Hello there! After having a pretty full weekend, it's really nice to have today off to take it easy. We had a good time at Bob's parent's bbq yesterday. I ran a couple of quick errands earlier today, and other than that, am just staying in, doing some reading, outfit pictures, Netflix watching, phone calls, vacation planning, that sort of thing. It's humid out again today, but has cooled down a bit from how hot is was this weekend.
In the pictures below I'm wearing my Bernie Dexter Paris style rose print dress. I have a few Paris style Bernies. They are not my favorite style of hers, but she has been putting out a lot of them lately in prints that I love. The bottom part of the shelf bust is so much above the bottom of my bust, but I don't really mind, because I still think it looks good, and isn't that noticeable. The background color of this dress is spectacular (and not that common), and to me just as special as the print itself.
Dress: Ginnedupgillys.com (Bernie Dexter)
Necklace: Francesca's Collections
Brooch: Erstwilder
Hair piece: Viva La Dulce Marina
Heels: BAIT Footwear
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Hello there! Bob and I had a nice time yesterday evening at my parent's house. My dad is at the Indy 500 right now, so it was just my grandparents and mom. When we left there, we went to an outside bar we had never been to before. I had been to this place before, but only the inside part (which is a bar and restaurant). I really like the outside bar. There was a lot of room, and it had a tropical feel. They also had games there, like corn hole and jenga with HUGE jenga blocks. When the weather is nice, I want to take as much advantage of it as possible, by spending time outdoors. Today's supposed to be beautiful out, and we're going to Bob's parents for a bbq, so I'll get to be outside all day.
In the pictures below I'm wearing the outfit I wore yesterday to run errands, go to my parent's, and then go out to the bar. I got a lot of compliments on it. When I was in the bathroom at the bar, a couple of girls were complimenting me on my outfit, and one girl asked me where I find the things I wear, and then she told me she was in Nashville, and was in a shop that had vintage style clothing (probably Tatyana Boutique!). She said that "I rock the look", ha! When people see me in the area I live in, I think their first reaction is usually shock, because they've never seen "a look like mine" in person. When people just blatantly stare at me, and don't even say anything to me, I find it very annoying. But, I suppose there's nothing I can do about it, since I'm defintiely not going to change dressing this way, ha!
Dress: Bernie Dexter
Necklace, Brooch: Etsy (Luxulite)
Wristlet: eBay (Betsey Johnson)
Heels: BAIT Footwear
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Hello there! Well, MDW has officially begun, and I am VERY happy about that! It's been so long since there's been a three day weekend; it's been almost five months (New Year's Day was the last one for me)!
Today's not starting off the best; I'm taking my car to inspection. But, tonight we are going to my parent's house for a bbq, and my grandparents will be over, too. After that, Bob and I are going to an outdoor bar we haven't been to before. Tomorrow we are going to Bob's parent's for a bbq, too. Monday we'll just be staying home, which will be really nice.
In the pictures below I'm wearing my new Unique Vintage watermelon skirt. I had seen it on a lot of ladies online, and loved how it looked. When I ordered it it was on pre-order, as the previous runs had sold out, so I had to wait about three weeks to finally get it. I was very impressed with the quality of it! It's thick, and very flattering. I got it for 20% off, making it only $57.60, so it's a good deal. They have a pre-order right now for two new prints, a cupcake print and a lemon print. I ordered the cupcpake one (let's be hoenst, how could I not?!), and received 20% off again (MDW sale! The code is MEM20). I'll post a picture of the cupcake skirt below, too.
The white Sabrina top from Pin Up Girl Clothing that's I'm wearing below is the perfect basic. It's thick enough to not show a bra, which is very important to me, and it goes with everything!
Top: Pin Up Girl Clothing
Skirt: Unique Vintage
Brooch: Etsy (Luxulite)
Heels: BAIT Footwear
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Hello there! Wow, it's HOT out today! The hottest day we've had since last summer. It was about 86 degrees at the warmest, and the next four days will be 90! I'll take 90 over 20 degrees, ANY TIME. I'm just so excited that summer (and my anniversary!) is so very close. May has really flown by, and I'm also just as excited for this three day weekend! I can't wait to be outside and enjoy the hot weather, and eat BBQ food. Saturday night we're going to my parent's house and my grandparents will also be there. After we leave my parents, Bob and I are going to an outdoor bar, which I'm really looking forward to. We've never been to this one before. I'm not sure yet if we're doing anything Sunday, but we may see Bob's family. Monday we are definitetly just staying home and enjoying the extra day off!
In the pictures below I'm wearing a new Bernie Dexter dress. The dress just came out, and I ordered it immediately. The print is so fun! I have a few skirts and dresses now with simila 1950's/sock hop type prints on them. I actually already had this same print, but in a Modcloth dress that I'm now going to sell. The Modcloth dress was a lot shorter, and didn't have a full skirt, so I can definitely like this style better.
The Betsey Johnson taco wristlet is also new. I'm a huge fan of Mexican food, particularly tacos, so this is quite appropriate for me, ha. I'm a huge fan of Betsey Johnsons' wristlet/clutches. She uses the cutest food designs!! I already have a gumball machine one and an ice cream cone.
