Etsy On My Mind

I was in a vintage kind of mood this weekend so instead of going out thrifting (the weather in Chicago was nasty!), I visited Etsy. Yours truly ordered these two dresses from Cherry Bloom Vintage:

Aren't they cute? I can't wait till they arrive. Cherry Bloom Vintage had a lot of cute items. I'm sure I'll be ordering from that shop along with a few others I discovered again very soon. Something tells me I need a few vintage handbags in my collection.

For more information:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/cherrybloomvintage

Haute Vintage Fab

My fellow blogger, ChiTown Fashionista, posted this picture on her blog yesterday. The picture of six African American women (Howard University students) was taken by famed photographer, Addison Scurlock. I just had to share this with you guys.

EVERYTHING about this picture is talking to me. In a past life, I imagine I lived during this period of time because I've always loved cloche hats, pearls, broaches, dainty gloves, and having a fox (faux) stole has been my lifelong dream. Everyone looks so elegant and they're at a college football game! I wish dressing up like this was still in style. I wonder what the ladies were gabbing about as they intently watched the game... Cute players? Debating on what to wear to the dance later that evening?

This picture has given me some much needed style inspiration because I love to dress up but I rarely do anymore. Its okay to get a little jazzy with your attire even if the occasion really doesn't warrant such fancy threads. Stand out among the rest and own that style moment.

What do you think of the picture?

For more information:

http://www.blackhistoryalbum.com/

Addison Scurlock Exhibit

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picture courtesy of Black History Album