I was fabulous.

I purchased this dress a few months ago and couldnt let it go (Could you?), so I kept it instead of listing it in my shop and had the chance to wear it to work today. Paired with spiderweb gloves and sparkly eyelashes, I think it was pretty cool :)

New looking vintage, Part 1.

Even hardcore vintage gals cant deny the occasional attraction to brand new products that look as old as they do (In a good way).
There are tons of options out there , especially recently, for those who dont have access or the budget for in demand vintage items. My own closet if full of a mix of vintage and new, but the way I wear it and what I pair things with, no one can tell the difference. Every week I'll be featuring products on the market or items of my own that you can easily find that are new but look like they are from eras past. This includes beauty products, jewelry, shoes, and anything else I come across. This weeks feature is lingerie.



My favorite modern pin up, Dita Von Teese has just unveiled a new line of 1940s style lingerie. Seriously, this girl just makes me love her more and more every day. The line isnt available in the U.S. yet :( but you can order here

Elle Macphereson has designed lingerie since 1990 and in the past few years released some great pieces with a vintage flare.

Day Five, last day around town.

These old bones know how to have fun. Without skin.

Vote for Bond. James Bond.

Here ya go Susie ;) We should have a pretty dress tea party!

This tassled velvet cape was so cool! It had a hood! I'm thinking I should have one, maybe I'll make one. But most likely it will be pushed to the back of my mind along with other cool ideas.


Later in the afternoon we foud a TJ Maxx, and I found some great pairs of italian knit tights. In an effort to wear more skirts and dresses this fall and winter I've been stocking up on wool frocks and sweaters, and knit tights to wear with boots. As much as I enjoyed the sun (but got a bit pink today) I am excited to kick off the chilly season with my new threads. And even more important I miss my sweetheart! XOXO

Tomorrow when I get home I'll need to package what I've sold this week and get ready to list next week. My suitcase is overflowing, but thats nothing compared to moms. She still has a silver bowl and a set of four glasses to pack...yeah...wish us luck.

Day four, Coronado

We spent a lovely day in Coronado, and wandering around the Hotel Del Coronado where Some Like it Hot with Marilyn Monroe was filmed. The hotel itself inside and out is beautiful, but the beach its on is a delight as well.
The dress I am wearing originally came from the resort,the tag reads Coronado Resort, so about 50 years later it has returned :)

Day three, Encinitas

Sorry about the late post, internet didnt work last night.
Yesterday we spent most of the day in Encinitas, going from thrift shop to thrift shop, and finding something in each one. I got lots of great stuff for myself, and some really fabulous stuff for my shop.

This sign was in the first thrift shop we went to, I thought it was pretty funny.

I soooo wanted these christian louboutins, but where on earth could I wear them? Someone invite me to a dinner party.

These were too cute, but Marc Jacobs makes uncomfortable shoes.

All the treasure I found.


I bought a duck sweater. Mom hates it. I love it.

I got these two dresses and then another really cool 70s one to put on my shop. They dont fit, or else they would stay with me forever. Grab 'em while they're hot ladies :)

Day two, Solana beach.

We spent the afternoon with the most charming couple today, who my mother was introduced to through a friend. They took us to a great lunch, then coffee on a plaza rooftop, with the great food, perfect weather, and wonderful conversation, we had a wonderful time. Later in the day my mother and I walked around a busy market street not far from our hotel, and came to a large collection of booths in one beautiful building called The Leaping Lotus. I found the cutest bow barrets and a rhinestone headband.

We also came to a local antique mall, where I found a booth full of great vintage clothing. I would have bought everything in there, had I the money, and places to wear 50's prom dresses. But I did get a fabulous red bag (believe it or not, I dont have a red purse) that is much in the style of the Hermes Kelly bag, always one of my favorite classic designer purses. The bag is named after Grace Kelly, and has been around since 1956.
Now they run $25,000 if you are lucky enought to get on the waiting list to have one made for you.

This bag is from around the same era and most likely modeld after it.

Day one, Laguna Beach.

So after the plane was delayed for half and hour, and the spoiled whining triplets and their hundred year old parents were done clipping their childrens nails behind us (yeah...), my mother and I landed in Santa Ana, and went right to Laguna beach. It was a beautiful day, and we walked around a bit along the beach, and stopped by a vintage shop we went to last time we came down called "Tippe Canoes". I found a great 1950s purple silk flower dress and cream mary widow, pictures on that dress later.

Leopard pants. Rawr.

A local painter.

Just ignore the yellow caution tape, I'm not quite sure what that was about...