Outfit: The Retro Polka Dot Dress

May
18
Posted by Sami on May 18th, 2015 in fashion & style | No Comments

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Lots of outfit posts this month! I just have so many cute dresses and skirts to share with you. :)

This retro rockabilly polka dot dress might look familiar because it was in my Skirt Season post last week, where I shared my essential tools for smooth legs all summer. (I love this photo – it looks like I’m about to take flight!)

It’s also a celebrity! This dress was featured in a video I helped create at Timex for our new line of reversible polka dot Weekender watches. Turns out the dress fit me like a glove, so I got to take it home — perks of being the stylist! Check out the video:

So fun!!! I loved working on this, from concept to storyboard to shopping for and styling all of the outfits, to being on set and helping direct… it was such an amazing learning experience for me. I love being an Art Director!

I can’t get over how perfectly it fits! And it’s very light, so it’ll be great for hot summer days and backyard barbecues at my Dad’s. It goes great with the polka dot sunnies I also swiped from our video ;)

Outfit Details: Retro Polka Dot Dress: Maggie Tang, Amazon, $40 (similar). Polka Dot Sunglasses: Claire’s, $10 (similar, similar). Red Wedges: Merona, Target, $6 (similar, similar, similar).

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Outfit: The Perfect Patchwork Dress

May
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Posted by Sami on May 13th, 2015 in fashion & style | 2 Comments

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Yes, yes, it is definitely skirt season, and I have lots of pretty new dresses to share with you! This pretty patchwork number came from Vintanthromodern Vintage, part of The Haven Collective.

I never gave vintage much thought until stepping into Vintanthromodern Vintage last spring. Then, it was still a pop-up shop and retrofitted fashion shuttle bus. Now, it’s found a more permanent home within The Haven Collective at 938 State Street in New Haven. I’ve always loved the concept of buying upcycled/recycled clothing, but I never seemed to look right in vintage. Or maybe the shops I’d been to just didn’t have the right flair. The Haven Collective’s owner Melissa, however, keeps her shop stocked with fabulously fun vintage and vintage-inspired pieces, like this dress (originally from Anthropologie) and my adorable balloon skirt. Definitely swing by if you’re looking for a great vintage shop!

I wanted the pastels and red flowers to stand out a bit more, so I’m wearing them with my red peep toe wedges and a few dainty bracelets in complementing colors:

That ID bracelet was a gift from my Aunt Kathy (who totally spoils me, and apparently thinks I might forget my name ;)

Outfit Details: Patchwork Dress: courtesy of Vintanthromodern Vintage (similar, similar). Red Wedges: Merona, Target, $6 (similar, similar, similar). Infinity Necklace: gift from Stan. ID Bracelet: Gift from my Aunt Kathy. Noma Bracelet: Handmade with For The Makers.

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Color Love: Freesia

May
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Posted by Sami on May 6th, 2015 in fashion & style, inspiration | 1 Comment

Yellow is such an energizing color. Now that the daffodils have sprung and the sun is out, we’re seeing a lot of it!

1. Jeepers Peepers Riley Round Sunglasses via ASOS. // 2. Babytoes Cactus 5-Free Nail Polish by Priti NYC. // 3. Floral Chiffon Twist Scarf by American Apparel. // 4. Floral Lace Shift Dress by eShakti. // 5. Pineapple Candle via Nordstrom. // 6. It’s High Time Short in Yellow via ModCloth. // 7. Carrot Soap handmade by Treefort Naturals.

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Outfit: The May Flowers Dress + Giveaway!

May
4
Posted by Sami on May 4th, 2015 in fashion & style | 7 Comments

Win 50 to Pink Basis via @poorandpretty feature

Fo me, what marks the arrival of Spring more than anything else in Connecticut are the daffodils at Hubbard Park in Meriden. I didn’t make it to the Daffodil Festival this year, but Mish and I went for a walk in Hubbard Park on Saturday — the view of over 600,000 daffodils throughout the park is simply magical.

It was the perfect opportunity to show off my new dress — I’ve dubbed it my “May Flowers Dress” — from Pink Basis. And they’re so sweet, they’re giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky Poor & Pretty reader!

To enter, visit Pink Basis, then leave a comment on this blog post telling me what you think you’ll splurge the gift card on. Strappy new sandals? A form-fitting body-con dress? Or maybe you’re in dire need of a new bikini?

Entries must be posted by Monday, May 11th, at 11:59 p.m. EST, and one winner will be chosen at random. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Winner will be contacted by email on Tuesday, May 12th, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after. This contest is closed – thank you for entering! Congrats to winner Emily S!

Outfit Details: May Flowers Dress: courtesy of Pink Basis. Mustard Cardigan: Charter School Cardigan in Honey, ModCloth, $35. Pink Bow Belt: Forever 21, $5 (similar). Green Tights: Marshalls, $5. White Crochet TOMS: White Crochet Women’s Classics, $59.

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Friday Faves: 8 Pretty Rain-Inspired Things

Apr
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Posted by Sami on April 17th, 2015 in friday faves | No Comments

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We’ve been pretty lucky this week in terms of weather: sunny skies, mid-60s and 70 degree days. But today, it’s raining. April showers bring May flowers, right? Here are a few pretty rain-inspired things I’m loving right now:

1. Rainbow Raindrops and Clouds Paper Garland by 1 Pixie Place, via Etsy. // 2. Summer Rain iPhone Case via Brika. // 3. Solar Rainbow Maker via Shoptiques. So pretty! Check out the video demo here. // 4. Rainy Day Pen Holder via Shoptiques. // 5. Handmade Espresso Cup Set by RossLab, via Etsy. // 6. Flair-Weather Friend Necklace via ModCloth. // 7. Rainy Day Wooden Mobile via Brika. // 8. Dancing in the Rain Dress via Ruche.

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