Blue and Tan

It was a soggy, rainy day yesterday, but I must really love that sort of thing because I'm smiling ear to ear in nearly all of the photos! Yesterday was a TV day, and I couldn't decide between watching the final season of Tudors or beginning Boardwalk Empire. I went with starting Boardwalk Empire, but not before snapping a few photos of the day's outfit. I love this vintage 1970's dress for it's full skirt and textured fabric, not to mention it's easy wear. As a matter of fact, I think the entire outfit ended up taking on a sweet 1970's vibe. Now that I think about it, there is a magenta version of this dress in the shop right now, that matches the pink hue on the belt precisely. I could only find one photo that shows the full side of the belt, but I went with it because in addition to loving bursts of color, the orange in the belt really compliments the tan of the boot nicely.

Outfit Details:

Dress: Vintage 1970's Secretary Dress (there's a pink one just like it in the shop!)

Hat: Vintage 1980's Banana Republic

Boots: Schuler and Sons

Belt: Anthropologie

Ring: Saks 5th Ave

Bracelet: Carolee

Etsy Shop Preview: Rich in Color, the Vintage Designer Collection

Here's a preview of what's to come this week. As always, if you see something you like and would like more details, please feel free to email me.

 

 

Vintage 1980's Escada Brocade Suit

 Vintage 1980's Gothic Dark Bloom Blazer

Alfred Shaheen Orient Inspired Maxi Dress

 

Vintage 108-'s Deadstock Nordstrom Copper Paisley Blouse and Navy Jaeger Skirt 

 
Vintage 1980's Tadashi Forest Green Hourglass Jacket
  
Vintage 1980's Silk Dana Buchman Blouse
  
Vintage 1950's Wiggle Dress
  
Vintage 1980's Dana Buchman Epaulet Scarf Print Back-Button Blouse
 
Vintage 1980's Burberry Equestrian Feel Velvet and Wool Blazer

Vintage 1980's Ungaro Foldover Wrap Skirt

 
Vintage 1960's Paisley Green and Navy Pleated Skirt

Window Shopping from Home

Always on the lookout for inspiring looks and new pieces, I toyed around with Boutiques.com to see what looks it would recommend me. While the results were garish and completely, 100% not me, I did scour some of my favorite bloggers' results and found some dream items that are mostly out of my budget, but worth fawning over. I think I'll erase my results and try again, then hopefully I'll have something good (and tailored to me!) to show you! Pardon, in advance if any of the links are broken.

Alexander McQueen

Manoush

Chloe

Topshop

ModCloth

D&G

Diane Von Furstenberg


 
Marc Jacobs

Jaeger

 
Marc Jacobs

Constellation Lepus

 

This collar just went up in the shop, but I had to photograph it against this day dress. If you can't tell, the print is of rabbits and clovers, though I think it looks more like rabbit constellations.

 

Outfit Details:

Dress: Erin Fetherston for Target

Top: Threads 4 Thought

Tights: Hue

Shoes: Target

Purse: L.A.M.B

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Etsy Shop Preview: Vintage Hats, Accessories, Valentine's Day Sparkle and the Vintage Orient

Here's a little of what's in store for you this week, including some pieces from my personal collection!

Vintage 1950's Satin Bow and Fur Facinator (worn reversed in this photo)

Vintage 1950's Mauve Beaded Collar

 Vintage 1980's Escada Checkerboard Heart Silk and Sequined Mini Skirt

Vintage 1980's Sax 5th Avenue Sequined Waistcoat

 

Vintage 1960's Chevron Bow Pill Box Hat 

 

Vintage 1950's Stormy Weather Vieled Hat

 

Vintage 1980's Opalescent Belt

 

Vintage 1960's Button-Closure Head Scarf  

Vintage 1950's Tuxedo Collar 

Vintage 1950's Forest Green Cheongsam Wiggle Dress

 

Vintage 1950's Chrysanthemum Cheongsam Wiggle Dress

Vintage 1950's Cherry Blossom Cheongsam Wiggle Dress 

Vintage 1980's Extra Tall Giraffe Print Maxi Dress

Vintage 1960's Strawberry Fields Tent Dress

 
Vintage 1960's Candy Stripe Full Skirt Dress

Vintage 1950's Plaid Dress