Friday Favorites #56

Happy Friday, kids!  Here are some of the looks I've been loving this week:

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I've been obsessed with Cry-Baby for years (I mean, what's not to love??  A John Waters 1950's musical with Johnny Depp?  Come on!), so I'm obviously gushing over these Cry-Baby inspired tees and matching clutch from Candy Strike.  They also have a ton of Hairspray-inspired merch!

If you're a little more Square than Drape, you'll probably love these adorable polka dot swing dresses from Lindy Bop!  The pink one reminds me of a 1950's Barbie!

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This gorgeous frock is very Mrs. Vernon-Williams:

You could definitely wear either of these beautiful swimsuits down at Turkey Point:

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This lovely dress seems like a modern twist on something that Allison might've worn:

And this one has Wanda Woodward written all over it (though perhaps it isn't tight enough):

In the spirit of the '50s, this lemon pie milkshake looks just swell:

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Speaking of sweets... these sneakers take the cake!

And these two-piece sets from Dahlia are as sweet as can be:

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These pastel flats are just darling!

Links I loved this week:

"Maybe We Can't Forgive Because We Never Forget"

and

22 photos that will make you fall in love with foxes

Have a great weekend!

xox Sammi

Watercolor

Outfit Details

Dress: Vintage Style Me

Flats & white camisole: Target

This dress isn't exactly something that I'd typically go for.  The color scheme is definitely up my alley, and I like the fit-and-flare shape, but it definitely has more of a modern vibe.  I'm glad I took a chance on it though, especially because it's incredibly lightweight (and it has pockets!), so I think I'll get a lot of use out of it this summer.  It's good for more casual occasions, and even though it's actually a tiny bit too big, it's breezy and fun and completely comfy!

Not much else to say today.  I hope you're having a nice Thursday!

xox Sammi

Shutterbug

Outfit Details

Poise and Click Dress: ModCloth

Camera novelty purse: ALDO

Shoes: BAIT Footwear (similar)

Boater hat: River Island (similar)

Belt: from another dress

How fun is this purse?!  ALDO has serious game in the novelty purse department, and most importantly, their purses are way less expensive than some other well-known options (like Betsey Johnson or Kate Spade).  I now have a few different novelty bags from ALDO (see how I styled one for Valentine's Day here), but the one I'm *really* searching for can be found only in ALDO Accessories stores... and the closest one to me is in Albany!  It's a mint green rotary dial phone clutch, and if anyone who reads this happens to find one, please let me know!!  I need it for my collection!

When I received this purse in the mail, I knew I kind of wanted to pair it with this camera print dress from ModCloth.  Just as I'm a sucker for novelty purses, I can never say no to a novelty print, and this dress had been on my wish list for quite some time.  Unfortunately, I'm not nearly as thrilled with it in person.  The print is lovely, and the quality is fairly good, but sadly, the fit is really underwhelming on me.  I had to add a belt to create some waist definition, but the top of the dress (especially in the bust/underarm area) has a really wonky fit to it on me.  The only way I can really see it working is to layer a red sweater over it in the fall (and let the cute collar peek out) to remix it, but I wish it worked better on its own!  I have a feeling it would work better on someone who is a little less-endowed in that area.  I'm thinking that I will probably end up putting it up in my shop my closet store; as wonderful as the print is, I'm not sure I can justify keeping it.    

Have a great Tuesday!

xox Sammi

Pink flamingo

Outfit Details

Flamingo dress: Sourpuss Clothing

Name necklace: c/o Onecklace

BAIT Footwear spectators: ModCloth

Happy Sunday!  I meant to post these photos yesterday, but this weekend ended up being a little busier than I'd anticipated, and I didn't have time!  Isn't this dress adorable?  It's my first dress from Sourpuss Clothing, and I love so much about it -- the mint & pink color combination, the ric-rac trim, and of course, the little flamingo embroidery!  The material of this dress is quite thin (and unlined), which can be a plus on hot summer days, but I usually like a little more structure in my dresses.  I was left wishing that I had a wide pink belt for some waist emphasis, but I was thrilled that my pink spectators match perfectly!

