Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Cornucopia

Outfit Details:
Plant by Numbers Dress: ModCloth (no longer available... similar here, here and here)
Burgundy tights: not sure... similar here and here
Lady in Rad Boot in Camel: ModCloth (no longer available, similar here)
Necklace: Forever 21 (old)
Squirrel ring: Forever 21
Orange belt: ASOS






There are many times where I love seeing the different ways I can wear a specific piece.  I really do think there is something magical about remixing, especially when a piece is unique or tricky in some way.  But there are other times when I like to wear a particular piece in my closet a certain way, and end up styling it the exact same way every time I wear it.  This dress falls under the latter category, for some reason.  It's one of my favorite fall dresses.  I love the print (it reminds me so much of Thanksgiving, for some reason -- hence the post title), and it's super comfortable and flattering.  But I always end up wearing it with burgundy tights, these boots, and an orange belt (the dress came with a different orange belt, and it was so flimsy that it broke after one wear, so I went on a crazy orange belt hunt for a time).  In case you don't believe me, I wore this outfit very early on in my blogging, and I wore it the exact same way.  I will probably challenge myself to style this in a new way sometime soon (probably with a skirt over it), but this dress is kind of classically fall for me now, so I figured I should wear it in my favorite way the first time it came out of my closet this season.






I'm having trouble sleeping, and I have no doubt it's the result of anxiety, because logically, I should sleep like a baby every night with all the activity I'm doing.  I feel like I can't turn my mind off.  I knew this month would be difficult.  October was always my favorite month, and now I kind of can't wait until it's over, which makes me even sadder, really.  My birthday is in 5 days, and I sort of feel like it doesn't even matter.  I'm really glad I'm keeping so busy, because if I had to spend the whole day with my mind unoccupied (with the exception of these consuming thoughts), I'd probably lose it.  I'm desperately trying to stay positive and be my normal self, and I do succeed a lot of the time.  I'm constantly reminding myself of what I have to look forward to: hanging out with my cast mates on Friday, having a little birthday celebration on Saturday night, going out for tea with my mom and grandma on Sunday... getting a bunch of things to make over my room, thinking about taking a mini-vacation with my mom in January... these things cheer me up a little, but it's a little fleeting.  When you've made someone your world (whether he wants to believe that or not) for the better part of three years, you end up feeling very isolated when your world gets turned upside down.  I don't feel like I have very many people I can talk to, so I resort to writing down my rambling thoughts here.  Which is therapeutic in a way, but I don't want my blog to be a downer blog.  I want it to be a means of escape, for both myself and for those who read it.  I've always wanted it to be an upbeat, lovely fantasy place.  I want to get back to that, but I also want to be honest.  I'm trying to figure out that balance.  So please bear with me, friends.  I'll get back in the swing of things sooner or later (though I hope it's sooner).

   



Have a wonderful Wednesday.
xox Sammi   

10 comments:

  1. Loving this outfit- very fall as you say. I'll be interested to see it remixed too!

    Glad you are keeping busy.

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  2. That dress is so cute!! Alex

    tobebeautifulingodseyes.blogspot.com

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  3. This dress is so pretty on you and the tights + shoe color combo really make it the BEST fall look. Also you look beautiful! I totally understand your situation and I hope you get in a better place soon. Break up's are so hard and they take so much time, but you need to worry about yourself the most. Put Sammi first and your birthday is the perfect chance to do that! Do something special for yourself.

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  4. Beautiful outfit! Such a perfect fall combo. Hang in there:) You're doing great and things will get better. Enjoy your birthday--it's a day for you, and I'm sure it will be the beginning of more wonderful things ahead of you:)

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  5. If it makes you feel better talking about the situation, then I say spill your heart out.... It's not good to keep things inside that bother you. May even help you sleep:) best wishes

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  6. Ah, the vibrant colours look gorgeous on you! The tights bring out the green in the dress (honestly, never really noticed the green until now). And I love those boots with it!

    Also, I agree with the above comment. If it helps you to write it out, go for it! I'm sure many of us can relate (I know I can!), and I think connecting with others is a great part of blogging. <3

    Jenny Lee
    http://thedictioncanary.blogspot.com/

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  7. I just love this dress! You look so cute. I like it better when bloggers share their down moments. I think that's what blogging is all about. It makes bloggers more relatable and real. So just go ahead and write things off your chest Sammi. We will still read and listen. ♥

    Kathy
    www.mypeachdays.com

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  8. I just love this dress! You look so cute. I like it better when bloggers share their down moments. I think that's what blogging is all about. It makes bloggers more relatable and real. So just go ahead and write things off your chest Sammi. We will still read and listen. ♥

    Kathy
    www.mypeachdays.com

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  9. Love the floral dress! And the bunny dress from the previous post is absolutely adorable, too!

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