I've never bought anything from ASOS but this photos of their upcoming vintage inspired collection has me pretty excited. I especially love the look of the yellow flapperish dress (seventh from the right, if I counted correctly).
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Vintage Inspired
I've never bought anything from ASOS but this photos of their upcoming vintage inspired collection has me pretty excited. I especially love the look of the yellow flapperish dress (seventh from the right, if I counted correctly).
Fall Wishlist Outfits
Topshop sweater, BBW dress, Topshop loafers, UO satchel, Hansel from Basel tights
I never got around to posting my October wishlist and my folder was getting quite full of things that have caught my eye. So many good things out there right now! So instead of just posting the items individually I thought I'd make some fantasy outfits out of them. Now if only I could find that winning lottery ticket.
Alexa Chung for Madwell sweater, Topshop cape, BBW tap shorts, Jeffrey Campbell boots, Hansel from Basel tights
Topshop dress, Modcloth sweater, Jeffrey Campbell wedges, UO hat, Hansel from Basel socks
Topshop dress, Topshop tights, UO heels
Hansel from Basel
It's getting to be that time of year again when tights are a girl's best friend. I'm addicted to basic black ones but think it's time to branch out a bit. Hansel from Basel has a really great collection of tights in earthy hues and subtle patterns. I've taken the plunge and ordered the knee pad ones and the pixie ones (the first two pair below). Hopefully I'll have the courage to wear them out in public.
September Wish List
dress from net-a-porter, apc jumper, modcloth top, second row all topshop, rachel comey boots, cole haan boots
Can you believe that tomorrow September begins? The air is filled with talk of back-to-school and preseason football and upcoming holidays. I say bring it on! The last few days have gone back to feeling appropriately summer-like much to my dismay. So instead of venturing out, I did a little fall fantasy shopping. This is what I came up with. :)
Travel Bags
When packing for this latest trip, my first concern was making sure I absolutely did not have to check a bag at the airport. Whatever I was carrying was going into a bag I could carry on the plane with me. That meant packing light. Luckily, the hot weather makes that a bit easier!
All I ended up carrying was a pair of denim cutoffs, a couple of tank tops and three lightweight dresses. Throw in a pair of flats and my Chucks and I was done. I have a perfectly sensible backpack that held everything nicely but wouldn't it be fun to carry one of these?
a.b.k Custom Leather Craft, Fjallraven, Urban Outfitters, Makr Carry Goods, Archival Clothing, Forest Bound
July Wishlist
Most of the things on my wishlist so far this month have been boring things like a new laptop. Well, I guess getting a new laptop isn't that boring, but you know what I mean. Fashion-wise I don't have my eye on too much. I guess it's because it's so hot out right now there's not much to be worn except little sundresses and sandals. Finding silk pieces is still high on my list and I really like these two dresses. The first is the exclusive Alison Lewis for Target dress. I love that the print was inspired by The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. The other dress is a Built by Wendy one that I've had my eye on for a while and now I'm super tempted by because it's finally on sale.
Other than that, I'm on the lookout for the perfect fatigue style jacket to throw on over girly dresses to toughen things up a bit. I like this Topshop one but would like to find an already broken in vintage one if it's possible. And I think I fell in love with these Jeffrey Campbell shoes a bit too late as it seems they've all but sold out in smaller sizes. If anybody spies a pair in a size 6 or 7 give me a holler!
Boot Craving
all the pretty birds, nasty gal
Sometimes I get a fashion craving that comes on quickly and unexpectedly. This week I suddenly realized that my wardrobe is missing a pair of perfectly beat-up brown ankle boots. I wanted to slip on a pair of boots with a floral dress and all my black ones made the outfit a little to grunge for my liking. A pair of brown boots seems to be the answer to all of my current wardrobe woes. I was hoping to find a pair at the thrift store but had no luck. Instead I found the perfect pair of little boy's plaid shorts that I want to wear rolled up with a simple white tank top and... brown boots!
I pretty much want to steal those boots right off of the Nasty Gal model's feet. They are the picture of what I have in mind. I get pretty picky when it comes to these cravings. The heels need to be not too fat and not too skinny. The toes need to be pointy but not too pointy. The color should be brown but not dark brown. Laces are good, as would be a little buckle at the ankle or some fringe on the toe. So far I've had no luck finding the perfect pair. Any size 7 suggestions?
June Wish List
I sat down to write out a wishlist for June and to be honest, came up with a pretty short list. Truth be told, there's really not too much out there that I'm pining after right now. My closet is stocked full of summery sundresses and I already found the perfect vintage sandals to pair with them. What else can a gal ask for?
