Last Friday I was running late for an event but needed to find something cute to wear so I hopped in one of my favorite stores to find something in a flash. I knew I wanted a dress (I was feeling flirty and wanted my look to reflect that), but being that I’m short and hippy, it’s not always so easy to find something that quick. I tried on a maxi dress for the first time and I fell in love! I always thought I was too short to wear them but boy was I wrong! The key to wearing one is the fit-I went down a size, which got rid of a lot of excess material, and I paired it with a shrunken cardigan so I was able to hide my problem areas without it dragging my whole look down. Here are a few that I found online that are great for spring. I knew that I would be standing on concrete for a few hours so I wore jeweled flats, but accesorized with sunnies, heels, and a floppy hat, you’ll be ready for just about any occasion. I’ll definitely be adding more to my summer wardrobe! Where to shop: Maxed Out by kimmiepooh featuring tan wedges Yumi flower print dress50 GBP – houseoffraser.co.uk Neon Hart twill dress$110 – generalpants.com.au Single shoulder dress35 GBP – axparis.co.uk Dorothy Perkins sleeveless dress35 GBP – dorothyperkins.com Miss Selfridge dress30 GBP – missselfridge.com Vila sleeveless maxi dress24 GBP – houseoffraser.co.uk Isola wrap sandal$150 – nordstrom.com Bebe tan wedge$95 – heels.com Jane Norman beach hat14 GBP – janenorman.co.uk Zara wide brim hat$40 – zara.com Kenneth Cole striped sunglass$50 – chickdowntown.com Metal shade$50 – jessicasimpsoncollection.com Model Talk | 5 Minutes with Ava Martin Brain Waves Swimwear | SS11 Look Book | Q & A with Designer Alisha Trimble