It was another sunny day, which seemed perfect for a rare mix of silk flowers and fur. Sam and I went to Portland for some shopping, he found some nice Marc Jacobs pants at Buffalo Exchange, and I found the most amazing dressing gown at Magpie Vintage. It's an early 40s navy wool zip front, and best of all, it has a fantastic silk polka dot hood. It's makes me feel very chic while eating Mexican take out on the couch :)
And a true 1930s outfit couldn't be complete without some torn stockings. What started out as a little pull, turned into both my knees feeling quite chilly.
At one point I got stopped by an elderly gentleman who inquired about my outfit. He loved that I dress in vintage everyday, and just happened to have a picture of him back in 1954 at a military dance, and a reunion. Sooooo cute!
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We stopped at Flutter to look at all the pretties and say "hi" to King, the adorable shop kitty who is basically the gray version of Hobbes.
And of course the photobooth at Ace Hotel is a must, as you can see, I tried my best to make Sam smile.
I've been waiting to wear this hat for a week, Poppycock Vintage graciously sent it to me, and I'm just in love with it. I usually don't to full on shop promos, but this fantastic Etsy shop specializes in vintage hats! Right up my alley. And since lots of readers ask where to buy affordable vintage hats, I think you should know about it!
Here's a couple hats from her shop that fit into today's "spring meets winter" ensemble. You can purchase both, and many more at Poppycock Vintage!
1930s jacket and fur collar-Urban Eccentric Vintage
Skirt-Made by me with a 1930s pattern
Sweater-Fab Gabs
Shoes-Chie Mihara, found at a yard sale
Purse-Michael Kors
Gloves-Thrifted
Hat-Courtesy of Poppycock Vintage
54 comments:
I am so jealous of you right now! Not just because of your fabulous hat, but because of your sunny weather, haha! It's been so cold here in Flagstaff. Ripped or not, if I wore only stockings I think I would freeze.
And that photo is darling! It's so cute how he stopped to talk to you. :)
That little old man was so cute! Sometimes I think my Grandpa was the only one who really apriciated the way I dress
I love the photo booth shots of you two, truly looks like the 40's.
How do you do your hair that way? So pretty!
I love it!
We are certainly having good weather here in oregon, maybe the ground hog was right for a change.....
I adore that dark teal blue jacket you are wearing. And how sweet of the old man to stop you, the dress his partner is wearing is so pretty.
I read about Poppycock over on Fashion Forestry, don't they have a fabulous selection. Already added to my etsy favourites!
Hehe, kitty's contribution made me giggle!
It's funny until they do it on vintage pattern paper... :(
Seriously - how did you find a time portal??? Looks spot-on-amazingness as per usual :)
You look gorgeous, and you two are too cute!
Ooh the hat is adorable! And I love that jacket & collar.
A 1930s skirt is high on my to-make list - can I ask what pattern you used for yours?
xx Charlotte
Tuppence Ha'penny Vintage
I love the fur-silk flowers combo, indeed quite unusual for the weather to be so co-operative! =) And the photos of the old man was so nice, how handsome he was in his uniform.
Have a great weekend! Hope your nice weather continues =)
Gorgeous outfit, and such cute photos of you and hubby. And what a sweet old man to stop you and tell you how beautiful you looked. :)
Totally gorgeous! I love the 30s and 40s silhouettes. Thank you for posting - your blog is fantastic! ~Jess
Aw love the old picture, love when random people compliment your outfit hehe. Great coat :)
What a beautiful ensemble! Oh, how I do love spring in the 1930s! Although I'd settle for any old spring at the moment, being snowed in and all ;) those shoes are amazing. And I love the hats! I am getting into retro hairstyling (line pin curls, etc) in an effort to be nice to my hair and stop all the heating and straightening.
I've so enjoyed your blog lately! But this is the first time I've commented. So nice to meet you!~
Once again it is a good thing we don't live in the same town; I'd be tempted to steal this outfit from you! haha! ;) I really love all the pieces you've put together--that hat is especially lovely!
