn’t have any fun surprises like yours did, hehe. 🙂
Erica
http://www.awastenotkindoflife.com
This dress is amazing!! I loved it just from the cut and print, but it’s ALSO UPF 50+?! Win win!
I am so loving that incredible dress! I would be wearing a dress like that everywhere! I am all about dresses in stretchy fabric lately and it’s so neat there is 50+UPF!!
My wife would wear it to The Lion King.
That is the cutest dress! I love the vibrant color on you!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
This dress would be great to wear to a summer bbq or pool party/lake day. Love the built in spf for something like that. You look so cute!
This would be so great for one of the summer concerts we’re going to be going to! 🙂
I’ve been wanting to do the DNA test also, I think its so interesting finding out things of you, you never knew before! Your dress is adorable! Colors and print on point.
Thank you for linking up with Weekend Wear
xo
Mel
I would wear it to my best friend’s wedding!
This dress is adorable! Love all the colors…and HOW FUN to find out this information about your heritage! Now you have me wanting to find out. My grandmother has always sworn that my grandfather’s mom was hispanic but we think she was speaking german and not spanish haha.
Love it! I would wear it out on a picnic or at a family event.
I really want to find out more about my heritage too! This dress is adorable. I would wear it to summer cookout and get togethers or for a night out!
a nice pair of sling back shoes a simply necklace and an updo 🙂
I love all things color. This dress looks amazing on you!
Abby | Life in the Fash Lane
I would love to wear this on a night out on the town
Spectacular dress ! The pattern and colors are so pretty – I’d wear this dress to the office with a pair of heels and a blazer. However I’d also wear it with tights and flats so en evening out and with a summer hat and sandals to a Sunday market.
I have a graduation party that I’ll be attending next month 🙂 This would be perfect to wear!
This dress is Fabulous! I love the bright colors, cool print, and perfect fit. Very interesting to rad about your DNA results, too. I am going to check this out because it is so interesting.
Thanks for linking up with Fabulous Friday!
Jennie – A Pocketful of Polka Dots