It is very weird to see myself without bangs. I don't exactly hate it, but my forehead looks naked (and definitely felt it, when I took these photos)! I guess it's nice to have the option, though. Another nice thing is rediscovering forgotten dresses from last summer and realizing you like them more than you thought you did! Hell Bunny is one of my favorite brands, but this dress was always a little weird on me. The back comes down to a low V-shape, and busty gals like I often have trouble with button-down bodices. I don't know why I had never worn a camisole underneath this dress before, but it eliminated a lot of the issues I had with it (no more gaping! And I get to wear a supportive bra! Praise be!). So now I have a reaffirmed love for this lavender number, and I couldn't be happier about it.
I'm incredibly thankful for the warm weather... and yet, the forecast says it's supposed to be back down in the 30s tomorrow... typical spring weather here in Upstate New York... but still! Not okay! If it snows again, I am going to be the grumpiest girl on the planet. I love seeing the little spring sprouts poking through the ground! I know they're hearty, but I hate to think of them being covered by snow!
I really hate overcast days -- for taking outfit photos and in general. I realize that I am probably in the minority on this, but I usually try to avoid taking photos on cloudy days at all costs. But I bit the bullet and took these photos last Thursday, when my mom and I went to see Heart in concert. I was trying to find out a way to look rock-show-appropriate while not looking like a complete poseur. I think I sort of managed to incorporate my girly, romantic aesthetic with some darker elements. Also, I think this is one of the first times I've actually worn my hair in its more natural state on the blog (which meant much less work!). It doesn't always look great with some of my outfits, but with an ensemble like this, I actually really like it. (PS: can you tell how desperate I was for spring to arrive?)
The concert itself was really awesome. I can't even remember the last time I had been to a rock concert, to be honest -- which is kind of crazy, considering my parents' chosen careers. I also don't think I've ever been to a concert where I'm not 100% familiar with the artist's discography. I really love Ann Wilson's voice, and know a bunch of Heart's songs, but certainly not all, so that was a new experience for me. I didn't know what to expect going into it, since I had heard tell of Ann having some vocal damage, but she absolutely killed it. I was totally blown away, and I loved that it was a more intimate show. Someone once told me that I resemble a young Ann Wilson, which was one of the best compliments I've ever received (she was gorgeous then and still is); the only compliment that might be better would be if someone told me my voice sounds like hers. The show also really made me want to be the front-woman in a band. I not-so-secretly want to follow in my mom's footsteps.
It was also really nice to spend that time with my mom. She is still obviously dealing with my grandma's passing, and I know she probably wasn't feeling like going. But we had a delicious dinner at this little hole-in-the-wall Italian place (which reminded me a lot of my college days on Staten Island -- and I tried to ignore the fact that it was a 2-minute walk from my ex's former apartment), and we had amazing seats for the show (5th row from the stage! My dad did very well on this Christmas present). My mom and I have so much in common, and I was really glad we were able to share this experience.
Happy Friday, everyone! We are *finally* getting some springier weather here (thank goodness!), which has launched me into full-fledged spring fever. I'm so thankful not to have to wear snow boots and a heavy coat now! With the influx of warm weather comes a flood of new items and lines. Here are some of my favorite finds from this past week:
Retro UK brand Trollied Dolly has a slew of new arrivals for spring! I have a few of their dresses, and they always carry the most darling prints and silhouettes. I'm so into a bunch of these! The wildflower print dress (letter b) might be my favorite, but they're also carrying a few different dresses in a really charming bicycle print (which is shown in both letters c and g). I also really love the shape of both of those dresses! Other prints this season include dragonflies (letter a), cockatoos (letter d), beach deck chairs (letter e), and sprinkles (letter f)! So springy and retro and hard to choose!
I'm seriously going ga-ga over all the amazing prints that are popping up lately! My favorites include...
This new Bernie Dexter creation is so beautiful! It reminds me of Monet's garden! (In fact, now that I look at it -- IS it a print of Giverny?! It's hard to tell, but it definitely could be!)
This violet print dress is absolutely beautiful. I saw this dress on Miss Victory Violet and fell in love!
I am very preoccupied with thoughts of making over my room lately (though motivation to actually do anything is seriously lacking... oops), and I'm pretty fixated on making one part of my room into a little ice cream parlor-themed section. I already have ice cream parlor wrought iron chairs (which I need to paint - gah!) and am on the hunt for a bistro table. I bought an ice cream cone lamp recently, but I think these housewares would be a good addition to a fifties-inspired, snacky space:
I'm always hovering somewhere between pastel and kitch. Though the above items satisfy my kitschier tendencies, these springy pastels are just as enticing. For starters, I adore this beautiful blue vintage number from Urban Outfitters:
I need a good pastel purse. The first one is Betsey Johnson, and the second one is all jelly material!
I love anything nostalgic or fantastical, so these are right up my alley! Anything made out of jelly material is always on my wish list, and I love these bracelets made out of Cracker Jack prizes! Plus, these heels are Pegasus-inspired (and on sale!). So much fun!
On the subject of mythical creatures, I have to thank Amy from Hipsterbrarian for finding this amazing unicorn dress from Folter Clothing! They truly have some of the coolest printed dresses in existence.
I love this Golden Girls phone case (since Bea Arthur is both my spirit animal and a mythical creature in her own right), but I wish it were better quality -- and that it specified the compatible iPhone model!
Myths... legends... you can't talk about that without mentioning Mr. White. Some kind samaritan should buy me this Heisenberg sweatshirt immediately.
I want to try this Thai tea frappe recipe! I'm so obsessed with Thai iced teas, and this sounds like a yummy alternative. I always think that it's precisely what Pooh Bear would order at a Thai restaurant.
I love the whole Billy on the Street series, and this one with Paul Rudd is pretty excellent (though I am partial to the one with Amy Pohler). So dreamy.
BEHOLD: THIS OTTER, PLAYING WITH A FEATHER. I need one desperately.
