April 2015

What I Wore to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Featuring Voodoo Vixen)

This polka dot dress was perfect for my trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. It's one of my favorite places in Brooklyn. You're immediately transported to a wondrous world of nature. The colorful surroundings can't help but brighten your day as you stroll along the walkway.

My hair was doing something weird that day, but the dress fit like a glove. It felt comfortable with just the right amount of whimsy. I added a petticoat for extra fluff. Although I was apprehensive about the color, it turned out great and I fielded compliments from strangers all day!

The day was filled with magical spring moments and I'm glad to have worn something special. My adorable tote is from one of my favorite etsy shops. It suits my style to a T!

Twee Valley High // Brooklyn Botanic Garden // Voodoo Vixen

What i Wore
Dress: c/o Voodoo Vixen
Sunglasses: Ray Ban
Tote: YouWereSwell

A Glimpse of My Spring Weekend

Twee Valley High // Spring Weekend in Pin Up Girl Clothing

Coming Soon!

Links I Love

Mermaidens Self Portrait: As Jean Shrimpton by Bert Stern

This photo shoot of Kailey is phenomenal. What a beauty!

This is an old story, but true love is this man buying his wife over 55,000 dresses. Wow!

Some of these gifs are priceless: 29 Badass Dating Lessons From Classic Hollywood Women

18 Fabulous Photos Of Vintage Black Glamour

10 Latino Celebrities on Hollywood's Diversity Problem

I Tried Skin Laundry, the "Drybar of Skincare" That Gives You Great Skin in Just 10 Minutes. This seems less painful than extractions, which some of my friends do.

A true work of shoe art.

The history of pink and how the color became associated with girls.

A Guide to All Things Lipstick

You Can Only See This Badass Sidewalk Art When It Rains

Artist Paints Famous Characters Into Old Thrift Store Paintings And Raises Their Value

20 Badass Women Who Destroyed Stereotypes and Inspired Future Generations

20 career tips from female entrepreneurs

15 Blogger Problems...

How Tim Gunn of ‘Project Runway’ Spends His Sunday

A strangely touching story: I Followed My Stolen iPhone Across The World, Became A Celebrity In China, And Found A Friend For Life

IMPORTANT: Greenpeace Exposes Toxic Chemicals in Zara, Other Fast-Fashion Brands. Fast fashion is not worth it.

Sex, Money and Knee-High Boots: A Cultural History of Pretty Woman

My favorite media writers, Tom and Lorenzo, issued their take on this classic film.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Tweet To David Boreanaz Is Everything For “Buffy” Fans <3 <3

I looove piglets: This Piglet Dressed As A Unicorn Is Making Everyone Cry Rainbows

OMG: Meet the orphaned lamb who’s hoofing it around NYC

Dogs are magical...A Pack Of Stray Dogs Arrived To Pay Their Respects At The Funeral Of A Woman Who Fed Them. This woman is basically Snow White.

33 Pictures Only Serial Killers And Replicants Won’t Find Cute

Abandoned Kitten And Puppy Become Best Friends Despite All Odds

Seriously animals are amazing: 14 Stories That Prove Animals Have Souls

Super informative and useful: 17 Ways You’re Drinking Your Tea Wrong

16 Health And Fitness Myths You Should Definitely Stop Believing

Inspiring: Loving Life at 90

Spunky 89-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Will Keep Telling Her Story Until Bullying, Discrimination Stops

Why The World Is Obsessed With Midcentury Modern Design

DREAM HOMES: Meet the women who've turned their homes into authentic shrines to their favourite decades

23 Badass Ideas For A Grown-Up Slumber Party

16 Tasty Recipes That Prove Cereal Can Be Eaten For Dessert

19 Reasons Brunch Weddings Are Pretty Much Perfect

These Pancakes Taste WAY Better Than The Boxed Stuff

Gorgeous vintage wedding photos: Nuptial Nostalgia

I'm not sure how I feel about the Time Warp Wives in the video below. Obviously I like the aesthetic and am striving for similar home decor. Also, if someone wants to be a housewife, more power to them, that's the idea of feminism. However...when these folks had tea with their "similar friends," they seemed so judge-y. They kept talking about the morals of a better time..which seems super naive. Maybe manners were better, but I would never want to live in an era that had 10x more misogyny and racism than it does now..

4 Secret Tips for the Best Birthday Cake You'll Ever Bake

23 Things You Probably Never Noticed In “Heathers”

This is one of my top five favorite movies.

Thanks so much to Sara for including me in her March Fashion Favorites! There are definitely some bloggers I will soon be following. Sara's own style is SERIOUSLY amazing.

Also, website Shiny Shiny called me one of the 9 most stylish women on the internet, which was a crazy honor. Thank you!

I'll leave you with this hilarious/adorable video about umbrella fashion back in the day.

Quirky Home Decor Gift Guide

Whale Tissue Box Holder // Porcelain Bird Bud Vases // DIY Cupcake Planter Kit // Award Cupcake Stand // Indulgent Foods Pillows // Glass Balloons // Elwood The Unicorn Cereal Bowl // Crocheted Headphones // Gummy Bear Lights // Pineapple Ukulele // Personalized Record Doormat // Unzipped Glass Zipper Bag // Recycled Wine Bottle Candle // Hand Embroidered City Pillows // Cheese & Crackers Serving Board // Cardboard iPad TV Stand // Strawberry Windowsill Growbox // Recycled Record Bookends

Uncommon Goods approached me to do a review of one of their items. They had so many cute things, it was hard to choose just one so I decided to do a gift guide for the quirky girl in your life who happens to love home decor.

I like supporting small business and Uncommon Goods has a variety of unique designers. They are conscious of the environment, pay their workers fairly and many of their products come USA-made. These are all pros for an online retailer.

The site has all kinds of personalized gifts, including jewelry. My favorite was the record doormat from the list above. It’s perfect for the musical couple in your life. If you’re looking for cute girly things, you can also search here. Obviously the whimsical stuff caught my eye, like the food pillows and the gummy bear lights...I might just have a thing for food decor. The unicorn bowl won my heart, while the pink planter would go perfectly in my place. I plan to add many of these things to my list of home decor!

Sponsored by Uncommon Goods. All opinions are my own.

Happy Easter: What I Wore to Welcome Spring!

So I totally caved and kept this coat. I was initially trying to sell it so I could get a larger size, but it works well as an open spring coat, especially since it's still chilly in NYC. I don't mind the cold much, it's just difficult picking an outfit amidst changing weather.

This might be one of my most colorful looks. I adore pastels, as you can tell from my blog, but I definitely don't own enough. I love that this look is nearly pastel from head to toe. I planned the outfit around this adorable Sourpuss purse, which was gifted to me a while back. They also sent me a few lovely scarves that work really well with my bouffant. I like having a starting point to work backwards from. I tend to start somewhere in the middle and work my way out when getting dressed.

Today I plan to decorate eggs and eat some chocolate bunnies. I hope you have a wonderful Easter and a fabulous spring season!