Seashells

DRESS: Giveaway win from Boohoo via Lost in the Haze ♡♡♡ BAG: ModCloth; still available at Amazon SHOES: ASOS (similar, similar)

Hello! I won this dress in and giveaway via Jo from Lost in the Haze and it is absolutely p e r f e c t! The color, metallic elements, cut-out, fit - it's so gorgeous and has definitely become one of my favorite items in my wardrobe! Definitely will be purchasing from Boohoo again!

I paired it with this shell purse I bought a couple months ago from Modcloth (thank you again to Kate Gabrielle who sent me a tweet telling me it was on sale before I missed it! *_*) - it's sold out but can still be purchased on Amazon!

(please ignore my awkward pose and just look at the purse haha!)

Who else is getting excited for summer?! I have to be honest, I am kind of sad by how it's already so late in May (this year is going by way to fast and I haven't accomplished anything ;_;) - but the idea of making and eating a copious amount of popsicles, making a zine with my friend Cassie, hopefully gaining the courage to wear some candy colored high-waisted shorts, and roller skating is keeping me from being *too* upset!

Do you have any exciting plans for summer? ♡

p.s. I was interviewed by Matra from Style Alchemy as part of her Style Muse feature - such an honor! Take a peek at the interview here ♡

Daisies & Buttercups

DRESS: Milk Teeths Vintage TIGHTS: Forever 21 SOCKS: DIY SHOES: ASOS (similar)
BUTTERCUP ZINE: A gift from Paige Joanna ♡♡♡ TOTE: Paige Joanna

When I heard Paige Joanna was creating a zine, I was overjoyed! She is one of my favorite style bloggers who is also a remarkable artist; I have been lucky enough to get to know her as a person - and she has become a very dear friend to me.

So recently when I received the tote bag I had purchased from her and realized she had included not one but two of her zines - I was left a bit speechless!

Not only is Buttercup *very* professionally put together (couldn't get over how sleek & beautifully made it was!), but the contents are divine! Filled with poetry and illustrations by Paige, it was a delight to flip through - highlights were definitely Paige's introduction, spotting Megan and Stephanie, and the adorable paper doll!

I'm rather smitten with my tote as well! I decided to pair it with this daisy dress I bought from Milk Teeths Vintage (which is run by the lovely Ashley and is currently having a sale!), my new houndstooth tights that I adore, and more DIYed ruffle socks! ♡

Thank you so much again Paige - you are incredible! ♡♡♡ Do you have any zines you would like to recommend?! I absolutely adore them! ♡

Meowmaid

DRESS: Newman Hall @ Etsy PIN: c/o The Albino Hare BOW: c/o Crown and Glory
SOCKS: Forever 21 SHOES: c/o B.A.I.T. Footwear PURSE: A gift from Marlena

Do you ever want to cry because something is so perfect and adorable that it seems like it was made just for you in mind? That's how I felt when doing a random etsy search I discovered this Meowmaid pin from artist Lee Anna, the lovely lady in charge of The Albino Hare!

This little guy swam his way to me in a beautiful parcel with another pin and adorable stationary, and is now one of my dearest treasures - thanks to Lee Anna's incredible talent and generosity! Over the course of the past few months I have also discovered she is an absolutely lovely person, and I feel very thankful to have "met" her! ♡ (Oh and by the way, there are only two meowmaids in her shop, one green and one pink, so you'd better take a look before they are gone...!)

These pictures were taken at a park I stumbled upon yesterday! Couldn't believe all the gorgeous flowers - spring is definitely in bloom! I was sad to see some children trying to poke and pick up the geese and ducks trying to go about their business near the water however...! >.>

And speaking of animals, I am officially the new foster parent for four 3 month old kittens! They are positively precious, but are still rather afraid of me, which breaks my heart a little bit (I'm one of those people who wants all cats and dogs to immediately love me); but I'm determined to help them learn to love humans so they can get adopted! ;3

If you have any advice for helping shy kitties, I'd love to hear them!

Lots of love and remember - you are important! ♡

Dream Outfits: Minty

1. SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL MISS PATINA DRESS 2. SATCHEL; PINK, BLUE 3. BUNNY BALLET FLATS; PINK, BLUE ♡

Hello hello! Just wanted to share some of the adorable things I'm wishing for at Trinity Place - a brand new specialty department store that stocks hand-selected pieces from some of my favorite designers!

I have been smitten with LeBunny Bleu's shoes ever since I first discovered them (I just can't get over the sweet faces and candy colors); a technicolor satchel is a wardrobe staple I've been wishing for; and the eyelet detailing on this Miss Patina dress is stunning!

Trinity Place also stocks some of my favorite other brands, like Sugarhill Boutique and Jones and Jones. Oh, and the icing on the cake? They are currently hosting a sweepstakes where you could win a $500 gift voucher! Take a look at the details here - and don't forget to tell me what you'd choose if you were the lucky winner! ♡

I have several super exciting outfits lined up - watch this space!

