The Mirror....

Dear Readers - I had a very fascinating moment two days ago. I was trying on all of my vintage clothes just for fun (I do this a lot when I've been feeling discouraged with the modern world). the first thing I put on was my gorgeous sky blue, strapless, tulle prom dress from the 1950s. As I was standing in front of my mirror, putting on my lipstick, a thought crossed my mind: I wonder who originally stood in front of their mirror, putting on lipstick and wearing this dress when it was brand new? I wonder where this dress is originally from and how it ended up in an antique store in Tallahassee, Fl.? I wonder if the woman who first owned this dress is still out there. I wonder if there is a picture of the woman wearing this dress at the event she wore it to? And, I wonder how many fascinating stories this dress could tell if it could talk. I consider this experience to be a life changing moment. I will never think of clothes (especially vintage clothes) the same! I felt so happy, when I was putting on my diamond earrings and my necklace, thinking of what shoes and jewelry the woman would have worn with this dress....after all the wondering about where the woman is I started to think about something else, I wonder if the woman is wondering where her dress is....?

Spring!!

Dear readers - I hope everyone is enjoying this spring weather (and spring break!). It was warm enough to wear shorts yesterday so in my opinion, it's officially spring-time! I would love to hear about your resent vintage (and non-vintage) finds and your plans for spring break. I recently found a gorgeous silk dress from the 1930s (pictures to come soon) and when I go traveling later in the week, I'm hoping to find some

goodies in all the antique shops!

Spring collections!

Dior Spring 2011 collection.......

Gee! The dresses in this collection make me swoon! All the chiffon, tulle, silk and satin used in this collection could make a sweater for an entire city! Not only do the colors in this collection remind me of spring but the style and the cut of most of the pieces look so 1950s chic! The shapes have definitely been recycled from earlier times and all I can say is I LOVE it! Even the hair and makeup looks right out of the 50s. Lovely, elegant, chic, gorgeous (I could go on!), beautiful and truly inspiring!

Bonsoir!

Valentine's Day photoshoot....

Here are some of the pictures from my Valentine's Day photoshoot - enjoy!

Pink, Pink, Pink!

Dear Readers - Happy Holidays and Happy New Year (a little late is better than never)! I hope everyone had a smashing holiday season and that your New Year has been amazing so far. I had a great time during the holidays and (like last year) took a plunge into Wakulla Springs on New Year's day with friends and family! I did a lot of crafting (and a lot of shopping) over the break and found some goodies on marthastewart.com that I had so much fun making. Now that Valentine's day is right around the corner, I've started stocking up on pink and red paper, glitter, stickers, stamps, MS paper, paper punches, doilies and such. I always love looking at Martha's website this time of year because the whole site is PINK! Pink, Pink, Pink!! What is better than a whole holiday dedicated to love and pink? In my opinion? Nothing! I'm attending a ballet performance the weekend before Valentines Day and I'm wearing a vintage, pink, boat-neck dress (picture below), little "kitten" heels and an elegant string of pearls. I actually put together what I was going to wear before I bought the tickets!!

Well, the weather here lately has been awful! I really hope that this is the last of the rainy/freezing weather because I really want to be able to wear shorts and flip-flops again...or at least be able to leave the house without a heavy coat and boots. But oh well! The gorgeous weather, bathing suits, shorts, long dresses, corn-on-the-cob, dips in the pool and picnics will come soon! Bonsoir!



(please excuse the expression on my face in the picture - my mom took it very early on the morning of my birthday before I had the chance to look in the mirror!)

Hat shopping.....

This past weekend, I went with two of my friends to an adorable little hat shop called Cindy's Chapeaux and we had an amazing time! Here are some photos of the trip.....

Happy Holidays!

Well, it's that time of year again.....Chanukah is over, but Christmas and New Year's have yet to start. It's time for Nutcrackers and fireplaces and (vegan) cookies and (vegan) hot chocolate and presents and parties and of course....Martha Stewart! I've been making some sequined jewelry and ornaments for my sister this year (who insists on getting a tree for her apartment!) and also having lots of fun looking through vegan cookbooks for cookie recipes!
On top of getting in the holiday mood, I've been to lots of antique stores lately and I have a new obsession - vintage teacups! I'm planning on buying some pretty ones that have a few chips on them and making candles in them. They are very pretty holiday gifts that anyone is sure to enjoy! Let's just say that my trusty, hot glue gun has been very busy this holiday season! A Chanukah gift that my lovely mommy gave to me this year has become one of my prized possessions - a vintage 1940's "Gay Gibson", red corduroy, long sleeved dress! It is the perfect party dress (perfect to wear with little black ballet flats)! I couldn't believe it when I opened the present up! It is gorgeous and I already love it! I will post more soon! Bonsoir!