A total Bettie

Anyone who grew up watching Clueless knows that calling someone "a Betty" is very high praise indeed. But since I draw a lot of inspiration (including my bangs) from a certain icon who spelled her name with an "-ie," I think I might rather be called "a Bettie" instead. I'd like to think this adorable Bettie Page brooch from Baccurelli looks a little like me (even though I don't resemble the real Bettie very much), and after receiving it as a Christmas gift from my mom, I'm glad I finally got a chance to wear it!

I think it's probably safe to say that winter is over (fingers crossed!), but it's still a bit too chilly most days to go without a jacket – or, at the very least, a cute cardigan! I found this one on sale at Dangerfield and love so much about it. (It's no longer available, but they have tons of other cute cardis.) Since I'm so into separates lately, I decided to turn my black Jenny dress from Pinup Girl Clothing into a skirt by adding a wide belt, which hides any extra fabric from the sweater. Neither of these pieces is ultra-flashy, but that's why they've become versatile staples in my wardrobe. I'll always have a large space dedicated to statement pieces, but it feels nice to dress a bit more simply sometimes!

Outfit Details

Black Jenny Dress: Pinup Girl Clothing

Pink polka dot cardigan: Dangerfield

Bettie Page brooch: Baccurelli

Petticoat: Pinup Girl Clothing

Belt: from another dress

Flats: Amazon

Have a great start to your week!

Friday Favorites #126

It's finally Friday again, and that means I'm rounding up everything I've found + loved this week... starting with these awesome novelty print skirts by Banned Apparel!

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And the print on this Emily & Fin dress is wonderful!

These dresses are lovely, too:

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This bag is pretty egg-cellentent.

I love these LBDs!

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I'm in love with this Hedwig brooch (though I'm hoping she makes a smaller and less expensive version in the future)!!

And this skirt is perfect for any makeup-loving girl:

These salt & pepper shakers are adorable!

Bryony & Co. just released their zoo-inspired collection, and I love so much of it – but this giraffe dress is especially charming!

I can't get over how great Kate's chocolate-scented(!) Easter bunny brooches are!

These shoes have me swooning!

This Kitten D'Amour dress is incredibly classy:

I'm excited that Amy Schumer is writing a book! (Available for preorder here.)

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And finally, I think you need to read this very hard-hitting article containing 17 puppy bellies that will turn your frown upside down.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Dutch Connection

The snow is finally almost gone (hooray!), but just a couple of weeks ago, spring was nowhere in sight – except indoors at the George Eastman Museum. Every February, they fill the rooms of the Kodak founder's historic mansion with tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and much more. The Dutch Connection floral display has been a tradition for over 100 years; George Eastman was inspired to create an annual display after a visit to Holland in 1860, and the current collection is based off the original orders he made with the Dutch bulb companies! I'd only ever been inside the museum once before to take promotional photos for a show I did this winter, and being able to escape the cold and take in these fragrant flowers was such a treat. I have lots of outfit posts on the way, but for now, enjoy some snaps of these beautiful blooms!

Not only did I love seeing the lovely flowers, but being able to explore George Eastman's residence was such a cool experience. They have some really beautiful displays (shown in the photos below of cameras and film dyes), and I really enjoyed exploring the rooms – especially the library and George Eastman's mom's quarters (with an incredible walk-in closet) – and seeing the beautiful architectural details everywhere. I wore this dress for the occasion, but since they don't allow tripods in the museum, I'll have to share that outfit another time this spring. I'm definitely going to visit again when the beautiful gardens are all in bloom! It'll be a perfect location for photos.

Have a great day!

Masquerade

I'm such an eBay lurker these days, mostly because it seems to be paying off – like with this lucky find! I've missed out on so many great novelty printed dresses from Trashy Diva, but I'm glad I was able to grab this Mardi Gras print one. I didn't get it in time to wear for its namesake holiday, but it's actually a pretty subtle print and will be great for so many occasions. The silhouette is a departure from my full skirts, but I think it's super-flattering and I love the change of pace!

After coming down with a horrible cold last week, I'm feeling back to my normal self. Plus, the weather is supposed to be beautiful this week! I hope spring is here to stay! I have so many spring outfits to style, and I'm definitely tired of seeing snow. Fingers crossed for sunshine and warmer temperatures!

Outfit Details

Trashy Diva Rosalind Dress in Mardi Gras: eBay

Mint Mary Janes: ASOS (similar)

Opal necklace: gift (similar)

Have a great start to your week!

Friday Favorites #125

I've been a bit absent this week, as I've been battling a pretty nasty cold, but I'm back with today's Friday Favorites post! Here's what I've been loving these past few days...

Kate Spade never lets me down. I want literally all of these things:

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I might need these skirts in my life.

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Isn't this cosmetic bag the cutest?

I'm all about separates lately, and these pretty pastel tops caught my eye:

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I'm crying because this perfect vintage dress isn't my size.

I start rehearsals for Heathers later this month, which means I might have to get this pin set:

This Trashy Diva dress is giving me spring fever!

And so are these ModCloth beauties!

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This brooch is calling out to me.

These phone cases are adorable!

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I've never been a big fan of wedges, but I'm swooning over these:

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And finally, here are some goats in pajamas.

Have a great weekend!

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