Friday Favorites #117

It's been a minute since I had a Friday Favorites post! Here's some of what I've been lovin' on lately:

I know January's just started, but I have to admit that I'm already thinking ahead to Valentine's Day. Aren't these origami roses gorgeous? What a fantastic alternative to real flowers – they'll last forever!

I also really love this flower petal confetti – it's a much more romantic option:

This little blush hat is so darling.

This sloth dress is an adorable Valentine's Day option!

I want everything Smeg makes, but especially these toasters:

These bow ties are SO much fun!

farfalle    ||    waffle

...As are these amazing purses:

pancakes    ||    funfetti cake

I need this skirt in my life.

I've finally found my 2016 planner (yes, I still use one!):

Novelty bag round-up!

a   ||   b   ||   c   ||   d   ||   e   ||   f   ||   g

This Aristocat print from Miss Patina is so sweet:

And this kite dress is superb!

Pretty scalloped shelves!

My favorite fragrance is no longer available (sob), so I've been eyeing this one... I really like unconventional scents, and this might fit the bill.

This skirt is nothing short of amazing and I ordered it immediately. Shawna does custom orders (mine will be in black) and she has some awesome designs. Check out her shop here!

Gingham may not be seasonally appropriate, but that doesn't stop me from wanting this dress:

I also adore this kissing booth bag:

And finally, Simpsons kitchen is incredible!

Have a great weekend!

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Lass

I may be more inclined towards kookier prints, but goodness, I do love a good tartan. Although I'm a bit of an ethnic mutt (in case you've ever wondered, I'm Polish, German, Swedish, Welsh, French, and possibly Scottish), I've always felt a connection to the Celtic nations and the UK. At least I can sort of pretend I'm from somewhere else in this skirt! I'd been wanting this colorway from British Retro for about a year, and I finally took the plunge. I originally wanted the dress, but since I've been embracing the idea of separates as of late, I went for the skirt instead. It's a bit longer than I'd like (I can't imagine how long it'd be on someone shorter than I), but I could always get it hemmed at a later date. Otherwise, it's a really high-quality piece that makes for a great addition to my fall and winter wardrobe. The skirt doesn't seem to be currently available, but there are other colorways too.

I have one more week of relative free time, and then things are going to get very busy again. I'm doing this lovely little play in mid-January (it goes up with just one week of rehearsals, which will be a fun challenge), and then I'll be going right into rehearsals for a children's theatre show. Although I sometimes complain, I find that I'm better off when I'm busy. When left to my own devices, I'm not anywhere near as productive. I guess hitting the ground running is a good way to start off the new year!

Outfit Details

Skirt: British Retro  ||  Top: Target

Deer Arrow brooch: Pinup Girl Clothing

Tights: Urban Outfitters  ||  Shoes: Amazon

Belt: from another dress  ||  Petticoat: Pinup Girl Clothing

In case you missed Monday's post, just a head's up that my Shop My Closet store is open + updated! I have lots of great pieces up for grabs (sizes M-XL, plus shoes and accessories)! :) Take a peek, if you'd like.

Have a great day!

Shop my closet!

It's 2016, which means it's out with the old and in with the new! It's been a looooong time since I did a "shop my closet" update! But my closet is packed to the brim (quite literally – my closet shelving unit recently ripped right out of the wall, whoops!), and I have some great pieces that don't fit my style or body anymore that are taking up valuable space. My loss can be your gain, though! Head on over to my store to take a peek at what's up for grabs! I have sizes M-XL, with lots of retro, quirky brands – and some vintage, too!. (There's a direct working link at the top of my blog too, in case you need to find it but lose track of this post.) Thanks for taking a look, and happy shopping!

2015 outfit round-up

Happy 2016! In lieu of a Friday Favorites post, I'm taking a look back at the last 12 months in outfits. It was definitely hard to choose just 12 (I had to leave out some of my favorites, like my Halloween posts), but I thought this was a good representation of how my style has evolved since the start of my blog. Click the links underneath to be taken to each chosen post. Did you have a favorite post from this year (maybe one I didn't pick)?

January   ||   February   ||   March

April   ||   May   ||   June

July   ||   August   ||   September

October   ||   November   ||   December

I was lucky enough to have some great opportunities basically fall into my lap this year. I filmed my first commercial, was featured in a Buzzfeed article, collaborated with some amazing companies, visited friends, went to California, did a lot of fruit-picking, performed a lot, started seeing someone, saw some great movies, and tried to challenge myself to try new things (even when they're a little bit scary). I'm going to carry that last bit into 2016 – as Amy Poehler said, "great people do things before they're ready," and that's the only way I'll continue to grow. In terms of my blog, I want to continue to improve my photography and have more of a variety in my posts... what would you like to see more of here in 2016?

Have a great start to your year & weekend!

