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Posts Tagged ‘black’
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, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
April 18th, 2010
Yellow/Pink flower hairclips by Hello Kitty – Toy Joy, ATX Victorian/Damask black earrings – Urban Outfitters Sex Pistols Shirt – Urban Outfitters 1970s black sailor pants (made into shorts by me) – Military Supply Store, Seattle Black wedges – Melissa, Belo Horizonte, Brazil I really debated on if I should post this outfit or not, [...]
February 8th, 2010
Pearl and green glass earrings – made by my sister Vintage lace collar 1930s Velvet Dress – Buffalo Exchange (I added the buttons) Striped stockings – www.sockdreams.com Shiny mary janes My flapper afro is slowly coming back… This is how I fluff it up… by running my hands in small circles until it puffs up. [...]
January 25th, 2010
Avocado ribbon as headband Purple knit sweater with little silver rose buttons – Buffalo Exchange, Eugene, OR Faux orchid – craft store 1950s floofy dress worn as skirt Black knit socks Avocado Greta shoes – remixvintage I like these shoes, but I am nervous about color families and whatnot. I’ve been wearing them with very [...]
December 17, 2009
Red corduroy bow – snipped off one of my Hello Kitty plush dolls and affixed to a pincurl clip Red Scarf – Thrifted in Lawerence, KS Red leather gloves – estate sale, Eugene, OR Black jacket with Red/Yellow/Blue flecked Tweed Details – Buffalo Exchange, ATX 1930s dress with Primary color daisy details – Buffalo Exchange, [...]
December 12, 2009
Black metal lace earrings 1950s (?) Vintage black dress – Nobody’s Baby, Eugene, OR White socks from sockdreams.com Pointy shoes I think this s probably one of the most perfect little black dresses I’ve ever found. It was only $22 to boot!
November 21, 2009
Art Nouveauxish earrings – URBN Teal Cameo Ring – Uncommon Objects, ATX Black beret- found on a fence post in Ann Arbor, MI a few weekends ago Silk striped blouse with tie – free box in my house Black button vest – H&M Black pencil skirt – have no idea where this came from Black/White [...]
November 20, 2009
Tiny peach bow – gift from Grace Black beret- found on a fence post in Ann Arbor, MI a few weekends ago Black sweater that I’ve had for ages (literally since 1998) that is from Express Long black beaded necklace 1950s sweet potato colored dress Black socks Black platforms – Melissa, from my trip to [...]
The Black Bottom Stomp – Dance
Une Petite Histoire: The Black Bottom is a dance that originated in New Orleans in the 1900s. The rhythm is based on the iconic Charleston dance, although it’s more sexual in nature. You bump your bottoms together, people! (See above diagram) I read several places that The Black Bottom was more popular than the Charleston, [...]
November 15, 2009
Headpiece from GiantDwarf on Etsy Black chandelier earrings from URBN 1930s black dress with ruching details and red, blue and yellow flower print – Buffalo Exchange Black socks Garter from Norma Valentine Yellow Strappy shoes – Buffalo Exhange I don’t know why my face read as sullen here, I had a fantastic day at work [...]
November 14, 2009
For those of you who have not been following me for very long, this next outfit may come as a bit of a surprise to you! Black bodysuit – American Apparel Necklace from Lux Jewelry via Uncommon Objects Stretchy black skirt – Express circa 1998 Green handpainted parasol Tapestry bag Black flats This is my [...]
October 1, 2009
Headband made with ribbon and three fake poppies 1930s wrap dress – ebay Red vintage slip Textured tights – Banana Republic T strap platforms with flocking – Melissa (I bought these in Brazil this summer. I really like them, mostly because they smell like vanilla!) This is one of my most favorite dresses that I’ve [...]
May 23, 2009
It’s hot and there’s lots of bees around, so while sweeping some off my window sills, I thought, “Why not dress as a bee today?” I’m going to a flapper party tonight so I’m working on my chorus girl poses. I love the cartoonish proportions of this headband and it always makes people smile and [...]
May 5, 2009
This outfit made it to Wardrobe Remixers o’ The Week on Bitsandbobbins.com! Black Victorian esque dangly earrings Pearl necklace – Oregon Coast Necklace with blue tile – made by my sister Crochet lace collar – a boy who came into my store yesterday sold it to me out of a suitcase! Black slinky dress – [...]
May 1, 2009
Black and white and polka dots… let’s just wear them every which way? White Chrysanthemums in my hair from Whole Foods Marie Antoinette heart on cheek Black/White Polkadot headband Black/White Polkadot bow earrings (made by me) Black/White Polkadot dress – Decades vintage in PDX White flats ( Today was Day 1 of polkadot day at [...]
