Thursday 31 January 2013

So long January | A shop update


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And the newest additions to the 
vintage 1930s THALASSA bias silk gown

An end of the week shop update filled some real gems if I do say so myself!

Etsy Update: Light As Air Silk

silk

And last but not least a collection of light-as-air silk blouses has been added to the Etsy shop. 

Etsy Update: Pure Cashmere

cashmere

Today's Etsy shop update continues with the addition of a collection of super soft pure cashmere sweaters.  

Etsy Update: Every Day Denim

denim

Today I'll be stocking the Etsy shop with every day basics.  Starting with vintage denim!  There's everything from Calvin Klein to Levis, Gap to Lee.  Jackets, jeans, skirt and shirts!  Check it out here...

Tuesday 29 January 2013

Two-hearted

Whether your preference be gold or silver - both of these are now available in the shop!
brass heart  silver heart

Winter Looks

winter 1
The Sartorialist, Vanessa Jackman, ParisX3, Stockholm Street Style, ???, Stockholm Street Style

These days have been so cold and damp that I've barely wanted to leave the house.  These lovely ladies are reminding me that there's hope to leave the house looking stylish rather than buried under a pile of layers with warmth as my only concern.  

winter 2

Monday 28 January 2013

Ace & Jig Spring 2013

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I know I've already posted a few spring/summer collections, but none of them have me as excited about warmer weather than this one.  It's the new collection from Ace & Jig and I want a closet full of it.  I not only like their aesthetic but the business practice behind it so I've made a point to collect one piece from them each season.  Last spring it was this dress, then in the fall this top.  For this collection I have my eye on the navy striped mini dress.  It looks so comfortable and easy to wear. 

ace jig

Friday 25 January 2013

His & Hers

Seeing as much of the nation is experiencing a deep freeze, I pulled out some warm and cute sweaters to get into the shop. Included is sort of a set - matching sweaters - one large & one small. Millions of years ago when I was in high school, there was a dance in the late winter called the Sadie Hawkins dance. The girls asked the guys and then the couple worn matching outfits (I can't imagine seeing this sort of thing these days, so nerdy!). These sweaters would have been perfect for it though! 

Tuesday 22 January 2013

1920s coats


I am totally, utterly, completely goo-goo ga-ga over 1920s coats. Like when I see them my eyes water and I feel filled with both joy and despair. I want to marry them, eat them, live in them - it's intense. And heartbreaking because they are so rare in the world and if ever there is one available for purchase they certainly aren't cheap, to say the least. 

Above are some of my very favorite coats from my 1920s Pinterest  - which one do you like best?

Monday 21 January 2013

Madewell Spring 2013






The Madewell lookbook is a highly anticipated thing at my house.  I have to admit that most of my wardrobe that isn't vintage comes from Madewell.  I'm always watching something on the site, stalking it until it goes on sale.  And luckily, they have some pretty good sales!  So when this spring's lookbook came out I was excited to check out my future stalking victims.  But I have to admit, most of the looks left me at bit, well, MEH!  That's the sound of my indifference, in case you didn't catch that. 

Now, it's not all bad!  There are a few dresses that caught my eye. I love that geometric print sweater and the smocked blouse and the tan overcoat looks like a nice alternative to my nearly worn out trench coat.  But most of it was a bit too preppy pastel.  A bit too J. Crew, if you will.  I know that it's silly to complain about spring clothes being pastel, and obviously there's going to be a bit of a J. Crew vibe since they're the same company.  I guess I've just been so smitten with the past seasons, I was a bit surprised at not being bowled over with this one.