Cat and mouse

Outfit Details:

Hooked on a Feline Dress: ModCloth

Lady in Rad Boots in Ink: ModCloth

Mouse ring: gift (get it here)

Black belt: from another dress

Cropped cardigan: Target

Tights: similar here

I would like to go on record saying that Retrolicious (by Folter Clothing) is a terrific brand.  ModCloth carries a lot of their pieces, and they always have the most fantastic prints -- and this cat dress is no exception!  This dress is actually the exact same style as this dress that I wore for Thanksgiving, and I really love the shape.  I've also worn their other designs here, here and here.  Their dresses have a little bit of wiggle room too, which I like (for vanity's sake, I enjoy when I can wear a medium in a dress that doesn't necessarily have a ton of stretch), and even though they're bold prints, they can be casual.

This ring was a gift from my ex.  It feels really weird to be wearing it, but I also refuse to not wear something I love just because the person who gave it to me no longer wants to be in my life.  Yes, it's sort of painful to wear a reminder of my heartbreak, but I think it actually helps me accept things, rather than avoid any kind of reminder of what's happened.  I'm doing much better than I was even a few weeks ago though, so I have to feel proud of myself for that.  I still get sad and I still get angry and I still mourn -- because it's a great loss, and I have to deal with that -- but when I have little victories, they should still be celebrated.

loling @ that scaredy cat's face

Have a great Monday!

xox Sammi

Meow mix

Outfit Details:

Start Spreading the Mews Dress: ModCloth

The Dream of the Crop Cardigan in Pink: ModCloth
Hot air balloon necklace: Sweet and Lovely

Black belt: from another dress

Black flats: JC Penney

I have a backlog of photos I took before my breakup occurred, and since I have been incredibly busy and haven't been in the best mindset to take new outfit photos since then, I decided to go ahead and use some for this post.  I really want to thank each and every person who commented with such kind, supportive things on my last post.  It means the world to me that so many people -- whom I've never even met -- care enough to reach out with such sweet sentiments.  I have been trying to stay distracted, but I'm afraid that this has caused me to sweep things under the rug a little bit; I feel like I'm more in denial about the situation, rather than accepting it and trying to move on from it.  But I guess the stages of grief don't really happen in a linear fashion, so I can't fault myself for the way I'm dealing with it.

In non-heartbreak news, my show opens tonight as part of the Rochester Fringe Festival.  I've been dealt a kind of rough hand, after coming down with a pretty significant cold on Sunday night, but I'm still determined to power through.  Luckily, we get a little bit of a break between our opening night and our second show, so hopefully what's left of my sickness will be gone for our last two shows.  We were featured on the local news this week with a little interview and performance clip.  If you're interested in taking a look, you can see the segment here!

I was also cast in a production of a musical called My Son Pinocchio (based on Disney's Pinocchio and on this weird movie called Gepetto that starred Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Drew Carey, of all people) with a local children's theatre.  I'll be playing the part of the Blue Fairy, which will be really fun.  I love playing magical characters, and it'll be nice to go from playing an evil witch this fall to a well-meaning fairy this spring.

I'm trying to focus on the positive things in my life right now, and not dwell on the stuff with which I'm struggling.  The early mornings and late evenings are the hardest.  I still can't really believe that my relationship is over.  However, even I'm surprised at how resilient I've proved to be thus far.  Yes, things affect me in different ways now, and I can get choked up at the drop of a hat.  But I think I have managed to stay pretty strong, in spite of how vulnerable I feel.

Again, I hope you all know how much I appreciate your support and kindness.  Knowing that there are such wonderful people in this blogosphere is a very comforting thought.

xox Sammi    

A purrrrr-fectly sunny Sunday (an outfit post)

Although it was gray and snowing earlier this morning, the skies are sunny and clear now for the first time in a number of days.  The appearance of sunshine really turns my mood around these days; I'm in such a funk when there's none to be seen.  Maybe I just have a Vitamin D deficiency?  

I just realized that this outfit is kind of symbolic of the weather today.  These pictures weren't taken today, but I thought they were fitting for the burst of sunshine coming through the gray!

Outfit details:
Start Spreading the Mews Dress: ModCloth

Mustard-colored cardigan: Forever 21 (at least 3 years ago - similar here)

Skinny black belt: from another dress

Storybook Of My Life (jelly!!) flats: ModCloth

Heart necklace: ASOS (out of stock)

Pumpkin was out of frame here, but she was looking at me and making the cutest face!

Isn't the print of this dress amazing?  It's fake cat-related news articles and headlines!  Purrfect for a cat lover like myself! :)

As you may have guessed, I am obsessed with jelly shoes, and I am thrilled they are making a comeback!  These ones are quite comfortable, and I love that they look like you are just wearing bows on your feet!

She does not look pleased, but I swear she was purring!

Yeah, perhaps purring out of annoyance then.

I wore this outfit outside to run a couple of errands, and I guess I was too eager for spring, since it was FAR too cold to not wear tights (which just looks silly with jelly flats, I think)... I'll have to try again with this one when the weather is warmer.  :)

Enjoy your Sunday!

xox Sammi