Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Briar Rose

vixen by micheline pitt

Another day, another floral. I'm trying to work through my photo backlog so I can start showcasing more autumnal outfits! If you're not a florals-in-fall kind of person, I think this Micheline Pitt For Unique Vintage "Budding Beauties" dress could work well for a Disneybound or quick Halloween get-up. Pretty much all of my outfits could become costumes in a pinch!

micheline pitt for unique vintage
rose print retro dress
unique vintage rose dress

Although this rose print dress definitely skews more summery, the heavy cotton sateen works well for any time of year. Next time I style it, I'll be opting for a cardigan and ditching the belt (since the waist of the dress is a bit below my natural waist, I think it makes the belt look funny). I really adore this dress overall and I think the small details make it special. I sized up to an XL in this dress due to the way the bust is constructed, which was definitely the right move. While the waist might be half-inch too big, the bust is perfect – and I think that's what matters with this kind of dress.

vintage rose print dress
micheline pitt dress
rose print pinup dress
Outfit Details
Alice Budding Beauties Dress: Micheline Pitt For Unique Vintage
Rose headband: similar  ||  Heels: Chase and Chloe

unique vintage

Lately, I'm trying to achieve a better balance between my work and my personal life, so I'm trying not to work later into the evenings (and consequently, give myself more time to blog for pleasure). But I'll be starting rehearsals pretty soon, which means life is about to get busy. It seems like there are never enough hours in the day to do everything... Wish me luck in trying!

rose dress micheline pitt
Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Monday, October 2, 2017

Natalie

dolly and dotty natalie dress

This weekend really felt like fall (and yes, I know it's October), but it's supposed to warm up again this week! Since the weather can't seem to make up its mind, I'll keep on wearing cute florals for as long as possible. This adorable little dress from Dolly and Dotty has been a great summer staple but it'd be easy to layer for cooler weather. For this post, I decided to go full-out garden party and opt for a hair flower and parasol.

retro floral dress
pastel floral print
dolly & dotty dress

Dolly and Dotty has definitely become one of my go-tos for affordable, cute dresses. Although their gingham halter dresses are my all-time favorite, their other patterned dresses are really nice, too. This fabric has a bit of stretch, which makes it super comfortable. The only downside is that there's probably slightly too much room up top as a result, which is a rare occurrence for me. I've become accustomed to longer skirts, but this dress is actually a really nice length. Plus, it has pockets! It'll be a great option for occasions that require a bit of dressiness without dressing to the nines.

vintage floral dress
flower dress
floral dress

I spent most of this past weekend cleaning. It was MUCH-needed. I'm a horrible housekeeper, to be perfectly honest. I'm incredibly messy and it stresses me out a LOT. I always vow to be better... but then I get lazy and then pretty soon it looks like a bomb went off in my apartment. The best thing I've found is to take care of little things right away instead of procrastinating, but it's hard to get up the motivation sometimes. Any tips you've found for staying organized?

retro dress parasol
Outfit Details
Natalie Retro Floral Dress: c/o Dolly and Dotty
Hair flower: similar  ||  Parasol: similar
Necklace: similar  ||  Heels: Amazon

dahlia
Have a wonderful start to your week (and month!)

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Pretty As A Postcard

j crew postcard off shoulder dress

Happy Tuesday, friends! It's been a minute since I had a chance to put together a post. I had a great time enjoying the Rochester Fringe Festival last week, but seeing so many shows left me no time to blog. I'm trying to create a better work/life balance for myself though, so I'm hoping I can get back on schedule soon. That said, I'll be starting rehearsals for a show in a week or two... so I'm trying to figure things out quickly without putting too much pressure on myself.  :)

j.crew ruffle shoulder dress
postcard print dress
vacation dress

It may be the end of September, but it's been hot as all get-out for the last couple of weeks. I actually don't mind that much, since this summer was pretty temperate and I didn't get much of a chance to wear seasonal clothes. It's going to cool down later this week, but before it does, I'll be wearing this J.Crew postcard print dress as much as humanly possible.

off shoulder dress
spanish print dress
off-the-shoulder dress

Ashley was the ideal enabler and convinced me to buy this dress when it was on sale. I'm really glad I did, because it's the kind of dress that works in nearly any situation. I love the off-the-shoulder neckline (so much that I actually like wearing my hair up with it – and that never happens!) and it's so easy to wear. Whether you're running errands or on vacation, this is a great go-to. Unfortunately, it's completely sold out, but I found a few good dupes! Scroll down to the outfit details for my picks.

jcrew dress
Outfit Details
Postcard print dress: J.Crew (similar at ASOS, Macy's, and Nasty Gal)
Necklace: similar  ||  Toni Pons wedges: available here

printed dress

As much as I'm enjoying wearing my summer wardrobe, I'm finally feeling ready to do fall things! I hope there'll be some apple and pumpkin picking in my future. What are you hoping to do this fall?

