Tights That Change Colors?

What color do these tights look like to you?

When I found them in the store, I was sure they were dark green. I didn't have any green tights, so I bought them and put them away while I waited for a chilly day to wear them.

Well, that day finally came this week, and when I pulled my new green tights out of my drawer, I was a little confused.

The green tights that I had bought somehow looked navy. But when I put them on and looked at them in the mirror, they looked green again. Then I put my shoes on, and what do you know--the tights changed back to navy.

All this flip-flopping from dark green to navy reminded me of peacock feathers, which inspired my accessories.

I like the outfit I put together regardless of the color of the tights.

But I still haven't figured out which hue I'm wearing. Is it green? Or is it navy?

Outfit details
Dress from Anthropologie (old; similar from H&M, similar from Target)
Tights from Target (in assorted colors, including dark green and navy ::wink::)
Shoes from Go Fish Clothing (old)
Purse, vintage, thrifted
Headband from Icing (old, similar)
Temporary Tattoo from Etsy shop Pepper Ink

The Prettiest Bernie Dexter Dress

Aside from my wedding gown, this Bernie Dexter dress is probably the most gorgeous piece of clothing I own.

I actually wore it to an afterparty I had the night of my July 5 wedding:

Although I didn't end up with many pictures of myself during the party, I made a mental note to recreate the look so I could blog about it. My friend recently had a fancy bridal shower, which was the perfect opportunity to re-style the outfit.

Bernie Dexter dresses are known for their pretty prints and pin up cuts. The cherry blossom print on this dress is so beautiful, and the fit is very flattering. A few of my favorite fellow bloggers have posted about this dress (or similar cuts) and talked about how much they love it, too. You can check out how they styled it:

• Southern (California) Belle
• The Soubrette Brunette
• Konadlicious
• Triple Thread
• Gracefully Vintage
• Betty Le Bonbon

You'll notice that I made the dress my own by cutting off the attached cincture and using my own belt. I actually ended up using the cincture as a hair ribbon, which helped tie the outfit together.

Do you have any Bernie Dexter dresses? Which print is your favorite? Tell me in the comments.

Outfit details:
Scene and Believed Dress by Bernie Dexter from ModCloth (no longer available)
Sweater from Express (old)
Shoes from Macy's (unavailable online, similar)
Belt vintage, thrifted
Purse from Urban Outfitters (old, similar)
Necklace from local craft fair
Ring from Etsy shop RRKK (one-of-a-kind)
Earrings from Icing (old, similar)
Temporary Tattoo from Tattly

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Spring Forward!

This outfit is all about Spring.

Although the first day of Spring is technically March 20, setting our clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time over the weekend signals the start of the season for me.

Of course, it's always summer when you live in Florida, but I'm looking forward to seeing more spring-time looks out of my wardrobe and in other blogs. I know everyone further north can't wait for warmer temps so they can say goodbye to all the snow they've been seeing.

Let's talk about this cool, psychedelic necklace by ViviDot via Etsy. I was first introduced to Molly Hooper's unique designs by ModCloth. I bought a couple of her pieces that way, and when I went back to look for more, her designs were gone. :( But much to my delight, one of my favorite bloggers, Marisa Noelle of The Shades of Monet Chronicles, linked to Molly's Etsy shop in one of her latest posts (Outfits: Doubling Up)!

I immediately found this necklace, which I adored, but I wondered if Molly could use a silver-colored chain instead of the antiqued brass one that it came with. I sent her a message, and she got back to me within the hour with a picture of two silver-colored options. The one I chose ended up being sterling silver, and Molly gave me tips on how to keep it from tarnishing and didn't even charge me extra for the more expensive metal!

I'm just super impressed by her design aesthetic, her magnificent craftsmanship, and her customer care. Thanks, Molly!

Outfit Details:

American Eagle Dress (old)

Old Navy Cardigan (old)

Keds Shoes (old)

ViviDot Necklace

Druzy Ring from Gray Jewelers at John's Pass in Madeira Beach

Nectar Clothing Earrings (old)

Vintage Purse from La France in Tampa's Ybor City

Photos by my sweet fiance, Matt

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Confetti, Baby's Breath and Other Details

Navy and pink is a nice color combination, but for me, this outfit is all about the details.

Remember when I told you I went thrifting with my friend Karen over the weekend (Roses are Red, Stripes are Black and White)? Well, I found this standout vintage purse while we were hunting in La France in Tampa's Ybor City. I'm calling it my confetti clutch because of the sparkly bits of amazing that adorn both sides.

I've never seen anything like this bag before. I wanted to get more information about it for this post, but couldn't find much on Google.

