Wednesday 10 July 2013
Sharon Van Etten for Ace & Jig
Isn't it great when two of your favorite things come together? Here is a video featuring Sharon Van Etten modeling the Fall/Winter 2013 collection from Ace & Jig.
Tuesday 9 July 2013
Let's Talk 50s.
So let's talk. The 1950s have been in demand for quite some time amongst the vintage people. I saw it really get going in the late 70s and early 1980s, when longer fuller skirts came back in style, along with belted waists. Plus it was 30 years old then, ( my parents wore this!) and that's old enough for nostalgia, i.e. Grease. And then there's James Dean. And Elvis. And rockabilly. And
The Little White Blouse
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The 'little white blouse', perhaps as perfect and indispensable as the 'little black dress'. A break in the clouds finally gave me the opportunity to photograph a recent haul of white blouses for the shop, so all these will be in the SHOP soon!
Raquelle
The story of Raquelle begins, "The Raquelle collection was born on a breezy, sunny, summer morning." This seems terribly appropriate since the clothes are begging to be worn on just such a day. The line was created in 2008, almost by accident after a stranger offered to order three dresses like the one the designer was wearing and had designed for herself.
I have Alabama in August on my mind every day right now as we prepare for our trip and have a packing list that reads something like this: breezy dresses, loose blouses, comfortable shorts. It would be nice if something from this collection would find its way into my suitcase.
Monday 8 July 2013
Young Frankk
These summery images from Young Frankk's lookbook make me want to pack up and head to the boardwalk. It's been legitimately hot and humid this week and a cool ocean breeze would be a nice relief. I know I'm supposed to be looking at the jewelry in these shots (and I am), but what I really end up wanting are the loose, breezy outfits.
Sunday 7 July 2013
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