Spooked

Well, I completely bypassed early fall and went straight to the Halloween Countdown, didn't I? But with a skirt this fun, I couldn't help skipping over to All Hallow's Eve! I've been loving these printed skirts by Unique Vintage (I've worn the watermelon and cupcake versions here on the blog before), and when I saw this spooky haunted house skirt in their "coming soon" section, my Halloween-loving heart skipped a beat. Even though the skirt is 100% cotton, it feels substantial enough for fall weather -- which is fortunate, because things just got bone-chilling around here.

For these photos, I decided to head to the historic Mt. Hope Cemetery here in Rochester. This is actually where we took photos for another Halloween post (and one of my favorite posts in general) from last year, featuring my friends Henry and Rusty (and the same hat, lol). But it's such a large cemetery that I didn't really use any of the same locations. To be honest, I've always felt sort of iffy about taking photos in a graveyard. I don't want people to think I'm being disrespectful by taking taking photos of myself there. But at the same time, Mt. Hope is a historic landmark where people are invited to come explore (they were holding a tour the same day I took these photos), and I wasn't trampling over anyone's grave. It's all done in complete reverence. It's a thin line, but I think intention makes a big difference. I'm not trying to show off or seem sexy or anything... I just love this spot in our city (and it admittedly does make the perfect backdrop for the skirt).

Outfit Details

Haunted Mansion Swing Skirt: c/o Unique Vintage

Top: c/o Unique Vintage

Hat: vintage (similar)

Bolero: similar

Shoes: similar

Have a spooktacular day!

Boats

Happy Monday! I have autumnal posts in the works, but today marks the last of my more summery sets. I'd been wanting this Mary Blair boat print since I first saw it in the "coming soon" section of the PUG website, and I'm glad this skirt is finally mine. I can't wait to style it with long sleeved tops this season. For these photos, I decided to check out a park I'd never been to before and was rewarded with a beautiful location. I'll definitely be heading back soon to check out the fall foliage!

I have lots of things to cross off my to-do list in the coming weeks. I want to go to a pumpkin patch and go apple picking, I need to decorate my apartment for Halloween, I have to start planning what I want to do for my birthday... October is already going by so quickly! Time, please slow down.

Outfit Details

White Vamp Top: Pinup Girl Clothing

Jenny Skirt in Mary Blair Boat Print: Pinup Girl Clothing

Boater hat: Pinup Girl Clothing

Necklace set: similar

Flats: Amazon

Have a great start to your week!

Cherry Tart

Okay, so this outfit isn't very fall-like. In fact, it's pure summertime. But even though I've fully embraced autumn, I took advantage of some warm weather we had a few weeks ago and decided to break out this former unicorn to showcase here on the blog. I missed out this Bernie Dexter beauty back when ModCloth carried it, and I'd regretted it for years. Nothing haunts us like the things we don't buy, amirite? Luckily, it popped up on eBay – a size smaller than I normally wear – for a good price when I was visiting Ashley in California last summer, and I pounced.

This cherry-adorned number is definitely is a tad smaller than my other Bernies (I wish it was roomier in the bust!), but I actually compared it to a size large someone was selling and this medium inexplicably has basically the same measurements. Although it zips, I think I'll need to be a little more resolute with my Weight Watchers in order to feel more comfortable in it. It's not like I think I need to shed the pounds in order to look good in clothes, but I do need to be a bit more diligent about eating well so that I feel better and fit more comfortably in the clothes I already have and love. It's always a struggle with me – sometimes I have a lot of will-power and other times I have absolutely none – but getting back into it is probably the hardest part. I haven't been as active since I moved into my own place and started working full-time. I thought I might want a gym membership (I still may consider asking for one for Christmas), but I think I might enjoy some workouts I can do at home. If you have any recommendations (especially ones that involve video or are good for people who just don't like working out), I'd love to hear them! I do love getting out into nature, but since winter is on its way, I'd love to find a way to get some decent exercise without going out into the cold!

Outfit Details

Bernie Dexter dress: eBay (similar)

Be My Cherry Pie brooch: c/o Erstwilder

Vintage boater hat: similar

Shoes: B.A.I.T. Footwear

Have a great day!

Friday Favorites #142

Happy Friday! Here's some of what I've been lusting after lately, starting with this amazing Too Faced set:

And these Betsey Johnson purses are so fun!

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Anyone else squealing over Jeremy Scott's paper-doll-inspired line?

This coffee pot is cute-cute-cute.

I might need this violin print dress:

And I desperately want this pizza phone charger:

This lunch box is so deer :)

This cat clock print dress is purrfect!

And I love these cat-hat accessories that could take you through Halloween:

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Stay creepy, friends.

I am dying over this Haunted Mansion purse (pun intended)!

And finally, if you're a Friends fan like I am, you need to watch this video.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Minty Fresh

Fall may be officially upon us, but I'm still basking in the last bit of warm weather while it lasts – and spending as much time outside as possible. I bought this vintage dress months ago from Shermy, but it was just slightly too small at the time (sob!). Luckily, I was finally able to zip it up a few weeks ago... and immediately celebrated my victory with some ice cream.

It's nearly October (and today marks exactly 1 month until my birthday!), so I'm eager to start doing some fall things this weekend. It's supposed to rain for the rest of this week though, so if I'm stuck inside (which honestly wouldn't be the worst thing – it's a great excuse to stay snuggled in bed), I'll save the apple and pumpkin picking for later. I'm mainly just looking forward to taking time to breathe and enjoying the season.

Outfit Details

Dress: vintage (similar)

Charm bracelet: vintage (similar)

Heels: ModCloth (similar)

Boater hat: similar

Venice

Oh, novelty prints – you forever have my heart! As soon as I saw Trashy Diva's Venice Nights collection, I knew I needed to own a piece from it. I decided on the Gia dress because of its fuller gathered skirt and v-back. For those wondering about the fit of this new style, I ordered my usual TD size and it fits just great; I know some girls found the Gia to run large, but I personally couldn't have sized down. I wasn't totally sure how I felt about it on me at first, but when I tried it on again yesterday, my heart went all aflutter! Although I'm far from the canals of Venice, at least I had the backdrop of our own Erie Canal for these photos.

Outfit Details

Gia Dress in Venice Nights: Trashy Diva

Shoes: B.A.I.T. Footwear

Heart necklace: similar

Have a great start to your week!