Marilyn and MAYBE You

Most often, I like to channel my inner Joan Jett or Kate Pierson, (2 of many fashion idols) but after watching the Marilyn movie, I found myself more curious than ever about the icon's sense of style.

With a little imagination, (and some red lipstick, fabulous mascara, and an amazing hair stylist) these dresses will help you channel your inner Marilyn! What's more, all of these vintage pieces are on Etsy! Thank me later, darlings. xo

P.s. That sexy little metallic gold number is only $50!! Please someone grab it up before I'm tempted to!


Marilyn.

You, perhaps?
From seller:FrockItVintage

Marilyn.

You?
From seller: tamallama

Marilyn.

Just maybe?
From seller:
GrackleFineArt

Marilyn.

If the dress fits!
From seller:
FancyLuckyVintage

Brought to you by: A girl who has just spent WAY too much time browsing the virtual vintage racks of Etsy. ;)

Girly Gingham for Spring and Summer

One vintage item I just know I'll have to find myself for spring and summer this year is a red & white cotton gingham dress! I'm falling in love with many of them on Etsy lately. Below are a handful I've really got my eye on right now. Which one is your fave? Oh, decisions, decisions! I love how they remind me of packing a picnic, and many leisurely picnics will be had in one of these beauties once I find the right one for me.  :)  

AudieMaria

Kaliman

CleverNettle

TovasVintage

SweetMoonlightShop

Thanksgiving Dinner Dress-Up

I had a chuckle when a friend of mine recently asked "What are your Thanksgiving outfit plans?" That's how we vintage lovers speak. ;) I began browsing the virtual racks for ideas. . .

I want to be festive, and wear some seasonal, earth tone colors. Very much loving these items on Etsy right now for the feast-fabulous holiday that is only one week away from today! But I have to remember, Thanksgiving is not all about the pretty clothes one wears to dinner! So here are a few things I'm completely grateful for, always.

1. My health and the health of my family and friends.
2. My son. He is the sunshine of my days, every. single. day.
3. A new romance is a brewin', & I haven't been this smiley in a while, I love this feeling. :)
4. New cooking experiments that are turning out NOT SO BAD actually.
5. Being inspired by my blogger friends DAILY, that's YOU, and you and you and you. (just to name a few) ;) It's just so wonderful to know that there exists so many kindred spirits in the world... you know?

xoxo

OKAY, back to pretty clothes for Thanksgiving. . .


This lovely neck tie top has long sleeves to keep you warm.
tractordog


Love the deep plum color of these suede oxfords.
smallearthvintage


Romantic Victorian twist on this 70's dress. SHEER too. So feminine. ♥
RustBeltThreads


Fuzzy angora, with irresistible little pompoms.
badgirlvintage


Ever fallen in love with a pair of boots before? That's what happened when I came across these.
Planetclairevintage


I think I would have already snatched this up for Thanksgiving, but it is too big for me. Those darling little leaves are so festive! (would look so cute with a long sleeve top underneath, maybe even the one at the top of this blogpost) ;)
pickleabra


Hope you enjoyed my Thanksgiving Dinner Dress-up picks! I love virtual shopping, maybe a little too much. ;) What will YOU wear to your Thanksgiving dinner?

Novelty Print of the Day -- Tiny Little Sailboats & Anchors 70's Mini Dress

I know, I know, I MUST be dreaming for summer again. Yes, it IS true. If it were up to me I would live in 80 degree weather year round and wear cute little sundresses like this one by PlanetClaireVintage on Etsy. Not only is the print on this dress adorable with teeny anchors and sailboats, but I love the cut and length too. C U T E!

Novelty Print of the Day -- POODLE PUPS 1950's Full Day Dress

Puppies melt my heart, it's true. I'm such a dog person. (I DO love my cat Linus, but I often find myself longing for the day I have a huge yard and a dog to go with it.)
TimelessVixenVintage on Etsy currently has this adorable dress for sale in her shop.

