Sunday, July 27, 2014

Beehive

Bee print dress
Outfit Details
Bee print dress: Bernie Dexter (similar)
Black heels: ModCloth (similar)
Bee necklace: old (similar)

Bee print dress

Bee print

Bee print dress

This dress was a very lucky purchase.  Bernie Dexter often has "last chance sales" on her website, and I ended up snagging this dress and another for about $45 each!  I'd been eyeing this one for a while (I just love the bodice), and it just goes to show that it really does pay to keep an eye out and wait until something goes on sale.  This dress isn't as full-skirted as most of my other Bernies, but it actually makes it a tad more versatile.  I could still wear a shorter, less-full petticoat underneath if I wanted, but it's so much breezier for the summertime to go without one!  This is also my only Bernie dress that I have to wear sans bra; the sizing is a little smaller on this than my other dresses, and actually, it's sort of nice to not have to wear one.  As a well-endowed girl, I don't always get that chance!

Bee print dress

Bee necklace

Bee print dress

Bee print dress

Bee print dress

I finally got out of the house for a little while this weekend and went to see a production of Hairspray with some friends.  It was through the high school and college summer program at one of the local theater companies I work with, and they really did an excellent job with it.  I knew a few people in the show and in the pit, and it's always encouraging to see so much young talent in this town.  I've seen the show a couple of other times (I saw the national tour when it came here, and a local production when I was doing summer theatre in the Pennsylvania/New Jersey area), and it's always enjoyable, but I thought this cast was incredibly strong and I didn't stop smiling the entire show!

Bee print dress

Close-up

Bee print dress

Have a swell Sunday!
xox Sammi

17 comments:

  1. That dress looks so great on you! What a cute print, and that's awesome you got it & anothe dress for such a good deal :) Your hair looks beautiful, too.
    Sounds like you had a great time seeing Hairspray!

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  2. Very nice and perfect pattern. xa
    http://www.fashiondenis.com

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  3. Beautiful! That dress is amazing and looks lovely on you, such a cute print. So incredibly lucky to get them for such a good price :)
    http://sewtoneverland.blogspot.com.au

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  4. I love that we both posted Bernies today! I've been meaning to ask you about the fit of this dress, I've heard that this particular style does run smaller in the chest area. I'm glad it works out though! Being able to go braless every once in awhile is a treat :). Oh, and getting Bernie Dexters at that price is amazing! You pretty much have the best collection in your closet.

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  5. What another great print from you and I love the matching necklace :) I love Hairspray but have never seen it live- how fun!

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  6. what a find mrs!! it's all about the beeees!!! and this looks fabulous on you!! I love Hairspray and the entire soundtrack is pure gold! xx

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  7. I love Hairspray. Such a fun show! Also this dress looks so adorable on you. I love that shade of green and the cute bee print. A perfect dress for summer! You got a great deal on it too. It always feels good to wait and get something you've been wanting at a discount.

    Jamie | PetitePanoply.com

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  8. What an amazing score. That has to be one of the cutest dresses ever and you look wonderful in it :)

    -Bunny

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  9. ahh I've been so behind on blogging! I love your new layout!! So cute! Your bangs look adorable!

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  10. I've basically decided that you are the queen of dresses. Those little bees are so so cute and I also embrace any chance to go braless (if it's appropriate, of course-haha)

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  11. I love the cute bee print! I actually made a dress in a similar silhouette this past semester for a theatre class!

    Theatricality by Mariah

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  12. Whoa! What a fun print and I love the color as well... great deal and I just love honey bees! You look great girlie!
    xoxo
    Taylor
    http://www.nothingbutapigeon.com/

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  13. hey girl are you wearing an insect dress cause I WANNA BEE YOUR LOVER

    buwahwauhwa
    wadbhwbaduwbuwahahaha
    hahah
    ah, what a glorious and horrible pun.

    But really that dress is absolutely adorable. I love the uppy part with the black boob thing. Good words, yes. Black boob thing.


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  14. That sounds fun! I love seeing any live entertainment I can. Sadly its been awhile, since seeing Book of Mormon last summer. This is adorable dress! I love the simple gold bee necklace.
    Justine
    http://theredlipchronicles.blogspot.com

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  15. Love this on you!! So pretty, as always!

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  16. Sounds like you had a lovely time. I love this print & what a steal!

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