schoolmarms and smarties

I went on a shopping trip with my sister last year for my birthday, but since it was spring this dress wasn't really appropriate until lately (and only after I scratched the 'autumnnal hues' itch somewhat). 

I felt fairly smart and chic all day, with a touch of 'marmy' in the ribbed tights.  

BB Dakota dress, H&M gingham shirt, J Crew mossy tights, grey Campers shoes

Then I got home to this delicious Marni-esque dress from Etsy- a totally accidental buy, I swear I must have been in a fugue state (this is why I avoid etsy when possible!).  I love the thin silky knit hang of it and the delicious muted candy tones...

Betty Jean Vintage dress (etsy)

For the same sister's birthday, in return, I promised her a pampering pedicure.  We finally went Monday (6 months later!) and had a lovely experience.  I never paint my nails, but was totally enamoured by this robin's egg colour (after staring at the bottle for an hour while my feet were massaged and shaped and my toes painted a deep fluorescent orange!)  Now I keep craving Smarties for some reason...

 heh, sorry to obscure the christmas tree, but well, the camera has to autofocus on something...I'm so sad that my local Value Village didn't stock ornaments this year.  I love picking up old kitschy randoms for my tree!