Showing posts with label marlena. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marlena. Show all posts

I Carried the Watermelon

Tuesday, August 8, 2017


DRESS: c/o Unique Vintage (plus size listing here) BAG: Gift from Marlena

Well hello! I'm sorry it's been a bit - there are a few things up in the air in my personal life, I've been working on other creative projects, and trying not to be anxious about things that are out of my control. Anyway! I'll be keeping you updated and have several fun things up my sleeve - but until then, here's a cute outfit I wore the other day!

If you know me, you know I'm a sucker for novelty pieces! I personally like pretending I'm in a movie musical where at any given moment Gene Kelly is feeling something so deeply he can't possibly explain it any other way then through bursting into a song and dance routine aided by strangers. Sadly, walking on the sidewalk of the library, the strangers milling around me did not stop their frenzied walking and come together for a big dance routine, but in this Unique Vintage dress, it didn't feel quite as impossible...!

I don't think I will ever tire of a fit and flare silhouette - and combined with the watermelon print, sweetheart neckline and little bow - it's a match made in heaven! I searched high and low for my watermelon purse, but couldn't find it anywhere - so I settled for one of my favorite purses from Marlena instead (a gift from her years ago now), and a watermelon popsicle that sadly melted pretty much immediately. We just went through a pretty terrible heat wave over here in Oregon - and I've been dreaming of pool and beach days ever since (two things I am actually planning with friends - I already have my outfits picked out too hehe...).

I hope you are having a lovely summer so far, and I will be back again sooooon ♡










Kiss Kiss

Thursday, January 22, 2015

SWEATER: c/o Emerging Thoughts BLOUSE: Forever 21 (similar) SKIRT: American Apparel
SOCKS: Forever 21 SHOES: Missguided PURSE: Gift from Marlena

How is 2015 treating you guys so far? I'm going to be honest, January hasn't been the kindest to me - it was really getting me down but I'm feeling more positive and determined to not let that derail me!

I'm combatting the dreary weather by dressing up in this bright, lip print sweater Lauren from Emerging Thoughts, one of my very favorite shops, sent me! I'm kind of picky when it comes to the fit of my sweaters - but this one fits beautifully and looks GORGEOUS on! Also, the thicker knit kept me warm (afraid I can't say the same thing about my legs... which were freezing haha!).


I paired the sweater with my matching lips bag that my blogging bff Marlena sent me and I picked up my shoes from Missguided in one of their sales. I've been hunting for a pair of t-bar flats for a while, and these are darling!

If you follow me on Instagram you will also note I've completely fallen for American Apparel's tennis skirts - the high-waist and pleated design GOT TO ME and I had to splurge. That said, I probably should have gone up a size, oh dear :|

Siren

Wednesday, August 20, 2014


DRESS: Lady Petrova * PURSE: Gift from Marlena SHOES: ASOS (sold out; similar)

This iridescent number might just be the perfect mermaid dress! If my dream wardrobe came to life, it would pretty much look exactly like Australian designer Lady Petrova's gorgeous, frothy pieces. I am completely captivated by this dress in particular - the opalescent fabric and use of pearls for buttons immediately call to mind mermaids who dwell in crystal embedded coves.

The deep v in the back of the dress is another wholly unique and gorgeous aspect of this dress - just GUH. Truly a show stopper, one of the most gorgeous pieces in my wardrobe, and an absolute honor to own one of Petrova's phenomenal designs - thank you so much again Lady Petrova! ♡♡♡♡

Wanting to keep the styling simple to let this beautiful dress shine, I just accessorized with my beaded shell purse that was an amazing gift from the dearest Marlena from Self-Construced Freak and my old stand-by metallic ASOS flats!

I have a couple really exciting things to share with you shortly, stay tuned! n____n ♡

♡♡♡ Inside My Seashell ♡♡♡

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Good morning dolls! Just thought I'd share a quick look into my bag, or in this case, my seashell! ;* This gorgeous, intricately beaded purse was one of the sweetest presents I have ever received by one of the sweetest girls I have ever met - Marlena, and is my go-to purse (afterall, what kind of mermaid would I be if I didn't use it 24/7?)! ♡♡♡

Inside my seashell you will find:

  • Bobby Pins (of course - these are everywhere!)
  • Black Cat Compact
  • Business Cards by Moo (LOVE them!)
  • Carmex Chapstick; because my lips are chapped 98% of the time
  • Wet 'n Wild Lipstick in Red Velvet - a new purchase that I absolutely love (SUPER VIBRANT LIPS FOR ONLY $2!)
  • And an iPhone with a custom iPhone case with the Mermaidens logo on it by CaseApp!

    CaseApp specializes in creating custom iPhone cases and when they offered to send me one for review, I jumped at the chance! I was so impressed by the quality of the image and how sturdy the case itself is when I received it! Suffice to say, I love the result and the fact it's my own illustration and blog name is a great conversation starter when I'm out and about!

    And now the age old question: what's in your bag? ♡

  • Rose Garden

    Tuesday, February 5, 2013

    DRESS: c/o Mod Dolly BARRETTE: A present from Marlena ♡♡♡ PURSE: A present from Marlena ♡♡♡ TIGHTS: c/o Wholesale Dress SHOES: Kohls ages ago

    Hello - Happy ♡ February ♡ (∗ ❛ั ᵕ ❛ั )! Yesterday I visited the local rose garden! It's technically winter (though the weather was surprisely warm that day!) so there wasn't very many roses, but the few I did see were lovely and I can tell it's going to look gorgeous when everything is in bloom - definitely will have to visit again!

    For this little adventure, I donned this dress Amy from Mod Dolly sent me - I was absolutely stunned by how beautifully made this dress is! I loveee the v-neck back and beautiful skirt overlay, but the beaded Peter Pan collar is positively splendiferous and my favorite feature! *_*

    I actually helped Amy design a brand new lifestyle blog recently - stop by City Girl Slim to see the header I illustrated and let me know what you think! I'm rather proud of it :3

    I also recently received this candy heart barrette and shell purse as part of a belated birthday present from Miss Marlena (aka my favorite person ever??) - you will be seeing the rest of what was in the box very very soon >;3 I'm o b s e s s e d with this purse and I absolutely ADORE the barrette - which you can actually purchase from Marlena's brand new shop Poptones! I WILL BE WEARING MINE ALL FEBRUARY IN HONOR OF VALENTINE'S DAY ♡^▽^♡

    Kiss kiss! Currently I'm plotting some Valentine's Day DIY posts - so look out for that soon! ^^

    ♡,
    Kailey

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