      Stopping by with a quick post to share some more photos of this Betty & Veronica dress. I am obsessed with this comic book print! I received this dress in the mail a few days before I left for Miami, and I thought it would look perfect there amongst the pastel colored buildings. I paired this dress with these retro sunglasses and lip bag to go with the graphic theme of the dress.
If you'd like to shop my dress, you can find it here: https://www.bettyandveronica.com/shop/comic-print-ruffle-dress Dress: c/o Betty & Veronica Lip Bag: c/o Voodoo Vixen Sunglasses: East Village Vintage Collective; Sneakers: H&M Location: Senor Frogs (Miami Beach, Florida)
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      I'm so happy summer is almost here! Although today is just the first day of May, I got to take this bathing suit from Red Dolly Swim out for a test run while I was in Miami last weekend. I've talked about this on my blog last summer, but I've always felt uncomfortable in bikinis, so I much prefer wearing once pieces. I love this suit because even though it offers a lot of coverage, it doesn't feel frumpy because of the super cute camera print. I feel like there are a lot of girls who don't feel comfortable in a swim suit (even though most of our insecurities are magnified in our own minds), so I love being able to share more conservative bathing suit options. Definitely check out Red Dolly if you are in the market for a new suit, they have so many cute styles!
If you'd like to shop the style I am wearing in these photos, you can find it here: https://www.reddollyswimwear.com/shop/blue-vintage-camera-print-one-piece Bathing Suit: c/o Red Dolly Swimwear Location: El Paseo Hotel (Miami Beach, Florida) I often get asked where my favorite place to vintage shop is in NYC. There's not one particular store, but a whole neighborhood I like to frequent for vintage and thrift shopping, and that is East Village. I've mentioned some of these stores in a previous blog post, but I wanted to put together a guide of my favorite stores in this specific area of NYC. Cure Thrift Shop 111 E 12th Street (between 3rd and 4th Ave) Open 12-9pm daily Come Here For: •women's clothing •men's clothing •home decor       tip: don't be turned off by the "high" prices of this thrift store, they run a half off sale everyday. plus this store is a non profit and all proceeds go to diabetes research. No Relation Vintage 204 First Ave (between 12th and 13th Street) Open 12-8pm daily Come Here For: •women's clothing •men's clothing  this is a no frills vintage store with tons of merchandise and dirt cheap prices. product is organized but not super curated so shopping here is very hit or miss.  Academy Records 415 E 12th Street (between 1st Ave and Ave A) Open 12-8pm daily Come Here For: •Records (duh)  good prices and selection, they even have a $1 section where I've scored some good finds. records are well organized and categorized by popular artists.  East Village Vintage Collective 545 E 12th Street (between Ave A and B) Open 12-8pm daily Come Here For: •women's clothing •men's clothing •kids clothing •records •home decor and gifts     I've saved the best for last! this is my favorite vintage store because it is well curated, but still has affordable prices, which is rare in NYC. let me know if you like this mini shopping guide, and if you'd like to see more for other areas of NYC or other cities I travel to.
      I finally got a record player for Christmas and I have seriously been obsessed with it ever since. I love scouring record stores on the weekends to look for vinyls to add to my collection. So far I've been able to get my hands on several 60's classics from The Monkees to The Mamas and The Papas. I decided to do a blog post of my favorite places to record shop in NYC.
Academy Records (East Village & Flat Iron): Academy Records is my absolute favorite record store. I end up leaving with something nearly every time I go. What I love most about their store is that not only are the records organized alphabetically, but they are also broken out by popular artists. They have specific sections for The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Elvis, and more of my favorite artists. They also have a $1 section where I've scored some great finds. They have two locations, one in East Village and one in Flat Iron. I've been to both locations, but I'm definitely partial to the East Village location. Brooklyn Flea (location varies): If you're not familiar with the Brooklyn Flea, it is a large flea market with multiple vendors that occurs every weekend in Brooklyn. The location varies by day and time of year, so make sure you check out their website for specific location details. Anyway, they always have several vendors selling tons of records. They are usually very fairly priced as well. I scored The Mamas and The Papas record pictured here at the flea. Record Grouch (Greenpoint, Brooklyn) I've mentioned this store in a previous blog post, but Record Grouch is another record store I've enjoyed browsing at. It has a similar feel to Academy. The records felt easy to navigate and were well organized. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you find yourself in Brooklyn! P.S.- This dress is part of Karina Dresses Spring collection. I am wearing the "Tina" style. The new collection will be up on the website tomorrow! You can check it out here: https://www.karinadresses.com/ Dress: c/o Karina Dresses Tights: Target, Shoes: Asos      I'm back breaking down another one of my outfits and talking about how I keep my quirky style age appropriate. This look is a little more cute and casual than the look in my last post, so here are a few more tips:
Stick To One Theme: When I was putting this look together, I thought this strawberry tote and bangle I recently received from Little Arrow shop would compliment this red and white gingham Smak Parlour dress well. Even though both the accessories are quirky, they work well together, rather than overpower one another, because they are the same motif. As for the shoes, I honestly would have preferred to wear solid white sneakers, rather than these ones I DIYed myself, but I don't have a solid pair at the moment. I think it's okay though, because the daisies are pretty subtle, and it still goes along with my springy picnic inspired theme. Pay Attention To Proportions: These heart sunglasses are a perfect example of how proportions can determine if your look will come across as childish or age appropriate. Heart shaped sunglasses have been around since I was a kid, and while they are adorable, you want to make sure you are opting for adult frames. Child size frames will inevitably be too small for your face, which will make it obvious you are wearing a kid's item. The asymmetry of these particular frames also add a slight sophistication to the design and make them a bit more mature. Style Your Hair: Again, I felt the pigtails would go well with my outfit theme, but pigtails could easily make the look childish. I think adding the sixties inspired bouffant made this look more mature and stylized. If you'd like to shop my dress you can find it here: https://www.smakparlour.com/collections/collection/products/short-sleeve-fit-and-flare-dress-with-gingham-print-collar-and-cuffs-in-red If you'd like to shop my tote bag you can find it here: https://www.littlearrowstudio.com/collections/tote-bags/products/strawberry-pocket-denim-tote-bag If you'd like to shop my bracelet you can find it here: https://www.littlearrowstudio.com/collections/jewelry/products/strawberry-patch-bangle-bracelet If you'd like to shop my sunglasses you can find it here: https://helloholiday.com/collections/accessories/products/heart-eye-glasses Dress: c/o Smak Parlour Bag & Bracelet: c/o Little Arrow Shop Sunglasses: c/o Hello Holiday Sneakers: DIYed (shoes are from H&M) |
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