These poodle pups couldn't get any cuter! I love the shape of the dress too. Stunning!

Novelty Print of the Day -- FAIRIES 1970's Bohemian Maxi Dress

This darling vintage 1970's maxi dress is available now on Etsy from seller safeasmilkvintage. Print features tons of teeny little fairies on flowers. . . too too cute! I also like the ruffled sleeves & hem.
Kudos to the seller too, because I love the background of her pics! Dreamy!

Novelty Print of the Day -- Animal Lovers 70's Whimsical Maxi Skirt

A D O R A B L E vintage maxi skirt by Serendipitouswinks on Etsy. I love the looks on the animals' happy faces! Such a colorful, bold design too. What a perfect little skirt for the zoo. :)

Novelty Print of the Day -- Gorgeous 1950's BUTTERFLY Print FULL Dress

Another AMAZING vintage find from Planet Claire Vintage on Etsy. Beautiful FULL SKIRT butterfly print dress. Look at their amazing colors! Absolutely gorgeous.

Novelty Print of the Day -- SAIL AWAY to the Beach House 70's Top

ZooStew on Etsy currently has this gorgeous scenic print 70's top available for sale. I love the colorful pattern of dots, and the sailboats and beach houses too. The flying seagulls are my favorite thing about this vintage shirt, though.

Wednesday Wishlist, Get Cozy in CUTE Sweaters

Dropping temperatures call for warm and cozy sweaters. Here are a few from Etsy that I adored and hearted immediately. I look for soft angora, acrylic or wool, bright colors, occasional embellishment, and ALWAYS a cute cardigan. Hope you enjoy my fun and feminine picks!
Which is your favorite from all of my favorites?


huxleyrye


tinygirl


kennedyholmes


manetclothing


jenn3star


RockyMountainRetro


decades


popettes


FreestyleVintageCo


gumbygirl

Novelty Print of the Day -- Lombard & Gable Movie Star Picture Top

As the Etsy listing suggests, movie stars Carole Lombard & Clark Gable appear to be in some romantic scene from the silver screen on this 70's vintage top. What do you think, same people or uncanny resemblance? ;)
Currently for sale by designarchives.

Novelty Print of the Day -- Cranes in the Moonlight 70's Top

I've fallen in love with Planet Claire Vintage on Etsy by accident. I always come across an item I love and when I look to see who is selling it, it happens on more occasions than I can count that the item is from seller planetclairevintage. This top is one of those items, isn't it so pretty? I'm a great fan of birds in general, so this CRANES in the MOONLIGHT print caught my eye immediately.

Novelty Print of the Day -- The TORTOISE and HARE Race on a Dress!

Oh, dear bloggers. This is one of the cutest dresses I've ever seen. If you guessed Vested Gentress as the maker, you're correct! Those big bubbly illustrated animals would tell you right away. Doesn't this remind you of childhood, Aesop's fables to be exact? Definitely what you'd call RIDICULOUSLY ADORABLE! For sale right now by oldage on Etsy!

Wednesday Wishlist, Luxurious Velvet and Satin

Something has been happening to me every time I see satin and velvet together on the same page. I think it has to do with the fall 2009 Chloé ad campaign! When I first saw this ad, I felt myself become a little breathless. Literally. I love everything about it; the high waists, the feminine details, the hair, the golden field. It's just dreamy and gorgeous!


(img via popbee.com)

Inspired by the above image, I wanted to share a few of my hearted Etsy items with the same theme. I hope you find a new love for luxurious velvet & satin this fall, they're my favorite fabrics right now. As beautiful as they are separately, the marriage of glossy satin with lush velvet in one outfit is, in my eyes, perfection. Enjoy!

starletvintage


surfacetoairmedia


catwalkcreative


BetteBeGoodVintage


viciouscirclevintage


badgirlvintage


Fancywork


carmenandginger


ipanema


PinkDoll



xo
Jessica