The most darling suit

I don't know what it is about a modern suit, but I always feel weird in one.I'm always either too tightly enveloped in some areas, or too loose in others. In a word, unflattering.Since getting into vintage fashion, I've been wanting a suit to call my own. I've come close while shopping, but they'd always…

Little treasures from Ortwine

Sometime there are little family owned shops which haven't changed in ages. This was the case of Ortwine Hardware. A little 'hidden gem' close to my neighborhood, this store finally closed after 70+ years of business. On December 30th, a couple friends and myself went to the shop and made some purchases.Now I can hear…

Costumers Guild Sale Haul

This Sunday, my friend Adria and I decided it's been too long since we hung out, and hit up the annual San Diego Costumers Guild Sale. It was a bit overwhelming, with many sellers peddling costumes, vintage goods, and many other treasures.We stuck close together, so the other would be 'good', and we both made…

Pretty Pink Purchases

Sometimes you just gotta get some cute things to make a place more yours.I noticed a theme in some of my recent purchases. A lot of pink things!Everything but the Hand Food came from Daiso! It all makes me smile so much when I see them!

Vlog- Flea Market/thrifting haul

Hello all, I decided to do a quick video on some items I got on my last flea market and thrifting adventure!I said I was gonna take a photo of the scarf, but it's cold right now, so sorry.

New additions to my personal library

Last month, I received a very sweet package from a friend, and blog reader. And I treated myself to a book that's been lurking in my wishlist for a while.My friend, Miss Mary graciously sent me the Tailoring and Clothing Construction books after reading a few of my blog posts. When I got them in…

Shopping Haul

I've never done a clothing haul photo before. First time for everything, am I right?While shopping with Janey I only bought two things, I have a convention coming soon, and needed to be a smidgen frugal. But I am very happy with my purchases.While at Buffalo Exchange, Janey and I tried on some really cute…