Vintage crescent moon and star expandable bracelet

I forgot to save a picture of my actual outfit so instead we just have this close up and an opportunity to talk about my favorite accessories of the moment!  This vintage tiny kissing mice belt is definitely a favorite among my animal belt collection (just don't tell the others!) and I recently acquired this vintage bracelet with a crescent and star motif.  These expandable bracelets were popular in the 1940s during the war, given to sweethearts by their soldiers.  Part of the reason why I love vintage items is that I always feel like there's a bit of history attached to them, and hopefully happy memories as well.

Color pencil skirt

The story of my bright colored pencil skirt:

• I've always loved bright pencil skirts (Jcrew's to be exact) and so...
• was ecstatic to find this one at an estate sale for $1.  One dollar!
• It fits perfectly through the waist and hips, though
• of course I had to get it hemmed, but still, one dollar!
• There's a bit of linen in the fabric so I was wrinkle city by the end of the day
• Especially after a 45 minute commute. 
• I thought about photoshopping
• Then realized I don't know how to photoshop
• And I like to keep it real anyway (ie. too lazy to learn how to photoshop)
• So here's the picture, wrinkles and all.  
• And amazingly after I hung up the skirt, the wrinkles fell right out.  $1!
• I cannot get over the lovely bright blue and of course, thought it paired perfectly with stripes.
• And of course...it was $1!
• The end.

Outfit details
Top: Monrow

Skirt: $1!
Shoes: Camper
Accessories: Jcrew necklace

vintage arm candy

Jcrew chambray tuxedo shirt

I'm still on the hunt for the perfect chambray shirt.  This Jcrew tuxedo one distracted me for a while with its pleated front but it's still not exactly what I'm looking for.  My criteria: fitted in a soft, thin material; dark wash with minimal contrast stitching.  Any leads?

Outfit details
Top: Jcrew

Skirt: thrifted (thanks Sydney!)
Shoes: NinaZ
Accessories: vintage belt & cuff

hunt.gather.style shop outfit

Here's what I wore to our hunt.gather.style shop this past weekend.  We had a fantastic time and really appreciate everyone coming out to support us.

Outfit details
Top: Vintage

Skirt: Thrifted
Shoes: NinaZ
Accessories: vintage belt

H&M necklace

With Grechen and Sydney

hunt.gather.style pop up shop tomorrow!

Tomorrow's the big day for our second hunt.gather.style pop up shop at Touch of Sass from 1-4pm at Touch of Sass (5th and Lamar).  We've squirreled away some really awesome vintage items: animal brooches, belts, fur collars, tweed skirts, jewel tone wool blazers and flirty secretary blouses.  We've also done quite a bit of closet cleaning and there are some great sweaters and contemporary items (even a DVF wrap dress!) in the shop as well.  Hope to see you there!

Cropped sweater

Today's outfit picture is a two-fer.  I like the one on the patio because it shows that my skirt isn't actually dragging on the ground and plus Link is in it (sorta).  B likes the one on the right because the background is nicer, I'm just not so sure about the shaft of light on my torso :)  Outfit pictures are still trial and error around here and while I'm excited that we're getting a new camera lens soon (surely it'll be magical enough to get us clearer/better pictures without having to actually learn how to use the darn camera), fall/winter is catching up to us and soon it'll be pitch black dark in the evenings.  Which means we're going to need a new location (possibly inside) and time (oh no not mornings!) for outfit pictures.  Any tips?  What's your outfit picture routine?

Outfit details
Top: H&M

Skirt: Anthropologie
Shoes: No. 6
Accessories: vintage necklace and cuff

Jcrew new arrivals - October

Here are some of my favorite items from the October new arrivals!

Clockwise: Honeycomb cable sweater; Sequined stripe tee; Viv pumps; Royal paisley pencil skirt

We Love Vera dress

I'm teaching a new class this 2nd session and chose this dress for the first day.  I adore this Vera print and the touches of lace on the bodice.

