Friday Favorites #48

Happy Friday, friends!  Here are my favorite finds from this week:

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Last week, a reader alerted me to the existence of this Betsey Johnson cherry pie purse, and oh my goodness... I nearly had a conniption.  As impractical as it is, I may just have to have it.  I also love the coordinating gingham tote.  And although cherry print dresses are pretty common on retro repro websites, I'm very drawn to this one in particular.  It's much daintier than many others I've seen.

These new red gingham dresses from Collectif Clothing are simply adorable:

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These dresses make me want to go on a picnic!  Although I'm partial to the charm of real picnic baskets, I have to admit that this one is both cute and practical:

German brand Blutsgeschwister has some truly darling dresses, and their use of color and print are always on point (side note: is it actually "en pointe," derived from the ballet reference, or is it okay to say "on point?"  Fellow English nerds, help a girl out!).  Although they do not deliver to the US through their own website, ModCloth has been known to carry their line, so I'm keeping my eyes peeled for future arrivals from this brand.  It's hard to see, but the first dress is actually a vegetable print, the second is a floral, and the third seems to have little bird cages!  So sweet!

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I'm infatuated with this (literal) flower crown!

These vintage robes are so dreamy!

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I would kill to fit into this vintage beauty!

I'm in love with these new arrivals from Sourpuss Clothing!  I especially love the second (which has little sailor cats on it) and the third (with a little lipstick emblem on the collar) dresses!

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Since there's still a bit of a chill in the air, this ice blue coat is perfect for early spring:

This week's post is shorter on clothes than normal, but here are some links I'm loving:

Otters!!!  Always, otters!!!

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This quote:

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This piece from Thought Catalogue, entitled "To All the Beautiful Women And The Men That Don't Appreciate Them," brought me some much-needed comfort this week.

This playful chart, showing the costume changes in major Disney movies:

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This Buzzfeed piece, showcasing 21 reasons why cows are awesome:

And finally, this interview that Mindy Kaling conducted with Billy Crystal.  I love both of them, and they talk lots about When Harry Met Sally, and it's just very charming and sweet.

Have a great Friday!

xox Sammi

Lemon tree

Outfit Details:

Vintage citrus print dress: purchased from Kate

Charter School Cardigan: ModCloth

Lemon pie ring: Citrus Couture

Flats: YesWalker/YesStyle

Belt: eBay

This darling lemon & lime print dress is one that I snagged from one of Kate's "shop my closet" updates!  It's very fortunate that Kate and I have a fairly similar build (and gravitate towards a similar aesthetic), since this dress represents a very rare specimen: it actually buttons down the front without any gaping!  Hallelujah!  It definitely requires a belt to create some shape, but it'll be such an adorable summertime dress.  

Not much else to say today.  Have a great Thursday!

xox Sammi

Ruby slippers

Outfit Details:

Luck Be A Lady Dress in Red: ModCloth

Blouse: old (similar here)

Terrier belt: can't remember!

Shoes: Urban Outfitters (similar here)

9 times out of 10, I will plan out a new outfit well ahead of time, either in my head or with the pieces in front of me.  This outfit was one of those 1 out of 10 outfits that was completely spur of the moment, and it's even rarer that I actually liked the result.  I'm usually one to opt for patterns over color-blocking (and I don't think this exactly qualifies as "color-blocking," anyway), but I loved this combination of bright red and light cyan.  It looks more like baby blue in these photos, but it's way more vibrant in real life.  I had worn this ensemble to work with black flats and a black belt, but decided to swap them out for crimson counterparts, instead.  I inadvertently opted for Dorothy-esque shoes and a Toto-inspired belt in the same ensemble, but since I'm not wearing blue gingham and pigtails, I think it's okay.

I'm so impatient about this relentlessly chilly weather.  I haven't really been able to go bare-legged (sans pantyhose) yet, and I hate it!  Rochester has an annual Lilac Festival every May, and it starts incredibly soon (I think this week or next), and we're just starting to see teeny tiny buds on the lilacs!  I can't imagine they'll be in full bloom this year, if at all.  They're my absolute favorite flower, so I can't wait until they're blooming.  But at least there are daffodils and other spring flowers around.  I wish we had some flowering trees in our yard (I love cherry blossoms and magnolias).  Just looking at them makes me happy (and jealous, hah).  I'm afraid that once it's finally spring, it'll skip right to summer!

Have a terrific Tuesday!

xox Sammi

Come back as a flower

Outfit Details:

Vintage dress: Cricket Capers

Spectators: BAIT Footwear (similar)

Watch ring: Mom's

I've scored several awesome vintage finds from Cricket Capers on Etsy, and though I was initially worried about how this dress would fit and look on me, I am so glad that I took a chance on it.  It was inexpensive enough where I felt like it was okay to take a leap of faith.  Shopping for vintage online can be tricky at times, but I think the key is to be very familiar with (and totally honest about) your measurements and what shapes work on your body.  This silhouette is definitely a departure from the typical fit-and-flare dresses I normally wear, and if it wasn't as well-made or used a different kind of material, this dress might have been a disaster.  But I'm so in love with how it looks on!  Plus, the print is so pretty, and I absolutely adore the neckline.  Sometimes it pays to take a little risk.  :)

I feel like there's a lot of change happening around me, and I'm on an emotional roller coaster at the moment. Two of my close friends are moving far away very soon, and it's just a reminder that I am kind of stuck in limbo and am totally unsure of my next move. I know that this uncertainty is okay, but I'm such a perfectionist that it makes me really uneasy and discouraged. I'm stuck here for now, so there's not much I can do at the moment (other than what I'm already doing), but I dunno. Maybe I'm having a quarter-life crisis, come to think of it. I guess I simply have to trust that I will eventually figure things out. I also need to remember that I'm still trying to heal from a lot of stuff, if I'm being completely honest (and being honest is probably the best thing I can do for myself). I have a tendency to get overwhelmed, so I need to remember to take things one day at a time. That's always been a difficult thing for me, but I want to make it a priority.

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I'm grateful that this weekend has been fun and eventful.  I did dinner & a show (Vietnamese + Young Frankenstein, for those who are curious) with friends last night after work, and we're celebrating my mom's birthday tonight!  I sometimes forget how important these kinds of things are to my happiness.

Have a great Sunday!

xox Sammi