Saturday, February 14, 2015

Sweetheart

valentine's day outfit

Even though I have spent the majority of my Valentine's Days as a single gal, I've always sort of liked this holiday.  I mean, any excuse to eat candy and wear pink sort of has my name written all over it.  I stayed really busy last year (and I was quasi-dating someone at the time), so I wasn't all that bummed out.  But I've been very aware of it this year.  It's made me sadder than I care to admit.  I experienced some really nice Valentine's Days in my last relationship, and if I'm being honest, it's still a little bit hard to accept that that particular chapter in my life is over.  I know there will be a point where I'm with someone way better for me and will forget all about February 14ths of relationships past... but for now, I'm still kind of nostalgic for them and feel a little blue this Valentine's Day.  Which is why I'm very glad that ice cream was invented.

hell bunny pink coat
heart purse aldo
lolita dress

I mentioned in my last post that you would be seeing my other pink coat today.  I'm a total coat fanatic, but this one is definitely one of my favorites.  It's so warm and cute!  It's probably not as flattering as some of my other coats, but feeling like a pink ball of fluff is never a bad thing (in my opinion, anyway).  I couldn't figure out what to wear with this coat at first because it's such a statement piece, but then I remembered I hadn't worn this Nishe dress since the summertime, and I liked the idea of incorporating red, pink and white into my outfit for today.

sarah jane coat hell bunny
collar dress
polka dot scalloped dress

I'm thankful that I won't have a ton of time to dwell on my stint in singledom today, since I have to work and have a performance of my show tonight.  In other circumstances, that might be a total bummer, but I definitely need something to occupy my mind (and keep me from eating my weight in Reese's peanut butter hearts).  Our shows have gone well so far and the response has been overwhelmingly positive, and I've really enjoyed working on music that isn't so typically musical-theatre-y.  I love that too, of course, but a change does a person good.  I need to remember that.

birthday dress
scalloped dress
pastel pink coat
Outfit Details
Hell Bunny coat: Beserk (no longer available)
Nishe dress: ModCloth
Belt: from another dress
Purse: ALDO (old)
Boots: eBay

sweetheart purse

Have a sweet Valentine's Day!
xox Sammi

Friday, February 13, 2015

Friday Favorites #82

Happy almost Valentine's Day!  Here are some of the things that have set my heart a-flutter this week:
valentine outfit polyvore
a   //   b   //   c   //   d   //   e   //   f   //   g   //
h   //   i   //   j   //   k   //   l   //   m

This love letter print dress would such a sweet option for tomorrow!
hello holiday dress

SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE ME THESE RED VELVET PANCAKES.  Get the recipe here!
valentine breakfast
(via)
These red heart overalls are so fun!
heart dungarees

I don't know how I don't already own a cherry print dress, but this new Bernie Dexter frock is on my wish list for sure:
cherry dress

This Peter Pan clutch is incredible!
olympia le tan peter pan
These new Hell Bunny spring skirts have me swooning!  Get them here.

pastel skirts


And if you're a mermaid wannabe like I am, you'll love this new Hell Bunny blouse!
hell bunny blouse
This eShakti dress is pink AND has little bunnies all over it.  Need I say more?
bunny print dress

And as long as we're on the subject of things that are pink and adorable... you should read about Libby and her pet piglet, Pearl!  My heart!!

girl with pet pig

Have a fantastic Friday!
xox Sammi

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Sugar sugar

lady vintage dress

Isn't the print on this Lady V London dress perfect for Valentine's Day?  This fabric features pink cupcakes, cookies, cherries and cups of hot cocoa (which could also be tea or coffee, but in this case, I'm going for a chocolate theme).  I'm planning on eating my fair share of chocolate this year, so I had to pair this dress with my candy bar clutch from New Look.  I'm getting cravings for sweets just looking at these photos!

valentine's day dress
novelty purse
food print dress

I don't get the chance to wear this coat all that often (3/4-length sleeves are not exactly a practical choice for winter in Upstate New York), but I was thrilled when I realized it looked so great with this dress in both color and length.  You'll be seeing my other pink coat on the blog this weekend!  ;)

pink coat
cupcake print
candy print
Outfit Details
Dress: Lady V London
Coat: ASOS
Clutch: ASOS
Petticoat: similar
Heels: ModCloth

Oh, and the winner of my 2-year blogiversary giveaway has been announced!  Congratulations to Kassie Harris!  You'll be receiving your prizes very shortly.  And thank you so much to everyone who entered!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
xox Sammi

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Strawberry phosphate

lindy bop dress

Fair warning: you're going to see a lot of pink on the blog this week!  I originally intended to wear this Lindy Bop dress for my birthday back in October, but it ended up coming on my birthday, so I had to wear something else.  Luckily, it's a great Valentine's Day dress.  I love the unique cut-out detail with the peter pan collar!

lindy bop
milkshake brooch
polly pop boutique dress

This vintage milkshake brooch is one of my absolute favorites.  I stumbled across it one day on Etsy and took it as a sign that I needed to own it.  Etsy is one of my go-to resources for a lot of things, but it's especially great for finding kitschy vintage items (like novelty brooches).  I'm always on the look-out for new additions to my collection, and fortunately for my pocketbook, there are usually lots of inexpensive listings.