I don't really need any more dresses but I suppose if one of the above suddenly fell into my lap, I wouldn't say no. The one on the left is from Anthropologie and the one on the right is by Ivana Helsinki from The Moon and Mars.
I think the biggest (and most unrealistic) thing on my wishlist right now is for my hair to hurry up and grow out already! I love this girl's hair! I think my hair will be a similar color once it all grows out. I've been dying it for so long I'm not really sure what my natural color will look like! I remember reading an interview with Cate Blanchet and someone asked her what her natural hair color is. She answered that she thinks she's vaguely blond but not really sure anymore. That's about how I feel.
I have to say I'm still not convinced 100% on the whole clogs thing. I know for sure I'll never wear those backless mule type clogs. You can mark my word on that! Ugh. But, these t-strap Hasbeens are beginning to grow on me a bit. I blame this photo of Kelley Hoffman. I'm not sure I'd wear them with summer dresses but I'd like to stash them away until fall when I can wear them with tights.
My beloved Canon SD1000 took its final swan dive yesterday. I was taking photos from the shop, got my feet tangled up in the tripod and over it went. Now the screen just glows a weird shade of grey and you can't adjust any of the settings. It served me well and makes me a bit sad to lose it! I've already ordered its replacement in the form of the Canon SD1300. The one thing I haven't found is a wireless camera remote that will work with the Canon SD series cameras. Anyone have one that they use a remote with?
May Wish List
a look from Bleubird Vintage, AA floppy felt hat, sandals via Etsy (these are on their way to me!)
It's been a while since I've done any sort of wish list. Honestly there just hasn't been that much that's caught my eye or made me feel like I want to part with my hard earned dollars. But the warmer weather is bringing out the hippie chick in me and I'm beginning to crave loose flowing dresses, tooled leather accessories and chunky wooden heels.
I think I've finally figured out a way to wear the floral grunge revival dresses that I love but make me feel a bit too much like I'm back in high school. Paired with 70s accessories they come off a bit more hippie than grunge which fits my mood perfectly right about now.
shorts & top Steven Alan, tooled leather purse via Etsy, braided belt via Etsy
Alexa Chung for Madewell
I have to admit I'm pretty excited about this. According to early reports the line will consist of "tea dresses, polka dots, high waisted skinny jeans, wool jackets with lace, bomber jackets, etc." Hmmm.... sounds about right. Madewell is one of those stores that I walked right by when I was in NYC and didn't stop in because we just didn't have time. Now I'm sort of wishing I had because they seem to have some really cute things and no online store (yet). Hopefully they'll have their online store active for fall!*
Here is an excerpt from a Vogue article (via olive, my love) that made me even more excited:
The first pieces from the collection will be available this September, and will be sold under the label Alexa Chung for Madewell. “Pretty original, huh?” she says, laughing. “I’d wanted to call it Better than a Poke in the Eye [a Britishism for “better than nothing”], but I think we’ll save that for the buttons on the jeans.” So, denim, then? “Yeah, because it is a big thing for them. We’re doing dungaree dresses.” The design directive she gave to herself was: “Things my girlfriends would wear, and say, ‘That’s sick!’ ” Expect high-waisted pants and jeans, velvet dresses with Peter Pan collars, and a coat based on a vintage children’s one she found that originally came from Harrods. There will be nothing that nods to the eighties or nineties, because she’s not into either decade. “I want to bring back forties tea dresses, sixties mod dresses. . . . I want to bring cute back.” If she means cute of the non-saccharine, supercool variety, she already has.
*I take that back (sort of). Apparently you can shop with them via Shopbop. You learn something new every day.
Alexa Chung for Madewell
I have to admit I'm pretty excited about this. According to early reports the line will consist of "tea dresses, polka dots, high waisted skinny jeans, wool jackets with lace, bomber jackets, etc." Hmmm.... sounds about right. Madewell is one of those stores that I walked right by when I was in NYC and didn't stop in because we just didn't have time. Now I'm sort of wishing I had because they seem to have some really cute things and no online store (yet). Hopefully they'll have their online store active for fall!*
Here is an excerpt from a Vogue article (via olive, my love) that made me even more excited:
The first pieces from the collection will be available this September, and will be sold under the label Alexa Chung for Madewell. “Pretty original, huh?” she says, laughing. “I’d wanted to call it Better than a Poke in the Eye [a Britishism for “better than nothing”], but I think we’ll save that for the buttons on the jeans.” So, denim, then? “Yeah, because it is a big thing for them. We’re doing dungaree dresses.” The design directive she gave to herself was: “Things my girlfriends would wear, and say, ‘That’s sick!’ ” Expect high-waisted pants and jeans, velvet dresses with Peter Pan collars, and a coat based on a vintage children’s one she found that originally came from Harrods. There will be nothing that nods to the eighties or nineties, because she’s not into either decade. “I want to bring back forties tea dresses, sixties mod dresses. . . . I want to bring cute back.” If she means cute of the non-saccharine, supercool variety, she already has.
