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My birthday is in a couple of weeks, so obviously it is time for another wishlist (says the wishlist addict). Apparently, I’m having a pineapple moment. And a vinyl moment. And there are giraffes, of course. There are always giraffes.
I’ve been loving every Megan Nielsen pattern that I’ve tried out for Design Diary. But I think I am in love with Briar. Head on over to Design Diary… I’m over there today showing everyone how to add a ruffle to the hem!
top: handmade - Megan Nielsen Briar pattern
skirt: H&M
necklace: shopHollyDolly
shoes: Seychelles
You should’ve seen Boo’s face when I walked out in this outfit. “Are you wearing a belly shirt?!”, he said.
Why, yes. Yes I am.
But please call it a crop top. The term belly shirt really creeps me out.
See, I told you I wasn’t kidding around with this trend.
» No new projects this week on Design Diary (don’t worry - I’m saving them up for next week!). But I did talk about the importance of good packaging, and introduced April’s Featured Designer - Merl of Clyde’s Rebirth!
» I really, really want to make this lip scrub that Megan created. I love lip scrubs, and I bet it tastes so yummy!
» I’ve been loving all the Etsy treasuries featuring my jewelry lately. This one is one of my favorites! This one too.
» Only one more week to get your ticket to Blog Better Boston: Style Summit. Julie of Orchid Grey and Tieka of Selective Potential have been announced as speakers. Is anyone else as excited as I am?!
» Are you on Instagram? Follow along! My username is : hollyjollydolly
I am ready for spring. I got my florals on, my brights and pastels, and all my flats and sandals lined up and ready. Now I’m just going to ignore the fact that the temperature had dropped back down into the 30’s and low 40’s the last few days. I’m just going to go ahead and keep thinking spring, and maybe it will happen.
dress: Buffalo Exchange
jacket: Forever21
flats: Lulu’s
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I have a thing for cropped tops. I know, I know - everyone has an opinion about this trend. But as long as I am covered up everywhere else (high waists and low hems), I feel perfectly comfortable. And I’m not just ok with this trend, I am obsessed with it. In fact, I already own a few of the above tops, and I guarantee you’ll be seeing them soon.
It’s funny, I never thought I would be all for bringing back the 90’s. But here I am - coveting crop tops, high waisted jeans, and overalls. I know, I can’t believe it either.
Ever since I started making weekly garments for Design Diary, it has also motivated me to tackle projects in my own to-do pile. The pattern and fabric for this dress has been sitting around for quite some time now, and I finally got around to putting it together. It might be a little late in the season to be making a plaid, flannel dress. But at least the bright colors make up for it and make it spring appropriate.
And now I’m even more excited to finish more garments in my project pile!
Stay tuned.
dress: handmade (based off a vintage pattern)
necklace: shopHollyDolly
heels: Shoemint
It’s April, you guys! And I’ve officially sworn off tights. Even if the breeze still gives my bare legs goosebumps.
Boo and I took full advantage of the nicer weather this weekend. We walked up and down the streets of the North End, grabbed Italian for lunch (and canollis for snack), sat by the waterfront and watched the sailboats, packed some sandwiches and headed to the park, chased around some ducks and geese, and had a few cups of Starbucks. Phew, that was a lot. But I’m really excited to have a whole lot more weekends like this one this spring and summer. Fo realz.
How was your weekend?
dress: Target
denim shirt: American Apparel
jacket: Forever21
bag: Louis Vuitton
shoes: c/o Big Buddha
» This week on Megan Nielsen Design Diary: a mason jar pin cushion DIY (above), and a hand sewn hems tutorial.
» Earlier this week, I was featured on the Modcloth Blog with my favorite vintage find. Check it out here.
» You guys, it is supposed to be warm this weekend. And by warm, I mean, like, 55 degrees. I’m going to all crazy and not wear any tights. And I’m super excited about it.
» Don’t forget - you can follow along with HollyDolly via Bloglovin’ here!
I don’t usually wear blazers. But after putting on this outfit, I’m not sure why. I may be a blazer person now.