Bubbly

New Year's Eve is nearly upon us, and once again, I'm not exactly sure what I'll be doing this year... but I do know what I'll be wearing! Initially, I wasn't crazy about this Bernie Dexter dress, but when I saw it on Ashley, I completely changed my mind. (Ashley seems to have that effect – I swear, she can sell anything!) Ironically enough, I don't drink at all these days, but I seem to gravitate towards NYE outfits that have an alcohol theme; last year's post featured a martini glass print dress, and the other options I considered for this year both had prints of tipsy elephants! I opted for champagne all around this year, and completed the theme with an amazing Kate Spade wristlet and vintage brooch.

I'll be posting my annual outfit round-up on Friday, but I'm taking some time to reflect back on what I've achieved this year. I've said before that I sometimes beat myself up for not being where I want to be (or at least, where I thought I'd be by now), but I have to remember not to discount how far I've come in the last 365 days. I looked back at my 2015 resolutions, and I was surprised to see how many I was able to check off my list. Among them:

• I made significant strides in my personal life and took a lot of time for myself (to the point where I can say that I've really gotten past most of the pain from my last relationship)
• I left my old box office job and started working for my mom; while this may end up being a temporary change of pace, it was definitely a necessary change
• I kept better track of my spending and have managed to put money away to save
• I finally got my website up and running (check it out here – it's a work in progress)
• I met Ashley and Kate in person this year (and had an awesome time), and by doing so, I went to NY and LA
• I exceeded my blog follower goal and ventured outside my yard for photos
• I went on Accutane and feel a million times better about my skin
• Although I have a lot still to learn, my photography has improved quite a bit

I still have lots of goals that will transfer over to my 2016 resolution list (i.e., losing weight and exercising regularly, learning how to sew, buying a car), but I'd rather view that as making progress than "failure" in a conventional sense. I'm actually pretty happy with where I am right now, especially because I've started to enjoy things in the moment. Finding the joy is always one of my resolutions, and I think I've been really trying to do that lately.

Outfit Details

New Year's Eve Dress: Pinup Girl Clothing 

(Also available here for 25% off with code 25Holiday)

Kate Spade wristlet: eBay (available here)

Heels: Zulily (also available here)

Hair flower: NicCoCo Creations

Cardigan: ModCloth (similar)

Petticoat: Pinup Girl Clothing

Brooch: eBay (exact here)

Have a happy and safe New Year's Eve! I'll see you in 2016!

Blue spruce

I hope everyone had a very happy holiday! Mine was nice, albeit fairly uneventful. We saw the new Star Wars movie on Christmas, which I loved, and I spent the rest of the weekend performing. I'm glad that I get a tiny break before my next project, as I'm totally exhausted. I meant to post these photos before Christmas (since we ventured out to a Christmas tree farm for them), but that didn't happen – but it's the perfect outfit for winter, and since I think some wintery weather is finally on its way today, it's actually good timing.

I nabbed this Bernie Dexter dress on eBay, and I absolutely love it. The silhouette is great, and I'm a huge fan of 3/4-length sleeves – plus, I like the toile even more than I thought I would. It's been an incredibly warm winter here so far, but since that's about to change, I'm sure I'll get a ton of use out of this dress over the next few months. Even though there was no snow on the ground, I decided to wear some snowflake accessories to complete this chilly look.

Outfit Details

Bernie Dexter dress: eBay (similar)

Snowflake brooch: Deer Arrow

Snowflake hair clip: Stardust Dames

Heels: B.A.I.T. Footwear (similar)

Have a great start to your week!

Deck the Halls

This is the last Christmas outfit I'll be documenting here on the blog this year (though I actually still have yet another outfit planned for the actual holiday, featuring my very favorite dress of all time). I just love this darling fabric, and I knew I had to pair this dress with my holiday brooch from Erstwilder! I've also been a bit obsessed with faux fur shrugs this year... I now have about 4 or 5 different ones (though in an ironic twist, it's been about the warmest December that we've ever experienced) – they're a fun alternative to the cardigans I normally wear, especially for the holidays.

If my hair looks different here, it's because I had to take these photos before our Sunday matinée performance over the weekend. I play a 1920's socialite, and it's a fun change to be able to get my hair done for every show. After our Sunday performance, my mom and I saw the tour of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, which was absolutely wonderful. A friend of mine from college was in the show, and it was delightful to be able to see her perform (for the first time in 5 years) and have a good, long catch-up after the show. Although there's no snow on the ground, seeing both the movie and the musical versions of White Christmas definitely puts me in the holiday spirit!

Outfit Details

Dress: ModCloth

Brooch: c/o Erstwilder

Faux fur shawl: Amazon

Petticoat: Pinup Girl Clothing

Shoes: estate sale store (similar)

I finally finished wrapping my gifts, but now we need to get started on baking! Things have been unexpectedly hectic and stressful in my house these past couple of days, and it kind of derailed things a bit. I still have to fit in all my Christmas movie-watching, too! Ahh! And here I thought I wasn't leaving anything until the last minute...

Happy Holidays!