Hatless...

I feel so odd without a hat. Sometimes I feel a "phantom hat" like a reminder of all the pretty hats I'm not wearing. I feel the same about gloves, going out without gloves is like going out in the snow without a coat. It's not unacceptable, but its also not comfortable.
Today I went to the bins and found some fun items, my favorite is a victorian mens vest in perfect condition. I had hoped it would fit me, but it as a little too big, and I'd rather not alter something so great. Also a victorian silk apron. Because y'know, silk is great in the kitchen.


Skirt and blouse-Bins.

Cardigan-Mothers.

Purse- T.J. Maxx.

Boots-The Urban Eccentric

*Ok, now that I look at the vest closer, it looks like a quality reproduction. Maybe I will alter it afterall.*

New hat!

After the party yesterday my mother and I went to an antique mall, Monticello. There are so many great booths there, many of the owners have a flare for decorating, and one booth in particular always carries something I want. It seems to specialize in items from the early part of the century, and has things like lace monograms, boxes of bob pins, victorian trims, etc. This wonderful mustard colored hat immediately caught my eye, along with a cute little velvet bow still in it's package.


Neon signs are cool, as long as they don't have a tacky beer logo.


A greatl working register.


What a doll.


A box full of pretty rhinestone treasures.


Skirt-Goodwill.
Blouse-Thrifted, originally from Bebe.
Hat-Monticello.
Tights-T.J. Maxx
Shoes-Buffalo Exchange.
Gloves-Estate sale, then dyed red.
Leaf brooch-Actually that was sitting on the ironing board at work, so I pinned it on for the photo :)

Chuck E Cheese

Today was my nephews birthday party at Chuck E Cheese, where there was all sorts of fun to be had. Including failing at skee ball...


The sailor collar kind of helps the nautical state of mind.


Grrr.


Dress-Mothers.
Cardigan, hat, boots-The Urban Eccentric

Big hats are lovely.

I really don't usually wear large brimmed hats in the winter, just in the summer, but decided to try this old one out, and loved the way it looked with boots, plus the long feathers are really dramatic.

Instead of tucking in the blouse, I just belted it.

Close-up of the shirt. Fish!

Braids down the sides of the boots make them extra cool.


Blouse-Buffalo Exchange.
Skirt-Discovery shop.
Hat-So old I don't remember.
Boots-The Urban Eccentric
Tights-T.J Maxx

New year, new things!

So this year will be quite different from the last one. Last year at this time I was in design school full time, my days spent either in class, in transit, or finishing up projects. Five months later I listed my first item on Etsy, and by the time spring quarter ended at school, I decided not to go back. The shop grew, my room became a gathering of vintage merchandise, and I think best of all I get to spend more time with Sam.

My first Etsy sale. From the look on my face, I think the customer was threatened to buy it.


This year, I'm going to make a few good changes. The biggest and best: Getting married. As far as my shop goes, come spring I'd like to do more estate sales and garage sales on top of thrifting. So more items! I'd really like to improve my blog, and have been talking to Sams mom Lisa about getting photoshop for my computer to do all sorts of neat things! So bear with me while I get the hang of it. Also in the works are more posts of what's in my closet(s). I love the way Rhiannon will gather items for a little presentation. So I'll collect some fun things once in a while and photograph them as best I can.
Another post in the works is a vintage wardrobe essentials feature, where I can do a photoshoot of essentials in my own wardrobe. Think those magazine spreads where they tell you you HAVE to own a pair of office slacks and crisp white shirt, but replace that with beaded cardigan and high waisted skirt. So much more fun ;)



I'd love to hear suggestions on what YOU would like to see this year, be it more new looking vintage, more outfits, shop sneak peeks, you name it!

Dream of Socks.

This Christmas I got some cash to go shopping with, and while I considered buying some business supplies (Steamer, storage containers), I realized I was in need of some warmer legwear. I had never bought from sockdreams before, but my boss, Chris had on a great pair of legwarmers the other day from them. So I got on the site and had a tough time deciding what to buy, there's so many great socks! I decided on a lovely pair of purple stockings, and two pairs of long legwarmers, burgundy and black. They are wool blend, so really warm, and I'm hoping they will last a long time since there is no toe or heel to wear out. The stockings are great too, actually called thigh high socks, but to me they are the cotton type stockings worn pre 1930s. If only they had a seam up the back :)

Dress-Buffalo Exchange.

Cardigan-Target.

Legwarmers-Sock dreams.

Shoes-Nordstrom Rack.

Spirit.

I've always liked superhero films. I don't know why, I didn't grow up with them or read comic books, but I really like that this generation has a lot of superhero movies in it. I suppose its a combination of having either the femme fatal, or damsel in distress aspect, and many have taken a loop back to their original time period costume-wise. The other night I saw "The Spirit, and was very impressed. From the beginning it feels like you are watching a comic book in motion, and of course, I love the red and black based color scheme.

Scarlet Johanson played the villain sidekick "Silken floss" and had the best outfits. Rhinestone boots, cat eye glasses, two piece kimono, she was a knockout. Eva Mendez was the real femme fatal though, always after anything that sparkled, and went through husbands like I go through stockings. The costumes were a combination of late 1930s early 40s, with a little modern twist. The Spirit actually wore high top converse with his classic ensemble. Makes perfect sense for building hopping.