[ A Little Sad News…
April 10, 2008
Due to some neck and shoulder issues, I am bedridden and unable to keep up with you lovely ladies until further notice.
Thanks for your patience and for being such fabulous Society Girls. I’ll be back as soon as I possibly can.
Here’s to some happy thoughts!
My Top Five
March 26, 2008
Elle, Teen Vogue, Nylon, Lula and now Jalouse round out my list of TOP FIVE FABULOUS MAGAZINES!
Up until this point there were only four magazines with the fifth spot just waiting to be filled. I have seen and heard about my final selection, but wasn’t able to get my hands on an actual copy - seeing that it is a French magazine.
I finally discovered Jalouse among the stacks and six days later I am still wandering around carrying the copy.. I keep thumbing through finding new and wonderful inspiration.
A little side note to anyone without access - you can go online and look through archives of old issues dating back to 1997. Seriously, you can view the entire magazine page by page.
No wonder Jalouse is in my TOP FIVE!
Questions Answered
March 20, 2008
Many of you have been asking if the The Vintage Society Store will still be opening.. and I am sorry I haven’t responded directly to the question. The time is now!
The Vintage Society shop will not be opening in the original form that I envisioned - at least not at this time. This is not sad news, I think with any vision and dream you always have to be willing to grow and change as things progress - and for me the change has all been great.
Ultimately, I was a cubicle refugee with a load of creativity bursting at the seams. My desire was to wake up and say, “I love what I do!” - and for me that was being involved in the fashion world. The idea for The Vintage Society had been brewing for years, and I felt it was the only door that would be open to me… that was until I started The Vintage Society blog. This blog represented the same ideals of the store, and it was here that I fell in love. Fell in love with fashion writing, styling and connecting with other Society Girls.
It was also through this blog that door after door began to open and instead of only one option - I had many to choose from. This is where my vision began to expand, and if I chose to focus on only the store I would limit myself.
Now with my Quiksilver sponsorship, I will be opening the store through trunk shows (a pop up shop at SiteLA that will sell all the goodies), but will also have the freedom to explore all the options.
The Vintage Society blog will also be growing.. and there are more details to come.. so stay close.
Thank you for always reading and for being loyal Society Girls!
Photo Booth
December 10, 2007
The highlight of the wedding was a fabulous (FREE) photo booth… let’s just say I had a little too much fun.
Off to See the Fall!
November 23, 2007
I am off for a few days to YOSEMITE! To see the fall… it’s tradition! See you soon!
My Diamonds
November 14, 2007
With birthday on the brain, I have been quite materialistic over here… I can’t help but think of all the things I want and the gift list is quickly growing longer.
Recently, I was asking my husband why he has not bought me jewelry over the years (except of course my beautiful ring). I put it this way, “Don’t you know that diamonds (and jewelry, in general) are a girls bestfriend?” and he responded back, “Diamonds may be some girl’s best friend but your BFF just happens to be shoes!”.
He couldn’t have been more on the spot. I love shoes and if there is ever extra money thrown my way…you know what I will be spending it on… SHOES ! Lately, they have been my splurge. I have acquired a taste for the quality pair - and that usually means spending a little more dough.
So, for my birthday I compiled my “diamonds” into a very succinct list!
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, Urban Outfitters, and Steve Madden
Toe Shoes and Tutus
October 26, 2007
Today is the day… today is the day we host my favorite party of the year. It is the ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY. This is the biggest party of the year and people show up looking AMAZING! Now this is no pansy Halloween Party where people are semi-dressed up, this is old school dress-up style, reminiscent of your childhood Halloweens when you would plan your costume all year.
So this year, I am acting out my own chilhood fantasy… to be a graceful ballerina in the spotlight on my toe shoes prancing across stage. Ok, so there won’t be any spotlights or stages, but there will definitely be toeshoes and tutus…
The Big Thrift Adventure
October 8, 2007
It takes motivation, drive and persistance to be a thrifter. It is not something you can take lightly, you have to be committed, otherwise you may miss out on the prize. And that prize being- a fabulous find!
The challenge was taken this weekend by me and two of my closest friends. We stepped out and stormed three thrift stores in a row. One after the other we scoured the racks looking for what we thought to be a find. After three exhausting hours we emerged holding bags of goodies. We each felt satisfied with our new purchases and after some dinner for our growling stomachs we spent the evening trying on all our new (but old) clothes.
And the next morning, I took one of my favorites for a spin. (This wrap was hanging loosely off a hanger, but seemed to be intersting - turned out - it was!) Oh… the thrift adventures…. what fun!
