Fly Me to the Moon...

You know that little 50's song...

Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like On a-Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, baby , kiss me

Ok, so maybe it's not so very relevant, but it's stuck in my head... and I'm ok with that.

Seems like I've had so many things to blog about the last couple of days, I barely can fit it all in! It helps that my schedule has finally loosened up a bit. Today we even replaced some of the terrible photos I took of store items, and exchanged them for better ones that we took in our study (which is ours again, as my in-laws are returning home... did I ever mention I've had them as guests for two months?)

Anyway, here are some belated photos from my Birthday (not of the dresses I got for my birthday, but what I wore during my Birthday)...

• Dress: Thrifted
• Flower crocheted beret: Charlotte Russe
• Purse: vintage via Etsy
• Tights: Gift
• Shoes: Thrifted
• Clock and skeleton-key necklace: gift
  

So, I am 24 years old now, and it's actually difficult for me to accept. It seems like the older I get, the more I go into denial of my age... but it's ok, I believe a woman is like a bottle of wine and only improves over time. Still, there's moments I feel like a teenager and not yet an adult...

{ My yummy Birthday-desert }

Menswear...?

{ Modcloth menswear collection }

I know I've mentioned before how I adore menswear, especially if a woman can incorporated it into her wardrobe along side more feminine elements (I'm still rounding up the courage to do it myself). And as much as I am about to look like a Modcloth-nut, I just have to share this too fun of a collection anyway... and what's worse is, I spoiled myself over my birthday and bought some things from Modcloth, so I will be sharing those soon as well.... hee hee.

Shop Update 3.12.09

Here is a preview of what I am working on right now! The new listings should be up in just a bit... until then, please check out my very first Super Sale! Have to clear out some of this stock, I says...

Also, here are a few more pictures of the coat from my last post... I do have a few more photos available by request through email, and I will be accepting the best offer for it (please privately email me with any offers). Here are some further details:

• Coat is Dry clean only and made of Wool and Polyester.
  
• Plaid, with black, white and yellow.
• Marked as a size 14; measurements are: 44" Bust, 38" waist and 31" Length.
  
• 60's mod/bell silhouette with empire waist.
• Features usable military-style buttons on the bodice.
• Originally $89.00, new with original tags.
  
• Designed by AB Studio.
  

Drop me an email with any questions! Don't hesitate to ask anything, I don't mind :)

May the Sun Shine Somewhere...

Thank you everyone for the lovely Birthday wishes!!! They really made my heart melt, and I think they came true, because my Birthday turned out much better than I imagined!!!

Oh, I am still on the hunt for that perfect 60's dress, although I did find this adorable yellow mod dress that is very close to what I am picturing as "perfect"... still, since it's not exactly what I have in mind, I am swapping it out so that I can find the right one. So, I will be putting it up in the shop along with a couple of updates set for this week... until then, we thought we'd do a fun shoot with this dress to enjoy it while I can...

60's mod dress: thrifted
Black tights: Target
Tweed Coat: Kohls
Round toe heels: Thrifted

My Grandmother got this coat for me, but as you can see it's a tad too big for me... sadly. I'll be selling it as well, through not through Etsy, it'll be available in the next post or so and I''ll definitely get some more pictures up!

Dear Modcloth... How you can be cruel.

{ Lovely items of modcloth.com }

I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving! We took plenty of pictures, so I will try to get some up later!

I guess it's a little late to suddenly be making a Birthday wish-list (My Birthday is tomorrow..), but it's ok, because the items above are completely out of our price range anyway... even if it is a black Friday sale going on at Modcloth. Still, it's still fun to imagine myself in these pieces, which I can do all too easily...

..I often like to create mental wish-lists from Modcloth items... recently I thought it might even be fun to put those items together here, so I can have all of you swoon over them with me! (a maniacal laugh can be heard in the background)..

Aren't those little gloves just too cute? The clutch is just too creative to bare... and I can easily picture those gorgeous high-wasited shorts with a great pair of black tights.... oh, and don't get me started on the peter-pan collar, cotton wiggle dress... oh, don't even get me started.

Interview Status...

{ caught getting ready }

Well, it's time now for turning in applications and getting interviews... I wouldn't say it's the funnest thing in the world, but we are making the best of it by making the time out together almost like mini-dates, while we job hunt...

• Jacket: Forever21
• High-waist pencil skirt: Forever21
• Polka dot blouse: vintage 50's
• T-straps: Payless
• Vintage purse: gift

During our time out, we encountered this old store from the 1800's-now turned house. It was really rather lovely, but sadly just after we took some pictures the residents came out to see what we were doing... oops! ah well...

Sponsor Spotlight: Jennifer Lauren

{ 1 Sailor Puff Skirt . 2 Yellow Tiered Circle Skirt . 3 White Layered Circle Store }

Meet the adorable Jennifer! Jennifer has a wonderful little shop that I'm happy to be sponsored by, carrying beautiful handmade dresses and skirts that will leave you absolutely swooning. I love how each piece looks authentically vintage, yet mixed with modern lines and details... Delicate, feminine and almost hints Lolita-style, each article of clothing is extremely romantic and just snatches your heart right up!

{ 4 Pumpkin Puff Skirt . 5 Halter Dress . 6 White Layered Circle Skirt }

Be sure to check out her blog as well, where she shares outfit posts and various lovely inspirations! Thank you Jennifer, you are truly an artist!!!

Inspiration: Quirky 60's Looks

{ Strong 60's look via N.E.E.T online magazine }

I think a lot of my inspirations will be more focused on 60's inspiration for a little while... maybe it's just a small phase, or maybe I am simply drawn to the opportunity for fun layering that I find more possible with 60's pieces... Anyway, and as I know I've been saying, lately I find myself more and more inspired by the laid-back hair, strong makeup, shorter hemlines and overall quirky-ness associated with 60's (mainly British-inspired?) looks... these images from N.E.E.T are nothing new, but they've been in my imaginary "stock" of inspirations...

...I'm sure it's somewhat of a hunt for me, and maybe that's why I've been so fixated... you see, I'm still trying to encounter that perfect little 60's dress to put together in a whole 60's look... I think because of my high requirements (fabric quality, look and price), I am making the hunt more difficult for myself. I suppose that could be half the fun as well though... but I do believe I've spoiled myself with 50's dresses... by that I mean, the durable materials and quality you don't see in most 60's clothes..

I know when I do find that dress, I will match the look with heavy mascara and messy hair! Yes, heehee...