My recent findings

I've been meaning to share these findings for a couple of weeks now and forgot.  I found these vintage treasures at local estate sales.  Estate Sales are so addicting!
I hope everyone has fun celebrating the 4th, I here some are doing that this weekend. Are you?  Have fun and stay cool no matter where you adventures lead you. Until next time friends <3

Vintage cotton crochet nightie + Vintage floral cotton maxi skirt + Ash Italia sandals

I'm always down for simple easy ensembles in the summer because life seems a little more hectic and feeling summer fresh is always a plus!  I particularly applied this to my ensemble yesterday.  It's composed of a vintage cotton/crochet night gown and a vintage cotton floral maxi skirt. I just added some accessories to take it up a notch.  I also like to keep my skin as natural as possible too so I didn't really wear much yesterday other than some bronzer and pink/nude lips (which I luv during the summer) <3  This is what I wore yesterday:

Straw Floppy hat

Vintage cotton crochet night gown - Ebay

Vintage cotton floral maxi skirt - Etsy

Leather Cinch belt

Ash Italia sandals - Yoox.com

Silk kimono blouse + Vintage high waist denim skirt + Miu Miu platform wedges

I hope everyone had a great weekend! We had a fun packed weekend celebrating Midori's 8th birthday <3 She had tons of fun and started her bible vacation day camp today.  It will not be long before we had off for our official summer vacation, yeah! 

This is what I wore yesterday:

UO silk floral kimono blouse

Vintage skinny belt - thrifty score

Vintage high waist skirt - thrifty score

Miu Miu sandals

DIY denim vest + Vintage Crochet dress + Miu Miu platform wedges

Welcome to summer! I think it's going a bit cooler today, yeah! It's been so hot & muggy for the pass couple of days.  So cooler temps are always welcome.  We've been enjoying the pool, play dates and library trips recently.

TGIF, tomorrow's my oldest daughter's birthday party and she's really excited!  We have a busy weekend planned ahead.  I hope everyone enjoys their weekend and stays cool <3

I'm wearing:

Free People straw floppy hat

DIY denim vest

Vintage cotton crochet dress & slip (I hand dyed myself)

Miu Miu platform wedge sandals

Straw Floppy hat + Anthro dress + FRANCESCO MORICHETTI boots

Hey friends I've been having computer trouble after accidently spilling water on it, yikes ;-(  Thank God I was able to just purchase a new mouse and now I'm able to use it as normal, what a relief!  Anyway I hope everyone is well and keeping cool in this heat wave.  It was a hot one today here in Pittsburgh.

I still ventured out with the girls because today is my oldest daughter's birthday and we celebrated by going to lunch. We concluded the day by having ice cream as a family when daddy got home from work at Coldstone Creamery!  Her actually party is Saturday <3

This is what I'm wearing:

Straw Floppy hat

Anthropologie dress

Vintage jewelry

Francesco  Morichetti boots

Vintage floral shirt dress + Lagelle's upcycle denim shorts + FRANCESCO MORICHETTI boots

I'm feeling sad because my hubby will be away for 5 days for grad school, he left today ;-(  It's his last stretch before his summer break, yeah to the light at the end of the tunnel.  It's been a stressful two years in this program and Lord willing he will be done this December!  We celebrated Father's Day yesterday with our girls <3  I sent him off with two new cotton button down shirts from JCrew.  I had him try them on and they looked great. 

I will be keeping busy with the girls while he is away and before I know it, it will be Tuesday evening ;-)  

Btw I tucked the sleeves of the shirt dress to create a cap sleeve effect because I didn't like the length of the sleeves as is, those types of details are always important to me.  This is what I wore yesterday:

Straw Floppy hat

Gap tank top

Vintage floral shirt dress as a duster - Thrifty score

Vintage pendant necklace - Ebay

Lagelle's upcyle knitted edge denim shorts

Francesco Morichetti leather boots - Yoox.com

Vintage crop top + Vintage acid wash denim skirt + Ash Italia sandals

I never thought I would be wearing anything remotely from the 80s but look at me now!  I grew up during the 80s and I recall not liking the fashions at the time especially Acid wash denim, funny right?  I guess it takes time and some peer pressure to give it a go.  Anyway this is what I wore yesterday to run some errands with the girlies <3

Vintage 80s crop top - Thrifty score

Vintage 70s belt - Thrifty score

Vintage Acid wash denim skirt - Thrifty score

Boho indie necklace - Alma Lleras Jewelery

Ash Italia sandals - Yoox.com

Straw floppy hat + Vintage india sheer gauze dress + Free People extreme flare denim

