the soubrette brunette

Monday, June 10, 2013

Precipitation and pinafores

I am writing this at the Rochester airport. I'm popping down to Eastchester for a couple of days. By the time this is posted, I'll be back, so hopefully I'll be able to take some new outfit photos then (since I'm not bringing my camera with me). It rained ALL day on Thursday when these were taken (which explains me having to take these indoors), and it was the first occasion where I've actually had to wear tights in a while. It's been really nice to just have bare legs lately, but since these are polka dot tights, I guess I don't mind them too much. :)

Outfit Details:

Pinafore: eBay (similar here)

Blouse: thrifted

Tights: ASOS

Emma T-Straps: BAIT footwear

Have a great (and hopefully non-rainy) Monday!

xox Sammi

Saturday, June 8, 2013

A rose by any other name

Outfit Details:

Pink Day Dress: Newman & Hall

Fleur Any Occasion Headband: ModCloth

Painted Heart Ring: Urban Outfitters

White flats: yeswalker

So if you can't already tell... I am absolutely in love with this dress. Head over heels. It is the most delicate, pink-checked, rose-adorned vintage dream dress. I have to thank Kailey over at mermaidens (which is one of the most swoon-worthy blogs I've ever seen, and it's run by one of the sweetest, loveliest girls ever!) for introducing me to the greatness that exists in Newman & Hall's Etsy shop.

I managed to scoop up two beautiful dresses (this one, and a lovely peach number with a big white bow), each at a great price. They have pages upon pages of awesome vintage items, and if you "like" their Facebook page and click on the Etsy discount tab, you can get 10% off your order! Newman & Hall seems to be pretty generous with their measurements, FYI. This dress is a little big on me, but because of the sash, it looks great. The other dress I got might need some altering (even though according to my measurements, it should have fit pretty precisely); despite it also having a sash, there seems to be too much extra material in back, but it's SUCH a cute dress - and it's a small fix - that I'd never dream of getting rid of it. Still, something to keep in mind when ordering from them (though this is just my experience). In any case, their shipping was INCREDIBLY fast -- I was astounded when I got my dresses as quickly as I did, especially because they ship from Florida!

I am starting to realize that I pretty much dress like a little girl a lot of the time. And I am totally okay with that. Now, if only more stores/shops would carry more things that would allow me to indulge in this, that'd be great. There are way too many times I see something in the vintage section on Etsy that I gasp at (a dress with novelty embroidery or something) and then realize that it is for a little girl!

I am such a girly girl.

Have a super Saturday!

xox Sammi

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Sealed with a kiss

Outfit Details:

Kiss of Cuteness Romper: ModCloth

Gray long-sleeved bodysuit: Go Jane

Professor of Pop Flat: ModCloth

Heart necklace: ASOS

Okay, so this romper (which is really more like a pair of dungarees than a romper) is probably not one of the more flattering items I own... but it's so darn adorable (and it's by Nishe, my favorite brand!) that I had to keep it. It's funny how much more comfortable I am in a dress than this romper, though. Flowy skirts give you some wiggle room (literally!), and this outfit certainly doesn't. But it's so kitschy and cute! And I can't resist those things!