Gilly oh golly / Oh, I love my lolly

Outfit Details:

Polka Dot Shirtdress: Forever 21

Oxfords: DSW (additional colors at Amazon)

Oversized readers: Target

Cardigan: Old Navy (old, similar here)

I really like this dress, but it's kind of on the large side.  It's that thing where if it buttons up comfortably in the bust, it's big everywhere else.  It's such a cute color and style that I kind of don't care, though.

I took these photos a while ago, to use when I knew I'd be traveling.  This isn't my favorite outfit ever, but they can't all be, I suppose.

Hope your day is sweet!

xox Sammi

Button-down the hatches (an outfit post)

I really like button-down shirts a lot.  I don't own a lot of them, because they can prove very tricky for those of us who are rather (ahem) well-endowed.  I hate when they gap, even when there is more than enough wiggle room in the fabric!  This particular button-down does gap on top (hence the cami), but it's such a lovely shirt otherwise that I had to keep it.  And most of all, I like that it's more of a feminine button-down.  I dislike feeling schlumpy, which happens with shapeless button-downs, so I love that this is tailored and has a nice cut to it.

Outfit details

Scout Finch Top in Maycomb: ModCloth

High-Waisted Skinny Jeans: dELiA*s

White tank and gold necklace: Forever 21

Madden Girl Pinup Boot: DSW (gift from Steven)

It's hard to tell in these pictures because they're blown out, but this is what the top looks like in person:

And I'm dying to get it in this color combination!

It reminds me of salt water taffy, for some reason.

I think the best-fitting button-downs I own are actually from Forever 21, if only because they give such exact measurements for every item on their website.  My problem is that when they fit on top, I usually have to wear them tucked into a skirt, since they're usually too billowy on the bottom.  You win some, you lose some, I suppose!

Don't you love these boots?  I'm not normally drawn to boots like these, but I'd been eyeing them for a while, and Steven insisted on getting them for me.  I love cognac-colored boots -- they pair with almost anything!

I feel spring in the air... it's so close, I can taste it.  I'm so anxious for nice weather, though I feel like it's probably going to snow again for a little while before spring finally takes hold.  Today is supposed to be a little bit warm(!!!), so I hope I will be able to enjoy some sunshine in between rehearsal and seeing The Book Of Mormon (!!!!!!!) tomorrow night.  My best friend Wayne and I snagged tickets to the final performance of the national tour here in Rochester, and we couldn't be more thrilled!  It's the perfect combination of dark, totally inappropriate humor and legitimately great contemporary musical theatre.  I can't wait to see it, since I know the cast recording -- as great as it is -- can't do it justice.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

xox Sammi