Wore : Red White and Blue

  

On Saturday we picked up our new favorite farmers' market lunch of samosas, sat and listened to a violin player on the lawn and watched little kids run around with face paint on and dogs saying hello to one another. I had woken up early to treasure hunt at a couple estate sales, so I was happy to lay back and watch the action around me. I love New York City and think it hands down has the best people watching, but Burlington definitely comes in at a close second. Afterwards we took a stroll down Church Street with our coffee before heading into work later on. Gotta love Saturday mornings. I wore one of my favorite hot summer day tanks by Lucky Brand (similar one HERE). Lots of packing / shipping / soaking vintage / and photo-taking to be done today. Hope your weekend was great and your Monday is too!

Wore: That Seventies Suede Skirt

Can you really go wrong with seventies clothing? I've been researching that era a lot this week for a project and oh my gosh did Jane Birkin have awesome style (you can check out some of her great moments HERE). Please stop me from cutting my bangs like hers because I can NOT pull it off, but I sure want to! Maybe I'll pull out the school picture of my 7th grade self with heavy parted bangs to deter future thoughts...

I'll be listing lots of great new vintage today, and breaking out my sewing machine for design purposes for the first time in months. Its this awesome weather getting me all inspired and stuff. Hope your weekends are fabulous! 

Wore : Vintage Floral Cutout Dress

I found this purple floral cutout dress while out and about sourcing for the shop the other day, and bought it with the "noble" intentions to sell it. Once I tried it on, there was no way! Its so light and airy for summer, and the tie back is really different. With the 80 degree weather yesterday I decided it was the perfect time to try it out : ) Owen snapped some pics while we were down at Red Rocks, a great park right near our house. You might remember us hiking there HERE. 

Lots of new vintage being listed today (once I get some more coffee in me), so check back with me!

More photos after the jump >

Wore : Teal & Orange

Little things making me happy today:

-refilling my coffee mug little by little throughout the morning to keep it warm as I work

-being able to have the windows open and letting cool spring air into my house

-our freshly raked lawn, ready for lots of outdoor time

-that my chicken fajitas I made last night tasted just like Chili's (yes I like Chili's fajitas) 

-getting photo updates of our new baby niece taking baths or napping. She's already changing so much!

-the little thrill of possibility I get every time I walk into a thrift store

Wore : Vintage Striped Cardigan

Today I read a post by Emily that really struck home with me. She talks about the impact of a positive response in your daily conversation, i.e. answering the "how are you?" question with something other than "super busy" or "so stressed". I've thought about this many times, especially after I go on about something mundane such as how I have so many bills this month and see the other person's eyes glaze over. Everyone has bills, not just me, so why would I think someone else would want to hear about that? Answering with a positive response instead, like how I hit a goal with my sales or had a great run that day turns the conversation in a much better direction, both for me and the other person as well. Not that there's not a place for a little support for others when you're feeling down, but I'm going to work on incorporating more of this in my daily interactions. Anywayssss. Serious stuff guys. I couldn't let go of this vintage striped cardigan I found recently, so I kept it. And now I love it. And want to wear it with everything. So comfy and perfect for spring! Maybe with a floral dress next time?

Wore : Seventies Vibes

Since it snowed last night in Vermont why do I live here again?, I pulled out my faux fur vest I thrifted this winter and paired it with high waisted denim and plaid for some seventies vibes. I've had family in town for the past week, so the house is feeling a little empty right now and we're missing everyone! Trying to get some spring cleaning done this afternoon, list new vintage and take a short run in preparation for the half marathon Saturday, ah! Hope your week is going great : ) 

Wore : Vintage Indian Batik Blouse

In honor of it being the first day of April, I thought a springy flowy blouse was in order. I love this vintage Indian batik blouse because its one part hippie and one part boho - a favorite combo of mine (duh). I've had it for a couple of years and still am just in love with the print. 

Spending the day listing new vintage, shipping out orders and then a hike outside later on. Hope your first day of April is great!

Wore : Embroidered Blouse

I have a soft spot for flowy peasant blouses, especially if they have embroidery on them. Yes, you may get a slight "preggers" look when you stand sideways (example 1- the first photo, yikes), but they are so breezy and feminine feeling, and you can pair them with pants or shorts and get a great bohemian vibe. 