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

The Language Of Flowers

retrospec'd dress

It's feeling more and more like fall every day here, but I'm still stuck on springy florals... so you're going to have to look at them on my blog for a bit longer before I start styling autumnal pieces! I took these photos at The Ellwanger Estate's gardens months ago(?!) and I can't believe I'm just getting around to posting them. The gardens there are absolutely gorgeous and made the perfect backdrop for this Retrospec'd dress.

retrospecd gigi dress
ellwanger gardens
book brooch
gigi enchanted fleur dress
peony rochester ny

I really lucked out because these gardens wasn't technically open to the public when we went (they're open only during specific hours). But the owners were so kind and let me snap some photos anyway. Not only are the gardens beautiful, but the rooms in their B&B look incredible, too. I wish I had a reason to stay there! Someday, if I ever manage to develop a green thumb, I'd love to have a little secret garden like this. To find out more about Ellwanger Estate, give their Facebook page a little love!

vintage floral print dress
ellwanger estate
wide brimmed straw hat
retrospecd dress
Outfit Details
Gigi Dress in Enchanted Fleur: Retrospec'd
Wide-brimmed hat: similar  ||  Vintage basket purse: similar
Flower book brooch: George Eastman Museum  ||  Flats: Aerosoles

vintage flower basket purse

Last week had some ups and downs. On the upside: I was cast in a really fun show (for fellow musical theatre nerds, it's called First Date  – it had a brief run on Broadway not too long ago), which goes up in December. I took a substantial break from doing theatre for a while to focus on my job and take some time for myself, but I'm finally ready to get back into the swing of things. However, it might be tough to find time for blogging. I'll really have to get creative with my time management!

For the downs: I got in a very very very minor little fender bender and it threw me for a loop. I'm totally fine and so is my car, but I was really shaken up and my entire work schedule was kind of derailed. In the grand scheme of things, it wasn't a big deal. But it was the first time I'd been in a situation like that and as a Highly Sensitive Person, I think my reaction to it was more pronounced than what other people might experience. Fortunately, I was able to take some time for myself and I'm feeling much better now.

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That's all for now. I hope you have a great week!

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Polka Dots + Promotions

joanie clothing dress

I hope you all had a nice holiday weekend! I actually didn't end up doing much yesterday (we went to the mall – very exciting!), but it was definitely nice to have some extra time off from work. However, work has been kind of great lately because... I just got a promotion! It feels really nice to be recognized for my efforts and how far I've come in the last year. Best of all, my day-to-day job isn't going to change all that much (just which clients I write for and how much time I'm able to spend on them). So really, it's the best of both worlds. I'm eager to get started on these new challenges!

vintage hat box
joanie clothing alison polka dot dress
red heart belt vintage

Promotions call for celebrations, and this Joanie Clothing dress is the perfect piece for date nights, special dinners, or literally any summertime event. It's actually on sale for a STEAL right now (and there's a cute long sleeved version, too!) It's 100% cotton and quite lightweight, but it could easily be dressed up with cute heels and some jewelry. I kind of toed the line between casual and formal here, adding one of my favorite belts and using an adorable vintage hat box as a purse. It was wayyy too humid to wear this white jean jacket in the photos, but I had to decorate the lapel with my new Betty & Veronica pin!

white denim jacket
veronica lodge pin sara lyons betty and veronica
polka dot halter dress
halter dress polka dot
joanie clothing
Outfits
Alison Swing Dress: c/o Joanie Clothing (on sale!)
Heart belt: eBay  || Veronica Lodge pin: Betty and Veronica
White denim jacket: similar  ||  Hat box: vintage (similar)

Have a terrific Tuesday!
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