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Mary Van Notes
www.maryvannote.com/blog
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Drawings and Dresses! Comics, fashion and notes by Mary Van Note.
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curious creature

Luckily for me tagging along to my boyfriend’s work means hanging out at a zoo.  It includes lounging on a blanket in a closed off section of the park reading my kindle next to roaming peacocks...

2 days ago

pieces of home

The move into my boyfriend’s place was supposed to be temporary.  When it started to look like I’d be here longer than expected I got some of my things out of storage.  I’m much hap...

4 days ago

rain slicker

1960s floral rain slicker: Freestyle Clothing Exchange, Sacramento 1960s orange polka dot dress: Fashion Forestry floral tights: UO vintage espadrilles: ebay (not rain appropriate… I’m in...

5 days ago

Fall in Love Friday – Wild Bill Fire Hands

I just have to share my latest youtube obsession.  My friend Nick introduced me to the funniness, the absolute oddity of the man, the unique character, Wild Bill Fire Hands. Now first watch this vide...

03 feb 12

vintage guardian angels and a storytelling high

(pics taken by and with my fabulous sister) vintage early 60s dress with purple velvet bodice, organza skirt with ruffles and velvet bows (the back of the skirt matches the front of the skirt!): Red ...

25 jan 12

with pleasure

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting the beautiful Solonah of Vixen Vintage.   We grabbed breakfast, saw The Artist, and took some fun photo-booth pictures.  Please head over to Vixen Vintage to s...

25 jan 12

on the path to pdx

40s/50s Bermuda knit sweater: thrifted (only $1.50!) 1940s dress: etsy (also worn here) floral socks: H&M vintage salvatore ferragamo flats: ebay satchel: Le Mode Accessories I was back in San Fr...

20 jan 12

back to my roots of dresses and tights and silly videos

70s dress: thrifted rust colored tights: F21 oxford heels: Payless satchel: Le Mode Accessories necklace: antique store in Santa Cruz, CA pearl ring: Laurel’s Bench; cameo ring: gift Every once...

17 jan 12

stockpiling vintage like an arctic fox

vintage floral headband: Picket Fence Antiques, Sacramento 60s knit dress: Fashion Forestry vintage wicker elephant purse: ebay white socks: Macy’s floral oxfords: F21 It’s supposed to be...

16 jan 12

the sactorialist

If you live in Sacramento you can see me in this month’s issue of Midtown Monthly.  I was snapped for The Sactorialist feature while shopping at last month’s antique faire (my all-time fa...

13 jan 12

MVN’s NYE

For NYE I had a couple of friends come over to perform a live variety show in my living room.  DJ Real and Uni and Her Ukelele and I had tons of fun.  If you missed seeing it live you can watch the f...

03 jan 12

Fancy Fine

(Ashley of Fancy Fine wearing a coat from my etsy shop in the swing of things) Please visit Ashley’s latest post.  She’s wearing the most beautiful outfit where she pairs an amazing vinta...

02 jan 12

liberty

I had the opportunity to dress up twice for NYE celebrations.  On Friday night I performed at Snob Theater at The Dark Room Theater in San Francisco.  These photos were taken backstage.  For this eve...

02 jan 12

Mary Van 2011 DAAAMN!!!

l to r: wedding, paper doll, lady bug hugs, one year later, valentine’s day party, MVN’s DIY NYE l to r: 1920s dress, chartreuse, spring blues, promedy, april flowers, pika pika w nicole ...

30 dec 11

The Best Comics of 2011 You Probably Don’t Know

This list is completely according to me and what I saw this year.  Louis CK had probably the best year ever, and deservedly so.  He is comedy royalty right now.  If you don’t know him, get with...

30 dec 11

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas World Wide Web!   Here are a couple of stupid silly videos (my specialty). Please enjoy Vintage And How To Be A Girl 3 Related Posts

24 dec 11

3 outfits til Christmas

Another festive outfit.  I wore this to a family holiday party.  I found the red velvet skating skirt at the perfect time so I could wear it constantly in the days leading up to Christmas.  This migh...

22 dec 11

4 outfits til Christmas

I haven’t been blogging lately, but I have been dressing festively.  This is what I wore when I listened to Christmas records and decorated the tree. vintage 1960s white blouse: Lulu Forever, S...

22 dec 11

going vertical

vintage duffle coat: gift; 90s velvet dress: thrifted; tights: Macy’s; 60s lace blouse with peter pan collar: c/o Retro Spex Vintage; satchel: Le Mode Accessories; oxford heels: payless I got m...

09 dec 11

guessing game: who is on my shirt?

vintage 60s shirt: Thunderhorse Vintage, Sacramento cable knit skirt: H&M via Fashion Forestry bird belt: H&M vintage ferragamo flats: ebay satchel: Le Mode Accessories via The Clothes Horse ...

05 dec 11

Christmas Lights

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04 dec 11

the season of leaves

1950s leaf print dress: Bohemian Bisoux via Fashion Forestry giveaway knit skirt: H&M via Fashion Forestry bow scarf: SoftSpoken via Dear Beatrice giveaway satchel: Le Mode Accessories via The Cl...

01 dec 11

mustard greens

navy coat: old F21 green 60s knit dress: Fashion Forestry mustard tights: Macy’s a while ago vintage ferragamo flats: ebay straw boater hat: thrifted satchel: Le Mode Accessories I’m stil...

28 nov 11

cyber mary monday

I listed some amazing hats in my etsy shop.  They span in era from the Victorian period up until the early 60s.  And for Cyber Monday you can get 25% off with the coupon code CYBERMARYMONDAY. 1940s b...

28 nov 11

happy haulidays

It’s the 2nd Annual Happy Haul-idays Giveaway.  Chronicle Books is giving away $500 worth of books to a blogger, the same haul of books to a commenter of that winner’s blog, AND $500 in b...

27 nov 11

thanksgiving appropriate dress

1950s novelty leaf print shirtdress: Bohemian Bisoux via Fashion Forestry giveaway vintage cardigan: thrifted owl pin: Fashion Forestry Payless saddle shoes: thrifted brown cozy socks: a dollar store...

25 nov 11

autumn uniform

50s print dress: American Vintage 60s heels: thrifted, Salvation Army socks: AA vintage green bracelet: Cordelia Antique Junction vintage 40s leaves hat: ebay 60s ribbon knit, scalloped fur collar co...

24 nov 11

a 1930s gown kind of evening

The producer of a comedy show I performed at told us comics that we had to dress up.  When you tell me to dress up be warned, I’ll be busting out EVENING WEAR.  I took the opportunity to wear a...

20 nov 11

shop update

I added some amazing things to my etsy shop.  Please take a peek. 1950s padded bullet bra. Size 36 A. 1940s – 50s sheer lace bra. Size 36A. Vintage Authentic Burberry Trench 1960s floral dress ...

05 nov 11

Sacramento Vintage Fashion Fair – Nov. 13

If you live in Sacramento, you better come.  If you live in the Bay Area, make a pilgrimage.  You don’t want to miss this.  The Sacramento Antique Fair is my favorite place to wander and spend ...

03 nov 11

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