Friday, November 20, 2015

Friday Favorites #112

Oh man, am I ever ready for the weekend!
It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is less than a week away, but at least I get to look at holiday pretties!

I love these wintery + wonderful printed skirts (I might need the middle one)!
chicwish skirt
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christmas tights

This lip gloss set is so sweet (pun intended):
chocolate lip gloss

And so is this pop tart phone case!
lolli swim pop tart phone case

These Kate Spade novelty bags are ideal for the holidays!
kate spade bag

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I have another scent of perfume by this same brand and absolutely love it. I haven't even smelled this one, but I'm totally swayed by how pretty it is!
happ & stahns perfume

I might have to have this Grease-inspired t-shirt...
pink ladies shirt

...And this Ronnie Spector one, too (hi, Ashley!):
ronnie spector tee pinup girl clothing

I have the shorter version of these boots, and they're awesome! I want to try the tall ones now, too.
b.a.i.t.

This print is perfect for the upcoming winter!
lindy bop dress
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Just give me all pretty prints, please!
modcloth printed dress
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This new Queen of Hearts brooch from Tangerine Menagerie is awesome!
tangerine menagerie painting the roses red
I adore this new dress from Tatyana (and the fact it was modeled after a dress worn in On The Town)!
tatyana claire dress

And this new blouse from Heart of Haute is amazing! I need this print in my life.
heart of haute harlequin estelle
More novelty bags from Betsey Johnson (who has a present purse of her own):
betsey johnson bag

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And finally, I'm in love with this little pig!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Autumn leaves

vintage couple

As much as I try to deny it, fall is slowly turning into winter every day – which means that I'm savoring it for as long as possible. My friend Henry and I took these photos early last month, but I hadn't had a chance to post them 'til now. Henry recently posted a photo of his awesome necktie on his Instagram, and I realized that it would coordinate with this new-to-me vintage dress pretty perfectly! So we decided to have a day of antique-ing and photo-ing in our matching outfits before he moved away to New York City. 

vintage fall dress
vintage tie
vintage guy
vintage floral dress
retro boy and girl

The leaves are pretty much all gone now, and I can hardly believe Thanksgiving is next week(!??!). November has really flown by. I'm not really looking forward to the freezing cold weather that winter in Rochester always brings, but I am excited for things to come, like the holidays. And the fun outfits that happen around that time. I think next month may be entirely filled with Christmastime apparel... I hope you can stand all the holiday cheer! ;)

1970s men's fashion
vintage dress 70s
Outfit Details
Vintage dress: from Kate
Heels: estate sale store
Brooch: vintage

vintage outfits

Have a great day!

Monday, November 16, 2015

Don't feed the plants

pinup girl clothing venus flytrap skirt

As an actress who performs primarily in musicals – and as someone who has recently embraced the wonderful world of separates – I pretty much had to have this wearable ode to Audrey II. I've actually never been in Little Shop of Horrors, but it's on my list of shows I'd like to do. Having this skirt might be the next best thing! I'm a huge fan of the Darling Dames skirts from Pinup Girl Clothing – they're a bit shorter than the Jenny skirts, and therefore are a little more versatile for my everyday life – and they happen to come in some of the best prints. I'd love to see more versions of this skirt in solids, too!

venus fly trap skirt
lipstick brooch
pinup girl darling dames

I actually booked a commercial(!), which shot yesterday. It's for a local bank, and it sort of fell in my lap in a very unexpected way – much like most of the gigs I've been booking lately. Even in this relatively small community, it really is about who you know. I had a lot of fun (I even got to wear a lot of my own fun clothes for it), and it was really great to get some more on-camera experience. Otherwise, my weekend was pretty uneventful. I have a promotional photo shoot this morning for the show for which I'm currently in rehearsals, so it's been a semi-glamorous couple of days!

pinup girl clothing darling dames fly trap skirt
venus fly trap skirt
audrey II skirt
Outfit Details
Venus fly trap skirt: Pinup Girl Clothing
White boatneck tee: Target
Lipstick brooch: c/o Modern Girl Blitz
BAIT heels: Zulily

fly trap print

Have a great Monday!

