~ it's a mod, mod world ~

Don't get me wrong, the 1930s, 40s, and 50s are absolutely fantastic eras for fashion - but there's just something about the 60s...

A little Twiggy, a little Audrey, and a little Bardot.

Even Ida wanted to get in on the mod action!

xoxo,

Eliza

~ celebration of spring ~

Today we celebrated Springtime in my little town.  I missed the parade, but met up with loved ones for lunch!  Since my newfound obsession with The Grand Budapest Hotel is just setting in, I decided to let it influence my outfit.

After getting home and resting up some, I mixed two nail polish colors to make what I am now calling "Wes Anderson Blue"

Then I took selfies with my favorite girl

And finished the day by taking a stroll down to the beehives with my mommy 

Despite not feeling well, it was a lovely Saturday!

xoxo,

Eliza

~ tulip pink ~

I don't wear hot pink that often, but when I do, I go crazy with it.

{Ralph Lauren shirt (via goodwill), gap pants, target shoes}

There's something very invigorating about wearing pants and shoes of the same color.  Definitely puts a pep in your step!  And the color reminds me of my valentine's day tulips...

This might be my new favorite outfit.

xoxo,

Eliza

~ L.o.v.e ~

01.  Art Shay's beautiful, full of life photographs of his wife of 67 years.  Read about his exhibit, My Florence, at the library at Columbia College here

02.  lovely vintage valentines

03. the perfect valentine's day dress (via Dear Golden on etsy)

04.  love themed Tattly temporary tattoos

05. perfectly pink hair

06. last night's beautiful pink sunset through the fog

07. a villain's valentine

08. and a reminder for anyone who totally forgot tomorrow was valentine's day and needs gift ideas...

xoxo,

Eliza

~ drowning in pink dresses ~

Nothing cheers me up quite like a pile of fluffy pink dresses.  And VINTAGE dresses, at that!  They say laughter is the best medicine, but sometimes all it takes is playing dress-up and listening to big band music.

That's what I did today.

I am beyond thankful for two aunts who kept their prom dresses from the 50s and 60s, and a grandmother who meticulously kept everything clean, and carefully tucked away in a cedar chest. 

I am also thankful for the vintage gods, who either kept me the same size or made my favorite vintage dress bigger.  Purchased around 2007 or 08, worn to a wedding, quickly outgrown, and miraculously the right size a few years later.

So the next time you're feeling down, try out the above technique, and listen to Mr. Hemingway...

Keep your head up!  Oh and Happy National Hat Day, everyone!!  Expect to soon be bombarded with photos of all my favorites.

xoxo,

Eliza