Have a great rest of your weekend!

xox Sammi

Friday Favorites #55

Happy Friday to you all!  Here are some of my favorite finds from this week...

I'm such a fan of Kate Spade's thematic lines and novelty purses!  Betsey Johnson has a purse that's very much like this one, but I love this whole musical line Kate Spade has. 

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 And speaking of novelty purses... I especially love the Betsey Johnson clutch with the popcorn clasp!  Betsey and Kate seem to be rather inspired by each other quite a bit (since Kate Spade has a pretty famous popcorn purse) -- and I love them both!

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UK jewelry company I Love Crafty just launched their Bakery line this week, and everything is donut-themed.  The necklace I loved best sold out within hours, but there are many other delicious versions and flavors available!  You can see the whole collection here.

These pink shoes are just as sweet as any bakery treat!  I have a similar pair in mint, and I was so tempted to order these simply because they are SO PRETTY, but they're also really high heels, and I know they wouldn't be practical for me.  Not only am I on the tall side, but I can't really handle a heel that's over 3" without looking like a fool/somehow hurting myself.  Therefore, I shall have to be content with simply looking at them, in all of their pink marvelousness.

While we're on the subject of pink, I do enjoy this pink crop top!  I just wish I could pull this off.

Bernie Dexter has started selling some two-piece versions of some of her lovely dresses, and I am dying over this one in particular!  It's one of my favorite photographic prints of hers.

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These yellow floral dresses are so darling!

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This strawberry duvet cover is so summery!

And so is this popsicle two-piece set from Mod Dolly!

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I'm kicking myself for not finding these popsicle shoes for last week's post!

Cry-Baby is one of my favorite movies (and definitely my favorite John Waters film), so I want this top verrrrry badly!  I love that it's a little off-the-shoulder, too!

Aren't these heels just divine?!  (UNINTENTIONAL JOHN WATERS PUN!)

I adore this cat & mouse (tee-hee) print:

I wholeheartedly believe that almost any girl who loves novelty prints would freely admit that one of her style icons has to be Miss Frizzle from The Magic School Bus... and this dress is SO The Friz.

And finally, a couple of little pieces that spoke to me this week:

"16 things guaranteed to cheer you up"

and 

"When you date someone who makes you want to be better"

Have a great weekend!

xox Sammi

My heart beats true for the red, white and blue

Outfit Details:

Dress: permanent swap from Elana

Name necklace: c/o Onecklace

Boater hat: River Island (similar)

Flats: Urban Outfitters (similar)

Cherry pie ring: gift from Kate

This is what I ended up wearing for my admittedly low-key 4th of July celebrations.  Honestly, it was one of the nicest I've had in at least a couple of years.  My dad grilled (turkey burgers and hot dogs -- pretty standard fare but delicious nonetheless), and I mentioned before that my best friend Wayne and I went to go watch the fireworks nearby.  It was one of the better fireworks displays I've seen as of late, and it was so nice to spend time with my best friend (who I haven't seen much of lately, due to his health issues).  I wore this outfit there, though I later wished I had worn sweatpants like Wayne did!  Luckily, I remembered to bring warm blankets and a sweatshirt.  

I found wild raspberries growing in our yard (and they are scrumptious)!

This darling little dress was originally a Flock Together swap from Elana, but she generously let me keep it after I borrowed it!  It's such a sweet little piece for summer, and I thought it was perfect for the 4th.  It's not technically the most flattering dress I own, but it's so breezy and even though it's a dressier fabric, it's perfect for more casual occasions.  And I love the little row of buttons down the front!

I've definitely been in better spirits the past couple of days.  Thank you to all of you who left such kind, thoughtful comments on my last post.  I suppose that having bad days for "no reason" is sort of part of the whole process.  Like everything else, I'm figuring things out as I go along, and I'm trying to find joy in life's simple pleasures.  I guess that's all anyone can do, really!

Have a great Wednesday!

xox Sammi