Dress: Bernie Dexter
Necklace, Earrings: Etsy (Luxulite & IncredInedible)
Wristlet: eBay (Betsey Johnson)
Heels: BAIT Footwear
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Hello there! Well, in spite of how gloomy out it was yesterday, we decided to change it and go to New Hope. It ended up drizzling towards the end of our trip, but we only had to walk in it for a little bit. It was a little cool out too, but I resisted putting on my light jacket; didn't want to hide my fabulous outfit, ha! We had a good time, as we always do there. It's a really beautiful, artsy, funky, small business oriented town. The drive in is really scenic too, there are a few towns on the way over that are similar to New Hope (but don't have as much to do there). We go there about four times a year.
This time I actually bought clothing, which I've never done there before. There's a store called Thirteen Vintage on the main street. Last time I went in there, one of the shop owners recognized me from Instagram, and that was the first time that had ever happened to me in this area. The owners are super nice, and I got to talk to them for quite awhile about vintage repoduction. They give me a discount too, which is so sweet! I bought a L indy Bop dress and Sourpuss cropped cardi. It's so great to be able to try on these brands in person, instead of just ordering online. I'll get to do that again (at Enz's) in early June, when Bob and I go to NYC for the day. Enz's carries brands like Bernie Dexter, Trashy Diva and Retrospec'd, so I'm very excited to go again!
I wore my new to me Trashy Diva red waterlilies day dress, that I posted a blog about on Friday. I tried to style my hair "40's", since the dress is definitely 40's inspired. My hair didn't turn out exactly right, but that's okay.
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Dresses: Trashy Diva & Thirteen Vintage (Lindy Bop)
Cardi: Thirteen Vintage (Sourpuss)
Heels: BAIT Footwear & Pin Up Girl Clothing (Chelsea Crew)
Purse: Miss Tiki Designs
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Hello there! Today was very warm and sunny, it really felt like a summer day. Tomorrow Bob and I had been planning to go to New Hope for the day, and I was excited about it, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen now, because it's supposed to rain, grr. If we can't go tomorrow, we'll definitely be going next Saturday, as long as it doesn't rain that day, either!
In the pictures below I'm wearing my new to me Trashy Diva red waterlilies day dress. I have another dress in this TD print, but I love the print so much, that I had been searching for another dress in this print, but with sleeves (the one I already had is sleeveless). This print is so vibrant and gorgeous. This skirt isn't as full as most of my dresses and skirts, but I don't mind that sometimes. I posted in the TD Facebook group I'm in that I was looking for this style or the 1940's style, and right after that, someone let me know that they had this one, and would sell it to me! I couldn't believe how fast it happened, I was very lucky!
I also was able to snap up another rare TD dress this week, so I have all the TD unicorns I've been searching for, except for one! The ultra rare liquor labels print is the last one left for me. Maybe someday!
Dress: Trashy Diva Facebook group
Brooch, Bangles: Etsy
Heels: BAIT Footwear
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Hello there! I don't have much going on today, a typical Sunday for my husband and me. He'll be doing some cooking and baking, and I'll be working out, reading, getting outfit pitures, and doing a whole lot of relaxing, ha. The season final of "The Family" is on tonight, and I'm excited to finally find out how it all comes together! It better not end on a cliffhanger, ughhh.
I received the lovely dress I'm wearing in the pictures below as a gift from Love ur Look (http://www.loveurlook.co.uk/). I had never gotten anything from this shop before.
The print on the dress is totally adorable, it has ice cream, soda, drive-in signs, donuts, etc. on it. As I've said many times before, I'm a sucker for shirt dresses, so that is another reason I love this dress. I also love the pink background color. Believe it or not, I have barely any dresses with a pink background color, and pink is one of my very favorite colors! I also like the yellow piping on the bottom of the dress, it's a cute touch.
As far as sizing goes, definitely check out the size chart, and make sure the size you order will fit your bust. I had been thinking of getting a size smaller, but Ronke (the very sweet owner) sent me a size up, according to my measurements, to make sure the bust would fit me. The waist is quite big on me, but the bust just fits. Wearing a belt hides the fact that the waist is big on me. This dress comes with its own cute matching fabric belt, but I wanted to style it with this white belt. Especially when there's a buttons over the bust, you want to make sure you get the right size for your bust!
Besides the fact that Love ur Look makes adorable, fun, retro-style dresses, I also love that they are an ethical company. You can check out information about this on their website, under the "about love ur look" section. They create their clothing in India and the UK, and with working standards such as no discrimination, and humane working hours. Love ur Look also donates profits to an animal hospital in India, which makes me happy to hear, as I LOVE animals! The brand is based in the UK, but ships internationally.
I suggest you check out this company, if you haven't yet. Here's a link to the dress I'm wearing below: http://www.loveurlook.co.uk/pink-candy-print-dress/, and this print also comes in another dress stye: http://www.loveurlook.co.uk/pink-candy-collar-dress/. There's plenty of cute style to choose from!
Dress: c/o Love ur Look
Brooch: DNJ Retro (Erstwilder)
Heels: BAIT Footwear
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