Frozen

February 22, 2014, 10 Comments

Earlier in the week two friends mention they hadn’t seen Frozen yet, and we immediately set to remedy that. Because clearly I needed to see Frozen for a third time in cinemas. I won’t lie, I had a really hard time picking a coat that worked with this ensemble. Sometimes it really sucks when you…

Visitor from Across the Pond

September 19, 2013, 20 Comments

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Charlotte of Tuppence Ha’penny. Charlotte actually hopped across the pond just for shopping! So she and I walked the streets of Portland on the hunt for vintage goodies, visiting such stores as BillyGoat, Magpie and Living Threads. We also stopped in at Powell’s, which…

Vintage Swimsuit Saving

June 22, 2013, 25 Comments

The other day found me downtown meeting a friend for lunch. I was a little early and thought I’d pop into the Buffalo Exchange that was just a block from the restaurant. And I found a glorious 1950s swimsuit. I nearly fell over. This sort of thing just doesn’t happen. As I was carrying it…

Best Dress and Shoes Ever!

June 8, 2013, 22 Comments

AGES ago I received a text message from my friend Lyndsie, of Retro Rejuvenation, which contained a picture of a dress. I nearly fell off my chair when I saw it. It was that amazing. And thank goodness it was for sale. Instagram is becoming a hot tool for shop owners. I have, on more…

Bakelite & Bowties

May 19, 2013, 21 Comments

This morning a group of us vintage gals, and guys too, got together for brunch at one of Portland’s swankest restaurants, Gracie’s. As always, we had a theme…today’s theme? Bakelite and Bowties. I’m loving that we’re coming up with more co-ed friend;y events. It’s so nice to see men all dapper…even if we only had…

Thrift Luck

April 30, 2013, 12 Comments

On Sunday I had friend and owner of Retro Rejuvenation, Lyndsie come visit me. She’s an absolute doll and we had an incredibly fun time visiting vintage shops and thrift stores for two solid days. Sometimes the downside to having so much fun is a failure to take pictures. Even with reasonable cameras in our…

Vista Las Palmas

March 29, 2013, 5 Comments

One of the fabulous things about our hotel is that they have complimentary bicycles for guests to use! We opted to go for a small peddle around one of Palm Spring’s modern neighborhoods, Vista Las Palmas, which also happens to be home to Elvis’ Honeymoon Hideaway! Just like before, buckle up, this is yet another…

Gingham Gals

August 12, 2012, 14 Comments

Themed parties are the best parties, don’t you think? Me too. Which is why I was thrilled when Rhiannon of Garb-Oh Vintage hosted another themed party (you may remember the floral party not too long ago). This party’s theme? Gingham! Shockingly enough, I only own two gingham dresses, neither of which I was too proud…

Vintage Must Have: Crinoline

August 1, 2012, 12 Comments

A crinoline (also known as a petticoat) is a must have if you’re a fan of fuller skirts. The full skirts and circle skirts of the 1950s and early 1960s require a crinoline to produce that classic silhouette seen in so many magazines of the time period. I have several crinolines, because, well, I need…

Together in the Truth

April 23, 2012, 5 Comments

Once again, myself, Patrick, and a few friends met up at Portland’s Hollywood Theatre for their weekly screening of Mad Men. My choice of clothing for the evening? A slightly fitted sage green dress with an embroidered paisley pattern. The dress was a gift from my friend Alicia, who was clearing out her closet of…