Back Seam

blouse, skirt and shoes thrifted. tights-Prevues

The thrift gods smiled on me today. I found another pair of ballet flats (I'm obsessed with them right now, they are so Audrey) and a gorgeous vintage fur coat. I was determined to not have another casual outfit day and I even went for daytime smoky eyes, a look I haven't attempted in quite some time. I finally got a pair of back seamed pantyhose. I think it makes them so much better. It is amazing how little details turn something from average to incredible.

Bursting The Seams

shirt:goodwill outlet, jeans and heels: thrift town, ring:porkchop rules at crimson and clover

Since I haven't done an outfit post in so long I though I'd indulge in one today. I just purchased these amazing jeans for 99 cents at thrift town the other day. They are so perfect for the change of weather.

Every Day is Dress Up Day

shorts and brogues: crimson & clover vintage, blouse: thrifted
shirt: thrifted, shorts: american apparel
 dress and shoes: thrift town

The first photo is what I wore yesterday and the red dress I wore earlier this week.  Bea is rocking her new thrifted shades hardcore. This month may not have many regular features as traveling and prepping for school has left me little time for creating inovative blog posts. Finally rocked my gorgeous brogues this summer. The weather has been relatively pleasant surprisingly enough. I've been accruing quite a collection of board games for our game night tonight from recent thrifting excursions: balderdash, outburst, scattergories, and trivial pursuit. Haven't been finding much summer attire lately. It is not that I don't have enough clothes for NY I just wanted a beautiful summer dress, maybe I will find it there, which would be even better. I'm so addicted to pretty dresses.

Brick

 blouse: vintage thrifted, jeans: american apparel secondhand, shoes: thrifted

pearl necklaces: thrift town

 

dress and sandals: secondhand

Just got back from camping yesterday and it was epic. I actually saw stars like the ones in my blog background. There were no trees at Pyramid Lake where we camped so the whole sky was open to view. It was overwhelmingly beautiful there. I took these photos last week and loved how the brick wall looked. I love brick houses especially. There are quite a few in my neighborhood.

The Spirits That Lend Strength Are Invisible

Ocean Park #67 by Richard Diebenkorn

The Spirits That Lend Strength Are Invisible Part I by Sigmar Polke

The Spirits That Lend Strength Are Invisible Part II by Polke

 

Note One (of Three Notes from Salalah) by Cy Twombly

Rome, 1971 by Twombly

 

Academy, by Twombly

dress: crimson & clover vintage, heels: thrifted, disco shirt: thrifted

When I entered the room containing the works by Sigmar Polke I was instantly enthralled. The Polish-German artist just died last month but we can only hope his work will be around for a long time after.  It changed my mood to reverent immediately. I was bathed in golden light and felt so much better about life. These pieces were the most moving to me that day. The canvas is metal (tellurium and nickel, respectively), a very difficult surface to paint on but so worth it. We are definitely going to get a membership to the MOMA in San Francisco. We are only a couple of hours away. I can't wait to go back as there was so much art I didn't have time to appreciate. The place is enormous. I still have more posts from that day that I am very excited to unveil. I just found out that the Fisher Collection will be a permanent addition to the MOMA in SF! Only 1/7th of this collection has been shown thus far, so even more impetus to come back as much as possible.

Life Death / Knows Doesn't Know

 cheongsam: thrifted, shoes: vintage gift

Today I spent taking in the Doris and Donald Fisher Collection at the MOMA in SF. I took a few of my favorite fancy frocks to take pictures with the art. What an inspiring day! This was one of the first pieces I saw and one of my very favorites. This week on the blog will be featuring some of the incredible pieces in the museum along with some very pretty dresses worthy of such an environment.

Jumping

 

 

chucks: goodwill, dress and leggings: secondhand

My daughter Bea has been picking this dress out quite a bit for summer. I never have to take that many pictures of her because they all turn out so cute. But I do anyways. I just added an album on my facebook for photos that can't fit on the blog.

The Fabulous Five

 Each month I feature five amazing outfits from other style blogs. Here are my June picks.
1. Rosie of rosemud. I just fell in love with this outfit as soon as I saw it. The slightly disheveled look adds so much to what could have been a very prim and proper outfit. The skirt is such a pretty color and drapes her so beautifully. Rosie has such a unique personal style and an absolutely gorgeous blog chock full of thrifted goodness. This photograph is stunning too and there is a lot more loveliness to check out on her website.

 2.Marie of Mamushka Marie. I really enjoy doing this feature because although it is sometimes challenging to find what I'm looking for it forces me to discover new blogs. Marie's blog is absolutely wonderful so I am very glad to have found it. The print and color of this dress  is just incredible and I love the white and brown accessories that accompany it. Isn't that purse darling?

 

3. Whitney of Ladywolf Vintage. I am obsessed with off white lace dresses. I really love how she pairs it with the black shorts and top. The contrast highlights the lace perfectly. That vintage purse is just amazing too. Whitney has incredible style and she is also a photographer and vintage shop owner so her blog is an absolute must see.

 

4. Rebecca of The Dandelion Girl.  I am always so impressed when people make their own clothes. Rebecca actually saw a picture of this vintage dress on the Cat's Pajamas blog and made a similar one. Now that is someone who has beyond amazing sewing skills and what a lovely dress, both of them. She has a pretty blog too and such lovely settings.

5. Jennifer of Sally Jane Vintage. Jennifer proves it is never too hot outside to be fashionable. Those plaid shorts are such a statement pieces and she lets them shine in this outfit pairing it with a simple tank top. If for some reason you haven't checked out her blog you must. The photography and clothing are stunning.

Next week I have so many outfit posts I hopefully will get a chance to photograph.

Spoiler alert: Gunne Sax!

Overexposed

 

 

100 percent thrifted outfit

I made the "mistake" of taking my picture at 3 instead of 5pm resulting in some pictures I ended up really liking. This dress is a result of an earlier thrifting excursion today with my sister Rosemary and her daughter Eliana. She actually took me for my belated birthday present and it was worth the wait. I found some incredible vintage pieces and she found this lovely black dress for her date tonight. I couldn't have asked for a better gift or a sweeter sister.

100 percent thrifted outfit

The cousins found adorable dresses too.

 

 This weekend is sort of a mystery but I am quite excited. I'm pretty sure we are finally going to do something nature related and I just scored a waffle iron today so I definitely want to test it out.