2.15.2011

"Holy cat lady Batman!"

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Photos by Sam

So I kind of think this is going to be cat week here since I have another new cat sweater to show you guys this weekend.

Ok, well, every week is cat week, lets not lie to ourselves.

Cassie Stephens sent me this adorable kitty belt (it's reversible too!), and right away it reminded me of Batmans bat belt. Only a cat.

Then I thought "duh, Catwoman."

So there you go, if Catwoman sat around drinking tea and knitting, she would totally wear this. Or maybe her less badass little sister would wear it. Kittywoman.

I am Kittywoman.

Also I've never really shown off this sweater well enough, I got it in September and am just now posting the little kitten details. I love how juvenile it is, even has kittens on the buttons!

And the socks my mama got me for Valentines day, such cute kitty love!

Dress-Red Light

Cardigan-Tea With Gladys Vintage

Belt-Courtesy of Cassie Stephens, just ask for a custom kitty belt, she's a dream to work with!

Shoes-Gianni Bini, from Urban Eccentric Vintage

Socks-Gift from my mother

2.13.2011

Kitty loves vintage

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This week I did another closet rotation (winter spring), which involves taking everything out of my closet, vacuuming and dusting, and picking and choosing things from storage and from my existing rotation for a new wardrobe. As soon as I put some clothes on the bed, Hobbes made himself right at home!

Also, everyone must read these great posts on the history of synthetics, over on the Tuppence Ha'penny blog :)
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2.10.2011

Northwest girl, circa 1954

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Photos by Ruth

As much as I love my tailored suits, and peep toe pumps, I'm still a northwest girl at heart. I love my Pendletons, would eat salmon every day if I could, and am one of those crazy people who love the rain ;)

Today I went with my grandma to the outlet store at the Pendleton woolen mills, and was kicking myself for not bringing my camera! The mills were built in 1912 and have become so beautiful with age. Today there was a thick blanket of fog all around, it was so picturesque. Hopefully next time I'll bring my camera!

We also stopped at a yard sale, where I found this fantastic thermos set, with the bag, two thermoses, and a sandwich box for only $1! I've always coveted them, but they're either missing pieces, damaged, or way too expensive. Lucky day!

Flannel lined jeans-Meow

Pendleton 49er and 1950s sweater-Red Light

Shoes-A gift from my mother

Socks-Urban Eccentric Vintage

Bandanna-Estate sale

2.09.2011

Pajamas at the grocery store, continued

I didn't really ever think I would need to explain myself further, but apparently, I have to explain my thoughts in great detail for them to be acceptable to some.

I do not like dirty, filthy, soiled, pajamas at the grocery store. Period.

I shop at a large grocery chain, that has great prices on food. It's always busy, and about 30% of the customers shop in their dirty pajamas. What's the chance all of these people are physically unable to change into clean pants? Very low. I've never seen anyone in a motorized wheelchair in pajamas. I've never seen anyone in crutches in pajamas. When I say I don't like dirty pajamas at the grocery store, where I'm buying food, I mean I don't like it when people with my physical capabilities don't even think it's worth putting on pants for the sake of the other customers at the store, the employees, and most important, themselves. You want to pop into the pharmacy for some medicine, whatever. The corner store for milk? Fine. But these people are taking an hour to grocery shop with no rush. They could have spared 30 seconds. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that most of the people I offended wear pajamas to the store. Have a little respect for yourself. Forget about what other people think, but seriously, you don't even think you're worth a clean pair of pants? Thats sad.

I judge people. I know, it's crazy, I do what everyone else does. If someone dressed differently, I do not judge them, I applaud them for having the courage to do so. A lot of people said that wearing pajamas at the grocery store is their choice, and how is that any different, or any less brave than wearing fur in public?

Really?

The difference is, people who dress differently, or wear fur in an anti fur world put thought into their self expression. It's purposeful, not lazy.

Not everyone can dress in the clothing I do. But everyone has a pair of pants. Some people said they'd never come back to Vixen Vintage again because of what I said, and to that I say good riddance. You really think I'll care that someone who doesn't understand that this is my blog with my opinions, won't come back? No, I really don't.

I've turned off the comments on this post because I think most of what needed to be said by you was said in the last post. I also don't want to repeat myself to those who still want to argue about it.

xoxo
Solanah

2.07.2011

Grocery shopping

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I know I've brought it up before, but people wearing dirty pajamas at the grocery store grosses me out. I'm all for everyone having their own style, and taste, but this is different. This is not only disrespectful to the public that sees what you've been sleeping in for the past month, but more important, it shows YOU don't even respect yourself enough to put clean pants on.
When I feel down, or tired, or just plain I-want-to-stay-at-home-all-day-and-knit, I know putting on a favorite dress, hat, or bakelite bangle will cheer me up throughout the day.
Lots of people use their children as an excuse. Um, no. Lame excuse. Yesterday I saw a mother in her pajamas at the market, followed by her teenage daughter, also in pajamas. Her mother didn't change into pants, so why should she?

Luckily my mother wears cashmere sweaters ;)

Dress-A gift from my Aunt

Cardigan-Thrifted

Petticoat and shoes-Urban Eccentric Vintage

Purse-Michael Kors

Ava ear warmers-Courtesy of Always Winter Somewhere

2.06.2011

Vintage pajama, fondu, white elephant, un-valentines, cocktail, party.

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Saturday night I made it out to one of Julie's fabulous parties, this time with a vintage pajama dress code! It was fantastic to see all the colors, fabrics, and glamorous silhouettes all in one place. The cozy mood was set with a fire in the woodstove, fluffy pillows on the floor, and endless yummy foods and cocktails. Everyone seemed so at ease, pajamas and loungewear are definitely an icebreaker! The girls were all in loungewear and dressing gowns from the 30's to the 60's, and the boys had classic p.j.s or smoking jackets.

This is what I wore, Julie snapped the pic of me last minute (thanks Julie!), I just had to show what I wore too! I found this Thursday at Magpie, almost by chance. It was hanging on the back of a pillar, and I've been looking for a tailored wool dressing gown and loved the clean late 1930s lines. When they took it off the wall for me, I saw the polka dot silk hood and was sold! It's like something you see in old movies that you think couldn't possibly exist in the "real" vintage world. It was perfect to wear to the party too!
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2.03.2011

Spring in the 1930s

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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.
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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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Um, my cat decided to use my computer as a sidewalk. Anyway.

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.
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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!
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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