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  Although summer is not officially here it's official in our household, my oldest started her summer break on Friday.  We have lots of fun things planned ie. sewing classes, bible vacation camp, swimming. library trips and our summer vacation <3
I went to two estate sales this weekend and scored some vintage goodies!  I've been getting back into estate sales but that can mean trouble.  I'm always afraid of becoming a hoarder and when the fear over takes me I start getting rid of stuff really!  I'm clearing some things out in my Etsy shop so check it out, especially the Sale section.
By the way the top I'm wearing is actually a dress that I twisted in the front and back to create a blouse.  Remember how I mentioned I don't like midi length skirts/dresses, well this dress is a midi length.  I tried belting it but I didn't like it either.  I think I prefer it as a blouse.  I couldn't resist the lovely pleated detailing, the sheer cotton fabric and overall design!
This is what I wore yesterday:

Straw Floppy hat

Vintage india dress - Antique mall

Free People extreme flare high waist denim

Vintage belt - thrifty score

Spotlight // Frou-Frou Foxes

This is the lovely Katie of  Frou-Frou Foxes blog.  She's a natural beauty and I was smitten with her retro chic vibe and her eye lashes are to die for!  She is new to the blogging community so let's embrace her with a warm welcome! I know you will enjoy reading her interview below, have a great weekend friends <3

My name is Katie Anne. I live in southern Ontario, Canada with my partner and a kitty named Gertrude.

1.  How do you describe your personal style? i am all over the map. i definitely do a mix of girly and grunge. 

2.  Where do you find/pull inspiration from?

i love all vintage. from the 1920's-1990's, i really love it all. i watch a lot of period pieces, so whatever i have been watching generally dictates what i am wearing. i've been pretty into films of my childhood lately: can't buy me love (87), pretty in pink (86), don't tell mom the babysitters dead (91), reality bites (94). i am a big fan of mixing eras- i like to showcase vintage pieces with a modern and fresh twist.

3.  Name one fashion accessory you can't live without?

sunglasses

4.  I never break this fashion rule........

there are no rules. 

5.  Your next must have purchase?

gladiator boots. like 60's style. 

6.  Most underrated item in women's wear?

nightgowns- they shouldn't always be saved for bedtime

7.  For all the fashionistas, provide one piece of invaluable fashion advice:

oh geeze... i don't know! don't take yourself so seriously. getting dressed should be fun. it is all so silly, really. be your own person. wear what you want and what makes you comfortable. and don't judge people. fashion is so subjective and creative. we all see it differently. that is part of the fun.  :)

Vintage 1950s cotton day dress + Vintage skinny belt + Ash Italia sandals

I was really excited when I found this dress a couple of weeks back! It's easy and simple!  It came with it's original skinny belt but I decided to wear one of my favorite skinny belts instead for contrast and to tie in my sandals.  These days I've been focused on making on my vintage pieces look more modern instead of looking like I came right out of a particular era (although there is nothing wrong with that if that is your thing, I tried that for a period of time ;-)  This is what I wore on Sunday:

Vintage 1950s cotton day dress - Avalon Exchange Pgh

Vintage skinny belt - Thrifty score 

Vintage jewelry - Etsy, Ebay, Thrift & 2nd hand boutique
Ash Italia sandals - Yoox.com

DIY denim vest + Gap tank top + Vintage maxi patchwork wrap skirt

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.  I enjoyed hanging with my girls and thrifting.  We scored some vintage goodness and that is always a plus <3  Sunday was exciting!  I styled the fashion shoot for Lagelle's Fall/Winter 2012 collection.  A sneak peak will be revealed sometime later this summer, so be on the look out.  This is what I wore saturday:

DIY denim vest - Originally thrifted as a long sleeve jacket

Gap tank top

Vintage necklace - Estate sale

Vintage Coco Chanel sunnies - Ebay score

Vintage patchwork maxi - Ebay score

Ash Italia sandals - Yoox.com

Upcycle Lagelle floral crop top + DIY denim shorts + Ash Italia sandals

We had a long stretch of good weather but today the rain came.  If you wonder why I comment about the weather often it's because it seems as if consistent good weather is rare for Pittsburgh but I'm not complaining about the rainy because it's what we need.  I do love the rain showers this time of year because they are often short lived and then the sun usually comes out <3

This is what I wore yesterday:

Lagelle's upcycle floral cotton top

Pink cotton tank top - Thrifty score

DIY denim cut-off shorts - Originally thrifted

Ash Italia sandals - Yoox.com