The last few days...

The last few days have been absolutely nuts, so no new outfit photos yet.  :(  I've been busy helping Steven move into his new apartment here in Rochester(!), so I've barely had time for anything other than that.  But here are a few (bad iPhone quality) photos I've managed to snap over the past few days...

The outside of Steven's building

A mama bunny made a nest for her babies(!!!!) in our yard.  I took a peek at them - they were SO teeny tiny and soft!  I could barely believe how amazingly cute they were.  I left lettuce for the mama and covered them up (my dog had disturbed their little nest, and we were worried about the babies - otherwise, I wouldn't have gone near them), but we think the mama moved them during the night to a safer place, which I feel relieved about.  They're too tiny and delicate!

I bought my dream bicycle... and am waiting for it to ship.  I'm not sure what's taking so long, but I'm very impatient!  I'm going to get a different basket (a more charming one) for the front, I think.

And here is my kitty cat, inquisitive as always.  She can't understand why I'm allowed outside.

I'm writing this while at work, and I have tomorrow (which will actually be today when this is posted), so I'm hoping the weather holds up long enough for me to finally take some photos.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

xox Sammi

A hurried hello

I took these photos (in a hurry) a couple of weeks ago as I was heading off to work.  I wasn't going to upload them, but the dress is sooo cute - though I think it ultimately should be hemmed a little bit - and I have been too busy to take new outfit photos the past couple of days, so I decided to post them.

Outfit Details:

Pink day dress: Great Lake Outfitters

White belt: ASOS

White flats: ASOS

I was actually looking for a pink dress to go with a pair of shoes (as always, I do things backwards), but I ended up liking these flats with it a little more than the shoes I'd intended to wear with it.  Great Lake Outfitters shipped this dress super quickly and the measurements were very accurate.  So pleased with this purchase, especially since I'm getting way into pink lately... :)  They have some really great pieces in their Etsy store, so you should definitely go take a look!

I'll take more pictures this week once things have calmed down around here!

Have a wonderful day!

xox Sammi

Precipitation and pinafores

I am writing this at the Rochester airport.  I'm popping down to Eastchester for a couple of days.  By the time this is posted, I'll be back, so hopefully I'll be able to take some new outfit photos then (since I'm not bringing my camera with me).  It rained ALL day on Thursday when these were taken (which explains me having to take these indoors), and it was the first occasion where I've actually had to wear tights in a while.  It's been really nice to just have bare legs lately, but since these are polka dot tights, I guess I don't mind them too much.  :)

Outfit Details:

Pinafore: eBay (similar here)

Blouse: thrifted

Tights: ASOS

Emma T-Straps: BAIT footwear

Have a great (and hopefully non-rainy) Monday!

xox Sammi

A rose by any other name

Outfit Details:

Pink Day Dress: Newman & Hall

Fleur Any Occasion Headband: ModCloth

Painted Heart Ring: Urban Outfitters

White flats: yeswalker

So if you can't already tell... I am absolutely in love with this dress.  Head over heels.  It is the most delicate, pink-checked, rose-adorned vintage dream dress.  I have to thank Kailey over at mermaidens (which is one of the most swoon-worthy blogs I've ever seen, and it's run by one of the sweetest, loveliest girls ever!) for introducing me to the greatness that exists in Newman & Hall's Etsy shop.  

I managed to scoop up two beautiful dresses (this one, and a lovely peach number with a big white bow), each at a great price.  They have pages upon pages of awesome vintage items, and if you "like" their Facebook page and click on the Etsy discount tab, you can get 10% off your order!  Newman & Hall seems to be pretty generous with their measurements, FYI.  This dress is a little big on me, but because of the sash, it looks great.  The other dress I got might need some altering (even though according to my measurements, it should have fit pretty precisely); despite it also having a sash, there seems to be too much extra material in back, but it's SUCH a cute dress - and it's a small fix - that I'd never dream of getting rid of it.  Still, something to keep in mind when ordering from them (though this is just my experience).  In any case, their shipping was INCREDIBLY fast -- I was astounded when I got my dresses as quickly as I did, especially because they ship from Florida!  

I am starting to realize that I pretty much dress like a little girl a lot of the time.  And I am totally okay with that.  Now, if only more stores/shops would carry more things that would allow me to indulge in this, that'd be great.  There are way too many times I see something in the vintage section on Etsy that I gasp at (a dress with novelty embroidery or something) and then realize that it is for a little girl!

I am such a girly girl.

Have a super Saturday!

xox Sammi

Sealed with a kiss

Outfit Details:

Kiss of Cuteness Romper: ModCloth

Gray long-sleeved bodysuit: Go Jane

Professor of Pop Flat: ModCloth

Heart necklace: ASOS

Okay, so this romper (which is really more like a pair of dungarees than a romper) is probably not one of the more flattering items I own... but it's so darn adorable (and it's by Nishe, my favorite brand!) that I had to keep it.  It's funny how much more comfortable I am in a dress than this romper, though.  Flowy skirts give you some wiggle room (literally!), and this outfit certainly doesn't.  But it's so kitschy and cute!  And I can't resist those things!

The heart-shaped buttons!!!

And obviously, the tongue-in-cheek cheek (hah) embroidery is not lost on me.  I love when designers have a sense of humor in their clothing!

I also really love these cute little flats!

Have a great Thursday!

xox Sammi