How awesome are these?!
Along with these green shorts, I have discovered a fabulous new vintage shop of Etsy, Tigerlily Frocks.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
March Madness... Dresses
For those daring enough, the green maxi will definitely make a statement on St. Patrick's Day. I love the bell sleeves and that the dress covers so much, yet still has shape and curves. The silk number from the 80s is a fantastic cocktail dress! The shimmering green is gorgeous, as is the rouching detail at the waist. The dress is really meant for someone with more curves than me, a medium rather than a small. Finally, this floral dress from the 60s seems to be straight out of Christina Hendricks's wardrobe on the set of Mad Men!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Hello Lovely... Hats and Fascinators
I am developing an obsession with hats. (Anything to cover my big ears!) Beautiful hat boxes are beginning to fill all of my spare shelves. Here are three of my favorites.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
A balanced diet...
Occasionally, I get so excited, caught in the moment, that I forget about that little thing called lunch. That is until my head goes a little woosy and my stomach yells, "feed me!" loud enough for an entire store to hear.
I was excited on Sunday. I was discovering new thrift stores in Tacoma and finding sequined tops, silk scarves, and even this AMAZING fur jacket. As I was fawning over this soft coat and the smooth satin lining, my stomach gave a tiny rumble. With glance at my phone I realized it is already 2 pm. Oops! I dug in my purse and found a Werther's Original candy. Good enough for the moment.
As, I consult my list of stores, I realize there is another right around the block. I step inside and quickly know some digging will be required. My last Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie (my guilty pleasure) would have to hold my stomach at bay for another hour. I discovered a red and black dress and a couple lovely blouses.
I headed to my favorite local deli, but came across a tiny antique store en route. Another candy was quickly inhaled. I found an amazing silk beaded top. (I may keep this one;)).
I finally arrived home 5:30 pm. Its dinner time. So much for a healthy lunch. Still, my three large bags of vintage goodies were totally worth it:)
I was excited on Sunday. I was discovering new thrift stores in Tacoma and finding sequined tops, silk scarves, and even this AMAZING fur jacket. As I was fawning over this soft coat and the smooth satin lining, my stomach gave a tiny rumble. With glance at my phone I realized it is already 2 pm. Oops! I dug in my purse and found a Werther's Original candy. Good enough for the moment.
As, I consult my list of stores, I realize there is another right around the block. I step inside and quickly know some digging will be required. My last Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie (my guilty pleasure) would have to hold my stomach at bay for another hour. I discovered a red and black dress and a couple lovely blouses.
I headed to my favorite local deli, but came across a tiny antique store en route. Another candy was quickly inhaled. I found an amazing silk beaded top. (I may keep this one;)).
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Oklahoma... I have to move where?!
I had been living in New York City for nearly a year and a half when a move to Oklahoma began absolutely inevitable. I wanted to cry on a daily basis. I just HAD to fall in love with someone in the military. A fellow native Georgian, he was just as unhappy about this half-year assignment to Oklahoma. I was seriously considering whether or not our 3 year long distance relationship could handle six more months of hours in cars, planes, and trains.
I left the wonderful, incomparable, best-place-ever Brooklyn Heights in December 2010 and arrived in the arid, windy, flat, desolate Lawton Oklahoma just after New Years. Depression hit immediately. The best reviewed restaurant in town was a McDonalds; the best grocery store, Walmart. Seriously?!
Then came Goodwill. I had hope. I pulled into the parking lot of an unassuming Goodwill on a cold Sunday afternoon. The sale sign said Yellow tags were "buy one, get one." Even better, Pink tags were only 99 cents! I head straight to dresses and spot a silk jumpsuit, then a sweater dress with sequined shoulders, then hot pink chiffon.
I am drawn to the subtle ruffles on the collar of this chiffon gown. Hey, a pink tag... only 99 cents. GASP!!! Does that say? Oh Lord, it does! That is a HALSTON tag! An authentic one. Seriously!?! Once over my shock, I thoroughly inspect the dress, which I discover to be perfect. I call and text everyone I know that could possibly appreciate my joy.
Ok, Oklahoma may not be so bad :)
I left the wonderful, incomparable, best-place-ever Brooklyn Heights in December 2010 and arrived in the arid, windy, flat, desolate Lawton Oklahoma just after New Years. Depression hit immediately. The best reviewed restaurant in town was a McDonalds; the best grocery store, Walmart. Seriously?!
Then came Goodwill. I had hope. I pulled into the parking lot of an unassuming Goodwill on a cold Sunday afternoon. The sale sign said Yellow tags were "buy one, get one." Even better, Pink tags were only 99 cents! I head straight to dresses and spot a silk jumpsuit, then a sweater dress with sequined shoulders, then hot pink chiffon.
I am drawn to the subtle ruffles on the collar of this chiffon gown. Hey, a pink tag... only 99 cents. GASP!!! Does that say? Oh Lord, it does! That is a HALSTON tag! An authentic one. Seriously!?! Once over my shock, I thoroughly inspect the dress, which I discover to be perfect. I call and text everyone I know that could possibly appreciate my joy.
Ok, Oklahoma may not be so bad :)
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