Rainy rain rain.

I just realized today that I can use my fancy pants flash for taking indoor outfit photos. I know, I should have figured that out weeks ago ;)

1940s dress-Gift from friend

Sweater-Used to be mothers

Hat-A gift from Josie of Frances Baker

Boots-Millie B. Vintage

Stockings-Sock Dreams

Bits and pieces

Sorry about the lack of posts lately, it's mostly due to grumpy moods and doing things around the house, but next week I have some giveaways for you! To celebrate 1,000 followers of course, it's crazy, I remember looking at blogs with 500 and hoping that someday I would reach that point, but 1,000? You guys rock :)
So here's what I've been doing:


Turning this stained, dusty, 1940s jacket into a blouse, it's turning out better than I expected!


Photo from here

I've realized that:

a. It's unlikely I will find a pair of 50s dungarees that fit me (always too small or too big).

b. If I do they are way too expensive.

c. Freddies of Pinewood will never make them for women with hips.

d. There are no vintage patterns for dungarees

So the other day when Twila Jean and I were doing a bit of thrifting, I picked up a pair of regular, high waist 80s Wranglers, and yesterday begun transforming them into just what I want. So far so good! When the weather is less rainy I'll wear them :)
I was thinking it would be cool to do a little tutorial on how to transform them, anyone interested in that?


I made this crumb cake today for my brother and it turned out yummy, and just like the picture! I am pretty much baking challenged, and have tried to bake something weekly in order to fix that. The results have been ok, I really want to make another cheesy crust pie though.


And here are some photos of my jewelry table, someone asked to see them a few weeks ago. I have my everyday jewelry box (with pin ups all over) on top of a "I won't really wear this much but I'll keep it anyway" jewelry box, necklaces on a holder, and bangles in a little red hat box.



So there you go! Hope everyone is having a nice week, or has a nice weekend planned ahead!

xoxo

A bit of sewing on a sunny day

Today I met up with Twila Jean for sewing and distracting her from unpacking moving boxes :) We both worked on blouses, since we have a lack of balance with skirts and blouses, and later went cardigan hunting. What is it about finding a good cardigan that's so difficult?

Since it was such a beautiful day out we enjoyed it while the kidlets and doggie played out in her new yard, like a little taste of spring :)

Also check out this guest post on hats I did for Andrea of A Cat of Impossible Color!

Happy Birthday Sam!

The day started out with a jackhammer, then lunch at The Morningstar Cafe (Yum!), a stop in Flutter to say hi to the birdies, a nice walk, Eureka, McMenamins on the river, running into Twila Jean, Casino Royal, cats in hats with Ian, and peach brandy. Ew.

Happy 21st Birthday Sam! (Oh, and he's scowling because he's a hungry hungry hippo).

Loop-dee-loop

Here's how I've been doing my hair the past few days, instead of pin curling it. It's quite easy, and today I did it in five minutes! Ok, ok, they were a little asymmetrical, but whatever. It's just two loops on the side behind my bangs, and a snood the hold the rest too short to do anything with.
Hmmm, I always have so much throughout the day I want to post here, but forget by the time I get home...sorry guys, this is why I should quit my job and do this full time, don't you think? :)

hehe.

Quick and easy vintage hairdos

"I was wondering if you could suggest to me any really quick and easy retro hairstyles (not cuts) for just over shoulder length hair and a thin fringe. When I'm at college I have to wear a basic black skirt suit and plain jumper, the only way I've managed to inject a bit of retro is through my black brogues! :( I have to wear this a lot of the time and would love to inject a bit more of my character rather than the usual: meaning to do a cool hairstyle but always ending up doing the same ole pony tail....

Love the blog as always, any reply would be fab

Keep up the good work

Roisin x"

During WWII women turned to creative hairstyles to add some flair to their rationed wardrobes. Hair piled high in curls, waves, loops and rolls, an interesting hairstyle added panache to an otherwise tired look! Having a small wardrobe, or uniformed lifestyle (school, office) means hair plays a big part in expressing your creativity. With a little practice you can master a few favorite styles that look complicated but are actually really easy!


Caseys Victory Rolls, Video tutorial here


Hair loops by Kafferepet


Hair loops via Niotillfem, by Elsa


High ponytail with bow via A Glamorous Little Side Project


Braids by Esme and the Lane Way

California!

Ok, so in about a month my mother and I are going to California for a few days, actually our last day there will be my birthday, but thats irrelevant at the moment.
Whenever we go somewhere we just go and stumble upon places to eat and shop, but never really plan anything. Which was all good and well until we went to New York a few winters ago, and got back home only to find the Chanel Exhibit was going on at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art while we were there, and we missed it! Boo.

So I am asking my wonderful readers for a little advice or suggestions on what to do/see/eat/shop while in sunny California. We'll be in Del Mar and Laguna Beach (yeah, that Laguna Beach) and hopefully Long Beach to visit 4th st, which I am told is a vintage heaven. So anything in or around those areas would be much appreciated :)

xoxo