Every time I wear this dress I feel a little bit like a fifties housewife. I can imagine wearing this under a frilly little apron as I prepare dinner before my family comes home. Something about the collar and the shape feels vintage-inspired, but maybe that’s just me? Of course, if I really were a fifties housewife there’s no way I’d be wearing this with sandals ;)
Last Friday when Babe and I got out of work, we decided to walk over to Madison Square Park since Babe had a coupon for a free shake from Shake Shack. On our way there, we spotted those colorful umbrellas that were put up for some kind of event. Unsurprisingly, the line at Shake Shack was super long and we decided not to wait. Instead we went to Pret a Manger where she grabbed a sandwich and I grabbed an iced coffee. I can’t tell you how delicious that iced coffee tasted on that hot summer afternoon- it’s the little things, right?
Outfit Details: Cardigan and Dress- Forever 21 // Purse- Ruche // Sunglasses- H&M // Sandals- Madden Girl via DSW // Lips- Maybelline Color Whispers Berry Ready (all photos of me taken by my friend Babe- thanks lady!)
![BOOKS I WANT TO READ BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR
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There's a couple weeks left in 2022 and here's a few books that are on the top of my TBR this month (thank you @seekingdystopia for tagging me and thank you to the publishers tagged below for the free copies)! Check out the books on my list below:
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KISS HER ONCE FOR ME (via @atriabooks): This one I've actually finished already (✔️ for me!). I was in the mood for a holiday romance and this book was first up on my list.
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FIVE SURVIVE (via @getunderlined): I also finished this a couple days ago and this book kept me on my toes. So nice to read a thriller that was actually thrilling!
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PEOPLE PERSON: I freaking loved QUEENIE, so I was very excited when I heard that Candice Carty-Williams was coming out with a new book. And I love the UK edition of this book, which I picked up when I was in Australia a few months ago.
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AGE OF VICE (via @riverheadbooks, out 1/3): I was lucky enough to attend an event for this book a couple months ago and I finally started reading it this week. I'm not very far in, but I'm already intrigued by the story.
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Have you read any of these? What books are you trying to read before the end of the year?
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Hi Nnenna! I think youd have to button all the way to the top if you go 50s. But nevertheless, it’s a really cute dress! xx
Daphne | Peanut Butter and Chocolate | bloglovin’
Thanks Daphne! And you’re so right, it would be buttoned all the way up!
Definitely very 50s. The floral print is gorgeous on you! I love iced coffee during the summer, too :)
Thank you Sarah! Planning to treat myself to another iced coffee today- can’t wait :)
I guess you could be a 50’s housewife, but maybe they were on to something, since I think this dress is just the cutest! Love it with the mint cardi too.
Thank you Lydia! This mint cardi is my favorite cardigan at the moment- I want to wear it with everything! :)
Cute dress! Sometimes waiting in line when it’s hot outside is the most terrible thing! Hope your coupon doesn’t expire too soon :)
Thank you Jenmarie! Yes, it was way too hot and we didn’t really have time to wait in that long line.
Well hello! You look oh so vintagey!
Hello back atcha! :)
That floral dress is SO pretty on you! And Shake Shack…yummm :)
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Thank you Annie! And yes, Shake Shack is so yummy!
So cute! I love fit and flare dresses! I liked your mirror sunnies too!
Thanks so much! Fit and flare is one my of favorite dress styles :)
hehe it does have a 50s housewife vibe but you make it modern :) Those umbrellas are delightful!
Haha, yes, that’s good- it’s the modern fifties housewife look! ;) Thanks Kim!