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Daily Outfit
July 3rd, 2011
Black jet beaded necklace Black polka dot bow earrings 1970s (?) handmade dress Polka dot stockings Bows on shoes – made by me Black Mary Janes Sadly, there hasn’t been much point to documenting outfits over the past few months – I usually only dress up to go out for an evening, and the light [...]
July 1st, 2011
Blue & White striped 1950s bathing suit as shirt 1950s high waisted skirt Creme heels from Buffalo Exchange Salt and Pepper chicken I am a Girl Scout: always prepared for a dip in the springs or a neighborhood pool. It helps to have a swimsuit that doubles as a proper blouse. Here is a photo [...]
December 14th, 2010
Brown beret – Army supply store, Seattle, WA Sea urchin & pearl earrings – made by me Kitten & teacup 1930s reproduction blouse – Jitterbuggin on etsy Green vintage belt – Decades Vintage, PDX Brown skirt with creme embroidery – Buffalo Exchange Brown striped socks – Payless Brown heels – Buffalo Exchange The parking lot [...]
December 11th, 2010
Creme Cloche from Yellowfield7 on Etsy Creme knit blouse with polkadot tie – Buffalo Exchange 1930s silk dressing gown worn as camisole Wine accordion pleated skirt – Banana Republic by way of Buffalo Exchange Wine stockings Bone Tstrap shoes – Dollhouse My only quarrel with Texas is that there are not nearly enough cold days [...]
December 10th, 2010
Gold Bow, in hair Necklace, Uncommon Objects, Austin, Texas (birthday present from Angeliska!) Gold & Navy brocade 1950s dress – Buffalo Exchange Black Fishnets Navy Socks Gold shoes, Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Oh, rejoice! It’s a rare outfit sighting! Today’s ensemble was inspired by Snow White sitting on a brocade couch.
Deer de los Muertos & The Sinking of The Titanic
This Halloween, The East Side Show Room was host to a Titanic Party. The outside of the venue was outfitted with smoke stacks, and indoors, life rafts were hung from the rafters. The bar staff were all dressed as drowned sailors and sirens. My favorite guy dressed as an enormous ice berg! The menu for [...]
October 9th, 2010
Red ruffle dress, Nanette Lepore, Buffalo Exchange Black Striped Stockings Black pointed shoes, trade from a friend 1960s tapestry bag Rather than Austin City Limits, I spent the day seeing my favorite bands for free, including the radiant Agent Ribbons, pictured below. Natalie Ribbons and I also ran into Sonic Youth drinking wine at a [...]
September 2, 2010
Violet millinery flowers pinned in hair – vintage shop in Seattle Teal earrings – urban outfitters 1940s? floral dress with flower baskets and purple ric rac – buffalo exchange purple plastic flats – Melissa, from my trip to Brazil What a lovely little frock I’ve found! At first, I was drawn to it because it [...]
August 30, 2010
Pink/White Pearly earrings my cousin made Antique lace collar Black vest – H&M 1960s dress, worn as skirt Floral ankle socks – urban outfitters two tone oxfords – urban outfitters I took my drivers test today and now I have joined the ranks of driving society! I will still be riding my bike nearly everywhere, [...]
August 27, 2010
Vintage scarf with violets and purple geometric patterns Earrings and bracelet – German glass that reminds me of pink peppermints American Apparel green scoop neck leotard Vintage navy issued pants, cut off into shorts and pink buttons added by me 1930s reproduction shoes by Remix Vintage Shoes
Daily Outfit (Birthday Edition!)
Fresh purple daisies pinned in my hair – Whole Foods Market 1930s raspberry sorbet dress – bought at Andrea’s insistence – good choice! Black pointed shoes For my 28th birthday, we attended a showing of The Thin Man at the Alamo and then went out for fancy cocktails at East Side Show room. Meghan from [...]
July 17th, 2010
Lace headband scrap from an estate sale H&M Red Sunglasses Ruby Woo lipstick Little gingham bows sewed onto earrings Yellow thrifted dress (orig. from Gap, I think) Avocado green wedges – Remix Vintage Shoes Puppies as fashion accessories are passé. What we need is a colorful, cruelty free alternative to the dyed easter chicks. Tiny [...]
