Girls Day Out

This day I went out for a much needed girls day.  I got to go out with my best friend who I hadn't seen in several months.  She lives 45 minutes away from me and we don't get to get together that often.  We went to an antique mall and then went to various little boutiques through town.  It was really fun and enjoyable.  Just what I needed.  I even came away with a pair of vintage navy gloves.

There were many amazing treasures at this one store called the Curiosity Shoppe.  They had all sorts of incredible items.  There was a gorgeous emerald green dress, beautiful shoes, hats, handbags, gloves...  I definitely must go back there when I have money to blow.

Outfit Details:

vintage skirt, vintage coat, vintage handbag, vintage cameo ring, cardigan, belt {thrifted}

shoes {nyc}

back seam cuban heel thigh high stockings {eBay}

bracelets {Mess of a Dreamer Design}

I haven't had another opportunity since November to see her yet, but I hope we will be able to reunite again in the near future.  What sort of things do you like to do with your girl friends?  Do you go out or relax at home; both?

A Ginger in Ginger

This is what I wore on Thanksgiving, to give you all a point in my backlogged photo sharing.  Suffice to say, maybe it wasn't the most clever idea in the world to wear this specific pair of shoes to be cooking in the kitchen all day.  Oh well...Fashion over function.

This handbag I got as a little gift that day.  Random gifts are always lovely for their unexpectedness.  A co-worker of my mum's grandfather was emptying out his attic and had all these vintage pieces that belonged to his wife that he was getting rid of.  I got a whole bunch of stuff from them for Christmas including two 1920s handbags, several old hand irons, and a few other handbags.

 Outfit Details:

dress, cardigan, belt {thrifted}

vintage handbag, Tiffany & Co bracelet {gifted}

booties {wet seal}

stockings {target}

necklace {eBay}

I'm thinking about trying out a new weekly feature to break up the outfit posts during the week.  I'm going to try to initiate it Wednesday, or if not then, the following week.  So you will have to let me know what you think when we get there.  I hope your week is getting off to a nice start.

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My Week According to Instagram

I hope your weekend has been going well thus far.  Yesterday I watched my nephew for pretty much the whole day so I spent the evening relaxing on the couch and catching up with my dear old friend, the DVR.  Other than that, my weekend has thankfully been fairly uneventful.  Because, lately for me, eventful things are always turning out to be bad.

1. Sharing my picks for best dressed ladies at the SAGs.

2. Mae got it right: yolo.

3. Sharing my picks for best dressed men at the SAGs.

4. First edition of Les Misérables that belonged to my grandmother.

5. The first page of Les Misérables.

6. Nicholas Hoult on E! News.

7. Nick on the Graham Norton Show with Denzel Washington.

8. The first page of Warm Bodies.

 9. Photoshoot from this week.

10. I haven't cried during a movie this much since The Notebook.

11. A still from The Lost Valentine.  Vintage lovers see this!

12. Informing Instagram of this post.

 12. Sharing this post with friends on Instagram.

13. Had a dream about Nicholas Hoult as a zombie.

14. Sharing this post on Instagram.

15. Cute owl garden statues in my JoAnn circular.

 16. Posted this in honor of Clark Gable's birthday.

17. Gas masks at a zombie survival store near me.

I'm still uncertain if I will tune into the Super Bowl tonight.  I'm sure I will at least for a wee bit.  And I, like most people, will try to catch some of the commercials.  Any big plans for the game tonight?

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

So here we are at the beginning of February.  The first of the month always makes me think of this silly little thing I learned on Nickelodeon when I was younger.  If the first thing you say on the first of each month is "rabbit, rabbit", then you will have good luck for the rest of the month.  It hasn't worked for me ever, but every time a new month rolls around, it still springs to mind.

This dress is really special to me because my mum made it in school in the 1960s.  She made it in middle school, and the crazy thing is that it fits.  The sleeves are a little snug on my arms but it's great beyond that.

Outfit Details:

vintage 1960s dress {made by my mum}

vintage coat, cardigan, shoes, handbag, belt {thrifted}

knit stockings, gloves {target}

Cinderella necklace {walmart}

I adore this Cinderella necklace that I got on sale for $5.  It's the perfect combination of cuteness and whimsy.  Cinderella isn't my Disney princess, but it's still a sweet touch for a Disney girl who's all grown up.

This weekend is the Super Bowl.  I'm by no means a football fan but it is always fun to watch the half time show and of course the commercials.  The Puppy Bowl is an adorable alternative for the non-football freak.  What are your plans for the weekend?  Any parties or family affairs you're attending for the big game?

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Race Against the Sun

I am sorry to say I have another poorly lit backdrop here.  I was out running errands this day and really wanted to take photos of my outfit, so I was in a race against the sun setting.  I look more pale than usual and again my hair looks more brown than ginger.  Unfortunately, I think the sunset won, but I got some meh photos, at least.

I am very slowly finally getting caught up on my backlogged photos.  There is an end in sight!  I have a few sets already edited that I just need to post.  Then there's only a half dozen or so that I still need to edit.  Then, uh-oh...I better fight the cold weather and start taking more photos.  It's just so difficult when it's cold outside and I want to give you more than just shots of my coat.  No one wants to see coat shots.  Not too interesting.  Hopefully the weather will warm up some before I run out of photos.

Outfit Details:

vintage cardigan, vintage blouse, vintage skirt, vintage handbag, belt {thrifted}

vintage hat, vintage earrings, vintage ring {maternal grandmother}

shoes {nyc}

necklace, bracelets {Mess of a Dreamer Design}

 

 Are you fighting the cold weather in order to maintain your style?  What methods do you use to cope with the cold?

 

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Bedroom Eyes

It's hard to believe we just tore through the first month in the new year so quickly.  Before you know it, it will be February.  And then it will be my birthday on 17 February.  That old saying that time passes quicker as you get older is so true.  But as Mae West said, "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."  She was the original coiner of yolo.

As a change of scenery, these photos were shot in my bedroom of my flat.  For some reason, my mum didn't take them at my usual location.  I think she didn't feel like driving there even though it's not too far.  The lighting in my room isn't the best, causing my hair to look almost brown, which I don't like.  But at least it's pretty true when it comes to the colour of my outfit.  You also get a peek into my bedroom, which I absolutely love.  Ever since I got my 1940s bedroom set, it completely transformed into an oasis.  It might be my favourite room in my flat.

 Outfit Details:

vintage blouse, vintage skirt, vintage fur hat {thrifted}

cardigan {maurice's}

vintage back seam thigh high stockings {flea market}

shoes {boscov's}

pearl earrings, Tiffany & Co bracelet {gifted}

pearl necklace, pearl bracelet {maternal grandmother}

 I felt very classy in this outfit, and even better, very comfortable!  My room worked for all intents and purposes, but I don't think I'll use it again as a backdrop.  I just don't care for the poor lighting.

Have any of you had to settle for less than desirable locations in order to get outfit shots?

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