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the littlest polly
mylittlepolly.blogspot.com
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I am a 22 year old costume designer and fashion designer. I have my own vintage store online where I sell my artwork, my bow ties, and my vintage finds. I am obsessed with suitcases!
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Shabby Apple + Automatic Doll Giveaway Reminders!

Hi, there! Im here to remind you about these fabulous giveaways that are being offered exclusively to my readers. I am choosing two winners on FRIDAY at 12 PM EST. Make sure to get your entry in befo...

37 min ago

Paulie Antiques look book #5!

This is my sweet and hilarious friend Alli. Weve been friends since high school because my best friend grew up in the same town as Alli. I visited her often and then became friends with Alli... and t...

7 h ago

Paulie Antiques look book #4

LISTEN WHILE YOU LOOK!I met up with my friend Hannah yesterday to shoot her outfit she wore in my Paulie Antiques fashion show. She is a blast. I was excited to see the look on her face when she saw ...

4 days ago

outfit: so Ill be out til the shimmering dies

Since this year I am trying new things... here are two new (ish) items Im trying to incorporate into more of my outfits. Number one: PANTS, number two: wearing my hair up! Now that I have a job as a ...

6 days ago

2 months

Two months ago today I met Boston for coffee for the first time ever. He is so kind hearted and hes turned into one of my best friends. We have so much fun every time we are together... its never a d...

20 may 12

outfit: get out and get under the moon...

LISTEN WHILE YOU LOOKIve been so obsessed with this song, lately... I think I really need to buy it on vinyl. Its totally something Id play in my brick and mortar Paulie Antiques boutique.....

18 may 12

Shabby Apple $50 Giveaway!

Hi, there! I am so excited to be offering a $50 Shabby Apple gift card to one lucky reader of mine! When Madison from Shabby Apple contacted me about having a giveaway I got really giddy! I love thei...

14 may 12

Nico Brown for Paulie Antiques Spring 2012!

I want to introduce you to my handsome model, Nico! He was kind enough to walk in my Paulie Antiques runway fashion show a few weeks back wearing this exact outfit. I made the bow tie and styled the ...

14 may 12

To you, Mom!

Mom, you are crazy and I love you! When I look at these photos of you around my age it reminds me how alike we really are. Thank you for your support. Thank you for being a best friend and also a mom...

13 may 12

my 1930s day dress is finally finished!

So, if you didnt know this already.. I am an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois in Theatre specializing in Costume Design. I took a draping class this semester and our final project ...

10 may 12

Spring photo shoot with Anna, Allegra, and Hannah!

Yesterday we had a little girl time that was so much fun and much needed! My friends Anna, Allegra, Hannah and I all got together for a little afternoon photo shoot and I brought along my box of spra...

10 may 12

obsessed with ochre

Since creating my wardrobe archive I can really see the trends in my outfits and what colors I wear most. Yellow ochre has been my favorite color for a few years now, but I guess I didnt really reali...

08 may 12

10 days of family (day seven)

This is a video I took a month or so ago at the Taylorville Nursing home when we went to visit my Grandma Polly. I love how colorful and witty she still is. love, polly

04 may 12

Adventures at Allerton Park

Boston and I went to Allerton Park today and it was the absolute perfect weather just for the occasion. I loved it so much and I cant wait to go back! It reminds me of the architecture in Europe and ...

04 may 12

1970s dress alteration

 I decided that I loved the sleeves on this dress too much to pass it up at Salvation Army a couple of weeks ago. However, something needed to be done about the length, so I hemmed it today. I j...

03 may 12

Style Icon: Nico

Ever since I saw The Royal Tenenbaums Ive been literally obsessed with Nicos voice. She has such a tragic and beautiful life story which I so admire. Practically every photograph I find of her is bla...

01 may 12

Paulie Antiques Spring lookbook #2

Good morning! Yesterday afternoon Mercedes and I took these photos and we laughed so much. She is such a free spirit and we really have a lot of fun together... I think its really important your mode...

28 apr 12

Record Store Day 2012

I am so excited when Record Store Day comes around each year... but I cant always remember when it is (it was April 21). I was really happy when Boston told me he was meeting his dad and sister at Ex...

24 apr 12

outfit: Dry the Rain

Gahh I am so happy that it didnt rain today. Its been so cold and windy/rainy lately that Ive been convinced that mother nature has converted back to winter ways. Nothing much to say except its a Mon...

24 apr 12

Make your own fruit earrings!

Ive been really obsessed over fake fruit the last few months and Ive been making paintings with them. I just bought some more fake fruit on ebay for more paintings and I figured I could spare a handf...

21 apr 12

Why the hydrangeas?

Ive been meaning to write a post about my obsession with hydrangeas for a while now but Ive found a void in explanation until recently. You may be wondering what the big deal is with dried flowers an...

21 apr 12

outfit: candyland

LISTEN WHILE YOU LOOK!Hey, there! Its been a while... I hope youve all been busy enjoying yourselves and keeping productive. Just an update on the photos from my runway show.. I have received some, b...

19 apr 12

running away

Ive always wanted to take photos at this huge black wall over by Dandelion Vintage. I see it all of the time but I never really wear anything that compliments the color so I stayed away from it. Bost...

18 apr 12

10 days of family (day six)

Hi, there. This is my Great Great Grandma Marie Berta Frisina and an unknown man whom she married sometime before she married my Great Great Grandfather. This photo floated around in other peoples ha...

18 apr 12 1 person likes this

Paulie Antiques Runway Show Behind the Scenes!

WOAH. Lately Ive been in a whirlwind. Here are some photos backstage from last nights fashion show. I hope that I can show you a video of the show! Pictures from other photographers will surface shor...

15 apr 12

today is the day.

EDIT: the event will now be held at THE ATKINS BUILDING across the street from the iHotel. Doors still open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7 pm. Thank you!! ♥.If youd like to buy tickets for $12 ahea...

14 apr 12

new Paulie Antiques stamp!!

HAI! I am so excited to get my new personalized stamp in the mail this week! I designed this stamp quite a while ago but had some difficulty finding someone with the right skill sets to carve it for ...

12 apr 12

forest adventure!

LISTEN WHILE YOU LOOK!These photos were taken yesterday on a little "forest" adventure that Boston and I had. We had a really amazing time together. I honestly needed a getaway from work and ...

11 apr 12

Suitcase Sunday + Happy Birthday, Mom!

Welcome to another edition of Suitcase Sunday! This Sunday is very special because its my moms birthday! She is such a huge motivator and inspiration in my life. I love you, mom! You are so very spec...

08 apr 12 2 people like this

Paulie Antiques Handmade Runway Sneak Peek!

Hi, there! I am so happy to announce that our beautiful runway show will be held in the iHotel Illinois Ballroom on Saturday April 14th at 7 PM. Here is a peek at one of my designs on the gorgeous Je...

06 apr 12

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