(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ♥,
Kailey

Princess Bubblegum

VARSITY JACKET: A gift from Lauren ♡♡♡ DRESS: Forever 21 SOCKS: DIY SHOES: Kohls (similar) BOW: c/o Crown & Glory HEART BOBBY PIN: c/o Handmade Raspberry PINS: Donut Pin by Wishcandy, Princess Bubblegum Pin by Mikomi Accessories, Mermaids Have My Back pin c/o The Albino Hare

Hello!! Oh my goodness I have missed you! Due to reasons beyond my control, I haven't been able to do a new post in ages, but I'm back! With one of my new favorite outfits ever!

The past two weeks haven't been the greatest, but being surrounded by incredible friends has helped me stay positive. One of whom, Miss Lauren, left me absolutely speechless when she bought this pink varsity jacket I had been eyeing on etsy, added a handmade card, and sent it to me as a chin up gift!!!

I have been really in love with varsity jackets, and so when I saw this pink one embroidered with Disney princesses my heart skipped a beat! Apparently Disney World used to sell them in the 90s ( ♡ ᴥ ♡ ) Lauren - thank you again and you are beautiful inside and out!

Meanwhile, this adorable candy heart bobby pin was a wonderful gift from Handmade Raspberry; Stacey, who runs the shop, is an absolute angel who stocks some of the most adorable pieces I've seen on etsy! ♥

And the stunning bow I'm wearing? From none other than Sophie, the genius behind Crown and Glory! I have long admired her pieces and so was stunned when I received this (and two other of her incredible bows which you will see soon!) - not only are they gorgeous but so professionally made! I'm aways paranoid bows are going to fall out of my hair and I will lose it forever, but I wore this one for hours and it stayed put! Thank you again Sophie! ♡

And here we have some of my ever increasing pin collection! I've been trying to help support some of my favorite etsy artists whenever I am able to afford it, and have not been disappointed! The donut pin is handpainted by Wishcandy - who never fails to leave me speechless by her work! (fyi, some of her art has adult content)

Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time is one of my favorite animated characters, so when I saw this PB pin in artist Laura Goodings' etsy shop, Mikomi Accessories, I just had to have it! I also ordered her Marshall Lee pin for my friend and we were both over the moon to receive our pin! They are so beautifully made - I am definitely eyeing the new Sailor Moon pins in her shop!

And last, but certainly not least, is my "Mermaids Have My Back" pin! I received this in the mail from The Albino Hare along with a few other treasures (which you will be seeing in my next post..!!!!) - Lee Anna is one of the sweetest ladies I've met blogging, and this pin was such an incredible surprise ♡♡

These pictures were taken yesterday, and it was such a gorgeous day! The sun was shining (a little too brightly perhaps - I actually got hot prancing around, for the first time in ages!); birds were chirping; and flowers were blooming! Afterwards, me and my mother (the photographer for this post!) surprised my friend at the horse stables and whisked her away to our house where we lazied around in the grass and drank iced tea. By the end of the day, I might have become a foster parent for kittens...! I'll be sure to give you updates on this matter soon!

Sorry for such a long post, I've just missed you so much and have so much to catch up on! I'll be back soon with another post, until then, please tell me about your favorite etsy shops (they can be your own ;*)!

♡,
Kailey

Lilacs and Metallics

1. LAZY OAF CROP TOP 2. LASHES OF LONDON DRESS 3. LASHES OF LONDON BRALET 4. ASOS SHOES 5. ASOS HEELS 6. CROWN AND GLORY HAIRCLIP 7. SUGARHILL BOUTIQUE DRESS 8. KASTOR & POLLUX SKIRT 9. SHELLYS OF LONDON FLATS 10. BAIT FOOTWEAR SHOES

Hello beauts! As you have probably noticed - Mermaidens has been rather quiet lately; I was working on a big commission, which I'm happy to say I'm done with now! :D I'm going to be rebleaching and dyeing my hair (as it currently looks terrible), and then show you the backlog of outfits I've been meaning to post! In the meantime, I thought it would be fun to share what I've been wishing for lately!

I'm kind of swooning over all things metallic and lilac (or pastels in general, but what else is new?) - and it's making me so excited for Spring! Already there is a warmer breeze and flowers are popping up in my backyard - and I'm dreaming of wearing slightly warmer things; like bralets and crop tops! This bralet by Lashes of London has me swooning but is sold out in my size both on their official site and ASOS - sob! I'm also loving this cheeky crop top by Lazy Oaf!

And of course, this number by Sugarhill Boutique is my dream dress (the most marvelous shade of mint and milkshakes?! Be still my heart); the skirt by Kastor & Pollux (a store run by blogging dynamos Dani & Bianca) is holographic perfection; and the floral hairclip by Crown and Glory is perfect for Spring!

Phew! I'm sorry, I just love clothes u___u What's on your Spring wishlist? (♡ᴥ♡)