Outfit details
Dress: We Love Vera (Anthro)
Cardigan: Banana Republic
Shoes: Camper
Accessories: vintage cuff and bracelet

Cerulean blue blazer

I've been a bit blazer-happy this year and was excited to pick up this Karen Walker number at Moss.  I just watched the movie Rio last night and loved it so this is my ode to cerulean blue!

Outfit details

Dress: T by Alexander Wang

Blazer: Karen Walker

Shoes: Nina Z

Accessories: Jcrew belt

vintage locket and bracelet

Stripes galore!

I'm in Cinci-tucky this week visiting with family, so this outfit is actually from last week.  I love Link's little nose lick here, missing the pups a lot!

Outfit details

Top: Monrow

Skirt: thrifted

Shoes: Nina Z

Accessories: vintage cuff

vintage kissing mice belt

vintage for the modern woman

 

Here's what I wore to a taping of Austin YNN's Style Guide at Touch of Sass (thank you Grechen for the picture!).  Sydney was our wonderful spokesperson and chatted with Anne Hudson about our upcoming shop and our vision to provide vintage clothing for the modern woman.  The video is up and can be viewed here!

Outfit details

Dress: Vintage Alfred Shaheen

Blazer: Vintage

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: Jcrew belt

vintage cuff and bracelet

hunt.gather.style pop up shop

I can't believe we are less than two weeks away from our next pop up shop.   We have got some wonderful items in store and you can check out our website for a sneak peek on items such as this darling zebra top.

Plaid skirt

 

I've been pulling out my favorite summer pieces to wear for the next few weeks before they go into storage for the next five months or so.   While I'll be sad to say goodbye to this plaid skirt, I'm pretty sure I have plenty of plaid button downs ready to help me greet fall!

Outfit details

Top: James Perse

Skirt: Vintage

Shoes: Worishofer

Accessories: vintage cuff

Madewell necklace

We Love Vera

Vera Neumann is one of my favorite artists.  I am obsessed with her textile prints as evidenced here and am so happy that Anthropologie collaborated and created the clothing brand "We Love Vera", bringing her wonderful prints to the masses.  This apple print top is from that collection and while kind of kitschy, the teacher in me couldn't quite pass it up.  Link is directing a pretty puzzled look at my footwear.  He must be wondering why I'm not wearing clogs...

Outfit details

Top: We Love Vera (Anthropologie)

Skirt: Vintage

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: J.crew belt

vintage bracelet

Turtle power

A hot pink silk button down has been on my wishlist for a while now.  I keep hoping J.crew or Madewell or someone would come up with a version but nothing so far.  Rummaging through an estate sale this past weekend, this bright color caught my eye and while it's not silk, the $1 price tag and the fact that it actually fits made me grab it quickly.  Paired here with another animal belt, this time kissing turtles!

Outfit details

Top: Vintage

Skirt: Anthropologie

Shoes: No. 6

Accessories: vintage kissing turtle belt

Fail and vintage cuffs and bracelets

 

Madewell fall wishlist

A few items I'd love to add to my fall wishlist: more silk button down tops, a lace tee, and a warm and fuzzy jacket.  Have you gotten anything from Madewell recently?

From L to R: peppered boucle jacket; silk bookmark blouse; scallop lace top;silk printmaker shirt

Florals and clogs

Here's a repeat of one of my favorite dresses.  This is the only blazer I own that is boyfriend cut and I can't help but feel like I'm in Miami Vice when I wear it.  These black clog sandals are from the wonderful Nina Z who I had the pleasure of meeting at the Brooklyn Flea.  They're a perfect addition to my collection!

Outfit details

Dress: No.6

Blazer: Smythe

Shoes: Nina Z

Accessories: vintage bracelet

Shaesby ring, Leighelena bracelet

 

 

Jcrew madras popover

I really love plaid shirts and the print on this popover is one of my favorites.  It's a little tricky to find plaids that aren't too masculine or straight from the farm.  This thrifted denim skirt is a workhorse in my wardrobe, perfect for casual fridays or the weekend.  I'm once again photo-bombed by Kirby and a golfer in the top right hand side.  Fore!

Outfit details

Top: J.crew

Skirt: thrifted

Shoes: Worishofer

Accessories: vintage cuffs