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<\/p>\nOn the ever-present hunt for my birthday dress, I stopped into Dillard\u2019s at Scottsdale Fashion Square yesterday and boy was I surprised! I had heard awhile back that Dillard\u2019s was trying to \u201cfreshen up\u201d its image by buying new contemporary lines that are trendy and modern. I\u2019d also heard that the Dillard\u2019s at Scottsdale Fashion Square was definitely going to see some changes from this re-branding. But I hadn\u2019t really looked until yesterday. And boy was I surprised.<\/p>\n
For me, shopping at Dillard\u2019s always has the same routine: walk into the BCBGMaxAzria section. Walk out. Unless I\u2019m looking for shoes, then it\u2019s shoes and then walk out. Yesterday I walked into the BCBGMaxAzria section. Then felt myself getting pulled toward all sorts of contemporary dresses. Then started getting pulled toward Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren and next thing I know I\u2019m hoarding all these cute $300 dresses and can\u2019t believe I\u2019m standing in the middle of Dillard\u2019s at Scottsdale Fashion Square.<\/p>\n
The economy is, well, you know, so no I didn\u2019t buy anything as I\u2019m not allowing myself to splurge that much on a dress this year. No matter how much I\u2019d like to. But if you are allowing yourself such a thing or just want a peek at the new, cute stuff Dillard\u2019s is carrying, read on. The buyers over there are definitely starting to do something right. And it\u2019s about time!<\/p>\n
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This Gianni Bini \u201cCeleste\u201d dress is cute, casual and just $128. Perfect for a summer\u2019s night out.<\/p>\n
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I\u2019m very into white wide-leg pants. It\u2019s very very resort-chic. This Gianni Bini pant goes for $98. Top retails for $58.<\/p>\n
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ABS by Allen Schwartz is one line that tends to surprise me. (If you didn\u2019t know, the line is notorious for copying Oscar dresses and making affordable knockoffs). This hot pink ruffle dress is a \u00a0cute look I would totally wear to the office. The color is perky and trendy but the classic cut keeps it modest. $179.<\/p>\n
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This Sheri Bodell chain slip dress is a perfect example of something I never thought I\u2019d find at Dillard\u2019s. $389.<\/p>\n
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I know, I know, it\u2019s hot out. But really, how cute is this Priorities \u201cShaya\u201d jacket. So cute. $138.<\/p>\n
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Never underestimate the LBD. French Connection makes this conservative version that still looks modern. $178.<\/p>\n
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In the summer I pretty much live in casual dresses like this Miss Sixty pleated dress. It\u2019s comfy and casual so it\u2019s a true win-win. $199.<\/p>\n
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Need some cute tees? This Trash and Luxury \u201cBazaar\u201d tee is totally fun. $39.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On the ever-present hunt for my birthday dress, I stopped into Dillard\u2019s at Scottsdale Fashion Square yesterday and…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3031,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[759,757,369,755,762,758,56,763,576,577,761,168,698,756,760,764],"class_list":{"0":"post-3029","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-scottsdale-fashion-flash","8":"tag-abs-by-allen-schwartz","9":"tag-bcbgmaxazria","10":"tag-dillards","11":"tag-dillards-scottsdale-fashion-square","12":"tag-french-connection","13":"tag-gianni-bini","14":"tag-michael-kors","15":"tag-miss-sixty","16":"tag-phoenix-fashion","17":"tag-phoenix-style","18":"tag-priorities","19":"tag-ralph-lauren","20":"tag-scottsdale-fashion","21":"tag-scottsdale-style","22":"tag-sheri-bodell","23":"tag-trash-and-luxury","24":"cs-entry","25":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"\n