Let's do brunch

Outfit Details:

Breakfast print dress: Topb2c.cc

Boater hat: Generations Collective

Black cardigan: similar here

Shoes: BAIT Footwear

Necklace: ASOS (old)

Tea ring: find it here

White tights: Target

Red coat: eBay

I'm not sure why I thought of this dress as a summery dress.  I haven't worn it since last summer (see how I originally wore it here), but I actually like it way more with layers!  The breakfast novelty print is so charming.  Brunch is my absolute favorite of all meals (it encompasses all of the deliciousness to be had!), so this dress was a must-have.  I opted for more of a lolita look with this outfit, which suits the dress pretty well.  The only bad thing about this dress is that it makes me hungry!!

Isn't this hat the sweetest?  I already have a boater hat, but I couldn't resist this darling red ribbon.  By the way, if you're in the market for a boater, my other one is from River Island and they are carrying a wider brim version here, or this one from Forever 21 is pretty cute, too!  I actually was initially disappointed because this red ribbon boater was too small for my large head, but then I ended up pinning it to my hair and it sat on top pretty perfectly!  I was so happy that I was able to put it to good use, and not just for display!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

xox Sammi

Goldilocks

Outfit Details:

Three Bears dress: Bodyline

Daisy ring: Mom's

White flats: yeswalker

So... obviously, I love this dress.  It's sweet and kitschy.  What more could I ask for?  Bodyline is considered by some to be kind of cheap and inauthentic (by true Lolita standards), but since I'm not really looking to be authentic or pay upwards of $150 for a Lolita dress, this $20(!) adorable number is perfect.  I actually ended up getting two different sizes (and colors) of this same dress, because one can't always trust sizing charts on these types of websites.  This actually is the smaller of the two dresses; the other one is a lovely light blue, and somehow both dresses ended up fitting well.  I'm not sure if I need two of the same dress, though.  Maybe I'll try to sell it or something, if there's any interest.

I tried to do Heidi braids the other day, after seeing this picture (and being surprised by the fact that they might look good).  I can't quite get them right, though.  My hair might be too thick, or maybe my layers make it more difficult.  Or maybe my hair is getting too long (I am in desperate need of a trim).

This moment made me feel like a Disney princess!

Have a lovely day!

xox Sammi

On the steps of the palace

Outfit Details:

Dress: My Lolita Dress

Earrings: Mom's

Sparkle jelly flats: jcpenney

White belt: eBay

So here's the thing with this dress.  I fell in love with the print on the fabric (I mean, castles and horse-drawn carriages?  Come on!).  However, I ordered this dress from a website that, in all honesty, I cannot personally recommend.  After ordering the dress and not hearing anything for at least a month (which sometimes is par for the course, if you order something from China), I investigated the website and discovered that it's an off-shoot of Milanoo.  I've heard some pretty horrible things about Milanoo (though I have also heard stories of good experiences), and I was very worried about the quality of the dress I'd ordered - or whether I'd even receive the dress at all. 

Eventually, I did receive the dress, but as you might be able to tell, the top of it is kind of strange; there aren't a lot of pictures that emphasize how odd it looks, but in person, it looks bumpy and weird.  I certainly learned a good lesson about being careful when ordering from online retailers, though.  The print may be darling, but the quality isn't great.  Has anyone else had experiences (good or bad) with ordering from Milanoo or one of their associated websites?  I'd be interested in hearing from you.

However, I do have to admit that I have never felt more like Cinderella in my life.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

xox Sammi