Blue Jean Baby

This outfit is a bit of a departure from my usual style. But when I saw this little dress at Kohl's, I thought it would be such a great casual go-to for summer. It gives me a 60s/90s vibe, which I quite enjoy. It's actually from the juniors section (shhh), which makes me wish that department stores carried cuter stuff for grown-ups. No wonder I do most of my shopping online!

I can't believe it's almost June. I've started compiling my to-do list for the summer, which includes going on some day trips, picking (and eating) lots of fresh fruit, getting regular exercise, trying my hand at sewing, and spending as much time outside as possible. I've found it difficult to fit in everything I intend to do, but now that the weather's nice and it stays light outside past 8pm, I hope I can muster up some motivation. What are your summer goals?

Outfit Details

Denim Dress: Kohl's 

Flower clip: similar 

Flats: Aerosoles

Have a great day!

Watermelon Summer

Happy Memorial Day! I actually get the day off today, so I'm excited to spend time with my guy and eat some tasty BBQ. Since today is the unofficial start of summer, I thought this Unique Vintage watermelon dress would be perfect for the occasion.

This is actually my second watermelon piece from UV (see how I wore their watermelon skirt here), and I really love this dress a lot. I sized up in this one because there's really no stretch in the fabric and I'm between sizes, according to the size chart. It could probably be taken in a tiny bit in the waist, but it's definitely the right fit up top. I can't wait to wear this all summer long! If you've been eyeing this beauty (or anything else at Unique Vintage), you can snag it for 20% off today! Just use the code MEM20 at checkout.

Outfit Details

Watermelon Dress: c/o Unique Vintage

Hat: similar  ||  Wicker bag: Chicwish

Jessica Simpson flats: Amazon

Have a great holiday!

Gondola

Hello and happy Monday! I had such a nice weekend that I really didn't want it to end... but this sunny skirt is making my morning a little bit more bearable. I was never really drawn to the red colorway of this Italian landscape skirt, but the yellow version makes all the difference for me. I was so happy to find that the shade is actually a lovely butter yellow, rather than the saturated canary in the stock photos. Plus, this skirt has pom-poms and pockets!

Of course, the Erie Canal is a perfect backdrop for this skirt. It's my nautical go-to, like with my other Venice print dress from Trashy Diva (seen here). I definitely have my favorite photo spots, but now that it's getting warmer out, I'm exploring all of the beauty the Rochester area has to offer. I still don't love taking photos in very public places, but my eagerness to find pretty new locations outweighs my self-consciousness (...sometimes).

Outfit Details

Top, Skirt, and Boater Hat: Pinup Girl Clothing

Aerosoles Flats: Amazon

Have a great start to your week!

Dogwood and Magnolia

I'd been waiting to wear this Trashy Diva dress for months! When the Dogwood collection came out, things were still really snowy here. But I knew the magnolia trees in Highland Park would be the perfect backdrop, so I patiently put off taking these photos until they were in bloom. They're mostly gone now, but I'm glad I was able to capture them while they lasted!

I'm absolutely in love with this print, but now I wish I had gotten the skirt instead of the Alexa dress. It's really a cute style, but since side zips are my arch nemesis, I'm hoping I can eventually find the dogwood skirt in my size. This collection is nearly sold out online, so I'll have to keep a sharp eye on eBay...

...Or hope that they might just have some at one of the Trashy Diva boutiques... because Ashley and I just booked our girls' trip to NOLA for this August!! I'm SO excited! We planned to go last summer, but had to put it off because of my new job/apartment. It's a trip that's long overdue. I can't wait for us to plan out our itinerary (i.e., where we are going to eat). If you have any favorite places in New Orleans, we could definitely use your recommendations! 

Outfit Details

Alexa Dress in Dogwood: Trashy Diva

Dogwood necklace: vintage  (similar)  ||  Hat: vintage (similar)

Chase & Chloe shoes: Amazon

Did you all have a nice Mother's Day? The weather is supposed to be beautiful this week, which is ideal for the Lilac Festival! I'm determined to get my fill of my favorite flowers. After a few weeks of chilly, in-between weather, I'm so happy that spring is finally here!

Have a great start to your week!

Marinara

As much as I want to be better with remixing my pieces here on the blog, I still struggle with the idea of repeating outfits. I styled this Bernie Dexter dress a few years ago... somehow, I feel like that's too recent! It's one of my favorite prints, but I always forget I have it! (I guess that's what happens when you collect clothes as a hobby...) I've been wanting to pair it with this great pin from Kate Gabrielle, which is not only on-theme, but is also very true of me (and Sophia Loren). There's one problem with this outfit, though: I'm so suggestible that I want pasta every time I look at these photos!

Outfit Details

Bernie Dexter Dress: old (but here's a vegetable dress!)

Pin: Kate Gabrielle  ||  Flats: Amazon

Have a delicious start to your week!

Fortune Teller

One of the reasons I love blogging is that taking photos gives me the perfect excuse to spend time alone in nature. Since things are finally blooming, I'm taking every opportunity I can to get outside. This outfit may not be super-springy, but at least my surroundings are!

I wasn't initially sure I wanted this skirt (Ashley bought me the matching headscarf a while back, which I thought would tide me over), but I took a chance and ended up ordering it. I'm actually really glad I did, because it's really comfortable and cute! I tend to wear my *spookier* prints only in the fall, but this is one I can wear all year round.

Outfit Details

Top: c/o Unique Vintage

Skirt: Pinup Girl Clothing

Necklace: similar

Flats: Amazon

It looks like the weather's going to be pretty crummy for the next week or so, which means I have absolutely NO excuse not to get my very-overdue spring cleaning done. Aside from the actual dirty work, I definitely need to clean out my closet again... which means you'll have to keep your eyes peeled for another Shop My Closet update one of these days. Stay tuned...

Have a great Thursday!