[ Sending Shivers
November 10, 2008
It was the perfect fall day - cool, blustery, and chilled! Finally I felt justified for wearing warmth. All of a sudden fall weather adds a huge element to your look. Now you can pile on creativity. Create outfits simply by layering one thing on top of another. It sends shivers down my spine - shivers of excitement.
(Hat-Forever 21, Scarf - H&M, Sweater-Quiksilver Womens, Dress-thrifted, Shoes-Payless, Bag-Gryson for Target, Sunglasses-Forever21)
Rain Brings out the Warm Woolies
November 6, 2008
Rains brings out the cozy in me - an opportunity to curl up in wooly sweaters, knit hats and comfy jeans. So when the rain came, I turned toward my favorite new sweater and pulled out my striped “grunge”-inspired beanie to warm my insides. Yeah, the sun did come out - but a girl’s got to wear the warm-woolies when she gets the chance.. even if it is just for a minute.
(Hat - Forever 21, Tank - BDG, Sweater - Crossroads Trading Co., Jeans - thrifted, Shoes - Steve Madden)
Bouquet of Flowers
November 3, 2008
Another find from my new favorite vintage shop! My birthday is fast approaching and I am already compiling a list of “must-haves” from this little bit of heaven. I love this short sleeve dinner coat with the embellishment of the white stitched bouquet of flowers. A classic that will last a lifetime.
(Short Sleeve Jacket - Elsewhere Vintage, Tunic - American Apparel, Shoes - Steve Madden, Clutch - Thrifted)
Two of the Same
October 31, 2008
The shoes have arrived! I know two of the same. I can’t help it – they are essential, and to have a black and a brown option is just about perfection!
Speaking of perfection, I came across this fur vest in the racks of a thrift store while visiting Palm Springs a few weeks ago. The squeals of excitement were heard around the shop as I noticed the striped color palette and front pockets.
My fur vest finally made it out of the closet, due to clouds brewing overhead. Keeping it California warm weather appropriate I paired it with this oversized tee, belted with gold chains and pulled out my barely worn skinnies.
(Tee- Michael Stars, Belt and Vest - Thrifted, Shoes - Steve Madden)
New Found Happiness
October 29, 2008
A few new finds make a girl happy!
Find One - a vintage 70’s secretary dress in a vibrant red that would make any day fantastically fabulous.
Find Two - a vintage animal print clutch from my latest obsession, a little vintage shop called “Elsewhere Vintage”, and yes I will be featuring a story on this oh-so-grand store!
Find Three - thanks to the people at SoleStruck I was sent these INCREDIBLE Jeffrey Campbell brown python heels, they are without a doubt the most comfortable platform heels my feet have ever worn.
New finds = Giddy Society Girl
Don’t Forget to be Charming
October 22, 2008
Charming your way through life is part of the Society Girl way! Charming with your inventive and unique style, charming with your smile, charming with your touch. Charming can be delightful, enchanting, and charismatic.
One simple way to charm yourself and be charming is to add a little dash of excitement to your overall look. Someone who is making this easy for all Society Girls is Jackie with her beautifully designed jewelry. She features handmade and vintage necklaces, earrings, brooches, and rings.
If you want to be a charmer.. check out This Charming Girl!
Two amazing charms: an envelope declaring love, and a rose encrusted locket.
(Both Necklaces - This Charming Girl, T-shirt belted - Michael Stars, Sweater - Crossroads, Jeans - H&M)
A Blue Fall Night
October 20, 2008
Tossing in a bit of unexpected color to a cool fall-ish evening, and getting warm and cozy in my fuzzy faux fur vest! I can’t get enough of these right now.
(Fur Vest - Zara, Dress - Mango, Tights - American Apparel, Shoes - Steve Madden, Necklace - Superthrift)
A Vintage Shop Shopper
October 20, 2008
I am a true blue thrift shopper, trolling for vintage.. and I have to be honest I haven’t been a vintage shop shopper. I have endured hours upon hours in thrift stores searching for the few vintage treasures amongst all the trash - but recently I have been falling in love with vintage shop shopping.
It’s not that I have had anything against vintage stores, but have always seemed to relish the hunt in thrifts galore. Now, I pop into vintage stores and have a rush - different than my scavenger rush in a thrift store - more like a rush of the amazing collection before me. Instead of walking into a boutique with all new clothes, I have walked into vintage heaven.
There is still a search to find the pieces that make me swoon, and I do have to dish out a little more cash - but it is so worth it. The vintage is well selected and being a avid thrifter, I know what is hard to come by - so I can choose to spend a little more dough for something I know is rare AND RIDICULOUS!
(ridiculous is my book is another word for fabulous!)
So all this to say, I have been finding the best and greatest vintage shops in my area (I’ll let you in on some in the coming months). On a recent visit to Swellegant Vintage I found a slew of 70’s dresses and walked out a happy girl!
(Dress - Swellegant Vintage, Shoes - Steve Madden, Clutch - vintage Crossroads Trading Co., Necklace- Suzettes)