中原淳一 Junichi NakaharaI started digging out an old favorite of mine from my closet this week. Tsumami kanzashi. These are pretty widely known these days, but back when I first got started with them th...
Yesterday was my birthday, and what a birthday! We went out to an incredible restaurant which had the most lavish food, but a relaxed and modern environment. I went with my usual dolled up look for a...
Roger Vivier 1950sIf youre dressing mid-century, think mid heel when it comes to shoes! One thing I really love and lust over in mid century shoes is the pastel candy colors that were all the rage ba...
Staring trying to wear gloves again since they played such an important part in vintage fashions.They do take a little getting used to. kind of like when I first started wearing crinolines. Once you ...
For Xmas last year I got a beautiful vintage 50s watch as a gift. white gold with tiny diamonds and a super girly bow design its the perfect watch for a girl like me! Still in the box with the manufa...
If you collect vintage jewelry, you probably have more than a few vintage brooches constantly on hand> Now sure, the obvious place to put them is on a nice frock, jacket or cardigan, but why...
From the V&AA while back I was fortunate to catch the V&As Golden Age of Couture exhibit and spent longer than most staring into a glass case of fabric swatches saying over and over in my hea...
Im going to start this post with saying that every mid century loving host/ess needs to pick up the Cooks County anthologies! Evey issue they have a featured cake in the back, always seasonal, always...
As much as I love crazy all out sparkle, just like Marie Antoinette I have a real soft spot for pearls. Lustrous, luxurious, but also natural and understated. There is a gentle beauty to them. ...
My dolls have seceded from the main blog here, and made themselves a fresh home here on the new Dolly Daydream blog. For the most part my doll adventures tend to focus on vintage and retro themes whi...
Ive been in a mod kinda mood this week, partly because were getting into the mid 60s with Mad Men and Im ready for that show to start up in just a few days, and also because Ive been working on a mod...
Been an action packed past few weeks, lots of work, so again lots of trousers! I guess this weeks work ensemble was kinda inspired by the hard working girls of the 1940sOutfit Rundown:Cardigan: EC St...
One of the things I love about the Monster High dolls (after the fantastic retro detailing on a lot of them) is the little back stories they put behind each doll. It makes them more than just pretty ...
I have a case of Carmen Miranda feet! No I cant dance up a storm, but I am currently crushing on over the top wedges and platforms as a fun and fabulous accent to my retro fashion wardrobe!As a style...
One of my favorite flavors in the world is Pandan. Ive run into it a lot in Vietnamese and Indonesian cooking. its kinda of like a more floral vanilla flavor. I love it in deserts, and I love it even...
Forgive me blogger it has been much too long since my last Sunday Style post... After a rough year that lead to lots of stress, weight gain and hair loss, Ill be honest I hadnt really been feeling th...
I looks like the wonderful world of fashion is still as in love with the glorious cat eye sunglasses as we are. Im thanking my stars and squirreling away enough pairs to match every outfit, and to ti...
Ive had a long time dream of cruising around in a big shiny classic car with big old fins. Preferably in some ice cream colored paint job. Until I find myself with more time, more cash and more space...
My tripod has been located, my studio cleared, and my blues are diminishing so I promise more full sized fashion posts coming soon!Today however keeping it miniature... I just finished a big update o...
If there is one place on earth synonymous with elegance and decadence, its Versailles! So perhaps when looking for a perfume that exudes these things you cant go far wrong with the perfumes the playe...
Another discovery from our stop in the Hague was a silghtly perplexing but utterly thrilling breakfast tradition, Hagleslag! What it basically is, is chocolate sprinkles you eat with bread and butter...
Dita Von Teeses closetIts true that even some of the outrageous shoes of days gone by pale compared to todays spectacular skyscrapers, its true also that one big influence on a lot of modern ta...
OK Im back in the county, my body has adjusted back to the right time zone, so its time to start blogging!Whilst over in the UK for the past month (ish) we flew over for a few days in the Netherlands...
Whilst a new year is pretty much the same as any new day, it always feels like a good point for a fresh start.To blast this year off right, Im writing down a few things I want to do more of this year...
Théâtre de la Mode dollAs you know from a recent post Im something of a doll fan. Im not a serious floor to ceiling doll collector, but they are something which has been a particular soft spot of min...
This time of year is about as hectic as it gets for me, working in the wonderful world of handmade retail over the holiday season means I pretty much eat, drink tea, work, and sleep from Thanksgiving...
Holiday shopping season is here, so I have a swell sale going on over at my shop for any fans of vintage or just plain fancy style! Ive picked out a selection of the items in our store which make the...
Phew! Ive barely been at home for that past couple of months, and working like a crazy person in between. I did take off last weekend though and dedicated it to to reconnecting with a fun old hobby.....
Ladies and gentlemen! We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 250 followers giveaway for box a smashing retro accessories! and (drum roll please) the winner is!!!..... TAMMIE! If you can e...
New craft tutorial added to the Quaintrelle Life website! Small project to decorate your own teacup at home!Using a little Photoshop know how its easy to make your own custom teacup!This is one I mad...
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