<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/CMvsRMM.jpg" alt="catherine malandrino ombre dress meets rose mojitos" width="450" height="630" /></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">dress image via <a href="http://blog.bergdorfgoodman.com/womens-style/halcyon-daze">bergdorf goodman</a>, rose mint mojito by <a href="http://www.coralvonzumwalt.com">coral von zumwalt</a> via <a href="http://www.latimesmagazine.com/2009/08/perfume-for-the-palate.html?cid=6a00d8341c630a53ef0133f652e681970b">la times</a></span></p>

There is much to be said for a good maxi-dress, i.e 'hides all sins'. But aside from masking unshaven legs, a gestating food baby and flabby arms, maxi-dresses are a quick way to throw on a stylin' and feminine outfit without the need for excessive accessorizing. This <a href="http://blog.bergdorfgoodman.com/womens-style/halcyon-daze">ombré maxi-dress</a> by Catherine Malandrino in a fascinating cocktail of green, jade and pink is so elegant and versatile you could wear it to the farmers market with flip flops and then out for an evening with heels. It's breezy, summery  and just a little bit more special than the everyday. 

Not to dissimilar to a Rose Mint Mojito - a feminine twist on the summer drink that rules when the sun is at full hilt. Not only does it share hues with the gorgeous Malandrino dress, but it also provides that breezy rush of air from the menthol in the mint that leaves one feeling chilled out. If I had to choose one over the other - I have to say i'd go with the dress - that's a piece that will become an anchor in any gal's wardrobe..what would you choose?