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.








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  1. i love BOTH of these outfits, so much!

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  2. hee, thanks!!

    Don't you love those items you've had forever, that just never get tired? This blazer makes me smile every time. sigh.

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