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I feel like I'm finding a bit of a stride in my new life, even though a lot of things are still up in the air. Maybe I'm just learning how to juggle them better now. And speaking of juggling... I'm finally wearing my harlequin Jenny dress! This was actually the first harlequin colorway I purchased, but I never ended up styling it here on the blog. I felt it was high time to showcase this adorable dress. I honestly don't have a ton of commentary about it, but I find that I wear the patterned Jenny dresses a bit more often than the solid color ones, and I've gotten quite a bit of use out of this one (even though I wouldn't exactly classify it as one of my favorite dresses of all time). Is that strange? I sometimes wear my less-favored dresses more often than my favorite ones... I think because I tend to save my more special dresses. I apparently practice dress favoritism. Oops.

I had an absolutely delightful weekend. I spent time relaxing, catching up on blogging, snuggling and eating some delicious food. Although I'm not currently at a point where I love what I'm doing for work, it helps that I really enjoy coming back to my little house every day. I can't wait to show you all how it looks once it's done!

Outfit Details

Jenny Dress in Harlequin Print: Pinup Girl Clothing

Petticoat: Pinup Girl Clothing  ||  Hat: Pinup Girl Clothing

Necklace: similar  ||  Shoes: Amazon

Have a great Monday!

Friday Favorites #138

I am so SO glad this week is nearly over. I'm really looking forward to sleeping in, catching up on blogging and having a girls' day with my mom this weekend. And I even managed to get a Friday Favorites post in this week! Here are a few things I'm obsessing over...

These kitty cat lip balms are so sweet!

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This print is really busy, but I think I like it.

This tee reminds me of the Renaissance Festival! I'm a little bummed that I'm not going this year :(

This is the cutest little birdie dress I've ever seen!

These Lola Ramona heels are fantastic.

And I love these ridiculous Mary Jane heels:

This Mickey Mouse clutch is great!

And I love these Mickey and Minnie phone cases:

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Do I need this Pusheen water bottle? I think yes.

These Pinup Girl goodies may or may not be on their way to me...

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Ahh this awesome canister!

And finally... if you haven't yet tried these blueberry pie Oreos... GET ON THAT IMMEDIATELY. They're everything.

Have a great weekend!

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Purple Plaid

Finding a cute vintage dress in my size is always a treat. I love a good plaid, especially in a colorway like this, and any vintage dress with oversized pockets and a matching belt automatically has me swooning. I usually like my skirts to be a little fuller, but I think this will be a great summertime go-to. This dress also provided the perfect backdrop for this adorable sparkly heart brooch from Match Accessories – which I've been wanting to show off forever, but I never had the right dress for it. Is it weird I feel sort of accomplished when I finally put together the perfect apparel pairing?

In other news, I'm slowly getting settled into my new routine and surroundings. So is Pumpkin, though I feel incredibly guilty leaving her alone all day while I'm at work. She's used to being around people most of the time (since both my parents and I were working from home), and I know it can't be easy for her to adjust to all of these changes. It's not easy for me either, but I'm sure it's more confusing for a little kitty cat. I know things will sort themselves out in good time... but patience is not a virtue I often possess, truth be told. Just another thing I need to work on...

Outfit Details

Vintage dress: Simply Vintage/Stutterin' Mama

Heart brooch: c/o Match Accessories (other colors here)

Shoes: B.A.I.T. Footwear

Boater hat: similar

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

30% off all decor at ModCloth!

I've been CRAZY busy working on my apartment this weekend, so I wasn't able to get an outfit post together for today... but there's a very timely sale happening at ModCloth right now, so I wanted to take a moment to highlight it! I'm a bit decor-obsessed these days, so I'm stoked that ModCloth is offering 30% off ALL decor thru Thursday – just use the code DECOR8 at check-out! I have about 50 things in my cart right now (but then again, when do I not?). Click the links below to shop my favorites, or click here to shop the entire sale!

Ranunculus tapestry  ||  You Need More Sleep: Advice From Cats  ||  Floral pillow

Telephone  ||  Mug  ||  Coasters  ||  Record clock  ||  Synth pillow  ||  Jewelry tray  

Happy shopping!

Friday Favorites #137

Happy Friday! Man, am I glad it's nearly the weekend! I'll be spending my time putting some quasi-finishing touches on my apartment (and getting my kitty cat acclimated to her new surroundings!), and hopefully catching up on sleep. Without further ado, here are some fun + pretty things I've been loving lately...

These subtle Disney-themed dresses are adorable! (If you look closely, the prints are of Marie from the Aristocats and assorted princesses, respectively.)

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I want to use these bow knobs everywhere.

This introvert pink sailor dress is awesome.

I'm a little obsessed with these dish towels.

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This lunchbox is the cutest!

Gimme all the food-themed brooches + rings, please!

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I might need this burger print dress...

...And this whipped cream purse. Because come ON.

I'm a sucker for t-strap heels, and these red ones are lovely!

I'm definitely drooling over the new yellow Jenny dress... must... resist...

This print is so cute (and would look perfect in my dressing room)!

This skirt is super pretty.

Now that I have my own place, I can't stop coveting housewares! I love these cute little decor touches from Dot & Bo.

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I may or may not already own this darling spoon rest.

This scalloped mint dress checks so many of my boxes.

Finally, I think Thought Catalog is so click-bait-y... but I have to admit (with a slight twinge of embarrassment) that this piece really resonated with me.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Sweet Summer

I have a tendency to feature dresses here on the blog as soon as I acquire them... but occasionally, there's one that slips through the cracks. This beautiful Hell Bunny dress has been sitting in my closet for about a year now – not because I don't love it, but because it feels too fancy to wear for a lot of occasions. I still haven't found the proper event to really show it off, but I decided that I don't need the "right time" to appreciate my clothes, and promptly put it on during a particularly hot day for a few minutes. Hell Bunny finally launched an online store on their own website (so now you can order directly through them!). Although this dress isn't currently available, they have tons of other cute things – and you can get 10% off your order when you head over to their site!

I'm especially obsessed with the back drape detail – it's just so pretty and romantic. I think this dress would be perfect for a summer wedding (if only I had one to attend!). I actually owned another style of dress in this same fabric, but I found this style to be more flattering on me. This chiffon fabric is quite delicate, and this style seems to be a bit more resilient than the other I tried as well (which started to tear after one wear, unfortunately). This one fared much better, and I hope I can wear it for a longer period next time! Because of all of the lovely detailing on this dress, I opted for simple styling; I'd usually feature more pieces in a blog post, but I don't think it needs a whole lot more than this (maybe a cute clutch and a bracelet, at most)!

Outfit Details

Hell Bunny Summer Dress: exact // similar

Heels: ModCloth

I'm eager for the weekend to arrive (it's official: I'm living for the weekends now), since it'll mean I'll finally be at my new place full-time (with internet, yay!), and I'll have a little free time for blogging. I have a feeling it's still going to be a while before I totally adjust to this new life I'm making for myself, which is okay – I just need to remember to be a little more patient than I usually am. I'm trying to handle everything with grace, but it's not always easy. I think the important part is that I'm trying, and I'm doing something kind of scary, and I hope other people are willing to be a little more patient with me, too.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!