Lots of new spring items hitting the shop today, if you want to check them out ; )

Wore : Nineties Flannel

There are lots of ways to incorporate vintage into your wardrobe, but many times what first comes to mind are the vintage "statement pieces". A seventies prom gown, an oversized faux fur coat or a pair of eighties retro heels. While I love every one of those items, I instead consistently come back to the more "casual" vintage clothes I find for my everyday wardrobe. This could be a navy cable-knit sweater, a high-waisted floral skirt or a retro sweatshirt. The easy, every day pieces are what I like the best because it's a more mellow look that still holds that unique feel.

This nineties grunge-y style flannel is a perfect example. It's easy to throw on, and just different enough to set it apart from the flannel you might buy at TJ Maxx. Hope you're having a great day!

Wore : Running Gear

As I had mentioned before in a previous post, I signed up for a half marathon that will be happening in April. A few friends and my sister are doing it with me, so it should be a great time. I have been (mostly) training on schedule, which is the first time I've been running regularly since college (yikes!). It really has been great to feel myself slowly getting back into shape, and to see the extra energy it provides me. As silly as it may seem, whenever I am wearing cute running gear, it gives me a little bit of extra motivation to get moving. So I figured I'd put together a little round-up of cute outfit ideas to keep that motivation flowing ; )

1. top, leggings, shoes 2. sweatshirt, leggings, bra 3. tank, shorts, shoes 4. tank, leggings, shoes 5. jacket, headphones, bra

2015

I had an awesome holiday season filled with lots of family time, board games, relaxing, wine and visits from friends, and now I am ready to start the new year off with a bang! 2015 will be filled with lots of new blog posts, tons of great vintage and some fresh inspiration coming at you daily, so stay tuned ; )

P.S. I got the Alexa Panama hat for Christmas, and I'm in love with it! Adding some new vintage versions to the shop tomorrow.

Snow Day

My friend Jackie and I made ornaments last month, and thought it would be funny to have one only say "hark". We were right, its hilarious : )

It is snowing like crazy today in Vermont, and the husband had a snow day from school. We are hunkered down in the house working on projects and putting finishing touches on our tree. I love quiet days like this : ) Hope everyone is staying warm and cozy!

Ugly-but-Awesome Christmas Sweater

I picked up this JCrew holiday sweater at the thrift shop last month, and I love it. It's got the right amount of Christmas corniness but in a mellow, wearable way. So here are a few pictures of me freezing my booty off on the porch, why is Vermont so COLD?!

Looking for options for your upcoming ugly Christmas sweater party? Check out this, this and this ; )

Oversized sweater

sweater : thrifted scarf: sewn by me jeans: thrifted Lucky Brand shoes : Kenneth Cole Reaction

Oversized knits? Yes please! Especially when I ate a Chipotle burrito bowl for lunch ; )

P.S. 20% off sale still going on over at OldSchoolSwank vintage!

Leapard and leather

Jacket: ANA pants: Gap 1969 shoes: Dansko Scarf: old

Leather jacket and leopard scarf? Perfect fall combo.

Since the husband and I actually have a night off together, I am off to order some Chinese and pick out a movie. Yes, we are that exciting : )

Velvet ballerina skirt

skirt: thrifted BCBG boots: Steve Madden shirt: Alternative Apparel

Once I saw this velvet ballerina skirt, I knew I had to have it. Like many other girls growing up in the nineties, I once had a long purple velvet skirt I wore everywhere (with a long sleeve top to match it) because why not? Hah. This skirt is just a bit more of a grownup version.

Oversized stripes

shirt: thrifted JCrew pants: thrifted  slip-on sneakers: Kenneth Cole Reaction via TJMaxx

I thrifted this great JCrew striped tee in a size that was a bit too big for me, but I ended up liking the oversized look of it, paired with skinny pants. And I am just living in these tan suede slip-ons, they seem to go with everything and are oh-so-comfy.

Bohemian Fall

blouse: TJ Maxx boots: vintage

Loving the fall weather and the layered outfits that come with it. These vintage campus boots ended up being the perfect fit for so many outfits, a great thrift store find : )