miskabelle vintage: fall 2011 fashion

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Shop Preview: Black and Brown

We have a LOAD of things coming into the shop this week and next. Here is a preview of some things that are in the shop now (highlighted/linked) or coming soon! These are the vintage basics you want to load up on, in black or brown, to pair with your bright/printed wardrobe!

clockwise from top left: black velvet fascinator/hat, wool nordic sweater dress, floral keyhole dress, suede bow booties (size 9/10), 1940s double button blouse

clockwise from top left: olive leather harness pirate boots (size 8), Etienne Aigner leather peacoat/trench, The Villager plaid wool skirt w/ belt, brown velvet fedora, rust corduroy jumper

And if you see anything you like, of course, you get first dibs! Just send us a note.

xo,
Amanda

Friday, September 2, 2011

Outfit Post: Kimonomania

I was immediately enamored with this kimono when I found it at the thrift--it's made of a heavy, linen-like fabric in a real cool tribal-esque print and color scheme AND it has pockets. I always see things that I think are cool that might work on other, fashion-risky people, but not on me. So I put the kimono in the shop. But today, feeling uninspired, pulled it out and created two looks: one for day and one for night. I think that I might even be able to pull them off in the real (read as: not blog) world without getting strange looks. Not that I'd care because, personally, I think this jacket is really cool, a great alternative to a blazer, and definitely one of a kind!

Look 1: Kimono as a Faux Wrap Dress


I added a vintage belt to cinch the kimono and added a pair of boots and a wrist of bangles for a bohemian feel. I wore my simple black dress underneath, just to avoid any flashing. It reminds me of a wrap dress, though I still think it may be a little too robe-ish at the neckline... kimono-Miskabelle, boots-UO, belt-vintage, bangles-random

Look 2: Kimono as an Alternative to a Blazer


I have to say: I'm in love with this look. Enough that I almost want to keep the kimono. I paired it with a simple black dress (the key is the proportions: the dress should be shorter), neutral belt, a vintage tribal bib necklace (a recent find that I really can't give up) and my black platforms. kimono-Miskabelle, dress-Old Navy (thrifted), belt-H&M (5 years ago), heels-Michael Kors via DSW, necklace-vintage (thrifted)

kimono-$38, Miskabelle

How would you (or would you?) wear the kimono? It's in the shop now! Snap it up before it's too late...

Happy weekend! We're off to camp, where I will be looking decidedly less stylish...

xo,
Amanda

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Fall Window Shopping on Etsy

I spent the majority of my life in a classroom: from elementary/middle/high school, to college, to student teaching, to actual teaching, to graduate school. There was always so much to look forward to once September rolled around...of course, one of the best things being back-to-school shopping.

I don't have a classroom to prepare for this year, but I'm still lusting after some pieces to update my fall wardrobe. This year, I plan on investing, instead of just buying things I find that fit and are cheap, but that I don't even wear (confession: yesterday I purged a lot of my closet/drawers and found that about 50%, maybe even more, was stuff I had thrifted and maybe worn once, but didn't realy fit into my wardrobe; the vintage stuff is going into the shop, but I'm giving the other stuff away! What a waste.).

I don't know if it's this new vegan life I'm living, but I've been drawn to very hippie and gypsy-like pieces lately. There are also some closet staples I'm on the hunt for: black lace up boots and a camel corduroy jacket--preferably with elbow patches! So I'm calling this look bohemian biker...with perhaps an addition of gypsy grandma. Yeah, it's weird. I know. I think I've been eating too many veggies. Or hemp.

Here are some things I'm in love with right now: