Say "Jodhpurs" aloud. It fun.

I don't know when I started a teeny little equestrian obsession, but at some point it happened, probably from a collective of costume dramas and the Dior 2010 spring collection.

Downton Abbey has been airing here in the U.S. this month, and last week involved a very picturesque fox hunt. Inspired by all the pretty tailored outfits, I decided my jodhpurs needed to see the light of day, even if it was a very cold day!

They made me feel very sporty in a 1930s way, even if at first they seem kind of ridiculous. Now if only I had a horse and a mansion in the English country. Or just the mansion.

Jodhpurs-Fab Gabs

Blouse-Flashbacks, San Diego

Hat and boots-Urban Eccentric Vintage

Mr. Foxy-Gift from a friend

Bakelite and plaid.

I do like neutrals. I really do.

Red is a neutral, right?

Kitty purse and boots! (haha, get it?)

Ok, first, kitty purse.

I've been searching all over for a decent cat purse, especially after Nicole posted about her amazing crocheted poodle purse. I thought "hey, I can just crochet my own cat purse. Oh wait. I can't crochet."

So that was the end of that.

Until I remembered Julie had given me a couple of darling vintage kitty pillow cases, yet to be made into pillows. Some pillow fluff, a lining, and a zipper later, kitty purse!

I love that he kind of looks like a stuffed animal. Very cuddly.

The boots are something I've been very excited about getting for weeks. I've worn them before, but the soles were really thick and kept falling off, and just a little too 70s for my wardrobe. So I took them to JDs Shoe Repair and they made them perfect! I got them from the cobblers and put them right on :)

The rest of the day was awesome, I went to lunch and shopping with grandma, lunch #2 and Anthropologie with Sam, and now relaxing at home :)

Dress and boots-Urban Eccentric Vintage

Sweater-Handmade by me using this pattern

Hat-Handmade by me

Kitty necklace-Magic Beans and Vintage Things

Sweater clip winner!

And the winner of the sweater clip from Silver Lining Decor is........The Jackman Clan!

Just contact me at solanahraquel@gmail.com for further details :)

And as a special thank you for everyone who entered, Silver Lining is offering 10% off until January 16th! Just enter the coupon code "VIXEN" at checkout.

Thank you everyone, more giveaways in the future!

Sweater clip giveaway!

Sweater clips are one of my favorite forgotten accessories. Most people don't even know what they are. Which is unfortunate, since sweater clips are so pretty and useful! I use them often when wearing cardigans, to keep the top closed without having to button it up. And now, you can win this sweater clip from Silver Lining Decor!

All you need to do is visit the shop and link your favorite item here. If you would like a double entry, post on twitter and facebook too! Then just comment again :)

The giveaway if open to international readers, and will close on Wednesday.



Rachel, creator of all the lovely jewelry and decor kindly sent me these little daisy hair pins, they are so darling! Perfect to pin in a mess of curls :) You can find more very pretty hair pins here!

At work

I love my job. Weird, I know. People aren't supposed to love what they do almost every day. But I work at a vintage shop, so it's kind of hard to not appreciate the freedom of dressing in vintage everyday, listening to whatever music I want, and sometimes helping people find crazy costumes for disco parties.
And my boss is awesome, she's had the store about 8 years, and hired me nearly 4 years ago. Partly because I spent so much time there :)

A normal day involves putting new merchandise out on the racks, working on endless repairs, helping customers find an outfit for a play/party/date, and putting together merchandise displays. And enjoying lunch from the french bakery, while sometimes finishing a Sherlock Holmes story if it's a slow day :)

Working at a vintage shop is also one of the reasons I have so much clothing, I have first pick after all! But, you can visit our Etsy shop here.

Dress-The Red Light, Portland, OR

Sweater-Handmade by me, using this pattern

Hat-Handmade by me

Shoes-A gift from Jodi

Brooch-A gift from Sam

Petticoat-Urban Eccentric Vintage

Winter suit

Today Twila Jean and I went to Portland for some shopping and lunch :)

Suit-A gift from my aunt

Hat-A gift from Quincy of Q's Daydream

Purse-Solana Beach Antique Warehouse

Shoes-Urban Eccentric Vintage