I have to say that I am utterly jealous you have a decent photobooth nearby. My husband and I used to take photobooth pictures constantly, but we haven't been able to find a decent one near us to continue the tradition. They're so much fun though! :)
♥ Casey
oh, i love that jacket. you look adorable! i never thought about it before, but old people must stop you all the time to talk about your style!
you did a great job on the skirt! i have been trying my hand at sewing from patterns lately and have found it to be so satisfying.
janine
honeyhivintage.blogspot.com
p.s. i just posted about an AMAZING hat i just got from , i think, the 40s? its a giant black bird!
The gentleman with the military ball photo was by far the highlight. Thanks for sharing those photos too.
A beautiful outfit.
~Shannon
Wow! You look like a dream. You and the boy are terribly cute in the photo booth!
These hats are so cute! I love the photos of you and Sam in the booth. This outfit and your shoes are amazing.
Your story about the elderly gentleman is just wonderful! An encounter like that would completely make my day (or week). And I love the photo booth pictures; you're lucky to have a nice one nearby!
I'd like to know what pattern you used for the skirt, as well. I love the entire outfit!
I love the sweater/jacket and the shoes! I usually find my hats at estate sales, buried under other stuff, lol but I'll go check them out!
Beautiful, as usual! :) I love that the man stopped you and showed his old photos! How neat. And your photo booth snapshots are so fun!
~Rachel
www.silverliningdecor.blogspot.com
I just discovered your blog and it is one of my new favorites! you are beautiful and i love love your style. especially that hat. amazing!
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You are just so darn cute! I can't even find words this morning for that jacket and those shoes!
You hair is amazing, as are you shoes.
So beautiful! That man is just too cute! x
Such a cute outfit!! I ALSO definitely need to know which pattern you used! Please? Pretty please??
Oh, how lovely! I love the outfit - I knew you would come up with something perfect with that hat. Thank you again for this little feature!
Ashley
Oh, goodness.
That jacket is phenomenal.
Goodthing you carry around a camera or you'd have missed out on that fantastic older gents pics. I mean we would have missed out. Cute :)
XoX Sandy
I love your sweater! It is so beautiful!
It sounds like you had a wonderful time and I am definitely jealous of your wonderful encounter with a man who had his pictures.
♥
you look fabulous as always, i want those shoes everytime you post them! i love that the man showed you those photos...what a nice story, i love that vintage can do that sometimes :)
x
gorgeous!! just divine, all of it! x
What a lovely conversation! I was wearing my (rather dramatic) striped tights one day and an older gentleman in his 70s stopped me and thanked me because I reminded him of his youth in London. Totally made my day! Even though it happened at least 10 years ago, I still smile at the memory. :)
I love your site and style so I left two awards for you at my site.
You and your fella are adorable!
I love love love your blog... c'est tres belle.
that retro military dance photo is awe-dorable! and isn't his date's dress just sosoSO pretty...?
Yet another gorgeous outfit missy! And I love the story of the old man and his photos. I have nominated you for a stylish blogger award here (http://rosiealia.blogspot.com/2011/02/stylish-blogger-award-for-moi.html), accept of decline at will! But I just wanted to let you know how inspiring your lovely blog is! xx
when I first saw the ribbed stocking pic I was thinking is this some kind of special edition lol!
Bless that old fella - what a great story!
Cute! Nate & I just took some cute photobooth pictures as well, but my jerk had to ruin them with improperly placed hands haha
lovely post and i especially like the old mans photos.. very cute.
that outfit is bangin
Just love this outfit. So very 1930's. The fur collar on your stunning jacket looks in great shape. Just love the vintage hat. Fantastic style!
You are an utterly beautiful person, inside and out. You inspire me!
Thank you!
Love the outfit. Especially love the shoes!
Oh you gorgeous woman!
Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolness, thanks! And great blog!
Charlotte and Lauren, it's an original pattern, Dubarry I think? It's deep in the pattern pile in my closet :)
Thank you Rosie-alia!
Your outfit is simply stunning! You made that skirt yourself? Incredible!
I really love the story & photos of that elderly man too! Bless
x
you're absolutely ....WOW!!!!!!!!!! your outfits are always so inspiring,I LOVE THEM ALL!
Those of you asking about the skirt pattern might be interested in this: http://www.decadesofstyle.com/vintage-patterns-1930s/3011-1930s-stardust-skirt
It's got a similar '30s silhouette & asymmetrical seams. Although it has flared/tapering gores- I prefer the straight & even look in Solanah's skirt.
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