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#180399 in All , #13008 in General Fashion

Month in Review: May 2012

Clockwise from top left: Vintage Pink Stemmed Flower Pin, Vintage Blue Flower Pin, Vintage Yellow & Green Leaf Pin, Vintage Coral Flower Pin Its time to say goodbye to May... ...and hello to summ...

3 days ago

The Find: Vintage Pink Stemmed Flower Pin

And who could resist this sweet stem? Dreamy in pale pink... Have a vintage jewelry find youd like to share? Id love to hear about it! Thank you for your interest in the items featured in THE FIND. I...

5 days ago

The Find: Vintage Blue & White Flower Pin

And how about this vintage flower pin, with its playful blue and white stripes? So cute. Have a vintage jewelry find youd like to share? Id love to hear about it! Thank you for your interest in the i...

25 may 12

The Find: Vintage Coral Flower Pin

And how about the ruffled petals on this vintage coral flower pin? I love this one. Have a vintage jewelry find youd like to share? Id love to hear about it! Thank you for your interest in the items ...

23 may 12

The Find: Vintage Yellow & Green Leaf Pin

And sometimes the best vintage flower pins arent flowers at all. How about this kelly green leaf with bright yellow flower details? Have a vintage jewelry find youd like to share? Id love to hear abo...

16 may 12

The Find: Vintage Peach Flower Pin

And heres another vintage flower pin I found in my travels, this time in a kiss of peach... Have a vintage jewelry find youd like to share? Id love to hear about it! Thank you for your interest in th...

11 may 12

The Find: Vintage Blue Flower Pin

As promised, heres another vintage flower pin from my collection, this time in a sweet pop of blue. Have a vintage jewelry find youd like to share? Id love to hear about it! Thank you for your intere...

08 may 12

The Find: Vintage Mod Green Flower Pin

As a nod to May flowers, I thought Id showcase some of the vintage flower pins Ive found over the years. I especially love this mod twist on the flower pin. And kelly green? Perfect. Have a vintage j...

03 may 12

Month in Review: April 2012

Clockwise from top left: Bold Striped T-shirt, Metallic Minaudiere, Modern Rhinestones, Classic Umbrella  

30 apr 12

(LOVE) Espadrilles

Theres no spring/summer pair more laidback and easy chic than espadrilles, right? Bonus points for stripes. I found this great pair at GAP.

25 apr 12

(LOVE) A Classic Umbrella

Why a classic umbrella? Because Gene Kelly danced with one. And so did Rihanna. So why not you? (Plus, its perfect for those April showers.)

20 apr 12

(LOVE) A Slouchy Summer Sweater

With the temperatures rising, its easy to get lost daydreaming about beach vacations and lazy summer afternoons. For me, a key summer piece is always a slouchy sweater, something easy and cozy that I...

17 apr 12

(LOVE) Modern Rhinestones

As you know, I love a modern take on rhinestones. In particular, camel bangle bracelets dotted with rhinestones. Just like these. How lucky! Have a great weekend!

13 apr 12

The Find: Vintage Painted Fish Pin

When Im vintage shopping, I love stumbling upon handpainted or handmade pieces. After all, one of the reasons we shop vintage is to find treasures that will set us apart, right? And one-of-a-kind tre...

09 apr 12

(LOVE) A Metallic Minaudière

Sure, at first glance this tiny jewel box of a purse doesnt appear to be a necessity. But then youre running around, late for a party or wedding, realizing that your usual clutches and purses just ar...

05 apr 12

(LOVE) A Bold Striped T-shirt

A bold, bright blue-and-white striped t-shirt with buttons down the back? Yes, please! T-shirt purchased from J. Crew Factory.  

03 apr 12

Month in Review: March 2012

Clockwise from top left: Colorful Cap Toes, Belted Knit Dress, Yellow Rhinestone Bangle, Silver Straw Clutch Heres to spring!

31 mar 12

$100 Outfit Challenge: Outlet Center (Final Tally)

  So here it is, my play on cool neutrals for the $100 Outfit Challenge. Im pretty happy with how it came together. As an outfit its casual and laidback, punched up with a bit of shine and color...

28 mar 12

$100 Outfit Challenge: Outlet Center (Part 4)

Thanks for tuning in to Part 4 of my $100 Outfit Challenge (Outlet Center Edition)! For Part 3, click here. Item #4: With only $20.39 left in my budget, I really wanted to find one final piece to rou...

26 mar 12

$100 Outfit Challenge: Outlet Center (Part 3)

Thanks for tuning in to Part 3 of my $100 Outfit Challenge (Outlet Center Edition)! For Part 2, click here. Item #3: Grey knit dress? Check. Straw fedora? Check. My outfit was beginning to come toget...

23 mar 12

$100 Outfit Challenge: Outlet Center (Part 2)

Thanks for tuning in to Part 2 of my $100 Outfit Challenge (Outlet Center Edition)! For Part 1, click here. Item #2: Grey dress in hand, I headed to the Banana Republic Factory store for accessories....

21 mar 12

$100 Outfit Challenge: Outlet Center (Part 1)

We just got back from a super relaxing vacation. Good food, sun, shopping...what more could you ask? While we were there, we popped by the local outlet center. I was in the market for a new spring ou...

19 mar 12

The Find: Vintage Mint Green Striped Cuff

Im so in love with this pastel mint green color right now. And on this vintage lucite striped cuff? The sweetest. Bonus: If I wear it today, I wont get pinched. Happy St. Patricks Day!

17 mar 12

(LOVE) Bright Maxi Skirt

I love brightly colored pants as much as the next girl, but a bright maxi skirt? Thats my fave. Especially when its paired with laidback, easy basics (think shrunken sweatshirts and oxfords). Hello, ...

14 mar 12

(LOVE) Colorful Cap Toes

And speaking of sunny, how charming are these bright yellow and natural canvas (one of my favorite color combinations) cap-toed flats? (I found these at Old Navy a month or so ago.) Im so obsessed wi...

09 mar 12

(LOVE) A Bell Skirt

Do you hear that? Thats the sound of a great skirt: the skirt with a shape thats one part easygoing and one part flirty, the skirt that goes from casual to dressed up in a wink, the skirt that goes w...

07 mar 12

(LOVE) Sparkle

I love a fresh take on the classics, and the mix of sparkly, almost geometric rhinestones and bright yellow enamel on this bangle bracelet I found at J. Crew Factory a couple of months ago is a great...

05 mar 12

(LOVE) Printed Denim

When I went to the vintage clothing show, one of the shopkeepers was wearing an amazing pair of what looked to be vintage grey and white printed Guess jeans. They were so good I wanted to hug her. Sh...

02 mar 12

Month in Review: February 2012

Clockwise from top left: Peplum Blouse, Bow Ring, Silver Oxfords, Vintage Lucite Heart Cuff Happy Leap Day!

29 feb 12

(LOVE) The Bow Ring

How sweet is this? This rose gold bow ring was a Valentines Day gift from my husband, and Im completely in love with it. Its classic, timeless and so charming. Plus, is there any metal more romantic ...

27 feb 12

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