Monday, November 25, 2013

Fairisle

Outfit Details:
Coach Tour Dress in Stitch: ModCloth
Dream of the Crop Cardigan in Black: ModCloth
Sheer black tights: Urban Outfitters
Lady in Rad Boot in Ink: ModCloth
Ampersand ring (part of a set): ModCloth




It snowed on Saturday -- enough to stick!  I took some photos yesterday in the snow, but these are actually from last weekend (after our first dusting of snowed had thawed).  I finally invested in another dress I can wear with casual boots (good thing, too... since I found out the hard way that any other types of shoes have a good chance of getting ruined in the snow).  I have two other dresses in this same style (one in red and one in a bright aqua-emerald color), but I really like the print on this.  It almost looks like it could be embroidered, at first.  It's also super comfortable, and I do love a dress with pockets (even if I never put them to use).






The weather was actually really gorgeous when I took these, and I didn't even need a coat!  I was able to go a little further in my backyard, for a change of scenery.  My family actually has a couple of acres of land on the property of our house, so it was fun to go exploring more than I'd been able to for a while (since it gets really overgrown in the summertime).  But now it's freezing out, and it's probably going to stay that way for the most part.  Upstate winters last forever, so I'm going to enjoy the early stages of it for as long as they last (i.e., before the gross slush stage sets in).





I'm excited for a short work week, and this week has not one but two holidays in it!  Chanukah actually starts the night before Thanksgiving this year (Thanksgiving is on the late side and Chanukah is way early), so we'll be feasting on latkes prior to turkey day.  Does anyone have any fun holiday plans?  Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  We're staying here, and my mom is cooking for when my grandparents and aunt come over.  I'm looking forward to mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes (with marshmallows on top!) and pumpkin pie.  :)

Have a great Monday!
xox Sammi  

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Pin[ny]-Up Girl: an outfit post

Before opening night of our show on Saturday, I was able to snap a couple of pictures of my outfit.  I'm really into the pinafore look lately; it's feminine, young and unique, and is a great layering piece.  It was a lovely day outside on Saturday, and I was in a springy mood... hence the pastels!  I have to curl my hair for the show, so my curls are very springy too (in a different sense).

 Outfit Details:
Self-Tie Beauty Salon Shirt: Forever 21 (this print is AMAZING, no?)
Denim Pinafore Dress: ASOS
High Dramaturge Tights in Ivory: ModCloth (and how perfect is this name!?)
Ida P. Blue Spectator Pumps: BAIT Footwear

For those who would like to know, I use a curling iron with an INCREDIBLY small barrel (the one pictured is 1/2 in. but mine may actually be smaller?  I bought mine at Sally Beauty Supply) and make sure to put quite a bit of product in my hair in the morning.  My favorite product these days is Not Your Mother's brand Kinky Moves Curl Defining Cream (available at UltaUrban OutfittersWalmart, etc.)!



Have a lovely Thursday!
xox Sammi