In bloom

Even when it's cloudy outside, seeing flowers (finally!) blooming puts a smile on my face.

Outfit Details:

Have Gramercy Dress: ModCloth (no longer available)

Necklace: Forever 21 (old)

Brown bolero: old

Mel by Melissa Jelly Wedges: available at Urban Outfitters

A nest!

Guess who finally figured out how to fix the blown-out exposure on her camera....

I startled a sweet mourning dove couple out of their tree!  They have my favorite bird call of all time.

Hope your Thursday is lovely!

xox Sammi

I sort of hate to ask it / But do you have a basket?

When I had to work for the Sondheim and Bernstein concert with the RPO last week, I knew I wanted to wear this Little Red Riding Hood print dress (even though they didn't play any music from Into the Woods, as it turned out)!  It's such a lovely, retro shape, and it's super comfortable!

Outfit Details:

Favorite Fairy Teal Dress: ModCloth

White belt: eBay

Doo Bee Doo Bee Shoe Heel: ModCloth

Purse: Marshalls

Have a wondrous Wednesday (and first day of May)!

xox Sammi

EDIT: Ladies!  If you love retro dresses like this, and you've seen me post about the beautiful dresses at Trollied Dolly, check out their website today!  They are offering a 25% off promo code (on EVERYTHING, including their beautiful new spring season pieces) TODAY ONLY with the code MAYDAY25.  Their dresses are gorgeous and well-made (I have 2 in my closet!), and their prints are fabulous.  Check out their offerings now!

A pin-up picnic

I think spring has finally sprung (fingers crossed)!  I'm taking pictures outside as much as possible, because I'm overjoyed that it's finally warm enough (and that I can wear dresses sans tights again)!

Outfit Details:

Gretel Gingham Swing Dress: Collectif Clothing (see their other gingham items here!)

Dream of the Crop Cardigan in Oatmeal: Modcloth (no longer available, but other colors here)

Picnic Retro Suitcase: Chicwish (2 sizes available!)

Kissing Kids Necklace: ASOS (out of stock)

Peep Toe Ballet Flat: ASOS

Bike Ring: Ever Ours

I love the heart-shaped buttons on this dress!

This dress begs for a crinoline underneath, don't you think?

It's hard to see, but this ring has a man and a woman riding on a bicycle together.  It's such a sweet little piece, and a perfect complement to the kissing kids necklace!

Have a beautiful Tuesday!

xox Sammi

Back in the circus

I was feeling particularly whimsical when I took these.  I've been wanting to wear this lavender dress with something (despite its not-always-flattering shape), and I remembered I had this circus print top in my closet... so I decided to become a sort of kawaii-inspired tightrope walker (?) for the day.  The addition of the lavender satchel made me feel like I was going to run away and join the circus.

Outfit Details:

Lavender Shirred Waist Dress: Forever 21

Circus Print Top: Forever 21

Chiffon Bow Neck Tie: ASOS

Black knee socks: old (similar here)

Lavender hair bow: Clip a Bow Boutique

Kimchi Blue Suitcase Satchel: Urban Outfitters

Dance Instead of Walking Heel: ModCloth

Confession: I'd really love to learn how to do trapeze someday.  They have a trapeze school on top of a building in New York, right by the Hudson River/Chelsea Piers area.  If I ever get the courage, I'd love to give it a try.  After I go to puppet school.

Have a magical Monday!

xox Sammi