LUST LUST LUST: Spring Sprang Sprung

Hey, remember two weeks ago when I said I missed snow?  No? Me neither.  Because we had a bunch of the heavy wet stuff this week, which gave me a case of cabin fever and gave my husband a 6 hour commute from work (normally 30 minutes) on Wednesday night.  Nice knowing you snow, but I'm ready for spring.  This is an ode to my LUST for florals, sunshine, bare legs and pedicures. 

This week I'm drooling over pretty 60s and 70s dresses paired with statement-making platform and wedge sandals.  

1.  70s day dress, Church of Vintage, $42
2.  Nude wedges, BILFWorldwide, $32

1. Floral dress, LittleBeeVintage, $50
2. Velvet Wedges, VerseauVintage, $60

1. Super 70s dress, MilaTreasures, $39
2. Wooden Heel sandals, MariesVintage, $55

1.  70s Brown and Pink Floral Dress, dirtybirdiesvintage, $26
2.  Ultra Platforms, nicolasvintage, $62

1. Multi Pattern Dress, theVintageRevivalCo, $39
2. Nude Buckle Wedge, pineapplemint, $36

Can't you just feel the the sun on your skin?  I know spring is two months (ugh) away, but this blog is full of wishful thinking.  Global warming, let's do this.

xo,
Amanda

Wednesday Re-Fashion: The Overdone Dress

When we found this dress while thrifting, we fell in love with its details--the animal print-like graphic, the turquoise and black color scheme, and the lacy, sailor-dress collar.  We posted it for sale as it was, but every time we looked at it, there was something missing.  Alas, it became our next re-fashioning project.

The sleeves were long and the skirt came to an awkard length, so we decided to shorten it (for summer!) and take off the sleeves altogether to bring the focus on to the collar and its black edging.  Here's how it turned out:

Now it's the most adorable summery dress!  I love how the edging on the collar creates a bit of a sleeve.  And the fabric design still stands out, even without all that fabric. And isn't J SO GORGEOUS?

This is a one-of-a-kind sundress--ON SALE NOW in our Etsy shop.  You can also browse some other newly-posted redesigns!

There's more work to be done, so I'm off (like a wedding dress...like a light switch...like SKINTASTIC...like....okay, I'm out of cheesy phrases.  Anyone else?)!  Thanks for reading, beautiful babies.

Stay gorgeous,
A

Everyday Vintage Mondays

Welcome back--it's Monday again!  And the sunshine and warm breezes is making me all about spring dresses!  I found a lovely one for myself while halfheartedly thrifting this past week, but these ladies--this week's Chictopia muses--have me dreaming of filling my whole closet and never wearing anything else!

 1.  LubaShmukler
I love how she's accessorized this striped dress, especially with the thin belt and vintage bag.  The red lipstick totally vamps up the whole look.
2.  chelsea956
This dress is an amazing color, especially against her gorgeous red hair (jealous)! So girly, sweet, and summery. 
3.  kellyshoestrings
A great vintage dress paired with some adorable boots--done and done. I also happen to have a "thing" for dresses with belts and pockets. 
4.  ApeApeApe
This photo is so cool in itself, but the outfit--a lacy little dress with some little white socks and suede heels (a sexy schoolgirl look we've been loving for spring!)--is even cooler.
5.  junebabie
This is another perfect spring floral dress.  The belt and tights make it work for cooler weather, and the red shoes are a hip, unexpected touch.
6.  Leproust
I love how the mustard cardigan stands out against the floral dress, as well as how she layered beneath the dress because it was a bit short.  Knee socks and Swedish Has-Beens?!!! I die.  (My top three spring wants have been:  Green military jacket, Swedish Has-Beens, and a perfect, soft white tee.  So far, I'm zero for three...sad.  But impressed with my own will power--or the fact that I have no money, which isn't impressive at all).

I hope these looks have inspired you too!  Break out the dresses, ladies--they're not just for special occasions.  These Chictopians have styled them in different, easy, and unexpected ways.  You can too! (And so can I!  Just as soon as I shave my legs...)

Stay gorgeous,
A