Vintage Red Riding Hood

I came across a blog I loved and decided why not feature it?! Stephanie, of 'Baubles Bangles and Beads' www.baublesandbangles.blogspot.com is an awesome fashionista who sells many vintage items on ebay and etsy. Shoes, coats, dresses, jewelry, you name it! The best part is, she models them for the viewers! She always makes the outfit look fantastic, one of the many reasons you shouldn't hesitate to purchase something you see, they go quick!




One of her most recent post, and probably one of my favorites, is of her in an absolutely stunning Red Vintage Wool Cape. The Color and shape are very becoming. This is a piece one will have forever. The hat, gloves and purse are also Vintage and the boots are Stuart Weitzman. I'm sure these items will go fast! (the boots already have!)



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~Red Carpet Vintage!~

Award shows are the BEST time to watch celebrities strut their stuff in the most fabulous dresses known to man! To some, it's more important than the actual award ceremony. What will they wear?, who will they wear? and how will they wear their outfits is the question among many fashionistas out there!

I decided to post about a few of the vintage & vintage inspired dresses that walked the carpet last night. From Sandra Bullock to Michelle Williams, they pulled off a great classic look for such a prestigious event. From (L 2 R) Florence Welch is wearing vintage Valentino. I saw that she was shunned by a few critics for this look, but I think she pulls it off well. Michelle Williams wears a "vintage inspired" Chanel gown. It's breathtaking. The way it hugs her body and moves when she walked was effortlessly chic. Paired with her platinum blonde pixie haircut, this look will never be 'out of style'. Resse Witherspoons dress was a more "retro" 60's style dress by Armani 'Prive' and she pulled it off with her hairstyle reminiscent of the era. You can never go wrong with a black and white dress!! Sandra Bullock was as glowing as ever despite her recent publicized events. She looked stunning in a beautifully cut Vera Wang red dress.

Polka dots, Stripes and Sun! oh my!

So Spring is "just around the corner". It's hard to believe that when It's 25 degrees outside and I can see snow on the ground, BUT, it is just around the corner! According to fashion it's been out since the end of January, as the coats are now on sale and the pastels and tanks are already on the shelf. This gives us girls hope that we can soon wear our bathing suits and get some much needed Vitamin D. What bathing suit are you going to wear this Spring/Summer? Why not change things up a bit this year and go for a classic vintage look?! Thankfully vintage swimsuits now a days are modernized and more inspired by vintage. As cute as these girls looked in the 50's and 60's, their suits look more like dresses and rompers.

This Red Polka dotted suit from www.ModCloth.com (top) is a great find! It has the characteristics of a 1950's swim suit with the polka dots, bright red color and halter design. Pair it with these 1960's vintage bangle bracelets from etsy http://www.etsy.com/listing/67373368/1960s-vintage-lucite-glowing-red-bangle , a straw sun hat and some cat eye sunglasses (UrbanOutfitters.com) and you're ready to go!!!

The Black, turquoise and white suit by Betsey Johnson (bottom) is an even more modernized look as it's a 2 piece bikini. Personally this is my favorite!! It's sexy yet classy and cute. The bows are probably the accent of the design I like the most! Pair with the Armani Exchange tote to add a modern twist and you're ready to go! The cat eye sunglasses from urban would also be a great touch =)

What could be more fun than a Vintage Inspired Kitchen!?!?!?

Today I had an itch to look up vintage kitchens online after looking at some "behind the scenes" pictures of my friends new music video. It's retro/vintage/dream inspired and it sparked my interest! Bright colors, intricate details, whimsical decor and a overall girly vibe =)

I simply googled "vintage kitchen" and found a vast amount of inspiring images. Being an Interior Design alum, I'm always drawn to interior spaces and how they are designed. This "Atomic Pink" kitchen caught my eye instantly!!! It has a few different concepts going on here. I'd describe it as Modern Vintage, kind of an oxymoron, but it works!

If you took away the pink color of the cabinets and left them wooden or white, took out the vintage chandelier, the lime green accent pieces and the sleek appliances, you would have a country home kitchen! The wooden island and design of the cabinets are very reminiscent of "Country style kitchens". Isn't it crazy what some color and accessories can do to a space?! Pretty awesome if you ask me. I'd actually cook in this kitchen any day.



(Modern Vintage Kitchen above, Country Kitchen below)

Clocks....Inspiration is everywhere...

Clock- an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time and is one of the oldest human inventions. The first mercury powered automata clock was invented by Ibn Khalafa al-Muradi between 1280 and 1320. (wiki)

Clocks are looked at multiple times a day by everyone around the world, but how many people really look at them? From tiny clock faces on wrist watches to clocks on the wall or as large and magnificent as the "Big Ben" in London, they really deserve a more in depth look than just 'what time is it?' . The styles, materials, history and intricacies tell a story all in itself.

A friend of mine who is a very talented artist/designer makes her own jewelry and at one time did a 'clock' series that was really popular. It was amazing what she came up with. She found all of these different clock faces at different antique shops and designed and made the jewelry herself.



Click here to see more of C.A.B Fayres AMAZING jewelry!
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Posh Girl Vintage.com

I found this amazzing vintage website! It seems like each one I find I fall in love with even more. Posh Girl Vintage has everything from clothing, jewelry, kids clothing, mens clothing, shoes to specifics like proms dresses and LBD's. The best part about it is that you can search for items by era. Dates go all the way back to the 1900's. If there's a specific handbag from the 20's you're looking for, or maybe a pair of shoes from the 80's, it could be at your fingertips~!

I found this 1960's Baby Doll Dress under "Little Black Dress" section. This baby doll dress could have been one of the very firsts! It is dated back to when baby doll dresses were first introduced and became popular. Baby Doll dresses were popularized by the 1956 movie Baby Doll starring Carroll Baker. Some styles are actually very similar to what is worn by baby dolls in the form of infants. The gown is short enough for diapers to be easily changed. Obviously this dress has come a long way and more than just babies are sporting it! The style evolved into a well made dress that is sometimes only intended for lingerie while other styles are made for day dresses.


Another great find I found were these rare 1940's platform heels. These are in great condition, adorned by a metallic rope like material. (Left) These 1940's Pink Basket platform heels on the right (Hipsterchic.com) are a similar shoe in concept. It's fun to see how styles can change and or stay similar to when they were first introduced. I think I like the vintage platforms better =)

Silver Moon Vintage

There are clothes that are "Vintage Inspired" and clothes that are straight from the back of a mid century woman! This website: http://www.silvermoonvintage.com/ (located in Chicago) carries 100% vintage clothing, jewelry & accessories. My favorite was this 'walking dress'. I had no idea there was a dress for casually walking in during the 19th century. I found this information on the different kinds of dresses women wore and it's really fascinating.




Walking Dress: "As the name implies, it is an outdoor garment worn for walks. It therefore reflects seasonal change to a great degree, incorporating warm overgarments such as coats or mantillas into its very design as they are not meant to be seen without the overgarment. Summer walking dresses should have a parasol to go with it. Worn with hat or bonnet."

I found this info on this website: http://www.marquise.de/en/1800/glossar.shtml