Little Blue Riding Hood

December 27, 2012, 12 Comments

The next few days are bringing some of my favorite weather…cold and clear. We get rain all year round here in Oregon, and while I don’t mind the cold, I do mind getting wet. The constant rain here often diverts me away from some purchases, mostly velvet and velveteen garments. You’ll find very little of…

Christmas Eve

December 24, 2012, 9 Comments

I hope that the holiday season is treating you all wonderfully! This evening we’re headed over to Patrick’s aunt and uncle’s for dinner with loads of his family, including some I haven’t met. Sometimes I try to tone down my vintage-ness when I’m around people who don’t really know me because often such people, to…

A Brother for Algernon

December 15, 2012, 12 Comments

Yesterday Patrick and I celebrated two wonderful years of marriage. It was a day of being rather lazy and taking time to relax before our trip to California next week and the craziness of the holidays that is just around the corner. We also exchanged gifts, and Patrick gave me something I’ve been dying to…

A Sherlockian Christmas

December 10, 2012, 13 Comments

Last night Patrick and I took our friend Lizzie out to see Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol as her Christmas gift. Like me, Lizzie has a passion for the British detective and we got super gussied up for our night on the town. Patrick and I saw the show last year,…

Vintage Must Have: Muff

December 8, 2012, 14 Comments

It’s finally getting chilly, with temperatures not even going above 50 degrees! So it’s certainly time for my favorite winter accessory…a muff! I’ve always had an adoration for the cozy little hand-warmer. The muff was a must for ladies at the turn-of-the-century and made a comeback in a small form in the 1940s and 50s. …

The Foundation

December 1, 2012, 9 Comments

Recently my dear friend Angelica introduced me to what has become one of my new favorite shops in town. The Foundation: From Billie to Bettie. It’s a little shop located at 4831 SE Davision here in Portland that sells everything (and more) that I included in my Vintage Must Have Foundations Series (Read more on…

The Autumn Wind…

November 29, 2012, 16 Comments

While the Christmas season may be in full swing, I’m still trying to eek in a few more autumn color scheme outfits before December hits…like this Kathrine Hepburn inspired ensemble… It’s no lie that I’m a huge fan of 1940s blazers. There are so many different styles and cuts. And I always seem to find…

Find Your Perfect Fit at eShakti

November 20, 2012, 9 Comments

Just prior to leaving for California I was approached by eShakti, an on-line clothing company that produces semi-custom garments. I had never heard of the brand before and did some digging. The website offers up both 9 to 5 wear as well as special occasion wear and there is something for everyone. I can’t tell…

Merry in Magenta

November 2, 2012, 6 Comments

When I wrote about my Expo finds from last month, I mentioned my magenta suit might get a post of its own…and sure enough, here it is. Last night a friend of mine had a Day of the Dead themed art show, and I figured the bright magenta suit with black accents would be perfect…

Cranberry & Honey

October 30, 2012, 12 Comments

Well, autumn is in full swing here in Oregon. Leaves are falling, it’s cloudy, rainy and cold. But still, fall is my favorite season, which is always has been. I remember growing up in the minority regarding this. Most of my friends favored summer. But I adore pumpkins (including their yummy flavor), leaves that crunch…

Atomic Redhead

Fashion & Style

Little Blue Riding Hood

Christmas Eve

A Brother for Algernon

A Sherlockian Christmas

Vintage Must Have: Muff

The Foundation

The Autumn Wind…

Find Your Perfect Fit at eShakti

Merry in Magenta

Cranberry & Honey