Friday, November 13, 2015

Friday Favorites #111

Happy Friday! I'll admit it: I'm getting into the holiday spirit. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I may or may not already be planning my Christmastime outfits. These pretty plaid Hell Bunny dresses would definitely fit the bill!

hell bunny plaid dress

I'm truly coat-obsessed (especially when it comes to Hell Bunny), and although I received a similar coat for my birthday, I still love the drama of this one!

hell bunny coat

If I were traveling for the holidays, I'd definitely use these darling cases!
collectif bag
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This printed skirt is so sweet:
cath kidston

Find Momo is definitely 100x better than Where's Waldo! Get the book here.

(via)
I need this little lamb tee in my life!
retro tee

And speaking of lambs (slash goats?)... this video made my day:


This sewing basket is the cutest (and makes me wish I knew how to sew)!
sewing basket

I want this book, please.
sara bareilles sounds like me

And while we're at it, these book plates:
book plates

Novelty bags: now part of a complete breakfast.
novelty bag

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This shooting star dress is just divine:
emily and fin pinup girl

I want to decorate with something like these for the holidays!

moon star decorations

And finally... someone please take me to see Hamilton... please...


Have a great weekend!

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Pumpkin patch

vintage plaid dress

I'm popping in for a very quick post with these pumpkin-y pictures! Pumpkin picking season is over now (luckily, pumpkin pie season isn't!), but my best friend Wayne and I made a trip to get some pumpkins last month at a local farm. They didn't really have many pick-your-own pumpkins, but I managed to snap a few shots in this field in between hayrides. We also had fresh apple cider and homemade donuts, so I'd say it was a pretty productive afternoon. It's been unseasonably warm so far this fall, which gave me a chance to wear this new-to-me vintage dress (and of course, my pumpkin brooch).

pumpkin brooch
gourds
vintage dress
Outfit Details
Vintage dress: eBay (from Daffny's shop)
Pumpkin brooch: Summer Blue Jewelry
Belt + flats: old

I can scarcely believe that Thanksgiving is so soon, and the holidays are sneaking up on me. Time needs to slow down! I may be sick of warm weather, but I'm not quite ready for snow yet...

Have a great Wednesday!

Monday, November 9, 2015

Perdita

tatyana boutique ping pong dress

Good news, friends: Erstwilder is launching some brand new designs today! I've featured Erstwilder jewelry several times on my blog before, and their quirky resin brooches have quickly become a staple in my wardrobe. They're so much fun to collect (I've compared it to having wearable Beanie Babies before), and I love the fact that the designs keep getting better – and they make such a point of enlisting the help of their customers for input in their collections. There are several new ranges being launched this season, but I was totally taken with the "A Dog's Day Out" collection – and specifically with this sweet dalmatian brooch!

polka dot retro dress
erstwilder 103rd dalmtaian brooch
polka dot vintage dress

Although I'm something of a cat lady these days, I've been a longtime fan of the book One Hundred and One Dalmatians. Of course, I do love the classic Disney film, but I love the fact that the book is different enough from the movie that it doesn't really affect my love for either version. The story is so endearing, and I have really fond memories of my mom reading it to me as a kid. It's also one of those books that I've read over and over (just talking about it now makes me want to read it again!). I always thought that Missis was the name of Pongo's wife in the animated movie, but I guess she actually is referred to as Perdita. The character of Perdita in the book is a totally different dog (she's a liver spotted dalmatian that the family rescues), and I always loved her storyline. I drew inspiration from both these beloved dogs and Cruella de Vil with this outfit!

tatyana dress
erstwilder
polka dot dress
Outfit Details
Ping Pong Dress: Tatyana
103rd Dalmatian brooch: c/o Erstwilder
Fur collar cardigan: vintage (Mom's)
Aerosoles pumps: available here

tatyana polka dot dress

Ashley also decided to style one of Erstwilder's newest doggie brooches over on her own blog today (and might I say, she looks amazing in her post)! Be sure to check out all of Erstwilder's newest offerings on their website. I've definitely got my eye on a few, especially for the upcoming holidays! Let me know what you think of the new releases in the comments section!

Have a great start to your week!