PLAID-itude…..

I Acquired this dress and quite a few others at a church sale about three months back and I have been meaning to share this sweet 1950s Jonathan Logan plaid dress with you all before the new year or right at the new year!

It was a frigidly cold & windy day and the photos are proof that I didn’t need a crinoline to show the best feature of this stunning dress! Check my Etsy shop for this dress and some cute skirts that are going up later tonight. This is a taste of what is coming at my little Etsy shop this year!!


Ok here’s a condensed list of my resolutions for the year 2010 and would like know what yours are as well!

-sing more.

-dance more.

-laugh more.

-read more!

-stay organize all year round.

Have a wonderful weekend and Joyeux 2010!!!


P.s. I wanted to thank each and everyone for commenting & making my little blog a place of joy in 2009.

Puppy Love...........

Outfit:

Hats: vintage

Earrings: thrift store

Sheer top: vintage

Sweater: vintage

Pants: thrift store

Shoes: thrift store

Tis the season again for a great reason to wear red! My heart literally grew three times larger when I spotted this puppy love sweater. It has a lovely shade of red with a black schnauzer print profile theme, puffy sleeves, collar that can either be tied or let loose.


The bonus point about this sweater is that it is very suitable for a festive event or can be worn year round as a little jacket. On that note I’d like to take the time to wish you and your family happy holidays and peace.

Jeweled Waist....

If you’re like me you probably like something a bit out of the ordinary in your accessories and perhaps you like to experiment with vintage accessories in a new ways. A new belt from Topshop, ASOS or ModCloth, though seriously gorgeous, to match that vintage dress you’ve just acquired will set you back more than a few pennies. Sweater guard clips are a small investment that can help you achieve the look of those magnificent belts without spending a fortune. These little jewels are easy and inexpensive to find and can turn that ordinary cloth belt into an eye-catching compliment to your ensemble. One guard in the center for an understated look or a few in a row to make more of a statement.

P.S. Some vintage sweater clips you find may have weak jaws from years of use. Make sure your jaws are strong!!  One more thing! Please take a look at some fabulous jewelry coming up on my little ebay store and if you see pieces that aren't yet listed just contact me and I'll be more that happy to add  it as a buy it now since the holidays are just around the corner.  Please see photos below.

Light at the end of the tunnel.............

Photos by Mark

My Vivetta inspired outfit with a twist!

Hat: vintage 1920s estate sale

Top: vintage 80s-90s thrifted

Skirt: vintage 80s estate sale

belt: vintage 80s estate sale

Tights: Target

Shoes: GB moving sale

 
 
Ahh…the light at the end of the tunnel. It was great to know it wasn’t a train. It did though lead to an amazing bridge scene. Soon this scene would take on a much more ominous appearance as the sun disappeared and the clouds quickly rolled in. An unexpected storm approaching!

So as we make our way for a snapshot on the bridge the dark comes on fast… as if the bridge was angry for us being there. But thanks to my quick photographer husband we managed to get the lucky shot right before total darkness set in. Then it was a total rush back to the car before the bottom of the sky fell out.

Last but not least today is my Birthday and I’m 33 years old!!

Estate Sale Finds......

Well I also stepped into one of America’s most wanted closets lasts Thursday! I found myself in a gigantic closet , more like a small bedroom, filled with breathtaking vintage pieces. Everything from true Victorian and Edwardian era apparel to 40s and 50s day dresses to cool 80s wear. This post might sound like something you've already read last Friday!


I actually made it to the sale on Thursday morning at "dark-thirty" since it was too early to even mention the real time!! hehe! But the key to finding great pieces at any estates sale is to be the first in line but there can be one disadvantage by being there on the first day… they might not budge on their prices so it's best to go back on the second or last day. 
Well guess what?!! I was at the exact estate sale as the gorgeous Kristin @ Leproustvintage and she couldn't have said it better!!! So she read my mind and I guess you can say great minds think alike or maybe it's because we share a common interest!

@Kristin: That little floral peach dress that you're going to wear to a wedding in the spring? I can say it was destined for you cause that dress was in my hand then I decided to put it back along with others that were a little beyond my budget. I can't wait for spring just so I can see it on you! I'm sure you'll look stunning!

I also ran into another vintage lover by the name of Aria @ loveroffashion while standing in line and we hit it off right away check out her blog!!



Since many of the pieces I would have liked to buy were priced pretty well over my head I only purchased one tea dress from the 1930s that I didn't have the time to photograph. I also went to another sale that day and found those lovely dresses shown above & below which I will list on etsy this week. I think this post might be the longest that I have written so far

P.s. Once again I have been working my little fingers off on some cool boots on my little corner ebay shop starting this Thursday at 9:00pm central time.

Lagelle's Blog giveaway!!

I must say these are the most adorable & stylish knit hats with the most beautiful color combinations ever and the opportunity to be lucky winner is just few key strokes away!!!...  And the photo shown is the one I love to win!  I sure hope to be the lucky winner of the most perfect handmade knit hats by Lagelle!!

Good luck to me and everyone else!!!

Radnor Lake Tennessee...............

Photos by: My husband Mark

70s wrapped skirt: Thrift store
Hand knit sweater: Thrift store
Locket: Thrifted
Tights:  an old pair
Maxstudio shoes:  Flea Market
Vintage Coach purse:  Thrifted
Vintage Hats:  Flea Market

While Thrifting last week I found this lovely 70s wrap around skirt that actually fits! So to celebrate the find my photographer/husband Mark and I went out for a fun day in the park once again, except this time it was at Radnor Lake which was the first park we went to when we moved to Nashville Tennessee in 2004 and the picture of that old wood fence was ingrained in my mind. That may sound silly to some but we truly enjoyed the beautiful day spent outdoors.

When I was putting the outfit together I thought to myself since I'm ussually 15-20 degrees colder than most people I know I might want to wear a more chunky top + tights to keep warm. 

Have a great rest of the week everyone and until again.