pink retro dress
Outfit Details
Lindy Bop dress: available here
Petticoat and belt: eBay
White heels: similar

lindy bop tuesday dress

I don't think I've mentioned that I'm in a show right now called The Hit Factory, which opened this weekend.  It's an original musical revue of sorts and has a ton of great music from the 1950s and '60s.  Revues and jukebox musicals aren't typically my favorite shows to be in, but this one has surprisingly been a lot of fun.  My friend Henry (who will eventually be featured here on my blog -- he has such a great eye and sense of style, and I've been dying to take photos with him forever) drew these awesome caricatures of the whole cast!

the hit factory
(via Henry DuRocher)
Have a great rest of your weekend and don't forget: you have until midnight (EST) tonight to enter my 2-year blogiversary giveaway!  Prizes include gift cards to Modern Pinup and Braided Bandit Vintage, plus a huge prize package of retro goodies!  You don't want to miss out, so be sure to enter here!  

xox Sammi

Friday, February 6, 2015

Friday Favorites #81

Happy Friday, kiddos!  It's hard to believe another week has flown by -- and even harder to believe that Valentine's Day is next weekend!  I don't have any plans for the holiday (I have a performance of the show I'm in that night, which is just as well since I am sweetheart-less), but it's always been one of my favorite holidays to plan my outfits around.  You'll be seeing a couple of Valentine-themed outfit posts from me next week, but in the meantime, here are some of my favorite pieces that are perfectly-suited for February 14th:

valentine dress

a   //   b   //   c   //   d   //   e   //   f   //   g

These pullovers are so cute (I especially love the carbs one):
valentine sweatshirt
1   //   2

This matching top and skirt set is great!
valentine heart outfit
Valentine decorations are among my favorites!  This garland is adorable.
valentine's day decorations

This heart print dress from Vivien of Holloway is gorgeous:
vivien of holloway heart dress

These new brooches from Erstwilder would make the perfect Valentine's gift!  These brooches (and more) are currently available here.
retro brooch

I "heart" these metal hooks!
heart hook

These wacky boots by Irregular Choice are wonderful:
irregular choice

I love this chart on the healing power of cat purrs!
power of cat purring
(via)
This sweat-dress is both comfortable and sweet!
ichiban sweetheart dress

The extent of my Valentine's Day plans involve wearing this robe & eating this ice cream:
ben and jerry's red velvet cake

Here are three springy favorites from this week:
spring dress

a   //   b   //   c


Have a great Friday!  And don't forget: you have until Sunday night at midnight (EST) to enter my 2-Year Blogiversary Giveaway!  Prizes include gift cards to Modern Pinup and The Braided Bandit Vintage & a huge package of fun and retro goodies.  Enter here!

xox Sammi

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Balloons & Blogiversaries

pinup girl clothing dress

After two years of blogging, I finally fulfilled my (admittedly cliché) desire to do an outfit post with balloons!  Of course, I didn't realize just how windy it was until I got outside... it was a bit of a struggle, to say the least!  But I managed to snap enough decent-looking photos in the end, and even though my toes were frozen, it was worth it!

balloons
pastel balloons
blog anniversary

I inadvertently matched my outfit to both the balloons and my blog layout, which seems sort of fitting for a blog anniversary post.  I wear so many kooky prints on here that it almost seems strange to play with just color!  I hadn't worn this dress in a while, and it makes me wish it came in more solid colors.  I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of PUG's spring line, so who knows, maybe they'll expand their range of Jenny dresses!  I'm also pleased with this little record player brooch I made (though I use the term "made" loosely, since all I did was hot glue a pin on the back of a dollhouse piece I found on eBay).  Even the name of the little record felt right for this outfit -- it reads: "Give Myself A Party," and I guess I decided to do just that!

PUG jenny dress
retro brooch
lavender dress
petticoat
retro dress

I mentioned this in my 2-year blogiversary giveaway post (if you haven't entered yet, get on that!), but I wanted to reiterate how thankful I am for all of you who continue to follow and support my blog.  When I first started blogging, I often felt the need to downplay or apologize for it; I was worried that people would think it was a really superficial and silly thing to pursue.  But over time, I realized that while my blog isn't something that'll change the world, it certainly makes my own little world a lot more joyful -- and that is more than enough of a reason to feel proud of it.  I've chronicled a lot of ups and downs on my blog, and I truly appreciate all of you who've left such kind and encouraging comments and decided to stick with me through it all.  Getting to connect with all of the people who love to have fun with fashion has been the most rewarding outcome of this entire venture.  I'm excited to see what this next year has in store for my blog, and thank you all for taking this journey with me!  </sappy blabbing>

pinup dress
Outfit Details
Jenny Dress: Pinup Girl Clothing
Cardigan: gift from Kate (similar)
Petticoat: ModCloth (available here)
Hair flower: Forever 21
Brooch: made by me
Shoes: similar
Belt: ASOS

balloons

Have a wonderful Wednesday, and make sure to enter my blogiversary giveaway!!  The prizes are pretty major (if I do say so myself), and it ends on Sunday at midnight!  Enter here!

xox Sammi
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