new york: part two

dress  nadinoo

tote bag  fieldguided

shoes  vintage ferragamo

Walking around Park Slope with Emily and admiring all the beautiful buildings was the perfect way to spend the day before the evening's rather crazy festivities (more on that in another post). I've been spending most of my New York money on food and booze (ahem) but today I allowed myself to purchase one present for myself: a beautiful 1960's pale blue satin babydoll dress with large tiered ruffles. Perfection in a dress, although I could say the same about the lovely Nadinoo dress I'm wearing above. A giant bow at the bust and Liberty fabric? I may be predictable but at least I know exactly what I love!

new york: part one

blouse  vintage

skirt  vintage

boots  vintage

umbrella  c/o modcloth

I arrived in New York late last night and was greeted by rainy weather but I'm too excited to care. I haven't visited this city for years and I'm so eager to explore new spots and meet a bunch of amazing ladies. I'm currently camped out in Emily's living room, petting her two fluffy cats and plotting where we're going to sing karaoke this evening... any suggestions?

white eyelet

cardigan  zara

dress  vintage

purse  vintage from omnia wears

shoes  fletcher by lyell

Two things I always gravitate towards: 1950's silhouettes and cute dogs.

(His name is Diego and no, he's not mine. I just borrowed him for some cuddlin'.)

on a whim

I've been thinking a lot about what to pack for my trip to New York next week and it's making me anxious. I've set aside a few fancier vintage dresses that I haven't worn yet, but just when I think I may have narrowed it down I start to rediscover this or that treasure in my closet. When I get dressed in the morning it's almost always on a whim, so trying to plan it out in advance is strange for me. I wish I could just bring everything with me so I could leave all those sartorial decisions for the last minute before running out the door.

P.S. If you're going to be in Manhattan on September 10th you must come to this!

a tea party, part two

Here are a few photos from the Modcloth tea party (most shot by me, a few by Kristin Cofer). I found myself back in the same room yesterday for another photo shoot, this one Winter themed and also shot by Kristin. I got to wear two amazing dresses, dance around in front of the camera to "Magic Dance" (the David Bowie song from Labyrinth), and leave with my hair in an amazing 60's bouffant style. Not too shabby.

Kathleen of McMarmalade, a mustard yellow dream.

Jen, one half of the Hummingbird Girls.

CHEEEEEESE PLAAAAAATE.

Kristin Cofer, Modcloth photographer extraordinaire & fellow cat lady.

Pies with Oreos in them. Crazy good.

 

Left: Mai from Le Fashionist & Turi from Modcloth, Right: Katie from Refinery29.

Annalise, the other half of the Hummingbird Girls.