The Mysterious Life of the Metropolatin Housewife

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Las Vegas Satire

I went to Viva Las Vegas. I didn't take more than a few cell phone pictures. I wasn't wildly impressed. I didn't get the chance to attend a lot of events. All in all I made one bad vintage blogger...

Apr 5, 2013 Like

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I was asked recently to test drive a dress from eShakti.com and write a blog post about how I feel about the dress. I know I just lost about 64% of you who were reading this post, with an eye roll,...

Mar 19, 2013 Like

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Hiatus, and Shit Talk

So, if you actually follow me you will know I have been gone for a while. I realized I might be putting to much of my life out there, and sharing too candidly all the things I do. What few people...

Feb 20, 2013 Like

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Breakfast Army - Doug Fir

It's been a while since I shared my eating habits with all of you, so I thought I would do a quick post on our most recent breakfast out at the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, OR. The Doug Fir is...

Jan 9, 2013 Like

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Swimwear, In the Dead of Winter

I like doing what I do, as a blogger I get to write about a lot of neat things, and as an etsy seller/would-be model I get to wear a lot of neat things. Among those awesome things are a select few...

Jan 9, 2013 Like

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Obligatory Family Photo

So, Christmas happened? Right? Ok, well I suppose I should post our family photo even if it is a little late, and running behind my new years post. You might remember from this post, while road...

Jan 4, 2013 Like

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Time Frames

I spent this new year's eve a sober worker among a sea of happily intoxicated party goers in Seattle, WA this year. I was working a photobooth with Toma for Limelight Photobooth. It's weird...

Jan 2, 2013 Like

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Getting Low

This last weekend, a dear friend of mine opened her new bar in downtown Vancouver. So like good friends, and alcoholics, we braved the cold to have morning drinks and breakfast at her adorable...

Dec 11, 2012 Like

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Day in the Life of

I figured I should round out a little post about what I do most days of the week. The non-stop go go go is all I really know, so I thought I would give you a peek at my calmest day. When I am not...

Nov 27, 2012 Like

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A Video Tutorial - BOW Hair

I had several requests on my Instagram for instructions on how to create the bow style I have been wearing a lot lately, so I thought I would whip up a quick video tutorial so everyone can see how...

Nov 20, 2012 Like

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TwilaJeanVintage. Com

While I was living in my computer drama, my domain expired, and appears to have been auctioned. So those of you who know me as TwilaJean.Com should know, that I am no longer found at that address....

Nov 18, 2012 Like

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Palmer Wirfs Antique Expo - October

So, it feels like half of an eternity since I have had the time to sit here and type out a blog, and really it has almost been that long. But it's not my fault I swear! My computer DIED. dead....

Nov 13, 2012 Like

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San Francisco Day Two

Another clever title on the forefront today! My second day in San Francisco visiting my friend and super adorable model Gabrielle. The second day of my trip we went vintage shopping and sight...

Oct 22, 2012 Like

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San Francisco Day One

Like that clever little title? I came up with it myself! So, I bet you can imagine what this post is about? My trip to San Francisco, furthermore, the first day of said trip. I went down to visit...

Oct 8, 2012 Like

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The Genie

Between working three jobs, raising three kids, and enjoying three beers after dinner, I haven't much time to take to posting pictures of anything. The one thing I truly look forward to is...

Sep 21, 2012 Like

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Twila Jean Goin' Global with BabyGirlBoutique. Com

I have been patiently (yeah, right!) waiting for the rest of the images to surface so I could do this blog post. Now that most are live on the site, let me tell you a little about how I got to...

Aug 15, 2012 Like

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CAT WALK

Over the weekend I got to walk in a local fashion show representing Jitterbuggin Clothing. We have been prepping, and getting fitted for the Alley 33 Fashion Event for well over 2 months. I wore an...

Jul 30, 2012 Like

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Instagram!

As I am sure many of you do, I too share my life via square images on the phone app instagram. I thought I would make a little should out on the old blog to let you know we can be instagram...

Jul 25, 2012 Like

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Impostor Pin Curl Tutorial (video)

I have been meaning to post this for ages, but the last time I filmed it, I accidentally deleted it. After many curse words, and possibly tossing my phone... I forgot I planned to make this...

Jul 20, 2012 Like

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Road Trip Wrap Up

I know my posts are a tad bit jumbled. I know that makes me a sub par blogger, and I know it messes up the super zen flow I have going on here... But here you are, the last leg of my vintage buying...

Jul 10, 2012 Like

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Just Plain Dottie

This month I had the complete and total pleasure to once again model for fashion designer Emily who owns Dismantled Fashions. I have been internet acquaintances with Emily for years now, and...

Jul 10, 2012 Like

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twenty plus six

My posts are going to be all out of order for a bit, but I couldnt help but bring my birthday to the front of the queue. I have just got back from celebrating the best birthday I have ever...

Jul 7, 2012 Like

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Rolling Hills

Day 3 Idaho. There is not much to report on Idaho, its a vast emptiness of serene beauty. I found some good small town antique shops, and bought quite a few dresses, but most of the time spent in...

Jul 3, 2012 Like

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Day 2 - Spokane

When I was awoken at 5:45 AM on the second day of our trip, I looked out the window to see the city of Spokane, WA. We ended up spending two days here because the town was so fabulous. So much to...

Jun 27, 2012 Like

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Eastern Washington

We just returned from a week long road trip with three very small children across three very large states. I do not recommend this. But here is some lovely imagery from the first day of our trip!We...

Jun 25, 2012 Like

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Catch Up, Ketchup.

I just got back into town from a week long vintage buying trip across three states, so forgive the crickets. I am catching up on all that I didnt have a chance to share while on the road, starting...

Jun 23, 2012 Like

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RADIO RADIO

Last week (YES, I am always a week behind, sue me.) Breakfast army was missing a few troops, and added some new players. We ventured into the NE Neighborhood of Portland and found ourselves sipping...

Jun 18, 2012 Like

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Sweet Old Sally...

I have some pretty amazing customers over at Twila Jean Vintage, and long time return customer Rachel Toogood is one of them! She has recently launched a vintage inspired made to order line, and...

Jun 15, 2012 Like

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Dead Last

In Portland, OR there is a strange phenomenon that takes place every last thursday of the month, aptly named Last Thursday. Its mean to be a bit of an art walk, but I use that term very loosely....

Jun 10, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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The Mysterious Life of the Metropolatin Housewife

Las Vegas Satire

Golden Ginghams

Hiatus, and Shit Talk

Breakfast Army - Doug Fir

Swimwear, In the Dead of Winter

Obligatory Family Photo

Time Frames

Getting Low

Day in the Life of

A Video Tutorial - BOW Hair

TwilaJeanVintage. Com

Palmer Wirfs Antique Expo - October

San Francisco Day Two

San Francisco Day One

The Genie

Twila Jean Goin' Global with BabyGirlBoutique. Com

CAT WALK

Instagram!

Impostor Pin Curl Tutorial (video)

Road Trip Wrap Up

Just Plain Dottie

twenty plus six

Rolling Hills

Day 2 - Spokane

Eastern Washington

Catch Up, Ketchup.

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