Day 15: Have a Mauve-elous Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today everything in the shop is 35% off! Swing by the shop to enjoy a delicious discount!

Today is all about comfort and cuteness because in my family, we do Thanksgiving BIG! What is a Thanksgiving dish that you can't go without? I'm eager to add new recipes to our traditional feast, and I'm curious what your favorite dishes are? So far, side dishes that I've heard it isn't T-day without are: Sweet Potato Pie, Candied Yams, Ambrosia, Buttersquash Mash, and Green Bean Casserole.

Outfit Details:
Top: HWR - Anthropologie
Skirt: Elevenses
Shoes: Malous
Tights: Target
Earrings: Lucky Brand
Bracelets: Banana Republic and Gift
Knuckle Ring: Forever 21

Iron Orchid Boutique Shop Update

Here are a few more items that have been added to the Iron Orchid Boutique today. 

BCBG Black Satin Finish Skirt

Tahari - Little Black Dress

Escada Scarf Print Blouse

Gray and Pink Angora Sweater

Anthropologie - Left of Center Crisp Contrast Skirt

Studded Dual Strand Belt

The Yellow Ribbon Sundress, and a Primary Pop

When I found this dress it was the last in its size, and I crossed my fingers all the way to the dressing room that it would zip up easily. Made of soft and durable cotton, the kind that billows like sheets on a line when you walk, it sustained a super windy day and did not blow uncomfortably high in any strong breeze. The little details, like the metal zipper closure up the back and the grosgrain ribbon trim make me feel like I am actually wearing a vintage dress. Which brings me to the question: How do you feel about vintage reproduction? I think it is a great alternative to the real thing, especially for ladies (and gentlemen, too!) who often have difficulty with the sizing. 

A few months ago I remember mentioning that I didn't have a single basic cardigan. Well that has changed! Destined to become a sweater girl, I've made a few basic additions to my closet, but am currently on the prowl for a sweater chain. I saw a girl at the Bettie Page store wearing a vintage one the other week, and I just about shrieked in delight. Speaking of the Bettie Page store (and repro for that matter!), I got some amazing retro pieces there at a very reasonable price. A few of the items will have to wait until winter, but the vintage inspired trousers I could not go home without. Hopefully I'll get around to sharing some photos with you soon.  

Outfit Details:

Cardigan: Banana Republic

Dress: Moulinette Soeurs

Espadrilles Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger

Necklace: Elizabeth Gillett NYC

Ring: Saks Fifth Avenue

Earrings: Ralph Lauren

Bracelets and purse: Vintage

Put It In Neutral, But Add Vintage Accessories

Have you been noticing all the fabulous, over-sized clutches that have been gracing the pages of our favorite style blogs lately? I sure have! Although I probably won't be picking up a neon, neoprene, notebook sleeve to carry my things in, I will be hunting for over-sized vintage handbags and purses to add to the shop! This one here is almost perfect, but requires a little "diy" to get it just right. The purse came with broken straps, which I plan on removing altogether and discarding. The purse just looks so great converted as a clutch.

 

Sometimes I think that my mom can read my mind! If you'd believe it, my wardrobe is in desperate need of cardigans. She picked this one out for me on my birthday, and as it were- it's the perfect blend of fitted, yet loose. Speaking of fit, don't you just love it when you find a pair of denim pants that don't need alterations?

Outfit Details:

Cardigan: Moth

Asymmetrical Camisole: Blush

Denim: Vigoss

Shoes: Lundi Bleu
Neclace: Vintage 1970's Multi-Strand
Handbag: Vintage 1970's Faux Reptile
Bracelet: Birthday Gift
Rings: Marc Jacobs
Sunglasses: Moschino
Earrings: Street Vendor

All Pink and Blue and Dressing a Vintage Bob Hairdo with Vintage YSL

 

Surprise!! If there's one thing that is simply wonderful about having short hair, it's the way anything looks good (pick your preposition) in/on/around it! Hats, headbands, ribbons galore- it all looks lovely. Once I had the dress picked out, it seemed like the navies and pinks just tumbled out of my wardrobe and into this look.

Oh, I wish I could wait until April Fool's Day to tell you that I haven't really chopped off all my locks, but I can't! I did get a healthy haircut, though nothing as dramatic as this vintage, mod-style wig. I did have a bob like this not so long ago, but since I've been letting my hair grow long, I decided to visit those days with a nice wig instead of committing to the 'do!

Outfit Details:

Dress: Maeve (Anthropologie)

Jacket: Elevenses (Anthropologie)

Tights: DKNY

Shoes: Steven (Steve Madden)

Headscarf: Vintage Yves Saint Laurent

Purse: Vintage Dooney and Bourke

Necklace: Forever 21

Bracelets: Variety of Gifts, Vintage and Banana Republic

"I Go Out Walking..."

Ok, here it is: I'm a karaoke fan, and tonight I'm channeling my inner Patsy Cline! I picked up this black-and-white checkered dress a few months back when I was in LA for my dear friend's baby shower. The organza-like ruffles are super sensitive and have begun to unravel, which I don't quite know how to stop, but I just couldn't resist the twirl and ruffles Before we go out, though, I'm going to get a haircut. Just in case I decide to go shear-happy I thought it best to take a photo in my outfit, but since it took forever to grow out my bob I doubt I'll do anything dramatic...yet.

Outfit Details:

Dress: Vintage 1950's

Belt: Anthropologie

Boots: Frye

Earrings: ?

Tights: H&M

Day 16: A Vintage Waistcoat and Mixing Texture with Pattern

 

What I find the most daring and attractive about winter look-books is when stylists blend thick textures and patterns. I thought I'd try my hand with one of my favorite wool jackets from the shop,  a vintage silk blouse, and a (very!) full plaid skirt.

  

Outfit Details:

Waistcoat: Vintage 1950's Joseph Magnin borrowed from the Etsy Shop

Blouse: Vintage 1980's Jones New York

Skirt: Elevenses

Tights: H&M

Obi Belt: The Limited

Wedge Heel Boots: Calvin Klein

The Herringbone Cape and Burgundy Tall Boots

There's been fresh rain everyday, and while everywhere else seems to be seeing winter, we're just getting around to the pretty parts of fall.  I promised myself that this year I would play more with both texture and pattern combinations. I picked up this cape while on a trip to Hollywood last year, and though it isn't vintage, it's draped cut and herringbone texture has a 70's charm to it.  I wish I caught a good photo of the mutton chop sleeves on the blouse - they are billowy, pleated, and totally bohemian-romantic. Somewhere, Jessica McClintock is weeping over the awesomeness of this full sleeve. 

Herringbone Cape: Picked up last year on Melrose

Vintage 1980's Plaid Blouse: Vintage

Corduroy Skinny Pants: Hollister

Boots: Anthropologie

Bangle Braceletes: Gift