*I take that back (sort of). Apparently you can shop with them via Shopbop. You learn something new every day.
Duffle Coats
Speaking of coats, I've also been on the lookout for vintage duffle coats. I was lucky enough to thrift one in the fall that fits me nicely but I would love to find more for the shop. I was reminded of this when I saw the wonderful collage of duffle-coat-wearin' gals put together by Calivintage.
As much as I like my vintage one, if I was going to splurge, I would love to have a real Gloverall duffle coat. I like the shorter version the best. And just look at the rainbow of colors it comes in!
Duffle Coats
Speaking of coats, I've also been on the lookout for vintage duffle coats. I was lucky enough to thrift one in the fall that fits me nicely but I would love to find more for the shop. I was reminded of this when I saw the wonderful collage of duffle-coat-wearin' gals put together by Calivintage.
As much as I like my vintage one, if I was going to splurge, I would love to have a real Gloverall duffle coat. I like the shorter version the best. And just look at the rainbow of colors it comes in!
Furry Coats
random streetstyle shots that may or may not have appeared on this blog before: stylesightings, facehunter (I think), the sartorialist, cafe mode
All of this snowy super cold weather has reignited my thirst for a old-ladyish coat with furry accoutrements. A few years back I was determined to find such a coat that actually fit me but constantly came up empty handed. I think I must have given up and moved on to something else because I never did get my hands on that perfect old lady coat. Now I'm reminded a bit of the Camille Bidault-Waddington interview I read on Siri's blog when she talked about dressing like a spinster when she was younger was charming but now that she's older she just looks like... a spinster. I think I still have a few years left of being able to wear the little old lady coat and not come across as just that. I hope.
I'm still kicking myself for not snagging the one on the below left when I had the chance. Actually, I think it sold for a ridiculous few hundred dollars which is why it's not hanging in my closet now. The one on the right would do as well. Even the fur is faux which is a plus in my book.
Furry Coats
random streetstyle shots that may or may not have appeared on this blog before: stylesightings, facehunter (I think), the sartorialist, cafe mode
All of this snowy super cold weather has reignited my thirst for a old-ladyish coat with furry accoutrements. A few years back I was determined to find such a coat that actually fit me but constantly came up empty handed. I think I must have given up and moved on to something else because I never did get my hands on that perfect old lady coat. Now I'm reminded a bit of the Camille Bidault-Waddington interview I read on Siri's blog when she talked about dressing like a spinster when she was younger was charming but now that she's older she just looks like... a spinster. I think I still have a few years left of being able to wear the little old lady coat and not come across as just that. I hope.
I'm still kicking myself for not snagging the one on the below left when I had the chance. Actually, I think it sold for a ridiculous few hundred dollars which is why it's not hanging in my closet now. The one on the right would do as well. Even the fur is faux which is a plus in my book.
Dream and Awake
Dream and Awake is a Swedish based company that does my favorite kind of recycling by taking dresses of yesterday and tweaking them into something new and wonderful. Each dress is handpicked from around the world and redesigned for a modern girl while retaining all of its vintage charm. Below is a sampling of the one of a kind pieces we've already missed out on! But not to worry, there are plenty more in their shop.
Dream and Awake
Dream and Awake is a Swedish based company that does my favorite kind of recycling by taking dresses of yesterday and tweaking them into something new and wonderful. Each dress is handpicked from around the world and redesigned for a modern girl while retaining all of its vintage charm. Below is a sampling of the one of a kind pieces we've already missed out on! But not to worry, there are plenty more in their shop.
Foret
It seems in my thrifting endeavors I always come out heavy on the skirts and light on the blouses. My closet is overflowing with vintage skirts that I can't seem to part with but I honestly can't remember the last time I found a great vintage blouse that actually fits me. After discovering Foret on Etsy I think my blouse woes may finally be over. Wouldn't these look lovely tucked into a high waisted vintage skirt?
Foret
It seems in my thrifting endeavors I always come out heavy on the skirts and light on the blouses. My closet is overflowing with vintage skirts that I can't seem to part with but I honestly can't remember the last time I found a great vintage blouse that actually fits me. After discovering Foret on Etsy I think my blouse woes may finally be over. Wouldn't these look lovely tucked into a high waisted vintage skirt?
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