The Same but Different

August 18, 2013, 19 Comments

Earlier, I blogged about going to OMSI to see the traveling exhibition on mummies, and what I wore, as some mentioned in the comments, was reminiscent of Evy Carnahan from the 1999 film The Mummy, and subsequent sequel, The Mummy Returns (2001). The truth of the matter is, she is one of my fashion icons…

A Visitor from Down Under

July 19, 2013, 8 Comments

Over the last few days I have had the absolute pleasure of meeting and hanging out with Fran of A Vintage Story. Yesterday we met up with Solanah of Vixen Vintage and ran around downtown, visiting various vintage shops, dropping by the photobooth, and popping into Powell’s. It’s so wonderful meeting fellow vintage bloggers especially…

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…

Fur & Feathers

January 12, 2013, 23 Comments

This afternoon I joined some of the most marvelous fellow vintage gals in the Pacific Northwest for the annual Fur & Feathers Luncheon as hosted by Julie of FabGabs Vintage. (You can view last year’s event here!) So get ready to see some amazing fur and feathered concoctions on some even more amazing ladies in…

Liebster Blog Award Take II

January 2, 2013, 5 Comments

Okay, seriously, this blog post is long over due… But better a little late than never, eh? Just prior to leaving for California (the December visit that is, this post isn’t that late!) I was awarded the Liebster Blog Award from fellow vintage blogger Hannah of Just Peachy, Darling. If you’re unfamiliar with the award,…

Questions on the Street

September 28, 2012, 20 Comments

In my last post I wrote about common vintage misconceptions and in the comments Harlow of Suburban Retro said she would be interested in hearing my responses to the questions and comments I get while out and about. Let’s be honest, we vintage gals don’t dress like everyone else, so it draws attention and sometimes…

Vintage Quartette

June 14, 2012, 5 Comments

Yesterday Sara, who I met at the Fur & Feathers luncheon, came down from Seattle to get together with a few of us vintage gals for an afternoon of shopping! Also included in our group were Solanah and Cassandra of Dear John Vintage. After a tasty lunch at Kenny & Zuke’s, we popped over to…

I’m Ready for My Close Up

June 12, 2012, 10 Comments

Over the weekend I had the absolute pleasure of being a part of a vintage fashion documentary. Awhile back, a gal named Justine contacted me about possibly participating in her film. I immediately said yes, and after e-mailing back and forth, she came to visit and we spent the weekend shopping, filming and chatting about…

Pearls & Beignets

June 8, 2012, 4 Comments

Last night Patrick and I went out to dinner with lovely Solanah and her husband, Sam, in Portland’s Pearl District. We dined at Irving Street Kitchen, however, all of us failed to remember the hoopla that surrounds the Pearl come First Thursdays. Silly us. But regardless, we had a delightful time chitchatting (Solanah and I…

Floral Fun

June 3, 2012, 6 Comments

Yesterday I joined many other of my well dressed vintage friends for an afternoon Garden Party filled with treats and sangria at the lovely home of Garb-Oh Vintage owner Rhiannon. Prior to my ride over to Rhiannon’s, I took some pictures of my full ensemble. This late 1950s or early 1960s number is another from…

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fellow bloggers

The Same but Different

A Visitor from Down Under

Bakelite & Bowties

Fur & Feathers

Liebster Blog Award Take II

Questions on the Street

Vintage Quartette

I’m Ready for My Close Up

Pearls & Beignets

Floral Fun