Barbershop Quartet Dress!

I’m in love. I saw this dress on Etsy about a week ago in violetvillevintage’s shop. I couldn’t handle it anymore - had to get it! The best part is that the print is a barbershop quartet - how adorable is that?! I don’t think I have to worry about wearing the same thing as anyone else. Can’t wait for it to arrive.

Pretty Things: 06.14.2010

Big girls play dress-up too. XOXO.

1. Striped Dress from Ouma (photography by Galaxie Andrews) 2. Late for the Party Print from The Light Fantastic
3. Legs Photo from Sandra Freij (via ffffound) 4. Crown of Flowers from irisi

Pretty Things: 06.08.2010

I woke up to a rainy morning and I needed some color! Loving citrus tones these days. XOXO/Michelle

1. Papillon Top from ModCloth
2. Outfit from Forever21
3. Suitcases from simple tess (via desiretoinspire)
4. Land of Ampersand from thewheatfield (P.S. Katie Daisy is an amazing artist and super-friendly seller.)
5. Vintage Slingbacks from lulu*s

Pretty Things: Monday 06.07.2010

1. Indigo-stripe Schuyler Dress from J. Crew
2. Raw Diamond Earrings from kateszabone
3. Pretty-In-Pinking necklace from Anthropologie
4. Boogie Woogie Heels from Seychelles via Modcloth
5. Robin’s Song Peep-Toes from Anthropologie
6. Michelle Sunglasses from Banana Republic

My Green Love

Check out my newest acquisition!! Isn’t it perfectly feminine? I’m going to add a belt and some retro-inspired shoes, but it really is perfect as is. I cannot wait to wear it out!

Maeve Beda Dress via anthro

Navy & Lace

A few Etsy feminine pretties for your Monday…love how delicate they are.

Chiffon Trimmed Cotton Tank by lanya

Anais Vaselisa Dress by zorya

Pretty Damsel Clutch by Folk

Radiolaria Bracelet by nervoussystem

Navy Blue Nautical Shirt by Minxshop

Spring Inspiration

Anthropologie, 2010 Spring Collection

via Strawberry Koi

ModCloth, Spring 2010

Swooning…

Springtime is almost here (nevermind the mega snowstorm thats on its way.) Be inspired, people. Gosh, a bump in my allowance would be most helpful.

Chris Benz Spring/Summer 2010 Collection (photo via Oh Joy!)

Adhesif Clothing Spring Collection (photo via The Shiny Squirrel)

Les Queues De Sardines (photo via all the mountains)

Eleanor Rot Spring Collection, Mint Mini

Etsy Vintage: Mid-Century Home

So I’m days away from officially owning my first home, my own personal piece of “the American dream.” For obvious reasons, I’m stoked; for less obvious reasons, even more so. The house is a traditional 1958 brick ranch - born of an American era of idealism and good design. If you can’t tell from my previous posts, I adore mid-century design and fashion. Everything was so stylish and practical. For that reason, its my intention to return this house to its original form and even improve on that a bit.

This might come off as a bit snobby but its not meant to be. I personally find it is a bit tacky to rush out to your local Home Depot and update a classic home in a lazy, cheap way. I don’t think most people do this intentionally; however, these homes are architectural gems - classic American homes that reflect the values of a period - the integrity of the aesthetic should be upheld to some degree. And that, my friends, is what I’m looking forward to doing with this house. Think color, clean lines, geometry, minimalism, Eames, Herman Miller, scandinavian design, art deco and arts ‘n crafts. Love, love, love. I cannot even tell you what an exciting project this will be. I’ve spent the last two days trying to find an authentic (or at least, appropriate) front door. Its going to be fantastic…

In the meantime, here are some mid-century items from Etsy. When you come visit me, be sure to put on your best full skirt and bring a suitable casserole dish. Of course, I kid.

Paisley Cocktail Dress from audreyandgrace

1950s Aqua Aluminum Pots from thevintagesupplyco

Custom Leather Vintage Heels from posiesforlulu

Vintage Aqua Stools from johnnyvintage

Vintage Chrome Sputnik Wall Clock from thevintagesupplyco

Etsy {Weds}day: Some Old, Something New…

Wow, it feels like forever since I’ve posted an Etsy {Weds}day collection! I was looking over a few of my past collections and I’ve noticed a trend: I prefer short wedding dresses, I like touches of 50s style, I love a punch of color, I’m not very traditional. So, true to form…here are today’s picks which were loosely chosen around the “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” concept. Love ‘em all!

Vintage Couture Recycled Wedding Dress from jitterbonesbaby

Vintage Art Nouveau Heart Pendant from nouveaumotley

Vintage Black Leather Clutch from allthingsretro

Half Carat Diamond Pebble Ring from singleBbeautiful

Vintage Cage Stilettos from deluxanyc

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