Sources:
All remixed:

• Polka-dot dress - Target
• Purple cardi - H&M
• Black onyx earrings – TJMaxx
• Black boots – Banana Republic
• Turquoise flower pin – Vintage Threadz on Etsy

Endnotes:

This look comprises two of my favorite elements: (small – not large!) polka-dots and floral. I love how this turquoise and pearl vintage flower brooch gives this darker look a pop of color and a touch of whimsy. This flower brooch comes from Vintage Threadz on Etsy, and as I just popped over there for the URL , I saw that everything appears to be 25% off right now, so I thought I’d let you know!

Flower pin detail, originally uploaded by academichic.

This outfit reminded me a bit of the style aesthetic of Julie Powell/Amy Adams in the recent film Julie and Julia. The film was good, but to be honest, I wasn’t too thrilled with the Julie bits. I’ve read both books which influenced the film and I really loved both of them, so I highly recommend taking the reading route if you’re interested in the Julia/Julie business. But what I did love was Julie/Amy’s style in the film. Whoever put her wardrobe together did a wonderful job of blending young professional with whimsical charm.

I’m pretty certain that almost every outfit came with some kind of cute or whacky brooch and there was a lot of adorable lace/pattern/buttons detailing going on. I also loved the strand of pearls layered with the gold necklace and pendant.

Can you spot the terrier brooch if you look just past the huge lobster in her hands?

I don’t think I’d wear a terrier pin per say, but I do love that Julie/Amy’s wardrobe is all about having fun. That unexpected detail here, that somewhat childlike accessory there, it all seems to suggest that it’s alright to be a little quirky and have a little fun when getting dressed. S.

Earrings, originally uploaded by academichic.