Modern Vintage, v.1

 

As Amanda talked about in yesterday's post, the one downfall of vintage is that you can't always find exactly what you want in the size you need (or color, or length, or pristine condition, etc.).  In those tough times (#firstworldproblems) we turn to modern day shops' vintage inspired pieces.   I suppose you could call them replicas.  The idea is vintage but the fabric itself is new.  And with a point and a click you can purchase the new version of your dream thrift find.  Otherwise known as modern vintage.

Here are three outfits, each based around a day dress, each from a different decade....pieces that we would daydream of finding at the thrift store but are willing to settle for the modern day knock offs because they are just that pretty.  Oh, and even when we're not shopping thrift stores we're still thrifty.  All pieces are under $50!!

1950's

SHOP:  glasses, flats, dress  

1960's

SHOP:  dress, shoes, bag





1970's

SHOP:  hat, platforms, dress 

We'll be sharing more of these modern vintage looks in the weeks to come.  If you have a specific occasion and/or decade in mind, we will be glad to do your personal shopping!  ; )  Just leave us a comment below.

(HAPPY FRIDAY!)

xo

Jayme

Outfit Post: The Red, White and Blue

I am not typically one to color coordinate my clothes for holidays--and in the case of Memorial Day, it was purely coincidence that I had this outfit (in navy blue and white) plus red lips. We spent the long weekend in Pennsylvania, having a blast with the family, and this is what I wore to the little Memorial Day festival. It was sweltering.

 This is a pretty adventurous look for me--I mean, I've started working out again, but the solidity of my abs is questionable. Still, this little peek of skin with a high waisted skirt is great because it showcases the tiniest part of you. I felt totally comfortable and cool (in both manners of the word).I surprise myself to say this is one of my favorite outfit posts yet.

Outfit details: sunglasses-vintage, tee-men's Hanes v-neck (awesome), skirt-vintage, sandals-vintage 

I had also done my hair in hot rollers for the first time in a long time, and it looked amazing as we left the house, but the heat and sweat and walking around caused it to deteriorate to this. And of course, it all went up in a ponytail later, once we got back to Virginia, which was even hotter.

What do you think?  Would you bare a little belly (even if your belly isn't a washboard)?


xo,
Amanda