Outfit Post: Summer's End

Hello everyone!  We had a fantastic weekend camping with the family, but after wearing the same jeans for three days in the row (and avoiding the community shower), I decided to get a little dolled up for the Labor Day holiday.  We spent the day doing a little thrifting (crazy 50% off day), grocery shopping, and dinner...and I really did indeed wear this.

My style is evolving...I have a vision of all the things I love and how they might come together. There are looks I love on other people that are just not me or don't fit my body the right way (making me feel less than confident).  I love girly and bohemian looks, but also rock and roll...so I'm taking cues from that (and a lot of back...since I'm buying and dressing on a budget, and everything black matches! ha.) to create my fall wardrobe and clean out items from my closet.  I also love that with a cap sleeve maxi dress in basic black/ivory, I can add color or cardigans/jackets/accessories and make it a totally different look.  To keep it simple, I added a vintage pendant and platform sandals.

dress-thrifted, horse pendant-vintage, sandals- MIA via 6pm.com

I loved this dress on the rack, but I knew it could look a little mom-ish.  Still, it fit into the categories of the things I love, and it makes me feel comfortable and confident.  And even though it's somewhat simple, it also has the great detail on the bodice (front and back). I'm a sucker for a good detail.

So excited to share new looks with you for the cooler months!

xo,
Amanda

Outfit Post: April Showers, April Flowers

We've had both a lot of rain and sun here recently, so all of our bulbs are blooming! I also discovered the first dandelions in the yard...I can't tell you how excited that makes me!

Today's outfit is in honor of all of the beautiful things blooming. I wore this to thrifting/coffee--in the sunshine.

I love the scoop back on this tee!

jacket-Free People via TJ Maxx, top--Old Navy (thrifted), skirt- H&M, boots- vintage from the shop

Happy sunshiney spring day!  Plus:  it's almost the weekend.  I seriously could not be happier about that.

A ton of cute dresses, tops, skirts, shoes, and bags coming to the shop, slowly but surely.  Keep an eye out!

xo,

Amanda

Outfit Post: Not Myself

I am a huge reader of fashion and street blogs, and I always see styles that I like, but am afraid to try for myself.  One of those styles was the socks-with-heels look, which looks amazing on models and bloggers with long, pretty legs, but on this pear-shaped gal?  I wasn't so sure.  I also love the grunge look, and while I've been rocking my leather jacket all fall/winter, I never tried to glam it up.

I decided to give both of these looks a try--with the same base outfit.  A simple long sleeved Anthropologie tee (that I thrifted!) and a vintage floral skirt.

Look #1:  Librarian (after one of my favorite My Morning Jacket songs)

cardigan-Charolotte Russe, tee-thrifted Anthropologie, brooch-vintage, skirt-vintage, gray fishnet ankle socks-Target, platform peeptoe heels-Michael Kors via DSW

 Look #2:  Grungy Gal (Just add red lips and a hat to cover your greasy mane. Or in my case: roots.)
 

jacket-vintage, hat-UO, harness boots-Durango, scarf-random

I felt surprisingly comfortable in both outfits, but I wore the second one to dinner, Target and the grocery store. I think it's a little more street-friendly. The platforms are saved for special occasions and the platforms-with-socks look? It may just be reserved for dress up.  What would you do, fashionable readers?  Let us know in the poll below!

xo,
Amanda

Outfit Post: Double Denim

When the denim shirt came back "in" to style, I kept seeing it paired with darker jeans.  I wasn't sure I liked it.  It felt too denim-y.  But I think the key is structure and accessories.  If the top is slouchier, go with a skinnier bottom half.  If you have a more form-fitting denim on top, try high waist wide legs or bell bottoms (a huge trend for spring that I wish I could pull off). I added a cardigan (you'll recognize it from a previous post--it's my favorite) and some killer shoes.

I wore this outfit on Saturday for a trip to the Philly area to hang out with Q's family and celebrate a bunch of Aquarian birthdays (I believe there are 5 of us, including me and Aurora now). 

cardigan-thrifted J. Crew, top-Walmart (Miley Cyrus last year! yikes.I know.), jeans-thrifted Gap skinny, clogs-Steve Madden (gift from Jayme), bone/turquoise necklace-eBay

A note on my jeans:  I found them, like new, for $4 at this little thrift that is super crowded and junky, but has some good finds if you dig hard enough.  They are a size smaller than I've been wearing at Gap--score!  But they are skinny jeans.

I am not skinny.  Thus, I have always believed I should not wear skinny jeans. But this pair is super dark, has just the right amount of stretch, and a higher waist. I'm still not skinny, but with the platforms, they were more flattering than I thought (and comfortable!)

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend--only 5 more days 'til the next one!

xo,
Amanda

Three Looks as the Leaves Fall

We recently announced our 50% off all summer items sale.  You may be the type of person who buys things at the end of the season to have for next year--I'm too impatient to do that. I like to find ways to transition my summer clothes into fall.

Today, I'm going to share three looks with you, building upon summer sale items in our shop.  I have paired them with ultra cool pieces from several of our favorite vintage Etsy shops to create new fall looks.  Enjoy (and then go shopping! Vintage/Etsy love)!

Look #1:  Cozy and Cool

We start out with a redesigned (shortened hem) a-line skirt with pockets, a steal at $8.

redesign mini, Miskabelle Vintage

Pull over a big, cozy sweater (bonus points if it's cashmere, like this one from The Greedy Seagull).

cardigan, The Greedy Seagull

Finish off the look with a pair of lace-up booties.  These granny boots from Blue Butterfly Vintage are the perfect mix of rugged and rock n' roll.

black boots, Blue Butterfly Vintage

Just add tights (textures and patterns are great for fall)!

Look #2:  Sweet and Retro

Our starting piece her is a red and white striped shell, with a slightly nautical/preppy vibe.  It has and funnel neck and small zipper up the back. The perfect building block for $9.

striped shell, Miskabelle Vintage 

One of our favorite looks for fall is the circle skirt--so I was thrilled to find this red one in the shop Jewels4Pandas.

red twirl skirt, jewels4pandas

And what makes a better brisk weather companion to a circle skirt than a sweet beaded cardigan?  Love the feminine details of this sweater from Raleigh Vintage.

ivory cardi, Raleigh Vintage

And to finish off this ultra girly look, who could resist a pair of nude peeptoes...with a bow...by Ferragamo?  This pair from cocovintages is to die for.

Ferragamo slingbacks, cocovintages

Look #3:  Bohemian Babe

This embroidered tunic dress was a summer favorite, but now that summer is gone, we have to figure out a way to style it.

colorful tunic dress, Miskabelle Vintage, $15

I would keep warm in this caramel colored leather jacket from Maefair Vintage.  I am majorly lusting over this jacket because you could pair it with almost anything in your fall wardrobe!

biker jacket, maefairvintage

And no fall fashion post from me would be complete without a pair of my favorite fall trend:  clogs!  This amazing vintage pair comes from kaledioscopevision and is a true deal for $28 (size 7, ladies!)

heeled clogs, kaleidoscopevision

Fall is my absolute favorite season for fashion--boots, sweaters, blazers, everything cozy.  I love how easy it is to build on the summer wardrobe with a little creativity (and some layers!)

Stay gorgeous,

A