11.19.2009

Scarlet for D&G



I know this campaign is a few seasons old, but I still love to gawk over the images every time I flip through back issues of W.

I would love to get my hands on the Dolce and Gabbana red lipstick, it looks so luxurious! Do you hear that Dolce and Gabbana?

Eh. They're not listening.

Oh yeah, I made a facebook page for Vixen Vintage, become a fan! Someone comment over there or something, it feels so empty!

11.18.2009

This is Charlie.


Everyone, meet Charlie. Charlie, meet everyone. This is how we met.

After a good amount of time with a very fashionable lady he was passed on to her granddaughter. She however, thought Charlie was creepy and paid him no attention, never letting him out of a musty box, never showing him the world. She didn't even care to learn his name!
So she gave Charlie to a charity shop where he was spotted by a woman who collected old junk. She liked to sell old junk, and thought perhaps Charlie might sell to someone who needed a cat toy.

Charlie of course, was terrified.

Time passed and the old junk woman set up shop one hot summer day in a parking lot, along with hundreds of other old junk sellers. She set Charlie out on a table next to some straw hats, and he waited. For what, he didn't know, but it was better than picturing what his life might be like as a cat toy.

Person after person passed by him, many pointed in disgust, or called him names, but he was quite used to it.

Then he saw her. She wore a blue dress and feathered hat. She looked like someone his first owner would have called a friend, and he wanted to be her friend more than anything. And when she saw him, she wanted to be his friend too.

She picked him up, and despite it being 90 degrees outside, wrapped him around her neck. At once they clicked.

And now they live happily ever after, the end.

Pants-Thrifted, Talbots label.

Sweater-The Urban Eccentric

Necklace-A gift

Charlie-Portland Antique Expo.

11.17.2009

New fall goodies!


Here are a few new items being listed this week, including a few things I totally want to keep. But where on earth to keep them?

Even though I've never seen Mad Men the plaid dress reminded me of all the pictures I've seen of it, very wiggle worthy. The mohair cardigan is just darling, I know someone will make it look so stylish, and the plaid skirt is a terrific cool weather wardrobe staple! Also being listed is a fantastic 40s/50s tapestry bag, that would make a great purse, knitting, or sewing tote!

Next week get ready for some fabulous holiday party formals :)

Contact me with any questions or reserve requests.

11.16.2009

Yet another reason to love Rhiannon

Nolan house from Drew Tyndell on Vimeo.



Rhiannon posted this video on her blog, which is pure inspiration. I don't think anyone is quite ready to let go of fall yet, although it's coming to a close, but this little film (by Drew of course!) shows that it's still here to be appreciated. Plus is was neat to see "behind the scenes" of their fantastic pictures ;)

11.13.2009

One of those cozy days.


Cardigan-Sams

Skirt-Thrifted

Tights-Miss Sixty, a gift from mother

Boots-Born

Hat-The Urban Eccentric

11.12.2009

Lets talk about coats.


Clockwise from top left: 1940s Princess coat....Hunter green coat....Tweed detective coat....Blue mod coat

If you are going to have just one vintage item in your closet, JUST ONE, then for goodness sake make it a wool coat. Unless you live somewhere warm, then perhaps look into a nice dress :)

Vintage wool coats are made from, well, wool. Pure and simple. Most modern coats, at least the fashionable ones, have a blend of wool and synthetic fibers, which brings down the quality but not the price. You can on the other hand find a vintage coat that no one else has, is made from all wool, looks amazing, and not spend a fortune. You can buy a well made vintage coat for a fraction of the cost for a modern coat of the same quality. These are some of my favorites on Etsy right now (especially that brown princess one. Wow.) and I'm sure you can find a great coat to last many winters to come!

And speaking of coats, check out this interview I got to do for Feathers and Air!
Actually they have nothing to do with each other, but still, you should take a peek :)

11.11.2009

I speak French like Jack Donaghy


At some point in her life every girl wishes she were French. Unless you are French, in which case you should know that we are all just a little jealous of your Frenchyness.

I don't want to go into why, thats a discussion best suited for when my brain is not fried at the end of the day. Actually, about an hour ago I attempted to plug in my iron and the plug decided to pop in half in a rather large ball of smoke and sparks, temporarily frying my fingers. They are still slightly black, but fine.

But back to the French thing. Us other girls try to capture it. Whatever "it" is. It's something effortless, passionate, and alluring. There's no piece of clothing that can really convey French style, because it's so much more that that. Perhaps because it's unattainable to the rest of us is why it's so coveted. We all want what we can't have, but try anyway and well, thats kind of the fun in it.

1930s skirt-Handmade by me!

Blouse and cardigan-Thrifted

Ribbon beret-Moving sale in Akron Ohio