Hats and Chickadees: Vintage

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Going to Town - Hot Pink and Polka Dots

Going to town with 5 little chickadees is not the easiest task in the world. Thankfully I do have my mom who helps me out in this regard. We are able to tag team the kiddos and it works out wonderfully.

I try to make shopping fun for them. Before we head to the grocery store I cut out what we need out of the sales flier and tape it and how many on a piece of paper for each of the chickadees, and make them look for those item.

I still try to be a fashionable mom about town - and this outfit just spoke to me. Now, the voters on Modcloth didn't seem to like this outfit, but I stand by it. We get super hot here in the summer and, I'll tell you what, shorts are something we take seriously!

I started with my high neck secretary bow polka dot tank top and added my hot magenta pink cardigan over it. I wanted my hair to stay out of my way so I used a black and white polka dot headband. Black shorts, and of course, my outfit making Lizard Skin Vintage handbag. Jewelry was simple today - a thick white bangle bracelet.

It was a very quick photo session - as we were already late picking up my mom to head to town.

We stopped briefly by our old barn from the 1900's for one last photo op.

Headband - Clair's

Blouse - Newport News

Cardigan - Gift

Bracelet - Newport News

Shorts - Newport News

Lizard Skin Handbag - eBay

Sandal's - Thrifted

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

A Formal Affair - A Walk in the Woods

A walk in the woods with fanciful attire. Somehow the rustic mixed with formal always just seems so right.

Getting my outfit ready today I had a horrible cold. I had an awful fever, cough, body aches, sore throat and headache. But life goes on - and one must get dressed! ~

I didn't think about getting close-ups and I don't know why. But on to my outfit. I started off with my aqua, gold, and black skirt and added my black lace bouse. I tried on a gold top with a black cardigan but it just didn't seem right. Next I added my golden lace scarf and draped it more like a cardigan than a scarf. Last I grabbed my black and gold clutch and my vintage pearl brooch. I pulled up my hair in a side chignon and slipped my feet into my nude and black lace heels and took a walk in the woods.

Blouse: Gift

Scarf: Local Boutique

Brooch: eBay

Skirt: Modcloth

Shoes: Modcloth

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Must Have Bag at Lulu's - Featured in People Style Watch

While reading my People Style Watch Magazine - I came across this oh so cute handbag featured in the "I Really Love My..." section. It's the "Get the Look" version. I love the shape and the golden clasp at the top as well. I rushed right over to Lulus.com and it was already sold out!

In my opinion - this handbag is so adorable and has a total vintage feel. I can see it going with a lot of outfits this fall. I created a wish list for this item - but who knows if it'll come back in stock.

I looked high and low all over eBay trying to find something similar - but was unable to. I will keep you updated if I ever find this coveted item! Any one have any suggestions? Can anyone else find something similar?