vintage style for the modern dame
This morning, as I was perusing my Facebook timeline, I happened upon an article that a lovely friend shared. It was entitled "24 Things Women Should Stop Wearing After Age 30", and it triggered Maximum Eye-Rolling from everyone who took the time out to read it. Written by Kallie Provencher for RantChic.com, this "article" (I use… Continue reading 24 Things Women Over 30 Should Wear
*Products reviewed in this post were provided by Impish Lee for my review. All opinions are my own. Social media is an incredible tool. With just a touch of a button, the entire world is at your fingertips! Whether you're keeping your musings under 150 characters, or double tapping to show your love, social media… Continue reading Design (Your Own) Perfection: Lingerie by Impish Lee
When Pinup Girl Clothing first released their Jenny dresses and skirts, the Pinup's of the world went wild. A simple, 1960's style sundress, Jenny is characterized by a full gathered skirt and nipped in waist for the ultimate feminine silhouette! They flew off the proverbial shelves and quickly amassed a passionate fan following. Thousands of… Continue reading Mon Cherie, Jenny
Pants. The very bane of my existence. Shopping for pants gives me all kinds of anxiety because when you've got a donk and any sort of waist-to-hip ratio, you're in for a ride on the struggle bus. My booty in particular has seen to the demise of many a pair of pants. Whether it's a weak seam… Continue reading The Pursuit Of Pants
NINE DAYS, ladies and gentlemen. Nine short, fateful days until Cupid rides into town. Now I'll admit, I typically don't buy into the Valentine's Day madness. My love and I opt to hang around the house instead of partaking in the pink-and-red free for all because we simply can't be fussed with overpriced restaurants and… Continue reading My Vintage Valentine
Just days ago, I was in the backseat of a car flying 80 km/h through the winding Irish countryside. My beautiful longtime friend (and photographer!) celebrated her wedding at the incredible Ashford Castle , and I had the honor of standing next to her as she said her vows! As it were, a destination wedding meant… Continue reading #PinupInIreland
As January flies past at warp speed and money flies out of my checking account at an alarming rate, I find myself digging into my wardrobe. What works? What doesn't? Is this combination reaching or do I look as fantastic as I think? The fact is, I much preferred spending my extra hard-earned dough on presents… Continue reading Mix and Match Wardrobe: Round Two
Tis the season, ladies. The season of sales. "SITEWIDE SAVINGS!" "BLACK FRIDAY STEALS AND DEALS!" "LOWEST PRICES OF THE SEASON!" And along with the wheeling and dealing, it is also the season of "Account Balance: Zero". In laymen's terms: I'm broke. Between Christmas gifting, personal responsibilities, and an upcoming destination wedding trip to Ireland (Congratulations… Continue reading Mix And Match Wardrobe: Round One
When the alarm sounded at 5:30am, not even the birds were awake. "Too early..." I thought, fighting the urge to roll back into the mountain of pillows, blankets, and one gently snoring girlfriend that beckoned me back to the comfort of my bed. But no. Too early or not, NJ transit waits for no one,… Continue reading A Pinup In Brooklyn
As a long-time fan of Pinup Girl Clothing, I have seen the debut of many a collection. But no collection was as excitedly awaited as the Magic of Mary Blair! A collaboration with the estate of Mary Blair, of Disney fame, the line featured skirts and dresses in extremely limited edition whimsical prints, some directly… Continue reading The Magic Of Mary Blair Part 1: Umbrella Fancy