July 16th, 2010
Headband with vintage millinery flower, electric blue lace and maroon accents by Louise Black 1950s style electric blue lace dress – Buffalo Exchange Black stretchy belt – American Apparel Alice in Wonderland brooch – gift from my sister when she was in England Locket – my 6th birthday present from my grandfather Burch Maroon flats – [...]
July 7th, 2010
Black Star Headband – made by me Antique gold hand charm on a bit of string Crystal beaded necklace made by my cousin, Megan Black slip worn as dress – Thrifted Black slip underneath – Thrifted Black stretchy belt – American Apparel Gold strappy Vivienne Westwood for Melissa – got them in Brazil last summer. [...]
July 5th, 2010
Lucky vintage Gucci blouse Romper from Urban Outfitters by way of Buffalo Exchange (but I took the stupid buttons off of it and put anchor buttons on instead) White socks that I promptly stained with my bicycle chain 1930s reproduction shoes from remix vintage We didn’t have an American flag or a Texas flag at [...]
July 4th, 2010
Navy 1950s tilt hat – flea market in Arkansas Kissing Swans necklace – From a trip to New Mexico when I was 17 (I think?) 1930s wrap dress with polka dots – Belonged to the radiant Robyn at one time, I’ve had it for a few years now. I always wear it on patriotic holidays. [...]
May 10th, 2010
Ribbon headband with sewn on flowers – made by me Plaid dress with Peter Pan collar – Urban Outfitters a few years ago Crochet socks – Sock dreams Pointed shoes – from a friend Here is my Ozma of Oz inspiration board. I need to find a little sparkly Parisian crown to wear with this [...]
May 7th, 2010
Yellow poppy headband – made by me Ribbons sewn on to earrings Seed pearl necklace – made by me Yellow dress – from Gap a few years ago Black textured stockings Black pointed shoes Bzz Bzz Bzz, I’m a little bumbly today. I swear I even got up early to steam out the wrinkles in [...]
May 5th, 2010
1920s cloche hat – Avalon, PDX, Oregon 1930s repro bow blouse with kittens drinking out of tea cups – Jitterbuggin on etsy 1950s dress worn as skirt Obviously I can’t get enough of these striped stockings Brown/Black Tstraps from Target I have a very small head (my mother always laughs at me) but it’s quite [...]
May 2nd, 2010
Black/White polkadot earrings – little bows from craft store 1970s(?) ruffle blouse – thrifted Man’s bow tie worn untied as necklace overalls from Urban Outfitters via Buffalo Exchange Pointy flats I put a second coat on my manicure – I love it! I’ve worked two really intense days at the Toy Store and it hasn’t [...]
May 1st, 2010
Brown beret – military supply store, Seattle, WA Green polka dot scarf – thrifted 1940s butterscotch Gabardine dress – Decades Vintage, PDX Green belt – Decades Vintage, PDX Green stockings Brown wedges – Buffalo Exchange I’ve been watching 1940s house for the last few days. What a show! It’s so exciting and emotional, furthered on [...]
April 30th, 2010
Pink German glass earrings – made by me Antique key on a bit of string – estate sale 1930s lingerie blouse with peach and cream lace – Antique Mall in PDX Overalls – Urban Outfitters by way of Buffalo Exchange Striped stockings 1940s shoes – Magpie Vintage, PDX This is my Mary Pickford face. I [...]
April 25, 2010
Necklace, two birds and a heart – New Orleans, 2003 Hand holding boquet brooch – Magpie, PDX Navy Dress, Trashy Diva, by way of Buffalo Exchange, ATX Avocado Green shoes – Remix Vintage Shoes This is a very New Orleans outfit. I got this necklace on my first trip there in 2003 when I visited [...]
April 24th, 2010
Red ribbon in my hair Ruby Woo on my lips 1950s creme dress with lace inset – Buffalo Exchange, ATX Vintage red slip underneath – Buffalo Exchange, ATX Red stretchy belt – American Apparel (by way of a free box at my house) Black knee socks Red reproduction 1930s dance shoes – Dance Store Today [...]
