Monday, February 29, 2016

Elephant in the room

bernie dexter elephant dress

Happy Monday, and Happy Leap Day! I hope your week is off to a good start so far. I'm currently fighting off a cold (I may be losing the battle by the time this post is published), which is sort of poor timing, considering we're now in tech week (i.e., the somewhat-stressful time when all of the elements come together) for the children's theatre show I'm in. We open on Saturday, so I'm hoping I'll be able to get enough rest in so that I can feel better by the weekend. Because the show I'm in is called Elephant and Piggie's "We Are In A Play!", I thought it was only fitting to post my photos in this Bernie Dexter elephantine find.

modcloth i'm all cheers dress
retro hair flower
pink elephant dress

Since I missed out on this dress when it was readily available, I was on the hunt for this dress for quite some time (I blame Ashley, as always). The eBay gods have been kind to me, since I was lucky enough to find this dress in my size and for a good price. I love it even more than I thought I would! I'm partial to Bernie's "Paris" style, but I really love the way this "Sugardoll" cut fits me. It's a bit more forgiving in the bust than some other Bernie Dexter dresses, and I think it flatters my figure quite nicely. Sadly, I don't think it's being made anymore (it was called the "I'm All Cheers" dress on ModCloth), but I was fortunate enough to track down this print and the yellow cherries print in the same style. Plus, this dress even came with a matching fabric belt, which is always an exciting find for both retro reproduction and true vintage.

bernie dexter sugardoll dress
elephant dress
bernie dexter dress
Outfit Details
Bernie Dexter dress: eBay
Shoes: B.A.I.T. Footwear (similar)
Hair flower: similar

tipsy elephant dress

We were blessed with a couple of beautiful days recently (aka why I'm not wearing so much as a cardigan in these photos), but I think it's about to get cold again. Our winter hasn't been awful this year, but I've still got spring fever! Is it already feeling springy where you are?

11 comments:

  1. This dress is beautiful! I love a good novelty print and this is just perfection, really lovely xx

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  2. honestly, you are the biggest babe EVER! Sammi, you always are so on point. You make me miss vintage style dressing so much <3

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  3. Oh my gawd this dress is so adorable! It's sad it's not being made anymore, but it is extra special see now for sure! I hope you feel better soon!

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  4. That is a lovely print and it looks great on You. Navy really suits You. In Poland it was feeling sort od springy since the end of January and today it started snowing again. Ah well...

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  5. You are beautiful, this dress is too cute! The setting is gorgeous! Perfection! That's all I have to say :) kisses x
    Www.curvesandcurl.co.uk

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  6. This print is ever so cute and really looks wonderful on you! xo

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  7. How are your bangs always SO perfect!? I'm green with envy.

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    1. It takes way more time (and hairspray) than I'd ever care to admit... :)

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  8. Congratulations on finding this dress! It looks great on you and is your perfect fit. So fitting to wear this around the time with your Elephant and Piggie's play! This was the first Bernie Dexter dress I ever owned. I love the print and cut of it! I really love the sugar doll cut. <3

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  9. The print on this dress is just so cute and unique. Hooray for finding it on ebay! It looks amazing on you. Definitely super flattering. I'm loving the flower hair clip too!

    Jamie | PetitePanoply.com

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