vintage week
I've gotten distracted by the 'easy' availability and miraculous 'existence in multiples' of new clothing lately. Since my closet's been cycled back into autumn/ winter mode, I'm remembering all the beautiful vintage dresses that don't get as much attention over the summer. It's been a good separation though- I realise I'd gotten into a safe rut of throwing fabulous patterned shirtdresses over tights and boots, and thinking that was enough. But it got boring- and the Anthropologie tangent has helped me think more in terms of accessorizing and mixing.
Yesterday was COLD waking up, since the landlords hadn't turned the heat on yet, so I ended up in a very warm sweaterdress that I regretted when the afternoon sun started streaming in the window.
Very Velma, I'm afraid! But she is a fashion icon of sorts, and I do lose my glasses a lot...
(looking bashfully at my feet because I got sick of correcting for the devil-eye effect )
Today I pulled out one of my favourite plaid shirtdresses- I found it on ebay 3 years ago for $12, with the original sales tags on ( $3 or so...). It's pretty light cotton, but I wear it year round anyway, with its cute little brass Napoleon buttons. The colour mix of brown, teal and maroon seems to go with everything.
As an experiment, I mixed it with a favourite Sisley blazer I found in a thiftt shop a few years ago- in orange and brown tweed, with an awesome sea-green polka dot lining. I love these together! Threw on the orange floral scarf and I was out the door.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWOECiLCBmVMBzxCvj5c7Ltgasgwb09QetBP42YSm3S1gpnvAsgXQ0zYr8WsqTd2S9_8Y3SFB56YgoZaD-acnTI__scETyP-i1QYKqCR0vOTNsytCZIZ7jNcrWKq2Tf-1cmMf9EoTO88/s640/sisley2_edited-1.jpg)
Yesterday was COLD waking up, since the landlords hadn't turned the heat on yet, so I ended up in a very warm sweaterdress that I regretted when the afternoon sun started streaming in the window.
Very Velma, I'm afraid! But she is a fashion icon of sorts, and I do lose my glasses a lot...
Today I pulled out one of my favourite plaid shirtdresses- I found it on ebay 3 years ago for $12, with the original sales tags on ( $3 or so...). It's pretty light cotton, but I wear it year round anyway, with its cute little brass Napoleon buttons. The colour mix of brown, teal and maroon seems to go with everything.
As an experiment, I mixed it with a favourite Sisley blazer I found in a thiftt shop a few years ago- in orange and brown tweed, with an awesome sea-green polka dot lining. I love these together! Threw on the orange floral scarf and I was out the door.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2nBxiiYDhOV1erdRaD_uWtKUqH0iOr1s7jolYBDmhHe8uSULJ_yqBv7cEXyy7MIQ1Iv8uBMlmYFDtn9Jgj8GAsK5Pu2judY_cVhHDKpduI2MqlFsIh37J1oKiwDDO-wEqAGawHr-CXM/s640/sisley1rev.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWOECiLCBmVMBzxCvj5c7Ltgasgwb09QetBP42YSm3S1gpnvAsgXQ0zYr8WsqTd2S9_8Y3SFB56YgoZaD-acnTI__scETyP-i1QYKqCR0vOTNsytCZIZ7jNcrWKq2Tf-1cmMf9EoTO88/s640/sisley2_edited-1.jpg)
i love BOTH of these outfits, so much!
ReplyDeletehee, thanks!!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love those items you've had forever, that just never get tired? This blazer makes me smile every time. sigh.