Pink Dress, Tan Boots

The warming weather is bittersweet. I love the sun, but I'm not quite ready to part with my boots and tights. Until I absolutely have to give them up, I guess I'll have to ease my way into spring and summer with some light fabrics and pretty pinks!

Outfit Details:

Dress: Kimchi and Blue

Denim Jacket: Urban Outfitters

Tights: Hue

Boots: Schuler and Sons

Bracelet: Gift

Sunglasses: Moschino

Day 20: Inspired by Menswear

Today's look is quite feminine, but very much inspired by menswear separates. I must add that being corseted in a silk blouse by a warm wool vest felt somewhat luxurious. That blouse, by the way, really looks like this in the back.

Outfit Details:

Blouse: Vintage 1970's Silk and Lace

Vest: Elie Tahari

Skinny Slacks: Lux

Boots: Calvin Klein

Purse: Vintage 1980's Ferragamo

Ring: Brilliance Found

Bracelet: Macy's

Day 17: Sweet Sunlight in the Mini 70's Day Dress

My goodness the sunlight was hazy and beautiful, and how could I resist a vintage floral day dress with all that gorgeous light? This vintage homemade dress was made to float and flutter- so simple, so sweet.

Outfit Details:
Dress: Vintage 1970's Floral Day Dress
Boots: Don't Remember, but I think they were from Anthro

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

Day 1: My 'No-Fuss' Last Minute Christmas Shopping Outfit

The look of effortless layering is something I always appreciate. I love to pile it on, but when I'm taking public transportation/walking all day I don't like to carry extra bulk. This afternoon I'll be joining the thousands of others who are running errands and shopping for last minute Christmas presents. I'm usually done with my shopping by Thanksgiving, but with all the travel I've been doing over the past couple of months, I've left a few gift ideas on the back-burner. Since I'd prefer to dress without a lot of fuss today, I opted for a shirtdress and tights combo; it's easy, and just in case I spot something I want to try on for myself, I don't have a lot of layers to take off. I also don't want to be bogged down by a heavy wool jacket, so I'm borrowing this camel colored cape from the shop to see if it makes for a comfortable coat supplement. Making up for the lack of layered clothing, I'm adding a variety of simple accessories to the mix- it's a wonder what a good pair of boots and a hat will do! The only thing I'm worried about is the hat blowing away, it's crazy windy today, and I don't want to carry an umbrella.  I'll let you know how the outfit works out, but I'm curious...do you have any 'go-to' outfits for a busy day?

 

 

I won this double strand heart necklace from Bombshell Shocked, in a giveaway hosted by Bombshell Bettie's Vintage. It was the perfect addition to the other vintage strands I was wearing, and a really cute set to wear by itself, too! Actually, the necklace was just one item out a whole box of goodies that I won. I hope to photograph the rest of them soon.

Outfit Details:

Vintage 1970's Wool Cape: Borrowed from the Iron Orchid Vintage Etsy Store (will be up this week!).

Hat: Vintage 1980's Banana Republic
Double Strand Hearts Necklace: Bombshell Shocked
Gold and Pearly Strands Necklace: Vintage
Bangle Bracelet: Vintage
Shirtdress: Free People
Tights: Betsey Johnson
OTK Boots: Report

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

Favorite Secretary Dress

Sometimes a loose fitting secretary dress is better than even jeans and a slub-tee. Do you ever get into a color phase where everything you buy tends to follow in suit? My last phase has been going over a year strong now and it all started with a handbag the same color as those boots, then this secretary dress came along, and I'm actually quite surprised how much bang it has gotten for it's buck. It's very comfy and light- nothing too fancy, but most surprisingly it has made the transition from autumn to winter, and now spring! I think it's funny sometimes how an impulse buy can rapidly become an old favorite. I tried to get a close-up of the yoke detail for you, it's got this 70's vibe going with the ascot tie and all, and I think you just might get a kick out of the funky little leaf appliques.