From what I can tell, it's made from clear plastic with the sparkles fused directly to it. The oatmeal color comes from the fabric lining inside, which has "Mel-Ton" or "Mel-Tan" imprinted on it. Anyone know anything about it or seen something similar?

Remember when I talked about my trip to Whigfest, a local music festival (Pennyfarthing Print Dress)? Well, one of the vendors I met there was Lauralie Bradford, who makes jewelry, including this pretty Baby's Breath necklace, and sells it in her Etsy shop, The Genesis. The charm actually opens like a locket, so I can put my own dried flowers inside and change up the look. I picked some last week, and they're in the process of drying out!

The funny thing is that once I got home and looked on Etsy, I realized I had stumbled onto Lauralie's shop before. Around Christmas, I was searching "terrarium jewelry," and I almost put one of her Baby's Breath pieces on my wish list!

Outfit Details:
Urban Outfitters Dress (old, similar)
The Webster Cardigan via Target (old)
ModCloth Shoes (old)
Thrifted Purse from La France in Ybor City
Baby's Breath Necklace from Etsy shop, The Genesis
The Native Source Ring
Charlotte Russe Earrings (old)

Photos by my sweet fiance, Matt

This post contains Urban Outfitters and ModCloth affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you click on them and make a purchase.

Thrifting and Twirling

When I first started posting outfit photos, Stefanie, a friend of mine, thought I was holding back.

"It looks like you wanted to twirl in this photo but didn't," she said, pointing to a picture in one of my early blog posts. "I need to see more twirling."

Honestly, I hadn't thought of twirling until she mentioned it. I've considered doing it in outfit photos since, but I haven't been wearing dresses with good twirling potential. Until now.

I bought this dress a couple years ago while thrifting. I had met my friend, Karen (whom you met in yesterday's post: Roses are Red, Stripes are Black and White), for lunch. She lives in Lakeland and was working right across the street from a great vintage/thrift store. I stopped in after we ate and brought this beauty home with me.

So, without further ado: My first twirling photo!

Matt and I took several twirling pictures, and none of them were particularly noteworthy. My feet were in awkward positions, and I was making weird faces. I'll work on my twirling skills and hopefully get some better shots next time. Because, let's be honest: Like Stefanie, I need to see more twirling.

How gorgeous is this ring? I was looking for something that had both Matt's birthstone (opal) and my birthstone (turquoise), and I lucked out on Etsy when I found this unique handmade ring from RRKK.

The necklace is also a find that I absolutely love. I got it from an outdoor market at Oak Creek Vista that Matt and I stopped at on our way to Sedona, AZ, during our vacation last summer. We didn't plan to spend time in Sedona until we were already in Arizona, and Matt just happened to spot this market en route on the driver's side as I was taking pictures from the passenger window of our rental car. We made a split-second decision to pull into the overlook, which was breathtaking! The whole experience was an impromptu success.

The necklace came with a business card-sized certificate of authenticity with a picture of the artist, Debbie Deschene, a Native American enrolled in the Navajo Tribe who creates inlay jewelry. If I lived in Sedona, I would make every excuse to go to this market as often as possible!

Outfit Details:
Thrifted Dress from 360 Unlimited in Lakeland, FL
Belt from the Ride Here, Right Now dress from ModCloth
Target Tights
Payless Shoes (old)
Ring from Etsy shop RRKK
Necklace from an outdoor market at Oak Creek Vista, just north of Sedona, AZ

Photos by my sweet fiance, Matt

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What a Maroon!

When I was a kid, I lived for the weekends. No school, no homework--two full days to just play!

To start it of right, I'd always watch Looney Tunes on Saturday mornings. Bugs Bunny was the star, and everything always seemed to work out in his favor. I remember him talking smack about his enemies, and he'd describe them by saying, "What a maroon!"

Of course, by "maroon," he meant "moron," and that was part of the joke.

Well, I felt kind of like a maroon after I first looked at these outfit photos. I loved all the maroon in the outfit, but something was a bit off.

While other outfit photos taken subsequently made it on the blog, these sat in a folder on my computer for weeks.

I took a look at them last night and realized what I didn't like about them: I had thrown on a greenish brown hat to cover my messy hair that just didn't quite work with the outfit the way I had hoped. So, I cropped it out, and--voila!--it's this outfit's turn to be posted.

Here it is in all of its maroon glory. And I no longer think I look like a maroon!

Outfit Details:
Urban Outfitters Dress (old)
Urban Outfitters Shoes
Target Tights
Anthropologie Purse (old)
Fossil Love Letter Charm
Thrifted Belt

Photos by my sweet fiance, Matt

This post contains Urban Outfitters affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you click on them and make a purchase.